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She Was Poor but She Was Honest

Derek Lamb
She Was Poor but She Was Honest Musician Derek Lamb (1936–2005) pays tribute to the English Music Hall tradition in this collection of 18 songs—parodies, ballads, and “colorful” pub songs. According to the liner notes, written by Lamb, Music Hall was introduced to London in the 1840s and became the British working class’ main entertainment until the end of World War I. Lamb sings and plays three different stringed instruments on the recording: guitar, violin, and banjo. Among the tracks is one titled “Sweeny Todd the Barber,” about the infamous (likely fictional) barber of Fleet Street who was later the subject of plays, other songs, and a Broadway musical. Liner notes from this 1962 recording provide background information and lyrics to each selection.

Track Listing

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03:38
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Derek Lamb
01:21
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103
Derek Lamb
01:51
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104
Derek Lamb
01:43
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105
Derek Lamb
02:45
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106
Derek Lamb
02:17
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107
Derek Lamb
01:18
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108
Derek Lamb
03:00
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109
Derek Lamb
03:03
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110
Derek Lamb
04:06
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111
Derek Lamb
02:44
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112
Derek Lamb
02:35
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113
Derek Lamb
03:03
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114
Derek Lamb
01:56
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115
Derek Lamb
01:41
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116
Derek Lamb
01:19
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117
Derek Lamb
01:26
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Derek Lamb
00:44