Just discovered this post about Derek, having also just finished reading Singing From the Floor.

So many happy memories from when I was a kid and Derek frequently stayed over at our place (my dad, Rael, used to book folk musos for gigs in and around Manchester in the late 60s/early 70s) and later when he came and stayed with us in South Africa when he toured here in '73.   

On a culinary note, besides the wonderful music, tall tales, endless laughter and magic memories, Derek also cooked a monster curry!   

Love and best wishes to Eddy, Dougie, the Brimson family and everyone who loved Derek.