As a part release from the 1954 definition Thread I thought I would like to recall the Singers and songs which got me going to and kept me going to Folk Clubs.
I emphasise the FIRST time, as some of these songs may have been hammered to death by now
40-odd years ago Vin Garbutt Black Velvet Band
40-odd years ago - Jim Sharp singing " At the turning of the Century .........." It may be called the Old man's song - (writer unknown to me).
30-Odd years ago an unbelievable R.McTell song performed by Dave Burland - Streets of London.
30-Odd years ago Tony Capstick performing Jimmy Clay (writer unknown to me).
Happy formative years for me.
I still remember the pleasure and anarchy of singing the Wild Rover 45 years ago but unfortunately it doesn't arouse the same sentiment these days.
Have you got any to mention ?