From Albert Beale
Recorded by Peter Kennedy and Maud Karpeles, Kenardington, 14th January 1954
BBC recording 21157
The Moon Shines Bright
From James Beale
Collected by Cecil Sharp, Warehorne, 23rd September 1908
Cecil Sharp MSS, Folk Words CJS2/9/1783, Folk Tunes CJS2/10/1924
This carol was also noted by Cecil Sharp from James Beale’s daughter Alice Harden – see The moon shines bright; while his son Albert Beale was recorded singing the song in 1954.
The Moon Shines Bright
Mrs Alice Harding i.e. Alice Harden
Collected by Cecil Sharp, Ham Street, 11th October 1911
Cecil Sharp MSS, Folk Tunes CJS2/10/2704