Leonard Cheeseman grew up in Rushoon and later moved to Placentia. He was a fine fiddler and played the accordion and mandolin. He was also known to write and sing the odd song.
Leonard Cheeseman's Songs and Tunes
Her Majesty's Hotel. Driving drunk in Placentia leads to a brief stay at the penitentiary. Leonard composed this song himself.
The Dirty Newfoundlander - Accordion
Tune 1 - Accordion
Tune 2 - Accordion
A Scottish Fiddle Tune
A Tune on the Mandolin
Collected by Eric West in 1978.
Hear whole songs at: www.mun.ca/voicesofplacentiabay
Hear whole songs at: www.mun.ca/voicesofplacentiabay