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29 Mar 13 - 06:02 AM (#3496275) Subject: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: GUEST,Doc Rowe Sad to report that Graeme Miles died early this morning. Graeme, who only recently received his Gold Badge from the EFDSS, has been in a Middlesbrough Hospice for the past few weeks. The sun is shining on his adopted Teeside today, his suffering is over and we miss a talented and remarkable character. Doc Rowe |
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29 Mar 13 - 06:31 AM (#3496285) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: GUEST,IainG Sad news indeed, RIP Graeme, another great talent moved on to that great big singaround |
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29 Mar 13 - 06:37 AM (#3496287) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: The Doctor I had heard that Graeme was ill, and probably terminal, but it's still very sad to hear that he's gone. He did, though, leave us hundreds of children, and as long as people keep singing his songs he'll never be completely gone. |
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29 Mar 13 - 07:05 AM (#3496296) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: alex s A great song writer. RIP bonny lad. |
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29 Mar 13 - 07:23 AM (#3496299) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: doc.tom So sad. What a gift he left us. RIP dear man. |
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29 Mar 13 - 07:30 AM (#3496301) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Betsy What a truly decent man he was. A great inspiration to the many songwriters who "tried their hands " at song-writing , and it's all because of him and his wonderful song-writing that so many gems were unearthed. You'll hear one or two at every singing session. Shine on Graeme , you'll be sadly missed. Doc Rowe - could you please post arrangements when you receive them. |
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29 Mar 13 - 07:36 AM (#3496305) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: GUEST,flying cat so sorry to hear this news. He'll be sorely missed. RIP |
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29 Mar 13 - 07:43 AM (#3496308) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Sorry to hear this news. When I first started singing on Teesside back in the 60s Graeme's were almost the only local songs then. He's left us a great treasury of song and is a sad loss. Mick |
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29 Mar 13 - 08:08 AM (#3496314) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: GUEST,old git I just want to re-echo the sentiments above. Hopefully his spirit will have found those lonely places where ravens feed! geoff t. |
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29 Mar 13 - 08:21 AM (#3496316) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: John MacKenzie One journey ended, and another begins. RIP Graeme. |
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29 Mar 13 - 08:22 AM (#3496317) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Morticia This makes me sad, I was quoting one of his songs only yesterday |
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29 Mar 13 - 08:33 AM (#3496323) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: RTim A really great song writer. Sad that there will be no more new songs. Tim Radford |
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29 Mar 13 - 08:57 AM (#3496330) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: George Papavgeris I only met Graham once, briefly, but will miss his presence among us like everyone else. We are so lucky to have been left his legacy of songs. No lonely places for them, or for his memory. R.I.P. Graham. |
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29 Mar 13 - 08:57 AM (#3496331) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: GUEST,Kevin McLean He didn't write love songs or songs with girl's names. He wrote about life, mostly poetic about Teesside, and to get poetic about Teesside takes a true gift. He wrote about the Ring Of Iron, about Blue Sunsets and the emotions of conscripted servicemen heading to Germany. Where did it all come from? A great bloke, shy, sadly missed. |
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29 Mar 13 - 09:18 AM (#3496340) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Commander Crabbe We were just taking about him at Whitby Folk Club the other night and hoping he would be ok. Sang "Waiting For The Ferry" which Mick said was his favourite GM song. Sad news, rest in peace. Chris |
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29 Mar 13 - 09:20 AM (#3496341) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Commander Crabbe Oops, that's talking! C |
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29 Mar 13 - 09:50 AM (#3496355) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Dave Sutherland A wonderful songwriter and a very nice person to talk to on the few occasions that we met. He would always greet you fondly and he was very kind about our club last time he was there. He leaves a great legacy. RIP |
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29 Mar 13 - 11:58 AM (#3496397) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: MoorleyMan Sad news indeed, but inevitable in view of Graeme's recent downturn in health. We're all so grateful for his legacy of fabulous songs. Such an impressive body of work, demonstrating so deep an understanding of so many facets of life, working practices and folk culture. Graeme's muse was an inspiration par excellence, and his EFDSS citation was so richly deserved. It was a privilege to have known Graeme, albeit only for a relatively short time, and it will always continue to be a privilege to be able to sing, and share, his songs. By sheer coincidence, I had chosen to sing Where Ravens Feed (one of Graeme's very finest creations, IMHO) only last night at the Black Swan folk club in York, following a conversation with Martyn Wyndham-Read, the night's booked guest, himself one of the foremost interpreters of Graeme's songs. I could not imagine a more fitting tribute to Graeme's memory than this incomparably beautiful, moving song. We can all be glad that Graeme's suffering is over now and that he will be able to rest in peace. |
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29 Mar 13 - 01:36 PM (#3496421) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: The Sandman sad news, I met him quite a few times on my forays to the north east, and we had some interesting chats, we worked out that we were very distant cousins. RIP Graeme. Dick Miles |
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29 Mar 13 - 04:11 PM (#3496473) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Elmore Knew his work chiefly through Martyn Wyndham-Read. A fine writer. he'll be missed. |
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29 Mar 13 - 04:25 PM (#3496478) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: GUEST His wonderful songs will long be sung and remembered - a great loss to the folk community. Ali x |
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29 Mar 13 - 04:50 PM (#3496488) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: KT Will think of him with gratitude every time I sing Where Ravens Feed. |
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29 Mar 13 - 09:18 PM (#3496568) Subject: Graeme Miles passed away. From: GUEST,Bluegrassman It is sad to report that Graeme Miles has passed away. Graeme wrote many great songs about industry around the Teesside area and was one of the founders in the early days of Stockton Folk Club…. |
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29 Mar 13 - 10:26 PM (#3496582) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP From: Bill D Martyn and David Jones brought Graeme's songs to us in the US. At a very wonderful late night sing at the FSGW Getaway many years ago, people just kept adding songs, and though it was after 2AM, we couldn't quite manage to stop.... then out of the darkness came David Jones voice singing (for the first time we'd heard it.."My El Dorado". And when he finished, there was a brief silence, and people just quietly got up and went off to bed. I hope Graeme has found his El Dorado at last. |
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30 Mar 13 - 07:06 AM (#3496658) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: RoyH (Burl) Sad, sad news about a shy genius. There is consolation for us all in that we still have his songs to sing, or that wonderful artists like Martyn W-R to sing thewm for us. Graeme's memory will live on through his songs. Goodbye and thank you Graeme. Elaine and I send our full sympathies to his family. |
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30 Mar 13 - 10:59 AM (#3496737) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Folkiedave He came for lunch one Sunday after visiting the Sheffield Carols at Dungworth. Whenever we met he always mentioned my soup! A truly great man. I echo all the other thoughts and add this..... Mike and Norma Waterson used to sing one of his lesser-known songs "The Young Engineer". It tells the story of how people came from all over to build the Forth Road Bridge starting at each bank at the same time of course. "Oh where is the young lad, the young engineer, Not seem him in these parts for nigh on a year. Well if you mean Johnny, you'll find him up North, At work on the new bridge that spans o'er the Forth. and ends with what to me is still one of the great lines in contemporary folk song: ...as the men from the south and the men from the north, will meet and complete the bridge over the Forth". RIP Graeme, Sympathies from Helen and I. |
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30 Mar 13 - 11:35 AM (#3496742) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Young Buchan As he (almost) said: When I am dead, and in my hole laid (For there's one for the purpose I'm keeping) Put my spade on my grave And engrave on the blade: The King of Songwriters lies sleeping. |
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30 Mar 13 - 11:43 AM (#3496743) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: SINSULL RIP Thank you for sharing your greatness with us. Mary |
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30 Mar 13 - 05:32 PM (#3496845) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Willa So sorry to hear this. It has given me great pleasure to listen to, and more recently to sing some of Graeme's beautiful songs and they will certainly continue to delight others. My own favourite is When the Snows of Winter Fall, but I find all his songs so evocative! You tube has versions of grace Notes singing Exercise 77 and Martyn Windham Read and Iris Bishop performing My Eldorado and Where ravens Feed |
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30 Mar 13 - 05:47 PM (#3496850) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: cujimmy Very sad to learn of the passing of this charming man and gifted songwriter, his legacy will last forever though as we sing his songs and pass them on to others RIP Graham |
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30 Mar 13 - 09:23 PM (#3496905) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Tattie Bogle So sorry to hear this too. Martyn Wyndham- Read was at Edinburgh Folk Club last Weds and sang at least one of his songs, and I have the CD of Martyn singing his songs. One of my favourites is "When the Snows of Winter Fall". Lovely version by Craig, Morgan and Robson. I think just about every singer will want to sing his songs. |
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31 Mar 13 - 07:02 AM (#3496986) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Brian Peters I heard Graeme take his turn in the singarounds at the WIlson's club at the Colly in Thornaby many times during the early 1980s. Where did this quiet unassuming man get all those fantastic songs from? I twas only when I asked him about the shanty-styled 'James Cook the Sailor' that I realised the truth. We all have our favourites, but hearing the Wilsons sing 'Sea Coal' has always sent shivers down my spine. And am I right in thinking that was the first song he wrote? Such economy, such an eye for detail, and such devastating social comment. That's genius. The WIlsons sing 'Sea Coal' |
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31 Mar 13 - 08:10 AM (#3496996) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Brian Peters ... and I forgot to say how pleased I am that he lived to receive his Gold Badge. Well done EFDSS. |
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31 Mar 13 - 09:52 AM (#3497022) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: VirginiaTam Broken. I love his songs. |
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01 Apr 13 - 07:18 AM (#3497360) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST What a sad loss to the world of songwriting! I've learned much from Graeme's words over the years. Thanks indeed to a great man and a good friend to us all.R.I.P. Rustic |
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01 Apr 13 - 11:51 AM (#3497432) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty What people who didn't know Graeme don't realise, is that his talents were not confined to songwriting. He was a brilliant artist particularly when sketching in pen and ink as is evident in the sketches in his songbooks. He was also invoved in dance having written at least one ballet (that I know of) for a local childrens dance troupe to perform writing not just the storyline but designing the sets and costumes as well. All this yet like many multi talented people he was driven by the demons of self-doubt which was why so many versions of his songs exist. He was always trying to improve them and could never be convinced that they were brilliant as they were. He will be sorely missed yet I can take comfort in the fact that I knew him for over 40 years. |
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01 Apr 13 - 12:40 PM (#3497444) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: goatfell so sad that he's gone to the great folk club in the sky. RIP |
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01 Apr 13 - 01:02 PM (#3497460) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Les Sullivan A great songwriter a sad loss.......RIP Mate |
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02 Apr 13 - 10:05 AM (#3497807) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,GUEST, John Lawson All the above rings true and we share in the great loss. Graeme was a founder member of Stockton Folk Club and we were very lucky that, despite his failing health, he was able to join us last year, firstly with the Ironopolis Singers to perform his songs and verse and later for the Club's 50th bithday party. We will treasure his memory and his songs. |
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02 Apr 13 - 12:11 PM (#3497858) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Northerner RIP Graeme. |
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02 Apr 13 - 12:53 PM (#3497874) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Girl Friday Sad news. |
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02 Apr 13 - 03:00 PM (#3497928) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Hoblander Hello everyone Graeme's funeral service will be at Middlesbrough Crematorium at 3.00pm Monday 8th April 2013, with a reception at the Little Theatre Club afterwards. It will not be a religious service, but will be a dignified send off for Graeme. No flowers, but donations to Teesside Hospice. here is a link to Google maps for Location A Teesside Crematorium TS5 7HD and Location B Toft House Little Theatre Club TS5 6SA map Please pass on this information to anyone you think may need to know. Kevin Hall -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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03 Apr 13 - 06:13 AM (#3498199) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty Refresh |
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04 Apr 13 - 10:01 AM (#3498724) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty REFRESH |
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04 Apr 13 - 08:02 PM (#3498910) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Betsy See Ya there Hazel |
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05 Apr 13 - 03:03 PM (#3499283) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Guest Folkiedave If there is anyone who would like a lift residing between Sheffield and Middlesborough I am travelling up to pay my respects. I am happy to deviate (Hull, Leeds - though not both!) and that sort of distance. Mention it on here and how to contact you. I am on Facebook. |
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07 Apr 13 - 08:32 AM (#3500002) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty UP |
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07 Apr 13 - 02:45 PM (#3500124) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Fred Maslan I had somehow missed knowing about Graeme Miles until I read this thread. It took me on an adventure through various internet sources and it is clear that I have missed someone valuable. I will be singing "Where Ravens Feed" tonight at the Seattle Song Circle. Fred |
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09 Apr 13 - 07:10 AM (#3500838) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Ailsa MacKenzie Can anyone help, please. I have been writing an obituary of Graeme which The Scotsman newspaper is interested in publishing. Can anyone suggest any Scottish singers/musicians apart fromf Archie Fisher who has recorded any work by Graeme? |
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09 Apr 13 - 08:12 AM (#3500856) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: maeve Guest, Ailsa MacKenzie- Start with http://www.martynwyndhamread.com/ and you won't go wrong. |
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09 Apr 13 - 10:56 AM (#3500946) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty Depending on you regarding Ewan McColl as a Scotsman. He and Peggy Seeger recorded The Iron Moulder's Wedding |
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09 Apr 13 - 10:59 AM (#3500950) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty I think Ray Fisher also recorded Over Yonder Banks |
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10 Apr 13 - 05:17 AM (#3501303) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST,Jim Parham Exault him to some high place of music song and rime, Sing all his songs and ballads through the rest of time, So that he may be part of you and me, the air in the making, He'll be part of song's mans' joy As he sings of the hurt and the pain and the joy of living |
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16 Apr 13 - 08:12 PM (#3504528) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: Tattie Bogle Ian Bruce has recorded My Eldorado. Anne Murray of Sangsters also sings it but not sure if she has recorded it yet. Craig Morgan and Robson (Moira Craig being the Scot among them) do a lovely version of When the Snows of Winter Fall. |
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24 Sep 13 - 10:12 AM (#3560820) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: GUEST We have only just found out that our dear Uncle Clive has passed away. I will not remember him for his folk songs as we unfortunately lost touch with him but I will remember him for being a wonderful uncle and childhood friend. I will remember him chasing us round the garden pretending to be "King Kong", or playing the many games he designed and invented,"Subbuteo" was one of them before it had even come into the shops. I will remember him for his artistic skills, he drew weird little men called "Trokelocks" which he had displayed on the walls of his bedroom as well as his many other wonderful works of art. Unfortunately he was like a breath of wind, one minute he would come back into our lives and the next minute he would disappear again. That's how he wanted it, so that's how we left it. The last time we saw him was in 1991 when he arrived out of the blue to sing some songs for my Mum and Dad's "Golden Wedding" celebration at the Station Hotel, Billingham. Then as quickly as he came back into our lives he had gone again. May his very special soul rest in peace. Jacky. x |
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24 Sep 13 - 03:20 PM (#3560923) Subject: RE: Obit: Graeme Miles: RIP (29 March 2013) From: nutty So sorry you didn't know sooner Jacky. You obviously missed this Obit in the Evening Gazette - http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/middlesbrough-songwriter-clive-graeme-miles-3664107 Graeme was a very talented and complex individual - cherish your memories of him. |