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Title
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Tempest
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Singer
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Usher, Irene Miss
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Notes
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Note 1
This piece, not being a song, does not have a Roud number.
Note 2
The source of this piece is uncertain. However, it clearly states that it was noted at Seend, Wiltshire on April, 24th, 1928, 'tune sent me by Miss Irene Usher, of Seend. The dance was taught to the village people about 30 years ago by a former vicar's wife. She is said to have brought it from Devonshire. The dance was performed for my benefit on April, 24th,the tune being played on the piano from the MS. copy.'
Note 3
The Moonrakers' Band, leader John Jenkins [Ioan Jenkins of Warminster, now deceased?] play the 'Wiltshire Tempest' on: Various artists: British Sampler, Side 2, Band 3, BBC REB 41M, 1969.
