Artist
Barry Dransfield
- Albums
- 2
- Popular songs
- 10
- Origin
- Harrogate
- Artist type
- Person
New Release
Biography
Barry Dransfield ((born in Harrogate, north Yorkshire, in 1947; died 14 June 2026) was a renowned English folk singer, fiddler, cellist and guitarist. His 1971 album "Lord of All I Behold" was voted Melody Maker folk album of that year.
He performed and recorded with his brother Robin Dransfield. As a duo, Robin & Barry Dransfield built their early following at the Harrogate Folk Club, where they shared the stage with such influential folk artists as Martin Carthy, Ewan MacColl, and the Watersons.
Popular Songs by Barry Dransfield
- 01 Obliged to Fiddle / Planxty Davy / Spanish Cloak From Bowin' and Scrapin' 4:39
- 02 Fiddler's Progress From Bowin' and Scrapin' 2:37
- 03 Who Knows Where the Time Goes? / My Lagan Love From Bowin' and Scrapin' 4:21
- 04 Sheffield Hornpipe / Pet of the Pipers From Bowin' and Scrapin' 2:25
- 05 Up the Aisle: Swedish Wedding March / Edding Song / Bridie's Wedding / Norwegian Wedding March / Wedding Morris From Bowin' and Scrapin' 7:05
- 06 Sandy Bell's From Bowin' and Scrapin' 1:25
- 07 O'carolan's Concerto From Bowin' and Scrapin' 3:49
- 08 Sally Gardens / Clonmel Races From Bowin' and Scrapin' 2:29
- 09 Recitation Upon a Gentleman Sitting on a Cremona Violin From Bowin' and Scrapin' 6:22
- 10 Rattling Roaring Willie / Metal Man From Bowin' and Scrapin' 3:27
