The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #104168   Message #2133974
Posted By: Big Al Whittle
26-Aug-07 - 03:28 PM
Thread Name: Songbooks: Review: The Folk Handbook
Subject: RE: Review: The Folk Handbook
well with respect, it wouldn't actually BE INTENDED for homo superiors like yourself - you know all the songs.

I just think some of those millions of other people we share this island with, should have the songs presented to them in a way that wouldn't have them going for the off switch.

If you knew Jansch in the 60's, you SAW the audience reaction, Diane. He was indeed a populariser - much more so than in your face popularisers like The Spinners. He was so charismatic and attractive. To be honest - without him I don't think Jack Orion, Blackwaterside, Rosemary lane, Nottanum town would be known by anybody outside of the folk club gang - which admittedly has shrunk from those days. I think he popularised a lot of folksongs.

She has a mind like a razor, this woman. Smart as a whip. She only pretends not to understand what I'm saying. Then she pretends to disagree - what a tease!

As if I'd insult Mick Jagger.....I don't insult anybody. Surely you noticed that much. Me....pacifist!