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The Young Coppers
Folk / A'cappella

"The Young Coppers"

Brighton, London and South East
United Kingdom

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   The Young Coppers: General Info
Member Since3/3/2007
Band Websitethecopperfamily.com
Band MembersMark, Andy and Sean Barratt. Ben, Lucy and Tom Copper
Record Labelcoppersongs
Type of LabelIndie





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Beaminster Festival (The Copper Family) Beaminster

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   About The Young Coppers
The Young Coppers are the seventh generation of a family of harmony singers from Rottingdean, Sussex. We are Bob Coppers six grandchildren, Mark, Andy and Sean Barratt and Ben, Lucy and Tom Copper. The Copper Family traces its roots back to 1593 in the Sussex village of Rottingdean where an entry in the first extant Parish register records a marriage. The Family singing tradition can be traced back to the 18th Century at least. The Coppers were always renowned as singers in the village and the Copper menfolk, largely comprising farm labourers, carters, ploughmen and shepherds were always in demand at sing-songs, pubs, harvest suppers and seasonal celebratory events around the farms and villages. The womenfolk sang too but social conditions dictated that their contributions did not stray as far as licensed premises and theirs was rather a domestic stage with Christmas being the central point for ‘party pieces’. The land and specifically the Sussex Downland was always the backdrop to the family music and a deep love of the surrounding countryside is never far away from many songs in the repertoire. Songs in celebration of their everyday work and the pride taken in it. These men loved their songs and for many years, indeed up until the mid 20th century they were handed down through the oral tradition. The Coppers have been renowned for their harmony singing, unusual in the English Tradition and clearly church-derived; this fact was noted when the Brothers Tom and James (Brasser) Copper were first ‘collected’ by Mrs Kate Lee in 1898. The two were made honorary founder members of the Folk Song Society in 1899 (later to become the English Folk Dance and Song Society) – the fact of which they found singularly uninteresting! The lean years of the 1920’s and 30’s saw the singing torch being carried by Jim Copper (born 1882) and his brother John. Post-war the Coppers were discovered again by Francis Collinson and the BBC after Jim heard a version of one of the Family songs being performed on the BBC programme ‘Country Magazine’ - so began the Family’s part in the second folk song revival right through the 1950’s, 60’s and into the modern age. This time Jim’s son Bob Copper was the champion of the family tradition and recordings of him and his cousin Ron Copper proved to be a seminal influence on many English ‘revival’ folk singers. Bob‘s book about the family history and songs, ‘A Song for Every Season ‘ was published to great literary acclaim in 1971 and won the prestigious Robert Pitman literary award. Bob and Ron were joined by Bob’s son John and daughter Jill and performed as such until Ron’s untimely death in 1978. Without Ron’s resonant bass voice, John stepped into the roll and the songs were performed all over the UK and even taken several times to the USA. Sadly Bob passed away in March 2004 at the grand age of 89 years and left an unfillable gap, but determined that the tradition should never die, John, Jill and Jon (Jill’s husband) are now joined by up to six of Bob’s grandchildren, Mark, Andy, Sean, Ben, Lucy and Tom, thus making seven consecutive generations of Coppers to sing the family songs.

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El Mastaba per la musica popolare egiziana





May 15 2008 7:45 AM

thank you for the friendship, all the best.
Elmastaba.



the simsimiyya, a folk-instrument indigenous to Egypt from the time of the pharaohs.
Brighton Unplugged





May 5 2008 4:51 PM

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Da Ole Man





Apr 17 2008 11:51 AM

Finding You Has Enhanced My Musical World Like “WoW”. I Love This. I Love Being Able To Communicate With Stars From All Over The World. You Make Me Happy With Your Wonderful Music. With All The Troubles In The World, This Is Where You Can Truly Be Free. As Long As I Am On This Side Of The Grass, I’ll Be Your Friend.
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Apr 7 2008 6:11 AM

’Create
The Acoustic Room





Apr 2 2008 6:41 PM

Hello friend of TAR...
5th April
Wheeler Street





Mar 30 2008 4:47 AM

We had a brilliant time the other night. Thanks for a great evening and looking forward to the festivals where we are working together so we can get even drunker.
grey sea





Mar 29 2008 11:13 AM

post....spit..stud...truss..blaaaahh!!!!
neat times t'other night.
thank yee sooo!!
Peter





Mar 28 2008 8:54 AM

What a wonderful night last night and an amazing cd to, thank you all for signing it for me.
I can't wait to see you all again :-)
Rootscd.com





Mar 11 2008 6:10 AM


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Feb 11 2008 7:13 AM

Thanks for the add, Young Ones! Excellent singing and spirit to match -- hope to experience both in person some day.
Dick Miles





Feb 10 2008 2:02 PM

fine singing.
WalkaboutsVerse





Feb 7 2008 3:05 AM

(Via satellite, I've heard, and enjoyed, Scottish junior and senior Folk Awards...when are the ENGLISH Folk Awards?!)

Poem 213 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: MORE AMOR PATRIAE

There is Tai Chi AND there is tennis,
Line is fine BUT so is Morris,
There is curry AND there is the roast,
And, when England is playing host,
It is the rest-of-the-world's good wish
To sense culture that is English.

(C) David Franks 2003
Mark Gilston





Jan 28 2008 9:44 AM

Great to hear the old traditions being kept strong. Thanks for being my friend.

Mark Gilston

MarkGilston.com

WalkaboutsVerse





Jan 18 2008 9:56 AM

(Good to hear your singing, again)

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -

2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
www.Strings.ie





Jan 12 2008 6:01 AM

10% off for January!
See our news/blog for details.




www.strings.ie


myspace.com/stringsireland.

Francis Hylton





Dec 28 2007 1:57 PM

Hi everyone

Just wishing you all a great 2008 and hope to see you v soon. I have great memories of the last tour. I also put on about a stone, but that's not your fault, even when you caned the ale I still managed to find some!

I'll be in Brighton next month with Incognito, if any of you are around and fancy popping down let me know

F
WalkaboutsVerse





Dec 12 2007 2:02 PM

As I've said, I do like a lot of what you've been involved with, but the head-banger-and-exotica accompaniment to "Cold Haily Rainy Night" (just heard on M.H.,BBC) is horrible, I think...I'd rather imagine a nice English village with proper English music playing in an old pub!
Cooney & Eliot





Dec 12 2007 5:53 AM

Thank you from Cooney & Eliot! www.cooneyandeliot.com/

Cooney & Eliot
Philip G Martin





Dec 10 2007 12:29 PM

Thank you for the add, where would we be without your family? I was very fortunate to see Bob, Ron and John in the 60's and can't wait to catch you lot.
Meri-em





Dec 8 2007 4:26 PM

Hello,Hello!!!!
I hope you are fine?
I had to created a new profile to upload my tracks........
Happy Christmas!
J'aie peur!
Flinn is a true fan of the Copper songs!!!!!!
He will show you the way to dance on it.
Take care,best,MeriemXXXX
pete the dude





Nov 18 2007 10:22 AM

ta 4 thee add very impressed last nioght at t gig x much respect guys
Listen and You Shall Hear





Nov 12 2007 3:56 PM

Thanks very much for the Friends add - it's much appreciated!
Dancing Turtle Records





Nov 8 2007 7:30 AM

Hi The Young Coppers !

We just wanted to let you know about the release of a very special benefit compilation CD, raising funds and awareness for the oppressed people of West Papua.

Merdeka (freedom), features artists from 17 countries around the world, spanning style and genre.

Please click on the image below to hear samples of the CD and purchase a copy. All proceeds are going to the Free West Papua Campaign.

Merdeka! Freedom!

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Damien Barber





Nov 5 2007 10:36 AM

Hey, thx Ben. You should have come n say hi. Were you with the others when we met up in Cleveland? Quite a few years ago.

D
Brighton Oxjam 2007





Oct 13 2007 12:20 PM

Hello there young coppers, hope to see you at one of these, best wishes, Oxjam Brighton x
Clana Photos





Oct 7 2007 6:09 AM

Who says old is best!
Wheeler Street





Oct 2 2007 6:05 AM

Thanks for the add. Welcome to the wonderful world of Wheeler Street.
WalkaboutsVerse





Sep 18 2007 5:55 AM

Poem-come-song: 101 of 230: JUST SUBSIST

At times when I’ve had time to take,
I’ve thought of a plot by a lake:
The plot would be of fertile ground;
The lake would have some trout around.

The plot’s house would be made of brick -
Well insulated, in good nick.
And round this abode there’d be built -
Solar panels, kept at best tilt.

Inside large coops would run the legs
Of chooks and quails - for fresh eggs.
A vine for grapes plus summer shade;
And, in thin beds, vegetables laid.

Up at dawn, to use all sunlight -
Fish and farm by day, read at night.
A spouse with me I’d not resist -
In retirement, we’d just subsist.

(C) David Franks 2003
Lawrence Northall and Otis Luxton





Sep 11 2007 3:10 PM

where can i get one of your EP's? - cheers, oat.
Askew Sisters





Aug 29 2007 3:39 PM

Hello!
Same to you guys! Lovely songs, and we've been enjoying the EP since we've got back. I'm sure we'll catch you round somewhere,
Hazel and Em x
TONY LEVY





Aug 29 2007 1:18 PM



Hi Young Coppers

Good to meet you all in Whitby

Great Music - Great CD - A very special night when you sang with The Wilsons

Hope to see you all again real soon (my Dad lives in Polegate)

KEEP MUSIC LIVE

Luv & Hugs
Tone
XXX



TONY LEVY





Aug 29 2007 1:18 PM



Hi Young Coppers

Good to meet you all in Whitby

Great Music - Great CD - A very special night when you sang with The Wilsons

Hope to see you all again real soon (my Dad lives in Polegate)

KEEP MUSIC LIVE

Luv & Hugs
Tone
XXX



www.Strings.ie





Aug 20 2007 8:36 AM




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myspace.com/stringsireland

Duck Soup





Jul 31 2007 4:23 AM

Great to see you guys at WOMAD - hope you had as much fun as I did.

The Imagined Village was a very thought-provoking show - really worthwhile. It was a shame it didn't feature more of you guys, though.

All the best -

Adam of Duck Soup/Tacet