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Harry Cox

voc, 1885-1971 GB
Singer of World and Folk

Harry Fred Cox (27 March 1885 – 6 May 1971), was a Norfolk farmworker and one of the most important singers of traditional English music of the twentieth century, on account of his large repertoire and fine singing style.The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography concludes:The Bonny Labouring Boy from the album of the same name is track thirteen on the first CD of the Topic Records 70 year anniversary boxed set Three Score and Ten.See also: Michael Grosvenor Myer, "A Visit to Harry Cox", Folk Review magazine, February 1973

     
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • Spoken Word
Popular Tracks   
The Yarmouth Fishermen's Song on Sea Songs & Shanties by Various Artists
The Young Sailor Cut Down in His Prime on The Unfortunate Rake by Various Artists
Cruising Round Yarmouth on Sea Songs & Shanties by Various Artists
What Will Become Of England? on Portraits: Harry Cox, "What Will Become Of England?" - The Alan Lomax Collection by Harry Cox
The Foggy Dew on Great British Tea Party, Vol.3 by Various Artists
Jack Tar on Shore on Sea Songs & Shanties by Various Artists
Outdoor Polka - Live on The John Harle Collection Vol. 16: Lost in Time by John Harle
Young Sailor Cut Down in His Prime,The on Field Trip-England by Various Artists
Seventeen Come Sunday on Traditional English Love Songs by Harry Cox
The Spotted Cow on Portraits: Harry Cox, "What Will Become Of England?" - The Alan Lomax Collection by Harry Cox

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
The Bonny Labouring Boy. Traditional Songs And Tunes From A Norfolk Farmworker..Harry Cox2000Album
What Will Become Of England?Harry Cox2000Compil.
Sings English Love SongsHarry Cox1965Album
English Folk SingerHarry Cox1965Album
Traditional English Love SongsHarry Cox1964Album
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