Herbert Smith
From Folkopedia
Herbert Smith. Norfolk fiddle-player.
Born at Blakeney, 8th September 1892. Worked as a blacksmith. Died 26th December 1961.
Recorded by Peter Kennedy for the BBC in 1952.
Repertoire
- Blakeney Hornpipe
- Four Hand Reel
- Heel and Toe Polka
- Highland Schottische
- Oh, Joe, the Boat is Going Over
- Starry Night for a Ramble
- Rig-a-Jig-Jig
- Tommy Make Room for your Uncle
- Varsovienna
References
- Chris Holderness, Herbert Smith: Fiddling blacksmith of Blakeney, Musical Traditions Article MT179, http://www.mustrad.org.uk/articles/h_smith.htm
includes links to 1952 recordings of Herbert Smith.
