Programme One

Phil Ranson Recordings

Programme One features a selection of recordings taken from a collection of reel-to-reel tapes made by librarian Phil Ranson. A well known local musician, Phil's interests covered many aspects of traditional music making. As well being a fine singer of local songs, he also played the banjo and enjoyed Cajun music. His early death left a gaping hole in the local music scene.

Phil Ranson left behind a large personal archive, this includes copies of historical manuscripts, lecture notes and sound recordings. Among the reel-to-reel tapes are concert recordings of important traditional musicians, local folk club performers and examples of local songs and dance melodies. Performers included on this programme include, Will Atkinson, John Armstrong of Carrick, George Hepple, Jack Elliott and Billy Conroy.

Although Phil Ranson made most of the recordings in his collection himself, this recording, in common with several others in the collection, was transcribed from original recordings made by North East Folk Federation Collecting Project.



Programme One - Playlist

1. Hi Canny Man Hoy A Ha'penny Oot - Reece Elliott
2. The Travelling Candy Man - Reece Elliott
3. There Was A man - Reece Elliott
4. J. B. Milne/New High Level Hornpipe - Billy Atkinson
5. Da Tushkar Reel - Billy Atkinson
6. Glen Aln/Redeside Hornpipes - Billy Atkinson
7. The Canny Shepherd Laddies O'Th'Hills - Jimmy White
8. Hindley Steel Hornpipe - John Armstrong
9. Irish Hornpipe - John Armstrong
10. Shield's Hornpipe - John Armstrong
11. Whinshields Hornpipe - George Hepple
12. Newcastle Hornpipe - George Hepple
13. Fishers Hornpipe - John Armstrong
14. Coquet Lights - George Hepple
15. Little Hennie - George Hepple
16. Little Chance - Jack Elliott
17. John Peel - Billy Conroy
18. Geordies Jig - George Hepple
19. Bracken Rig - George Hepple
20. Where Are Ye Gannin? - Jack & Em Elliott
21. Warks Burn Waltz - George Hepple
22. The Putter - Jack Elliott
23. Collier's Rant - Jack Elliott
24. Redesdale Hornpipe - Billy Conroy