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Roy Henderson

Roy Henderson

1899-2000 Baritone

Scottish-born, leading baritone and influential teacher of singing in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Henderson_(baritone) and https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/21/arts/roy-henderson-100-scottish-baritone-and-teacher.html

The Pibroch, Opus 157

From 78 rpm record Decca 535, released 1942. With Ivor Newton, Piano.

The Fairy Lough, Opus 77

From 78 rpm record Decca 535, released 1942. With Ivor Newton, Piano.

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In modern Scots, 'rare' is applied to something special or particularly enjoyable. The Dictionary of the Scots Language quotes Ian Rankin in 'Black and Blue' (1999) writing: "Jings, but it was rare to be home."

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