There is no suggestion that singin should be a 'dry' pursuit - heaven forfend !
It's when an excess becomees a problem
Unfortunately there are examples of Harry being given too much drink by the company at a time when he was non only getting on in years but also when he ewas straining to remember songs he had never sung in a 'too enthusiastic'
gathering'
NOt Harrt, but the classic example of this was an early session financed by the BBC (pre- 1950s) when Bert Llloyd was over-generous with the BBC's drink allowance and turned the session into a bit of a shambles
We witnesses Seamus Ennis being 'over-supplied' bu one of his relatives at a club booking
I'm sure many remember a professional singer ruining his career with his drink problem
There cmes a point in all evenings when alcohol ceases to act as a reasonable stimulant and overdoes the job - and even turns into a soporific with some people - like me
As a young man in Manchester I was noted for sleeping through some of the noisiest parties - and have photographs to prove it, should I wish to !!
Jim