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14 Jun 06 - 06:22 PM (#1760167) Subject: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: GUEST,JB Hi Mudcatters, I`m looking for the lyrics to a song entitled "The Liftin' of the Latch". I heard it sung by Rig the jig. TRhanks in advance JB |
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14 Jun 06 - 07:19 PM (#1760206) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: Peace Charlie McGettigan wrote the song if that helps anyone. |
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15 Jun 06 - 06:50 AM (#1760477) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: nutty I have read a paperback with the same title. It's the life story of an old shepherd in the Cotswolds(I THINK). Wonderful book. I wonder if there is any connection??? |
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15 Jun 06 - 11:30 AM (#1760694) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: nutty Just in case anyone is interested this is the book I was thinking of..... Lifting the Latch: A Life on the Land - Based on the Life of Mont Abbott of Enstone, Oxfordshire (ISBN: 0953221334) Stewart, Sheila ...a book based on the life of Mont Abbott of Enstone Oxfordshire , his life as a shepherd singing in the church choir, a must for country lover who yearn for a time past. Sheila Stewart has given us a rare autobiography in recording the life story of Mont Abbot, for he would never have written it himself. But Mont had a rare genius for talk, as well as a shrewd eye for people. He recaptures for us a whole country world, as seen by a farm boy, labourer and shepherd over fifty years. The story he gives us is of forgotten skills and bare poverty, courage and love,and bitter disappointment, sustained throughout by a wry eloquence. I can recommend this to anyone who wants a really good read. PS. abebooks has numerous copies. |
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20 Jun 06 - 01:33 AM (#1764332) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: Jim Dixon Excerpt (chorus?) from THE LIFTIN' OF THE LATCH Charlie McGettigan Excuse me, sir. I need a liftin' of the latch. Will you spare this much for me? For the price of a pint, and if you're inclined, You can join our company, You can join our company. [Recorded by Rig the Jig on "Passing Through," 2004.] |
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20 Jun 06 - 01:37 PM (#1764806) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: GUEST,JB Thanks for that Jim, That will do fine. Just couldn`t get the chorus properly but the rest I think I can manage. JB |
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20 Jun 06 - 02:33 PM (#1764851) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: Jim Dixon If you have the rest of the lyrics, please post them here. |
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22 Jun 06 - 04:58 AM (#1766284) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: GUEST,Jos Kampes I have purchased the CD, and the booklet contains the lyrics. I have them at home but will try to post them tonight. |
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24 Jun 06 - 07:22 AM (#1767975) Subject: Lyr Add: LIFTIN' OF THE LATCH (Charlie McGettigan) From: GUEST,Jos Kampes Hello. It took a little longer, I forgot, but here they are. Chorus: Excuse me sir I need the liftin' of the latch, Will you spare that much for me? For the price of a pint and if you're inclined, You can join all company You could join all company. There's many a day that I would stray To me local hostelry In me pocket not a scratch But the liftin' of the latch To engage in revelry But then I would spy a likely guy Spending money fast and free. And in no time at all you'd hear him call "Give your man what he's having on me". Chorus One night I was down to much less then my round And my prospects less then high When up at the bar pulled a big flash car, "Ah the day's been saved", says I. Well I took me chance as your man did glance From the bar and said he to me. "Drink the Colleen Bawn and we'll drink the night long" "No better man" says me. Chorus I've listened to a tales old and new All subjects I've advised On matrimony and trigonometry And stranger things besides. Men's deepest thoughts were often brought To seek my counselling. Sure the parish priest on his confession seat Hasn't heard as much as me. Chorus There's them that say that I wouldn't pay For a drink to save me hide Ah but the truth be told I never owned What would get me through the night. Ah me songs and yarns are my only charms They have stood me well till now. And I don't come dear to provide good cheer Just another drink in your round. |
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25 Jun 06 - 05:24 AM (#1768551) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: GUEST,JB Thank you guest Joe for posting that I waited a little before posting mine and as I have only made a transcript from a poor cassette recording I can see that some of my wording was wrong. however I think perhaps "Sing the Colleen Bawn" is better than "Drink the Colleen Bawn". Just a suggestion! JB |
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26 Jun 06 - 02:39 AM (#1769124) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Liftin' of the Latch From: GUEST,Jos Kampes You.. Are correct there, must have mistyped. Sorry about that. Best wishes, Jos |