The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #117827   Message #2559152
Posted By: Big Mick
06-Feb-09 - 12:51 PM
Thread Name: Irish Pirate Ballads - Smithsonian/ Milner, et al.
Subject: RE: Irish Pirate Ballads - Smithsonian
That kind of pisses me off, Dan. To think that Springsteen, that Brucie come lately, should be compared to you beggars belief. ..... ***chuckle***.

That you should get such a sterling review is no surprise to those of us that know you, and are so heavily influenced by you scholarship, you incredible voice, your ability to turn and interpret a lyric, and deliver it with such intensity. I remember sitting with you in the common room at the gathering in CT last spring, and being knocked out as you sang me some of the songs on this collection, as I mentioned above.

A must have, friends. As is everything this man does. If you are serious about the music, or even if you just love listening and singing it, you should own everything that Dan has done. His book, A Bonny Bunch of Roses, is an invaluable resource. His CD's are the same, and just a flat out great listen.

All the best,

Mick