'Down the Cherry Tree' by Pop Maynard (Musical Traditions MTCD 400) - double
CD (93 minutes) including 32 songs recorded in pubs in Sussex, England by
Brian Matthews 1959-1961.
Pop Maynard (1872-1962) was one of the finest unaccompanied singers to be
discovered in Post-War England, and these recordings have only recently come
to light. Rod Stradling has made them available as a limited edition, as
unedited field-recordings, for the benefit of enthusiast who will otherwise
miss out on some wonderful singing simply because there are pub-noises in
the background and people joining in the chorus. To keep the price down, Rod
has decided not to include the extensive booklet which usually accompanies
his CD releases, but the record is still excellent value for money.
UK customers send £10 to Rod at 1 Castle Street, Stroud, Glos. GL5 2HP.
(Tel.01453 759475)
Overseas, email Rod at [log in to unmask] for details how to pay
And if you are interested in other great CDs and articles, I suggest you
visit his Musical Traditions website at: [log in to unmask]
Steve Roud
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