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I Passed by Your Window (1926)


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\"I passed by Your Window\", 1926 recording of the Cornet Solo played by William (Bill) Rushworth with Besses o' th' Barn Band conducted by Harry Barlow
The 78 rpm disc was published as Regal G8521
The other side of the disc features the Cornet Duet \"Besses o' th' Barn\"

Bill played Principal Cornet for Besses in 1919-1930.
He later became a professional Trumpet Player and played for The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sadlers Wells Ballet and Festival Ballet.
The Rushworth family have their roots in Yorkshire and have produced many fantastic Brass players throughout several generations, and all have played for great Brass Bands

Harry Barlow was Besses MD 1922-1927
Harry was born and raised in Besses o’ th’ Barn in the 1860’s
Harry was a student of Stand Grammar School for Boys where he learned to play Euphonium
His talent was noticed, and he was given lessons by Alexander Owen who became MD at Besses Band in 1884
Owen offered the teenage Harry the solo Euphonium seat at Besses in 1892 when JF Carter retired the position.
Harry turned down the offer and the seat was taken by Herbert (Tib) Scott
Harry soon after took up the position of Principal Tuba for the Hallé Orchestra and his career as a player was long and distinguished


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