Sydney Carter

(1915–2004) Paramedic United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Sydney Carter was a paramedic from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for English Songs.

Quick Facts About Sydney Carter

Born: May 6, 1915
Died: March 13, 2004
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession: Paramedic
Notable works: English Songs

About Sydney Carter

Sydney Bertram Carter was an English poet, songwriter, and folk musician. He is best known for the song "Lord of the Dance" (1963), whose music is based on the Shaker song "Simple Gifts", and for the song "The Crow on the Cradle", which was recorded by Jackson Browne and used on the soundtrack to the film In the King of Prussia (1983) and No Nukes (1980).

Biography source: Wikipedia