Lyr Req: Jolly Jarge (Bill Dore)

Subject: Lyr Req: Jolly Jarge (Bill Dore)
From: GUEST,Kathy
Date: 22 Jan 17 - 09:42 AM

I thought it would be fun to learn Jolly Jarge. Bill Dore was recorded singing it to a piano accompaniment, and it was put onto the album When Sheepshearing's Done. I have tried to pick out the words from his singing, but am having difficulty with some of it, because of his accent and dialect, which though wonderful, are a bit of a barrier to someone from Kent.

I have been unable to find out anything about Bill online, and nobody else has posted lyrics.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Jolly Jarge (Bill Dore)
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 23 Jan 17 - 09:50 AM

George Bastow 1871-1914 had JJ in his repertoire, I think I have seen the sheet music from about 1900 somewhere.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Jolly Jarge (Bill Dore)
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 23 Jan 17 - 10:06 AM

Kathy
I just typed out a full version and it vanished when I tried to post it. gardhamsathotmaildotcom email me your email address and I'll send you a copy.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Jolly Jarge (Bill Dore)
From: GUEST,Wm
Date: 23 Jan 17 - 10:40 AM

Transcription and commentary are available at Musical Traditions here.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Jolly Jarge (Bill Dore)
From: GUEST,Mike Yates
Date: 23 Jan 17 - 11:22 AM

I remember Bill Dore telling me that this was the only song that he sang which he had never seen in print. Though I am quite sure that Steve is right when he says that he has seen a printed sheet. There is, I know, an Edison cylinder recording of George Bastow singing it.