|
05 Jun 08 - 05:33 PM (#2358730) Subject: Lyr Req: Transortation song 'cap in hand' From: GUEST,Doxy Hi all, I heard Mrs lemon singing a brilliant song about transportation. all I remember of it (i had had six pints) was it stood the hairs on the back of my neck on end and had a chorus that went:- Unless you stand with cap in hand transported you will be Where does it come from and what's the rest of it. I always seem to be inebriated when I meet up with the lovely Lemon Lady don't knoiw if that says something about me or just about the places we meet up................ Fair winds doxy |
|
06 Jun 08 - 04:25 AM (#2359092) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand' From: Snuffy Julia I have an MP3 of Sally singing this song (which may be called Van Diemens Land). I'l email you (at the address on your CD), to see how we can arrange to get it to you. Vaughan |
|
06 Jun 08 - 04:32 AM (#2359096) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand' From: GUEST,doc.tom Coope, Byes & Simpson Written by Jim Boyes Title, Bound For Van Dieman's Land Recorded on CBS's Funny Old World |
|
07 Jun 08 - 03:14 PM (#2360205) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand' From: Jim Dixon Try BOUND FOR VAN DIEMEN'S ISLAND. Spelling can be critical when using a search engine. I couldn't find any lyrics or sound samples, though. I did find the information that it was based on a poem by Jock Purdon (1925-1998). |
|
07 Jun 08 - 03:26 PM (#2360210) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand' From: Jim Dixon These MIGHT be relevant: Purdon, Jock. Songs of the Durham Coalfield. [Book] Pit Lamp Press, 1977. Purdon, Jock. Pitwork, Politics and Poetry. [Cassette tape] Durham, England, UK: Pit Lamp Press, 1981. Purdon, Jock. Pitracide. [Cassette tape] Rock and Dole Records, 1986. |
|
07 Jun 08 - 03:39 PM (#2360218) Subject: Lyr Add: BOUND FOR VAN DIEMEN'S ISLAND (J Purdon) From: BB Hate to argue (publicly at least) with my dearly beloved above, but it was indeed, as Jim Dixon said, written by Jock Purdon, and the tune is trad. arranged CBS. Correct title appears to be 'Bound for Van Dieman's Island'. The tune is actually the one usually used for 'Jock of Hazeldean'. I'll ne'er forget when first we met, The years were long and lean, A war did rage upon the stage And a ship sailed on the scene; It's true to say life's but a play, A play that's been well planned; We play our roles like poor lost souls Bound for Van Dieman's land. Chorus: Bound for Van Dieman's land, brave boys, Far, far across the sea; If you don't stand with cap in hand, Transported you will be. And as we sail, blows wild the gale, Dark shadows guard the grill; They try in vain our minds to chain, Our thoughts of freedom kill, And as we sulk in convict hulk, Aye, shackled feet and hand, But men be free who poachers be Bound for Van Dieman's land. In East or West, man's but a jest, For freedom's free for all; You're free to die, but don't ask why When blows the bugle call; Their heartless lips build convict ships With Bligh still in command; Their ships today still plough their way Bound for Van Dieman's land. |
|
08 Jun 08 - 03:20 PM (#2360851) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand' From: GUEST Another Van D in the D T
http://www.mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=7522 |
|
08 Jun 08 - 04:01 PM (#2360884) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand' From: GUEST,Doxy Thank you all!!!! I now have correct info about the song so we can attribute it, the words and a sound file. Just need to put in the hard work on learning and practicing fair Winds Doxy |
|
15 Dec 10 - 10:06 AM (#3053993) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bound for Van Diemen's Island (J Purdon) From: the lemonade lady Blimey.... I've only just found this, thank you so much Julia! I'm just compiling a CD for someone who wanted a Christmas present and it's going on there. I'm not quite sure who to credit for the song. It'll have to be Jim Boyes I think. Sal |