Origin: Dear Mary (Linda & Teddy Thompson)

Subject: Who wrote Dear Mary
From: Damon
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:31 PM

I remember seeing someone, a few years ago, singing a song called 'Dear Mary'. I think the performer was called Linda Thompson, but I'm not sure {Richard Thompsons' wife maybe, I dont know}.

I have no idea if this is an old song or one written by that performer, so any info would be appreciated.

It certainly is a lovely song!

Many thanks in anticipation
damon

Subject: RE: Who wrote Dear Mary
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:57 PM

Linda Thompson wrote it with her son (and Richard's), Teddy. It appears on Fashionably Late (Topic TSCD821 and Rounder CDROUN3182). A transcription of the words can be seen at  Sing Out: Dear Mary.

Subject: RE: Who wrote Dear Mary
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:58 PM

This one?
Come back, for a moment to this throbbing breast,
Again on my shoulders let thy brow rest
Speak love, once more in thy heavenly strain
Mary, dear Mary, Oh! come back again.

Or this one?
Dear Mary, or Farewell to Old England

Or?
I'll Never Forget Thee, Dear Mary

Subject: RE: Who wrote Dear Mary
From: Damon
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 05:35 PM

None of those Q, but Malcolm's got it there...thanks very much Malcolm, I'll check the link.

And my memory isn't as bad as I thought!!

damon