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Ian HP Sydney Carter ill (10) Sydney Carter ill 31 Jan 01


I have recorded a version of Sydney Carter's 'George Fox'and wanted him to have a copy. He has written hundreds of excellent songs, eg. 'Man With A Microphone', 'Like The Snow', 'Mixed Up Old Man', 'Crow On The Cradle', 'When I Needed A neighbour', 'Lord of the Dance'. He was born in 1915, which makes him 86 this year. I know he was still performing until a few years ago. I contacted his publisher and received this email:

Dear Mr Harvey-Pittaway, Yes, please do use us as a forwarding address. However, I must inform you that Sydney has alzheimer's disease and is in a home. Although I am sure he would love to receive a copy of your version of George Fox, you will probably not receive a reply. With every good wish . . .

This news makes me very sad. His songs have lived with me since my teens. It's like losing an old friend. I hope you'll all join me in wishing him the best. Perhaps, if I have people's permission, I could print and forward this thread if there's enough response from well-wishers and people think this is appropriate.


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