Biography:Willy Taylor
Willy Taylor
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| Given name: | Willy/Willie |
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| Family name: | Taylor |
| Place of birth: | Lilbur Tower, near Wooler, Northumberland |
| Place of death: | |
| Year of birth: | 1916 |
| Year of death: | 2000 |
| Profile: | Composer, Musician |
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Biographical notes
Willy/Willie Taylor. Northumbrian fiddler and member of the folk group The Shepherds, Joe Hutton and Will Atkinson. Taylor actually was a shepherd in the Cheviot Hills for much of his life. His compositions include:
"Pearl Wedding (The)"
"Tich's Reel"
Nancy Taylor's Reel"
Snowy Monday"
Shirley's Reel"
Shining Pool (The)"
"Neil Taylor's Jig"
Christine Taylor's Jig"
[Kerry's Welcome to the Dene]]"
Farewell to the Dene"
"Willy Taylor's Polka
"Willy Taylor's Jig