As for many Brisbane folkies of a certain age, Stan Arthur played a big part in my introduction to folk music. I frequented the Folk Centre in the mid-60s to early-70s and was introduced to many styles of music I had never heard before. However, due to my youth and chronic shyness, I did not actually get to know Stan at that time.

Many years later when I returned to the folk scene after a gap of several years, it was rather poetic that Stan was the organiser of the Folk Club at the Kookaburra Café and the Wayfarers the resident group. As Stan sang, I found that the words of songs I had not heard for more than twenty-five years came back to me.

Stan had an immense repertoire of songs and was an avid collector. He was incredibly generous about sharing his music and I have a box of tapes he has given me over the years as a lasting memorial of him.

So long, Stan my friend, it was real good to know you.

Julie