A Musical Prodigy from South Wales: The Life, Times and Music Of Harry Parr Davi

Description: A Musical Prodigy from South Wales by Andrew Everett Ma Harry Parr-Davies was no more than a name to me until I saw the documentary play about Gracie Fields and realised that the songs Sing as We Go, Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye, Pedro the Fisherman, and I Leave My Heart in an English Garden were all composed by the same man. This set me about discovering more about him. Consulting the internet, I discovered a web-site and even more importantly was given Gabrielle Bells CD of Harrys music covering the styles and sounds of 30s, 40s and 50s I also gathered as many items of second sheetmusi and two vocal scores. After compiling a family genealogy I now start to collate my material into biographical form so I could explore the man and his music set against the times he lived in. I consulted local libraries for Groves and Dictionary of National Biography. Giving more personal detail were the archives in Neath and West Glamorgan Libraries . even more usefully I came across accounts of the 2005 Exhibition in Neath about Harry which Edward Beckerleg had mounted with the help of late Bill Hanks. I contacted them both and they were helpful. Sadly Bill died, but Edwardhas provided with copies of material on the boards he had done for the exhibition. Even more importantly, he posted to me CDs of Harrys music covering the styles and sounds of 30s, 40s and 50s. He in addition, sent me a selection of his photographs concerning Harry to use in my book. (see those use in the list below.) FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN1728397421 Author Andrew Everett Ma Pages 296 Publisher Authorhouse UK Year 2020 ISBN-10 1728397421 ISBN-13 9781728397429 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-02-21 Imprint Authorhouse UK Subtitle The Life, Times and Music Of Harry Parr Davies (1914- 1955) Language English Short Title A Musical Prodigy from South Wales DEWEY 780.92 UK Release Date 2020-02-21 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126899110;

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