Frank Hinchliffe

Frank Hinchliffe: was born in 1923 at Fulwood, to the west of Sheffield, and was a farmer for much of his life.  Ian Russell estimated that Frank had a substantial repertoire approaching a hundred songs, plus at least forty local carols.  The songs came originally from his family and his community.  A quiet, introspective singer, his gentle voice almost hid his mastery of vocal story-telling, and his singing had an appealing, almost plaintive quality that reached out to his audience.

These recordings were made late at night, after Frank had spent the day gathering hay, when he must have been quite tired.  Nevertheless, they do show a true craftsman at work.  Mike Yates thought he was one of the finest singers that he had met, and is pleased that so many of his recordings are once again available.