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The Seeds of Love
Cecil Sharp collected thousands of English folk songs to bring them to a wider audience. Malcolm Taylor investigates. From 2003.
On 22nd August 1903, a Somerset gardener called John England was singing as he mowed the lawn.
Cecil Sharp heard him and took down the tune and words of 'The Seeds of Love'.
This event was a defining moment for English music. Malcolm Taylor explores the significance of this moment and of the song itself.
Producer: Julian May
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in August 2003.
Last on
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