[Update 1998. The good news is that A
Song For Every Season has now been republished, and is available
from
Coppersongs PO Box 21
PEACEHAVEN
United Kingdom BN10 7TL.]
Only traditional family songs are included in this book, although the repertoire does include favourites of Jim's like 'Buddy Can You Spare A Dime?' and 'Rocking Chair'. Likewise some songs collected by Bob on behalf of the BBC in the 1950s have found their way into the family, but are precluded from this collection. Where possible the original village singers are credited.
In order to provide an insight into the family and its history, Bob has written a piece which covers the exploits of the older generation, whilst Jill and John have included personal writings from their own perspectives. For myself, I've given a couple of anecdotes but have not attempted to provide a detailed record of my involvement with the family over the past twenty five years—one day, if anyone's interested.
We have included facsimiles of Brasser Copper's
writing. These are taken from the only surviving copy of a book written out
by Brasser in the early 1920's at the request of Mrs. Corrie, daughter of
a local farmer.
The transcription of the music is by David and Caro Kettlewell and the artwork is by Bob Copper. Sources of photographs are in the main unknown, the remainder are from family albums. Cover photography is by David Bailey.
We hope you enjoy this, our first venture into publishing.
Jon Dudley, June 1995
The Copper Family Song Book
The Copper Family
New: 7 August 1998 | Now: 23 December 2000 | The background to this page is an enlargement from the Index to Jim Copper's pre-War song book written in an account book. | Garry Gillard