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13 Feb 99 - 11:53 PM (#58508) Subject: WHALE SONG From: I'M LOOKING FOR THE WORDS TO A SONG THAT HAS A CHORUS THAT GOES SOMETHING LIKE:
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14 Feb 99 - 07:54 AM (#58537) Subject: Lyr Add: THE WHALE From: Ted from Australia Here ya go cobber: THE WHALE (Am) (G) (Am)The Captain said, "A piece of gold for him who sees me whale." So bend your backs and row, me boys. I know that we won't fail CHORUS (CHORDS AS VERSE 1): So bend your backs and row, me lads, and take me to me whale. Tonight we'll sing and dance and tomorrow night we'll sail. We'll sail into the harbour. No prouder man there'll be. We'll show them all we captured the monster from the... Di Di Di Di Da Di DE Di Di They saw the whale one morning. The weather it was fair. The men were white as ghosts. The Captain didn't care. "I'll take this whale meself," he cried. "The weak can stay behind. The strong can share my glory and tonight they'll share my... Di Di Di Di Da Di DE Di Di The whale it came so close, it was bigger than the sky. They lowered down the longboat and they heard the captain cry: CHORUS The whale it came so close, it almost tipped the boat. The captain took his spear and he rammed it down its throat. The whale it gave a mournful cry and tifted its great tail And brought it down a-crushing their small boat like a gale. (SPOKEN) Now 100 years have passed since the captain and his men Went down to spend their days in Davy Jones's den. The whale it goes on living but inside it bears a scar, And if you're ever near that place a voice calls from afar: CHORUS TWICE, LAST LINE: We'll show them all we captured the monster from the sea. |
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14 Feb 99 - 07:38 PM (#58603) Subject: RE: WHALE SONG From: John in Brisbane I have only ever heard this sung by an Australian group from the 70's called The Ants (who wore brightly coloured boiler suits). I was always under the impression that they wrote it. A group that I was in played it a couple of times - I suspect our lyrics were learned from radio air play.
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04 Mar 99 - 04:33 AM (#61231) Subject: RE: WHALE SONG From: finbar@cobweb.com.au Cheers, big ears |
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08 Mar 05 - 06:42 AM (#1429554) Subject: RE: WHALE SONG From: GUEST,Nev Thanks from me too. I'm hoping to play this at a dance soon. Nev |
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08 Mar 05 - 09:36 AM (#1429664) Subject: RE: WHALE SONG From: Charley Noble It does seem to have a more contemporary ring to it. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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08 Mar 05 - 11:33 AM (#1429730) Subject: RE: WHALE SONG From: Rapparee It sounds to me like the basic premise was lifted from Moby-Dick. The gold piece, the leg, the captain's vendetta.... |
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09 Mar 05 - 12:17 AM (#1430258) Subject: RE: WHALE SONG From: Bob Bolton G'day Rapaire, Charley (... Ted ... John ... Uncle Tom Cobbley & all ...), The song was written late '60s / early '70s by two blokes from down the Illawarra region, south of Sydney. I don't have the text and details handy, but it was recorded by a few Australian (and the odd American ... ?) groups in the '70s. Rapaire is right about it being a straight lift of the story line of Moby Dick ... but those good old stories can make for good songs (Right, eh, Charley?). I'll try to find more details of the authors (I heard one of them at the Australian Folk Festival at Kiama ... about 5 years back) so we can get it right - after I get home tonight. Regards, Bob |
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09 Mar 05 - 03:21 AM (#1430297) Subject: Lyr Add: THE WHALE (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: Bob Bolton G'day again, Here's full reply to a local query (about 1½ years back) for words and background on The Whale: The Whale (Terry Fielding and Fred Dyer) (Am) Di Di Di Di Da (G) Di DE Di (Am)Di (Am) They sailed from port one morning; the (G) weather it was (Am) fair. A gentle breeze it pushed them and (G) no one gave a (Am) care. They sang and danced and (Am7) laughed that night and (D) opened up a (E) keg. They're (Am) out to catch the monster whale that (G) took the captain's ... (Am) Di Di Di Di Da (G) Di DE Di (Am)Di (Am) The Captain said "a piece of gold for (G) him who sees me (Am) whale. So bend your backs and row me boys I (G) know that we won't (Am) fail". Chorus (chords as Verse 1) So bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale. Tonight we'll sing and dance and tomorrow night we'll sail. We'll sail into the harbour; no prouder man there'll be; We'll show them all we captured the monster from the ... Di Di Di Di Di Da Di Di They saw the whale one morning - the weather it was fair. The men were white as ghosts, the Captain didn't care. "I'll take this whale meself", he cried, "the weak can stay behind The strong can share my glory and tonight they'll share my ..." Di Di Di Di Di Da Di Di The whale it came so close it was bigger than the sky - They lowered down the longboat and they heard the captain cry: Chorus Bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale. Tonight we'll sing and dance and tomorrow night we'll sail. We'll sail into the harbour no prouder man there'll be; We'll show them all we captured the monster from the ... Di Di Di Di Di Da Di Di Chorus The whale it came so close it almost tipped the boat - The captain took his spear and he rammed it down its throat. The whale it gave a mournful cry and lifted its great tail - And brought it down a'crushing their small boat like a gale! (spoken) Now 100 years have passed since the Captain and his men Went down to spend their days in Davy Jones's den. The whale it goes on living - but inside it bears a scar And if your ever near that place, a voice calls from afar ... Chorus twice, last line: We'll show them all we captured the monster from the sea. I got the definitive reply on this song from Russ Hannah - universal organiser /stage manager /folk club doer from the Illawarra Region (south of Sydney): "The Whale was written by Terry Fielding and Fred Dyer and produced as a single in 1972 when it reached the top five in the national charts (It could have been on top in some charts). It was followed by another single called The Ghost. Terry Fielding in fact did live in the Illawarra (I think at Corrimal). ... In 1992 EMI produced their first album (on Axis) called Fielding and Dyer #7243 8 14786 2 2. Terry appeared at Jamberoo [the Illawarra Folk Festival] a few years ago and I have not seen him since. Fred's whereabouts I do not know ... " My other enquiries with friends in working folk groups indicates that the song remains a (local, at least) standard with groups ranging from Folk to Rock - almost as much of a hardy perennial as Running Bear! I hope some of this is useful, Bob |
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14 Apr 06 - 11:56 PM (#1718517) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,David from Sydney Hi guys, Thanks to all for supplying the words to this classic, but would anybody know where to find the song. I have been searching for quite some time but have not been able to find this tune anywhere. Regards, David |
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04 Jul 06 - 07:11 AM (#1775434) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,MEEEEE heyyy guys i used to listen to this song on a vynal back when i wa sliek 7 and i heard it the other day and i just cant stop singing it but i cant seem to find anywhere where i can download it so do u know of any site or anyways i can get ahold of this song ? |
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04 Jul 06 - 09:09 AM (#1775546) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: Bob Bolton G'day David from Sydney, I just had a music session at my place (inner Sydney Leichhardt) and one of my friends attending was in a group which recorded The Whale on an LP ... way back then ... I'll ring him and ask if he has the dots ... somewhere close enough to the surface to excavate! If he has the music - or can write it out - I'll post it (as an ABC - since the MIDItext program is "no longer supported by Mudcat". (If you give me an email addres, I can send you a MIDI - or an image of a transcription of the dots.) Regards, Bob |
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08 Sep 06 - 06:25 AM (#1829861) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer Bob , email me please Celtic@beagle.com.au |
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08 Sep 06 - 06:26 AM (#1829862) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: GUEST Hi all, here we go again! I just can't seem to get my post up,so If the other posts appear suddenly, I'm sorry for the repetition...I forgot to 'copy" them...ha ha...so here goes... What a nice surprise to find this site...thank you for remembering our song The Whale....Info: Terry has been living in Geelong Vic for many years now and I have been at Lake Macquarie, NSW for over 20 years. We are both retired from our "day jobs". we still get together regularly ..have a bash, write some songs and down a few ales :-) We won the Bandstand Songwriters Awards (C&W section )with a song called Big White Horse back in 1971(!)It was Brian Henderson's last show as its compere..sent out live.. Yes, The Whale is based on Moby Dick ,one of our favourite yarns..We did the album in 1995, our first! We had fun...no pressure. If anyone is interest, i can supply a copy of the album, which contains the original versions of The Whale'72,the Ghost '73, Big White Horse '71..The A & B sides, remember when they used to be called that? ha ha...Plus a copy of the original sheet music ,complete with "typo " error.."A gentle breeze it RUSHED them."! Also it can be personally autographed...please email me for costs (shipping and expenses...quite reasonable...:-) thank you all again for "remembering.... Fred P.S. Bob...the chords are a little out ..:-) |
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09 Sep 06 - 06:39 AM (#1830558) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: Bob Bolton G'day Fred, It looks like almost 24 hours since you posted ... I missed the posts initially because I was off to a 40th birthday party for a musician /singer friend ... and only got home a couple of hours back. Interestingly, I was playing along (on button accordion) with your song about 3 hours ago! I turned out that my other friend (who had played fiddle and concertina in a Sydney Group Pinchgut that recorded The Wahale on their LP Dewy, dewy Grass in 1982 (check your royalties sheet ... but I'm pretty sure they paid up!) did not have the "dots" - however he gave me a CD-R copy of their LP, saving me frpm doing all the copy to computer / edit / trim / balance / &c work. I was going to get around to transcribing the tune for "David from Sydney - but the real sheet music would be more appropriate! I'll email you as soon as I get of the Mudcat. "... P.S. Bob...the chords are a little out ..:-) " I wouldn't be surprised ... chords are very variable player to player / arranger to arranger - and I didn't annotate those posted above. I may not have made it clear enough, but the information and the lyrics / chords were all supplied to me by Russ Hannah, from the Illawarra Folk Club. Russ is not a singer / musician, so he probably had to take what he was given on trust ... and I had not yet transcribed the tune, so I hadn't checked the chords against my theoretical choices. Thanks for your posting and your kind offer. Regards, Bob Bolton |
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09 Sep 06 - 08:50 PM (#1830911) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer Well, Bob...nice to hear from you....It would take you 24 hours to get over a musician's 40th wouldn't it?! On with thew motley. I was in communicado with the lead singer from Pinchgut many years ago...(for the life of me ,I can't remember his name....)re, the Whale, and yes , they would have paid...unlike some fly -by-nights...Nice chap....Terry and I lived in the Illawarra for many years...I played in a few bands...We were "Gong" boys...About the "dots"....Guitar chords and melody mate, since there's only two of us on the record...two guitars and us....When you email me, I will scan and send a copy of the sheet music for your use...You help a lot of people here so I'm only too happy to supply you with any info on the music and words as a fellow "muzo" Bob...ah well, Sunday morning shopping, out with the walking frame.....(overnight success in '71,after 15 years in the business! Take care Bob Fred |
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10 Sep 06 - 11:53 PM (#1831609) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: Bob Bolton G'day again Fred, My email is probably being dealt with at your end as I write ... it was sent from home, so I'll look it up when I get back there (before ... or after ... tonight's Music Session, which I run at the Bush Music Club. I'll appreciate whatever you can easily lay your hands on. I'm sure I can get the "dots" down - as I can play the tune and that just means telling my left-brain to pay attention to what the right-brain is happily doing! Your chords will help my mate Chris (the birthday boy) - he's a natural ear musician and picks up every nuance faster than anyone dependent on music - but he will have heard any number of secondhand versions of The Whale ... but probably not your original! I have another get-together with his family at the Monday Night Bush Music Club session - his Dad (who was in a "bush Band" with me in the '70s) is a stalwart of the sessions (resonator mandolin! / guitar / fiddle) although he played button accordion and concertina back then. The kids who were always around when Rouseabouts pratciced over at John's place are all regulars at my session - Chris (guitar / banjo / vocals), his brother Mark (drums), sister Stephanie (piano / mouth organ / whistle / 'bluesy' vocals) ... and Chris's wife Margaret (vast range of rattly / shakey percussion / whistles / &c). We have anything up to 20 sessioners ... many of them 'beginners' (even if well into later years!) and the solid support of Chris and his tribe really ties it all together. Regards, Bob |
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01 Oct 06 - 11:10 PM (#1847969) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: GUEST Hi Bob....My PC went to heaven last week,taking your email and Sandra's..(Dixon) could you please send email so that I can add you once again? regards Fred Dyer |
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02 Oct 06 - 08:39 AM (#1848176) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: Bob Bolton G'day Fred, I've forwarded a copy of my last email. Thanks for the chords and the MP3 of the track. My mate Chris will find both very helpful. Regards, Bob |
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21 Oct 06 - 10:49 PM (#1865402) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Terry Fielding, Fred Dyer) From: GUEST,graham butler Hi can you send me that song or the lp will pay let me know regards G Butler glenjac@bigpond.com.au |
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09 Nov 06 - 02:16 AM (#1879935) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Katty Hi! I have been searching for "the whale" ever since i was a little girl! i was wondering if someone would so kind as to send an mp3 of it to me kittykatpurrrrrrr@yahoo.com.au i would be ever so appreciative. Thanks |
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09 Nov 06 - 10:49 AM (#1880213) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: EBarnacle OK, when is it going to be posted so we can access it? |
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29 Nov 06 - 05:49 AM (#1895384) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Harry I am so excited to discover this thread on The Whale! This evocative song has haunted me for decades and i would dearly love to hear it again. Would some kind person pleeeease email me an .mp3 copy at harrykent77@hotmail.com. Very much appreciated. |
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07 Jan 07 - 08:17 AM (#1929043) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,GUEST, Sandra I am so happy to have found this thread, have had my brother staying with me and he has been looking for The Whale for a couple of years now would love if someone could Please send me an MP3 copy at sandraabb@hotmail.com to send to him would be soooo grateful. |
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11 Jan 07 - 02:24 AM (#1932961) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Fred Dyer New email faddyer@yahoo.com Cheers Fred Dyer (Fielding & Dyer) |
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26 Jan 07 - 11:40 PM (#1949348) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Dave If you want to hear this song done extremely well then look out for a band called "Simply Bushed". Caught them last night at Joe Magires Pub in Tamworth - in a word.....BRILLIANT! The song is also on their first album (which i bought last night, also brilliant) |
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13 Feb 07 - 07:50 AM (#1965862) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Ralf Dudat (Melbourne Australia) I want to buy a few copies of that Fielding & Dyer album and then bury one in a treasure chest and when someone finds it in 200 years time they'll exclaim, "shiver me timbers, it's that marvelous Whale song I've been searching for all me bloody life !". |
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27 May 07 - 01:44 AM (#2061679) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,JIM IN BRISBANE Wow! i never expected to find anything about this song, the old vinyl copy i had as a kid has long since turned to dust! I've got a fair collection of unusual tracks, maybe i could trade with someone if they would be so kind as to send an mp3 of this my way? thanks in advance hou-tzu@hotmail.com or am_besek@yahoo.com |
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30 May 07 - 08:52 AM (#2063958) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,darren .... england well it just happens that the whale . is populer around the pubs and clubs in a english place called barnsley . the reason for this is my best friend is kenny orell . he used to live in austraila . he knows s you very well . he will have told you about me . kenny introduced me to that song .and i fell in love with it . he told me he used to sing with you . you can email me or kenny at delvis@blueyonder.co.uk i would love to hear from you . from darren. barnsley england |
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10 Jul 07 - 07:58 AM (#2098528) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Ralf Dudat "The Whale" lives ! Send an email to Fred Dyer and buy the CD direct from the original artist. I did. faddyer@yahoo.com |
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10 Jul 07 - 09:38 AM (#2098601) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: Sandra in Sydney it's a great album, isn't it? keep spreading the word so Fred & Terry can get rich. sandra |
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11 Jul 07 - 07:27 PM (#2100325) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,terry fielding If you would like to hear THE WHALE performed live by one of the orginal artists, contact me direct. terry.toodles@gmail.com |
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24 Jul 07 - 08:57 AM (#2109959) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Neil Wass I am anxious to acquire the original soundtrack. Can you assist; in either mp3 or .wma file. Obviously this track is long out out print and impossible to locate. I doubt I will be infringing any copyright in asking. Regards Neil Wass nwass@bigpond.com |
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24 Jul 07 - 10:16 AM (#2110040) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: Sandra in Sydney soundtrack? Neil, see above, you can get a CD of The Whale & their other hits directly from Fred. sandra |
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16 Aug 07 - 09:28 PM (#2127551) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST Can anyone help with
The Ghost
the clamp upon the boards of the hooves of the horse Same beat as the whale song. Rod |
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17 Aug 07 - 01:43 AM (#2127631) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: Sandra in Sydney Rod, it's on the same CD referred to above, the one Fred is selling. sandra why am I listening to boring stuff on the radio? Radio off, Fielding & Dyer CD in the machine, bliss! |
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18 Aug 07 - 07:02 AM (#2128467) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale From: GUEST,Tillo From QLD Hey this thread has been quite helpful and i was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to email me an MP3 or WMA of this song. I just love it and have not been able to find it anywhere. Terry Fielding and Fred Dyer are just geneious. please email to blue_black_white01@hotmail.com ..Cheers Luke |
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25 Aug 07 - 07:55 PM (#2133554) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Shane, NSW If anyone knows how we can get a MP3 of the song "The Whale" by Terry & Fred, please send details to email shelley_shane@bigpond.com.au Does anyone know if this was the version used in Alby Mangles films?? |
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26 Aug 07 - 03:25 PM (#2133971) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Yes, Shane, it was used in World Safari 1...at the end... |
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27 Aug 07 - 10:02 AM (#2134445) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Marc Bernier I read this thread a couple months back and ordered a CD from Fred. What a great recording. Thank you folks, this community is fantastic. |
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01 Sep 07 - 07:54 AM (#2138282) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Barb Bee Hi Guys, I've been searching for the reelers cd or at the very least "The Whale" song (or whatever format is available) for several months now. Sent an email to Terry and Fred too but to no avail - it was likely an old addy. My beloved asks for so little from me and it would give him enormous pleasure to have this wonderful song. Does anyone have contact details for Fred or Terry. I will be extremely grateful. My email is moongazer06@yahoo.com.au Cheers! |
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01 Sep 07 - 11:34 PM (#2138697) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney Fred's latest address Fred Dyer sandra (Fielding & Dyer No. 1 fan) |
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02 Sep 07 - 07:49 AM (#2138790) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney where did Fred's address go? maybe putting the address in pointy things was the problem, here 'tis again, slightly disguised. derf at aapt.net.au |
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03 Sep 07 - 04:55 AM (#2139464) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Bob Bolton G'day Sandra ... I think "pointy things" (angle brackets...?) are signals for an html command on this type of site. If there is no intelligible command ... what's inside the angle brackets gets ignored (i.e. - omitted). Regard(les)s, Bob |
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03 Sep 07 - 09:38 AM (#2139627) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Marc Bernier Here is the address at which I was able to communicate. faddyer@yahoo.com |
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07 Sep 07 - 08:51 PM (#2143652) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,guest Rod Can't thank you enough Sandra from Sydney contacted Fred and Cd is on it's way the whale and the ghost are great. This was a very big help in locating some fantastic songs this site rules again thanks, Rod. |
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22 Sep 07 - 12:11 AM (#2154736) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Barb Bee Thank you Sandra - Have just sent an email to Fred. You are my Heroine! |
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22 Sep 07 - 11:01 AM (#2154925) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney thankyou, Rod & Barb Bee - for buying that wonderful CD. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. sandra |
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26 Sep 07 - 03:47 AM (#2157549) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer Thank you all for enjoying ,especially our number one fan Sandra..! :-) my new and only email.. faddyer@yahoo.com.au Please keep in touch everyone... Fred Fielding & Dyer "The Whale Wins!" |
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08 Nov 07 - 06:53 PM (#2189365) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Johnno I can't beleive I have finally found info on where I can purchase a cd containing the whale song. I remember in 1976 with a few mates in Glebe mucking around with our guitars drunk as skunks playing the whale song.(showing my age now)Good one Fred. Will be ordering right now! |
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22 Nov 07 - 03:47 AM (#2199741) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer(Fielding & Dyer) Sorry Gang , but a virus has just deleted the previous email...please contact me on: faddyer2@yahoo.com Those who have been in contact with me via the old email(faddyer@yahoo.com)re: CD, please send test to the NEW email, that I may re-add you to my contacts.... thanking you, Fred Dyer Fielding & Dyer Best Wishes Fred |
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25 Nov 07 - 08:40 AM (#2201772) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer(Fielding & Dyer) Yahoo has come to the party and fixed my email!!! It is now : faddyer@yahoo.com again! Cheers Fred |
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19 Feb 08 - 08:04 PM (#2266938) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST somebody help me find a copy of THE WHALE please ive tried every thing possible Ptacekt@hotmail.com |
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19 Feb 08 - 08:35 PM (#2266957) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Charley Noble Gosh, Guest, there are clues a-plenty in this thread. Why don't you take the trouble to re-read it. It's a great example of why many of us who are interested in how songs were created keep coming back to Mudcat. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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20 Mar 08 - 08:13 PM (#2294113) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST hi can someone send me a mp3 of the whale...please wayne.lockie@yahoo.com.au |
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17 May 08 - 07:10 PM (#2343180) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,the bros to all those interested in the whale (fielding & dyer) the players from the MICHELL COLLEGE RUGBY CLUB BATHURST (now CSU BATHURST) back in the 70's adopted this tune as a club anthem. On most saturday nights following a match the Oxford hotel would ring to quite a few rousing versions led by the first grade captain, the 'berger. great song, great days, great memories. cheers & beers the bros |
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25 May 08 - 04:22 PM (#2348960) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer Hi GUEST, the bros.. I collect versions of our song 'The Whale" , any chance of a recording of your Rugby song? I would be very grateful... Fred Dyer (Fielding & Dyer) faddyer@yahoo.com cheeers and more beers :-) |
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29 Jul 08 - 08:53 AM (#2400223) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Garry Hi Folks, I grew up hearing an uncle sing/play The Ghost at every family party on his guitar. I've been trying to track it down for years. Now I've found the source..... Email on its way to Fred right now. I've not heard The Whale (maybe I did as kid) but am sure its a classic. I'd like to be able to play it for my kids at faimly parties. Many thanks, Garry |
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16 Aug 08 - 04:59 AM (#2415289) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,guest , colin of port augusta sth australia today was a very good day for me . today i herd the whale song on the radio. the last time i herd this song was when i was in my brothers hr holden driving arond the streets of adelaide in the early 70`s. i have always loved this song but never new the name of it or who sung it. big thank you goes out to the radio station who played it. traxfm 105.1. ty ty ty ty . |
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16 Aug 08 - 11:27 PM (#2415824) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Bertram 'The Whale' can be found here: http://www.freeuploadshare.com/DOWNLOAD/06603538/Fielding |
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02 Sep 08 - 12:19 AM (#2428339) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer Thank you Bertram...there go the royalties....;-( |
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04 Nov 08 - 12:44 AM (#2484078) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Paul Gday Fred I have been trying to send you an email to purchase a copy of your cd but each email address Ive tried comes back failed could you please post your email or send information direct to pdakos@iinet.net.au |
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31 Dec 08 - 02:27 PM (#2528495) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,baccero Good day every one -i am from north africa a place called "Algeria".i spent 8 month at tamworth for studies (i know for you guys how konw this town you are ascking your selves"what the hell he studied there..."i was finishing my aeronotical courses at tamworth airport....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i love tamworth and more Australia.....so i sow a band called "simply bushed".they performed"the whale";it was radical,i've been singing it since that night....yes a couple of VB bottles helped me to mix up the lyric but the melody is still playing in my minde. -if some one could please send me the mp3 at my mail: "baccero@yahoo.fr" it would be a relief of my ear constent demend end also very kinde of you.thanks. -PS:i have no possibility to bye it here(not compatible with the local charts.hahahahahah it whould be amazing and impossible to bye online because our bank system is late by 100 years.lol) |
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17 Mar 09 - 05:00 AM (#2590804) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST Hello all, I have tried to contact fred, all to no avail. I have been after "the whale for years. Does anyone have an mp3 file they could forward to wellsfamily1@bigpond.com Richard Wells RAN |
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17 Mar 09 - 08:48 AM (#2590918) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney Fred's latest email address fad75@bigpond.com Another place to get a copy of "The Whale" is from Terry Fielding. It's on a CD "The Balmain Song" that he released last year. The only contact on th CD is for the recording studio - Grave Studio in Geelong (03) 5215 1247 sandra |
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18 Mar 09 - 08:42 PM (#2592210) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Richard in perth Thanks Sandra, I have sent an email. Thanks for your time. Richard |
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22 Mar 09 - 05:04 AM (#2594398) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Scott Any chance of getting the right chords from anyone? My footy team sings the chorus of the song after every win at the presentation. I'd love to get the right chords to play along with the boys. I know there's some chords at the top of this thread but Fred mentions that there a bit off. Any help would be appreciated. Scott Greenwell Point R.L.F.C. South Coast N.S.W. |
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22 Mar 09 - 05:07 AM (#2594400) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Scott Good to see the thread's lasted 10yrs too. |
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22 Mar 09 - 12:03 PM (#2594560) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Amos Amazing how much demand there has been for that MP3. Hope Fred contacts them to buy the CD! A |
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23 Mar 09 - 07:43 PM (#2595735) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney I've just heard from Fred's wife, Marilyn that he's in hospital. Scott, you can get a copy of the music from Fred (please include around $2 in stamps to cover copying & postage) Fred Dyer PO 3023 Blackalls Park 2283 sandra |
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04 Apr 09 - 02:36 AM (#2604374) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Roy Can I possibly get a copy of the song emailed to me in MP3 formt? roydee@tpg.com.au. Like everyone else,I have been trying to find this song for months and months. Thanks, Roy |
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08 Jun 09 - 11:57 AM (#2651373) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Josh Clamp Hey, Like all the others ive been looking for "The Whale" in mp3 format.. If there is ANYONE out there that can email it to me at evilelmofreak@hotmail.com please do!!! i would greatly appreciate it!!!! |
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20 Jun 09 - 01:07 PM (#2660975) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST Hi Would love to get a copy of the whale song.Ive been singing it to my kids Bailey 5 Tia 3 they walk around all day sing it drives the wife nut hehe. If you could email me the price that would be great. kapo@bigpond.net.au Thanks Mark |
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21 Jun 09 - 01:51 AM (#2661308) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney Mark - please contact Fred fad75@bigpond.com for price info sandra |
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08 Jul 09 - 05:38 AM (#2674492) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,For Dad Hi i'm not sure if this thread is still in use, but my dad is desperatly after this song and it would mean alot to him if i could get a copy for him, seeing as i can not find it anywhere!! it would be totally amazing if someone could send a music file to this address.... fturtur@bigpond.net.au thankyou so much :) |
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14 Jul 09 - 02:49 AM (#2679691) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Em Wow. Can i just say it's so amazing to see so many devoted fans looking for this song. I'm a 19 year old who used to sing this song in year 5 and 6 at school for an hour a week with our good old guitar weilding vice principle. Brings back alot of memories. |
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21 Jul 09 - 06:26 PM (#2684856) Subject: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,GUEST: Bron Hi, trying to establish ownership of this track for licensing purposes. Attempted to reach Fred on 'celtic' add but came back undeliverable. If anyone can help, please email beedee22@bigpond.com |
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22 Jul 09 - 06:47 AM (#2685155) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney fred's email address fad75@bigpond.com |
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22 Jul 09 - 07:30 PM (#2685612) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST if anyone wants to listen to the whale http://au.myspace.com/terryfielding |
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22 Aug 09 - 07:07 AM (#2706051) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Mel You Beauty Hey Allyn, Melissa here from the Beauty Salon (Toronto), I can't find The song to download/purchase anywhere so you will definately have to drop us a copy in to the salon so we can listen to it. Hope all is well, have a great weekend. |
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24 Aug 09 - 10:34 PM (#2707803) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Dyer Hi, those wishing to purchase a special edition of The Whale + extra tracks please read Sandra's info contact me..faddyer@yahoo.com cheers Fred Dyer Fielding & Dyer |
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15 Oct 09 - 11:13 PM (#2747152) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,mrgreening Hi, I have an original 7" vinyl copy of the single (A side "The Whale" B side "Bay Street Coventry") with the orange Spin label. It's in really good condition and plays perfectly. I'm selling my entire record collection bit by bit on EBay but if anyone would like this single - email me and tell me what its worth !!!! stephen20million@yahoo.com.au |
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30 Nov 09 - 04:14 PM (#2777007) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST Terry fielding still writing and still performing.email address is terry.toodles@gmail.com |
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18 Mar 10 - 09:44 PM (#2867319) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST Mp3: http://roguegrafix.multiply.com/music/item/2255/2255 |
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16 Sep 10 - 09:26 PM (#2988389) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Fred Ok gang ,out of hospital now. If you'd like a copy of the Whale plus some tracks for the '90s,please contact me on faddyer@yahoo.com Thanks for your concern, Sandra |
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19 Sep 11 - 02:11 AM (#3225404) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding/Dyer) From: GUEST,Dave Gilbank UK I'm keeping this formum thread alive...bcause I'm looking to buy the CD and can't find it anywhere - anyone got any ideas? Gilwriter@hotmail.co.uk The song featured in the documentary World Safari back in the 70s with Albi mangels and some other dude. Loved the song, but could never get it anywhere. surely someone has The Whale... |
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19 Sep 11 - 02:23 AM (#3225406) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Joe Offer Dave, I moved your message over here to this thread, which has contact information for Fred Dyer. -Joe Offer, Mudcat Archivist- (e-mail sent) |
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10 Nov 11 - 03:37 AM (#3254106) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Ralf Dudat Great to see that Terry and Fred's classic "The Whale" is still in demand. A long time ago I used to hear this song on the radio while driving down the coast looking for surf. |
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18 Nov 12 - 03:15 AM (#3438051) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,all I am back on deck now...thank you for your concern Sandra et al.. My email for the CD is now faddyer@yahoo.com thanks all Fred Dyer (Fielding and Dyer) |
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18 Nov 12 - 06:30 AM (#3438096) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney good to see you back, Fred! sandra |
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18 Aug 14 - 10:18 PM (#3651911) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Peter Mason to all who on here. I am very sad to inform you all that Fred passed away last night he was a great friend mine and enjoyed all his music and life stories. he wil be missed. R.I.P Allyn Dyer. |
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19 Aug 14 - 08:06 AM (#3652010) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for the information, Peter I never met him but we corresponded a number of times over the years. condolences to his family sandra |
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11 Nov 14 - 08:51 PM (#3676554) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,guest my old mate is gone to another place,we conquered the music world together with our song,still love to perform "the Whale" solo but it's not the same,all my appreciation to our many fans who help keep our song 'alive' love you all...... TERRY FIELDING |
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12 Nov 14 - 07:30 AM (#3676629) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney it's a great song, Terry & deserves it's success. sandra |
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21 Nov 15 - 07:38 AM (#3752478) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: GUEST,Dale & Charmaine Just heard this song on Foxtel 70's music. I knew of it so we Googled it and found this thread. So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We love the song. Thanks guys Dale & Charmy |
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24 Jul 21 - 11:38 PM (#4114320) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Whale (Fielding & Dyer) From: Sandra in Sydney I was looking for my favourite video of The Whale with scenes from Moby Dick 1956 & came across a link to it on this site Remaking Moby Dick project We are Remaking Moby-Dick, again, and you are invited to be a contributor to this International multimodal experimental storytelling project. The project engages artists, writers, painters, photographers, musicians, sailors, schoolchildren and all manner of others, who are outside and in-between these designations, to contribute to our on-going narrative inspired by Melville’s materially eccentric and unwieldy text. For information and inspiration about our first remaking, please look through our site (and, if you are interested in seeing the print translation of the project, please see it at Scribd and/or order from Amazon). |