Without the musicians Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers could have no dancing . Here are three of their accordion players.
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Those are smaller than the one my dad has.
Possibly melodeons rather than accordions?
They may be quaint and seen as old fashioned by some but Morris and the accompanying musicianship is one of the joys of English life. Long may it prosper.
My dad used to call his a squashbox.
Morris Dances are always such fun. Give any event a festive feel.
Mama’s got a squeeze box
She wears on her chest
And when daddy comes home
He never gets no rest
‘Cause she’s playing all night
And the music’s all right
Mama’s got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes in and out and in
And out and in and out and in and out
She’s playing all night
And the music’s all right
Mama’s got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night