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Thread #3824   Message #102098
Posted By: Big Mick
03-Aug-99 - 09:44 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: The 12th of July (riot in Montreal)
Subject: RE: LYR ADD: The 12th of July
Yes, Peter, I did and the crowd in this pub loved it. They, as I, never knew this story. It was one of those wonderful nights where the crowd wasn't all that big, you had their absolute attention, and all the musicians and the sound guy were "on". The jokes worked well, the songs were all right on, and when I wanted to go serious I had their absolute attention. I was in that portion of the show where we have sung all the old and new rebel-type songs and I want to bring them back to the reality of what the people of the North face. I never want a crowd to leave one of my performances thinking that this is all glorious, rather they should understand, no matter the side they are on, the terrible cost of causes. Several people spoke to me of it and were very touched.

Back to topic. PJ, I for one, am honored to have you post here. There are very few songs or singers whom I try to sound like. But Seán is one of the few exceptions. When I sing "The Walker of the Snow" off of your excellent production of "Shadow Hunter" I try to emulate every detail of that man's rendition. I am so disappointed that he won't be in the Midwest on this tour. I would gladly travel several hours each way to hear his concert. A marvelous voice and unequalled interpretation.

And I am working on my own arrangement for "12th Of July" right now.

Oh, by the way, Philippa, I gave you credit at my performance and a thanks for sharing this with is.

Mick