R. Usher (songwriter)

R Usher (lived in the mid-19th century) was born in Felling. He was a Tyneside songwriter, who, according to the information given by Thomas Allan on page 572 of his Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings,[1][2] published in 1891, has written a good many songs, which have been printed in slip form. He was a member of The Salvation Army (or, as he calls them, The Hallayuyes) and sang in their local church choir.

Nothing more appears to be known of this person, or his life.

Among the many works published are the following, all of which are written in Geordie dialect:

See also

References

  1. "Allan’s Illustrated Edition of Tyneside songs and readings".
  2. Allan’s Illustrated Edition of Tyneside songs and readings with lives, portraits and autographs of the writers, and notes on the songs. Revised Edition. Thomas & Gorge Allan, 18 Blackett Street, and 34 Collingwood Street, (Newcastle upon Tyne) – Sold by W. Allan, 80 Grainqer Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, B. Allan, North Shields and Walter Scott. London. 1891.
  3. "Farne archives - Hallayuye Convert".
  4. "Farne archives Bonniest young lass o' Wardley".
  5. "Farne archives - Mick, what myed ye gan away?".

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