THOMAS ALLEN & SHIELA ARMSTRONG - SONGS OF NORTHUMBRIA Comedy In much the same way

In much the same way that the Irish have found a way of creating humorous situations from death the Geordie's resilient attitude by expressing their passion for life against every adversity has to be admired - in much the same way as this album in fact

Lest we forget that many men lost their lives working deep underground for the betterment of our society it is with the fertile imagination in summing up the futility and loss of life in a few brief verses that hopefully will make us just that bit more aware of the sacrifices others had to endure to keep this Nation great – although I hate to say it myself at what cost

: Original album produced by Ann Stutfield and Alex GlasgowRecorded by David Wood (Impulse Studios)Original Sleeve design by Kevin Carew

With the prize came the offer of a theatre contract and management by a London agent

THOMAS ALLEN & SHIELA ARMSTRONG - SONGS OF NORTHUMBRIA Comedy In much the same wayThomas Allen Shiela Armstrong David Haslam With the Northern SinfoniaConductor: David HaslamAnd the Sinfonia ChorusChorus Master: Alan FearonThis CD, recorded in 1987 with David Haslam and Northern Sinfonia accompanying Thomas Allen and Shelia Armstrong includes arrangements of 'Blow the Wind Southerly', 'Bobby Shaftoe', 'Come You Not From Newcastle', 'Dance te Yer Daddy', 'Bonny at Morn' and 'Blaydon Races'.