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Gannin to Blaydon Races: The Songs of George Ridley

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Vic Gammon

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Abstract

On this CD the songs of George Ridley are performed by five Tyneside singers. Music research, arrangements (largely based on nineteenth century sheet music) and musical production are by Vic Gammon, who also performed on the recordings (anglo concertina and melodeon). The CD is one element in a three part publication: Gannin' to Blaydon Races! the life and times of George Ridley by Dave Harker and a documentary DVD 'Passin' the Folks Alang the Road! George Ridley & the Blaydon Races' a film by Geoff Wonfor.


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Author(s): Gammon V

Publication type: Digital or Visual Media

Publication status: Published

Year: 2012

Source Publication Date: June 2012

Series Title: Northumbrian Anthology

Contents: 17 songs (16 composed by George Ridley plus one other he regularly performed).

Publisher: Mawson and Wareham

Place Published: Newcastle

Type: CD

Format: Audio CD

Performers(s): Vic Gammon, Stuart Hardy, Terry Conway, Benny Graham, Johnny Handle, Jim Mageean and Brian Watson and The Whole Hog Band

URL: http://www.mawson-wareham.com/product.php?ltype=latest&sename=Gannin%27%20to%20Blaydon%20Races%21%20-%20The%20Songs%20of%20George%20Ridley&prodid=124&pcid=1031302673126041018712434457051210693306


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