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Up from Somerset

on BBC Radio 2

Who put the words to Danny Boy , Roses of Picardy and hundreds of other durable songs? Fred Weatherly , the forgotten Bristol-born lyricist (and barrister) whose songs were enjoyed by Queen
Victoria. His story is told by Tony Staveacre , with Robert Stephens and Danny Schiller. The songs are sung by Cynthia Glover and Mark Curtis.
With the Bath Camerata, conducted by Nigel Perrin. Producer Alec Reid

Contributors

Unknown:
Danny Boy
Songs:
Fred Weatherly
Told By:
Tony Staveacre
Unknown:
Robert Stephens
Unknown:
Danny Schiller.
Sung By:
Cynthia Glover
Sung By:
Mark Curtis.
Conducted By:
Nigel Perrin.
Producer:
Alec Reid

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