Herbert Smith

Herbert Smith. Norfolk fiddle-player.

Born at Blakeney, 8th September 1892. Worked as a blacksmith. Died 26th December 1961.

Recorded by Peter Kennedy for the BBC in 1952.

Repertoire

• Blakeney Hornpipe
• Four Hand Reel
• Heel and Toe Polka
• Highland Schottische
• Oh, Joe, the Boat is Going Over
• Starry Night for a Ramble
• Rig-a-Jig-Jig
• Tommy Make Room for your Uncle
• Varsovienna

References

• Chris Holderness, Herbert Smith: Fiddling blacksmith of Blakeney, Musical Traditions Article MT179, http://www.mustrad.org.uk/articles/h_smith.htm

includes links to 1952 recordings of Herbert Smith.

To English Traditional Players