Orley Benson plays accordion in John Meredith folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2200742
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Benson, Orley, 1910-, performer
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use.
- Description:
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- 1982 Dec. 6
- 2 sound cassettes (ca. 94 min.) : 1 7/8 ips.
- Series:
- John Meredith folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording.
- Full contents:
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- 1. Waltz, I'll be all smiles tonight (ex Alex Orth)
- 2. Waltz, Only a leaf
- 3. Old Australian homestead (Suvla bay), learnt 1940
- 4. Waltz (Alex Orth's)
- 5. Irish eyes are smiling (Walter Allen's version), with Antonio for 2nd part
- Conversation: Benson speaks of Walter Allen, Ernie James and other musicians he knew and playing for dances
- 6. Schottische (Fred Holland)
- 7. Schottische (Hughie Martin)
- Conversation: Benson speaks of Hughie Martin
- 8. Waltz (Tom Blackman)
- 1. Waltz, Over the waves (ex Alex Orth)
- 2. Varsovienne (1)
- 3. Varsovienne (2)
- 4. Polka medley, 2 tunes (ex George Large)
- 5. Waltz (Bill Large's tune (d. 1945))
- 6. Waltz, Starry night (ex George Large)
- 7. Just a bunch of Irish shamrocks, composed by Orley Benson, ca. 1972
- 8. The first set of quadrilles, all five figures, the 5th figure tune known as Bert Meredith's tune
- 1. The Alberts, all 4 figures
- 2. Waltz, Miami shoe (ex Arthur Isbister)
- 3. Waltz. anon. (Arthur Isbister's tune)
- 4. Northern lights of Aberdeen
- 5. After the ball
- 6. Navvy on the line (ex George Large)
- 7. Pride of Erin waltz
- 8. Come back to Erin
- 9. Love to live in loveland
- 10. Step dance (George Large's tune)
- Conversation: Benson speaks of step dancing and playing for step dances
- 11. Maori farewell.
- Notes:
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- Benson speaks briefly of the tunes he plays before each track.
- Recorded at Mudgee on December 6, 1982.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Meredith, John, 1920-2001, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the John Meredith folklore collection.
This collection contains 574 records. - Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2052 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1982
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