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John Selkirk (1782 – 1843) was a Tyneside songwriter of the 18th and 19th century. His best known works are those about Bob Cranky and the Swalwell Hopping. == Early life == John Selkirk was born in 1782 in Gateshead (just o’er the blue stane o' the brig), The son of George Selkirk, a local barber who had a shop in The Close, Newcastle. John joined Messrs Strake and Boyd of The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne as a clerk. His songs turn up on "The Northern Minstrel or Gateshead Songster 1806-07". He has been described as "The Otway of the local muse". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「John Selkirk」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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