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04 Apr 10 - 08:11 AM (#2879299) Subject: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required From: The Smiler A friend of mine, who does not have a computer, has asked me if I can find out more info about James Fussey. Here is some info Quote FUSSEY, James - Lincs\ fid & singer\ 1953 - farmer also hires out his thrashing machine - born East Halton Apr 6th - aged 83 - until rec he hadn't played for 57 years - played at Primitive Methodist chapel previously with bass fiddle and harmonium and also played at School Feast days for 65 years - photos by PK 0019-0024 -- rec by PK, East Halton, nr Barrow-on-Humber, Lincs 27/3/53: FTX-423/ RPL 21491 "Pop goes the weasel" "Duke of York's March" "Devil a mong the Tailors" & Carol (sung with fid): "While Shepherds Watched" (tune comp by Goxhill man) - 7"RTR-0252 Items not copied: "Heel & Toe Polka" with words/ talk about learning fiddle/ "Hands Across" CD to tune of "Off she goes" Unquote Is he still alive? If so is he contactable? Anybody know if there are any recordings of him? Many thanks |
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04 Apr 10 - 08:18 AM (#2879303) Subject: RE: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required From: Ruth Archer Has your friend made contact with Brian Dawson, repository of vast amounts of Lincolnshire folk knowledge? |
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04 Apr 10 - 08:23 AM (#2879305) Subject: RE: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required From: The Smiler It is difficult to get Brian by phone as he doesn't answer. Best way to talk with Brian is at a gig. However thanks for the tip. Could be useful if nobody can help on Mudcat. |
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04 Apr 10 - 08:29 AM (#2879306) Subject: RE: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required From: Ruth Archer there were two numbers for him, I think...I will check and PM you. |
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04 Apr 10 - 08:31 AM (#2879308) Subject: RE: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required From: The Smiler Thank you |