07 Oct 96 - 06:14 PM (#43) Subject: DAVE VAN RONK From: itagbs@srv0.arts.ed.ac.uk Is there anyone that could copy for me tapes of Dave Van Ronk? In Italy seems to be hard to get one. I will give you everything you want of Dylan or Scottish music. itagbs@srv0.arts.ed.ac.uk |
24 Sep 97 - 08:51 PM (#13095) Subject: RE: DAVE VAN RONK From: dwditty I have a fairly extensive collection of Van Ronk recordings - from blues to folk to irish to children, books, tapes, etc. Compared to his total recorded output, his original songs are only a small percentage. Two points I would make, though: 1. Those original songs are really something; 2. Van Ronk is 100% original. One of my favorite quotes of his is, "I can tell a lie, but I can't sing one." Perhaps his greatest talent is in delivering his music from the heart in an absolutely honest manner. |
25 Sep 97 - 06:05 AM (#13127) Subject: RE: DAVE VAN RONK From: ok |