maurice robinson
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Quoting: Terry Carey
That seems a good idea - calling all Scousers. Depends on what names we are allowed to use on here.
Seriously though there was a man of that description who used to busk in Oldham in the ’50s. He used a piano accordion and had a magnificent voice and yes, he did used to sing ’Marta’ (Rambling rose of the wild woods.)
Surely there can’t be two men like that? Was it or was it not Harry Bendon? Seems very likely. The first time I saw him, whoever he was, I remember clearly that it was in Curzon Street as he was walking towards High Street. He then disappeared into The Albion Hotel (now demolished).
I was with my then girl friend who said she’d seen him quite a few times previously. He didn’t stay in the Oldham area for long.
TC.
isthis the song! Martha rambling rose of the Wild Woods
Martha with your Fragrence Divine
Martha Rambling Rose of the Wild Wood
Would you please put your lips
Closer to Mine
(cant remember the rest only that my dad when he came home after a drinking session would sing it to my mother before she threw his dinner at him here name was Elsie ) | | Report Post |
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