Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: SINSULL Date: 05 Nov 09 - 01:44 PM I think of Sandy fondly and often. Rick too. Just reading this brightened my otherwise crappy day. Thanks. Mary |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: Waddon Pete Date: 04 Nov 09 - 03:33 PM T'was a nice idea, Barbara. Good to be reminded..... |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: bbc Date: 04 Nov 09 - 06:30 AM I just came across the thread & was thinking about Sandy. Thought others might like to see it again. Barbara |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: open mike Date: 04 Nov 09 - 01:01 AM maybe folks are thinking about him during day of the dead... |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: Bill D Date: 03 Nov 09 - 06:50 PM ? Sandy was a great fellow, and very important...but any particular reason for refreshing? |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: bbc Date: 03 Nov 09 - 06:15 PM refresh |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: DebC Date: 31 Aug 01 - 11:00 AM I have to chime in here as well. My life is certainly richer because of Folk Legacy and most recently because I am lucky to call Sandy and Caroline dear friends. As Caroline said last month, "We feel as if we have known you forever and it's only been a year or two" I feel that way as well, but in my case I *have* known the Patons forever from listening to Folk Legacy recordings for many years. There is a lot of teaching that goes on in those recordings and still much for me to learn. Thanks,Sandy, for all that you do and have done in the name of music. Deb Cowan |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: KathWestra Date: 28 Aug 01 - 04:23 PM Well, since I wasn't around the 'Cat when this thread originated, I'll tardily add my voice to the chorus. Well said, everyone! Sandy and Caroline -- and we can't forget dear Lee Haggerty, who helped underwrite Folk Legacy 40 years ago -- are incomparable friends, to their host of friends, and to the folk music world as a whole. To Rick's initial list I need to add (from personal experience):
11. Rescuing 18-year-old Dutch girls from the clutches of the Calvinists. (ask Sandy sometime) My life is richer for your friendship. Thanks for being there -- and here's to 40 more years! (The anniversary, by the way, is on Hallowe'en. Somebody should have a party...) Love to you, Kathy
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Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Sandy Paton Date: 27 Aug 01 - 09:46 PM From your song, Jean, of course! "Golden Ring Around My Susan Girl." Talking about people who have been an inspiration to us all, no one can match Jean Ritchie! Half of the songs we learned early on came from Jean's albums. The other half we dug out of Cecil Sharp's Appalachian collection, in which many of the songs were gathered from the Ritchie family. Then we got Jean's Singing Family of the Cumberlands (and if you haven't read it yet, do it now!). Recently, we got the "Field Trip" CD in which Jean matches songs with her informants in the British Isles. A great CD! Greenhaus at Camsco.com has it, of course. While I'm giving thanks and praise, let me tell you how much we have enjoyed "Burl's" (that's Roy Harris, folks) songs and friendship over the years. Missed him last time he popped over from Wales, but we won't let that happen again. Such visits, brief as they may be, are too precious to miss an opportunity. Folk-Legacy is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, which will let some of you youngsters realize how ancient we who founded it are now. If you've never heard of us, well, that just tells you how lousy we've always been at the promotion end of the business. Making the recordings is the fun part; selling them turns it into work! I thank you all! Sandy Paton (with one less "t") |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie) Date: 27 Aug 01 - 06:31 PM Hello you Folk Legacies! I didn't know this thread existed until now- that's why I haven't uttered- but you both know I love you...yet one wants to be included in The OFficial Thread. How many years? Let's not count, but haven't they been wonderful ones!!! Love, Jean P.S: Didn't know there were two t's in your name...? P.S.2: Just to "t's" you further- where did that name, "Golden Ring" come from? |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Lorraine Date: 27 Aug 01 - 06:00 PM Wonderful, caring, warm, beautiful and a lovely sense of humor- I've met the Pattons briefly many times over the years. Thank you both for all you have done to share music and yourselves with us all. Keep it up. Love Lorraine |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: RoyH (Burl) Date: 27 Aug 01 - 05:31 PM It's time to add my bit to the 'Thanx' Back in 1976, my first tour in America, I was at the NY Pinewoods club spring weekend at Camp Freedman. Sandy & Caroline were there too, familiar in name to me but I had never yet seen or met them. My plan was to seek them out and introduce myself, say thanks for the Folk-Legacy albums I had. The plan proved unnecessary. Sandy came over to me, asked about a song, and 'How did I like America, talking as if we had known each other for years. Caroline did likewise. Within a few minutes I felt we really HAD known each other for years. By now, of course, we HAVE known each other for lots of years,but the feeling of warmth and undemanding friendship I got from them all that time ago has never diminished. If anything it has grown ever more cherished with the passing years. In a time when the folk scene has grown? into a spectator sport/industry it's reassuring to know that some people who recall the spirit of participation and fellowship that marked the early days of this revival are still active and holding on to those principles. I can think of no truer standard bearers than Sandy ans Caroline. I may be an atheist, but I say, 'God Bless 'Em'. BURL. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Dahlin Date: 27 Aug 01 - 03:17 PM Naemanson the English teacher. Perhaps the reference was to a still. More likely the results of my poor typing with my pooooor tired fingers. You'd better be sure you see me first on Tues. Hah! |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Naemanson Date: 27 Aug 01 - 02:27 PM Dahlin wrote "Many years and many roads and your still an inspiration to many of us." Dahlin, I cannot believe someone in your profession and calling would write "...and your still..." when they meant "...and you're still..." Tut Tut, shame shame! See you Tuesday! Brett |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Dahlin Date: 27 Aug 01 - 02:12 PM Well Sandy you can't run from this one. It will probably be refreshed into infinity. I have to add my Amen to all the above. Many years and many roads and your still an inspiration to many of us. I started wearing some of those vests. Now I know why he likes them. Saves wear and tear on pants pockets. Sandy - Hope to see you and Caroline soon. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: open mike Date: 27 Aug 01 - 02:05 PM yes-good their link was posted http://www.folklegacy.com as that is what the hub - bub is all about or at least there is where can be seen the reason for all this hip hip hooray-ing! hip hip hooray!! what a wonderful resource the Pattons have been for lo these many years-- wonderful music by mail! Laurel who has had the good fortune to have spoken to sandy concerning wonderful books by mail.... |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: GUEST,JohnB Date: 27 Aug 01 - 12:23 PM I have only just seen this thread for the first time. I feel like a bit of a fraud posting here, as I have only met Sandy and Carolyn once. That was this year at Old Songs Fest. Very nice warm people, I particularly like the way Sandy ran the Sing around in the Dutch Barn. I really hate those free for all jump right in scrums, and usually end up frustrated at the back. Sandy found me back there along with all the others who wanted to share a song but were not in the inner circle. Hope to see you both at many more OSF's Thanks, JohnB |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Charley Noble Date: 27 Aug 01 - 11:39 AM I'd also like to thank Sandy and Carolyn for their years of good work, and especially for producing and performing on the first Golden Ring album, which demonstrated to me that the spirit of the folk song party could be successfully captured on vinyl. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 26 Aug 01 - 04:08 PM Hey, Sandy, my baby brother George was too little (or too bratty) to take to the concert back in 1870-whatever, but now that he's 36 I'm turning him on to you and Golden Ring! The Legacy carries on! |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Don Firth Date: 26 Aug 01 - 03:32 PM Back in 1960 at the Berkeley Folk Festival, I ran into Sandy after not seeing him since 1954, and he invited me to a private party after one of the concerts. Not only did Sandy and I have a chance to catch up, but after a bit, who should walk in but Peggy Seeger and Ewan McColl, who were also performing at the festival. Had a chance to talk with them for a while, also. Sandy's been a pretty busy fellow since way back then. Thanks, guy!! Don Firth |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Deckman Date: 26 Aug 01 - 02:48 PM I just noticed this thread ... I've been busy! I have to add my .02 worth. Sandy, even though you and I have yet to meet, hug and shake hands, I grew up in folkmusic in Seattle under your legend. You and I both know the help you gave me a few years ago when I had to write an obituary. And you helped again recently and expanded my knowlege. Hey ... "expanded my knowlege." I think I just verbalized what about half of these wonderful folks have just said about you. And the other half of them just want to thank you for being you. How's that for a tribute! I'd like to add my name to the list. CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Naemanson Date: 26 Aug 01 - 12:00 PM Yeah, let's keep it up! Thanks, Sandy and Caroline, for the concerts you've done here at the Chocolate Church, for the free album you gave me just because I helped you lug boxes in and out, for the beautiful music you've shared with us over the years, and for the music you will share for many years to come. And thanks, Sandy, for sitting with this newbie-to-folk at breakfast in Mystic and sharing some of the tales of your life. It helped to solidify my desire and need to keep singing and sharing. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Art Thieme Date: 26 Aug 01 - 10:52 AM REFRESH (since this embarrasses Sandy. It's good for him.) |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Murrey Date: 24 Aug 01 - 11:15 PM For soooo much there's not enough room , not enough time , but the night in my livingroom after the kids concert at the Chocolate Church with Jack Beck from Scotland what time of morning was it ?? The next ( no later that morning) was the first time I ever heard you speak before coffee -I think you said "what a night " and it sure was !!! Thank you and Caroline, you have been such a gift in my life ! ( you old folkfart !) Yeah I know enough already Love Murrey |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Art Thieme Date: 24 Aug 01 - 08:30 PM And Sandy, I double everything I said in that earlier post. It's over 40 years since those days when you did a guest set at the old Gate Of Horn in Chicago. You were freshly back from your collecting trip to Great Britain. Then your Elektra LP album came out. It's one of about 100 LPs I'll always keep close to me even though my turntable gave up the ghost a long time ago. (I'm glad I put it on cassette.) Love to you all there in Sharon. Art
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Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Don Firth Date: 24 Aug 01 - 05:48 PM This thread slid off the bottom a few weeks before I knew there was a Mudcat. Thanks for re-upping this, kat. That that, Sandy! Don Firth |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: katlaughing Date: 24 Aug 01 - 05:00 PM Refreshing for newbies and also because I've been listening to my cd All the Good People: A Golden Ring Reunion and I am still so in love with it! Every song on there is just grand! For newbies who might be interested, please see Folk Legacy.com Can't say thanks enough to Sandy and Caroline and family. luvyakat |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Ferrara Date: 02 Jul 99 - 05:53 AM Lord, this place is magic! - Rita F |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Sandy Paton Date: 01 Jul 99 - 11:10 PM Hey, Andy! Good to hear from you! It's been a long, long time. I'll post the lyrics to the song when I get back from SummerFest in New Bedford (this week-end). I think I'll have time before we have to leave for Illinois and Michigan. We've assembled a total of five verses from various Vermont sources. Only had three when we recorded the song on that old "EGO-30" album. Watch for a "LYR ADD" thread about it. Sandy |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Andy Leader Date: 01 Jul 99 - 07:42 PM I happened to notice this thread while looking for a song, so thanks from me also, Mr. and Mrs. Paton. Back in 1964 or so when you lived in Huntington, Vt, I heard you do a song about "the good old days of Adam and of Eve." I write the chorus of that song on the board every sugaring season for my high school students to ponder, though I wish I had the words to the verses. Hope to see you one of these days. Andy |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Barbara Shaw Date: 01 Jul 99 - 06:19 PM Sandy, you seem to be the ultimate Mudcat, Mr. Mud himself. (Your name is Mud?) You are sort of the paradigm for the community. I really think YOU should produce the mudcat album, put it on the Folk Legacy label and sell it wherever you set up headquarters. All 4 million of us would buy one, for sure. Add my thanks to the pile. Barbara (who calls my husband and son "drivelmasters" and avoids gushy praise like the proverbial plague) |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Ferrara Date: 01 Jul 99 - 03:53 PM Sorry Bob. Didn't think you'd been around much lately and felt the song was so great it shouldn't be missed. Joe - thanks for fixing the Blue Clicky Thing.- Rita |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Songbob Date: 01 Jul 99 - 03:50 PM Damn! Ferrarra beat me to it (The Record Edged in Black). It's in the Digital Tradition, and I like to sing it now and then, myself. In fact, there's an Open Sing this Friday, with the topic "Songs about singing." I just went through my list of self-penned songs and found some 22 about singing, but maybe "Record" will get an airing -- who knows? As for Sandy, he's sort of like George (is that the name?)in "A Wonderful Life." What would this "village" be if he hadn't been born? For that matter, who would be there to help Caroline out? Bob Clayton |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: The Shambles Date: 01 Jul 99 - 01:46 PM Thank you Sandy. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: karen k Date: 01 Jul 99 - 11:53 AM Neat song. Now, do we need verses about CD's and cassettes. There's certainly no end to the influence and impact that the Patons and Folk Legacy have on people. karen k |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: bbc Date: 01 Jul 99 - 06:47 AM Check out your Man/Woman of the Yr thread. bbc |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Rick Fielding Date: 01 Jul 99 - 01:35 AM Dr Ruth? I've missed that. Someone fill me in. Puleeze! |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: bbc Date: 30 Jun 99 - 10:16 PM The wonders of the Internet--now I've got men in 2 different countries bandying my name about in conjunction w/ underwear!!! That's it; I'm ruined! bbc (giggling in NY) BTW, Rick, you never did reply to my 2nd Dr. Ruth post. I was disappointed! |
Subject: Lyr Add: A SONG FOR FOLK-LEGACY (Bob Clayton) ^^^ From: Ferrara Date: 30 Jun 99 - 04:04 PM Sandy, I wouldn't frivolously disobey your "cease and desist" request, but this is *important* and anyway it's a song. Bob Clayton (songbob) wrote the following song about Folk Legacy records, quite a few years ago. It's a parody of "THE LETTER EDGED IN BLACK." You can find it and play the tune at This is my first attempt at a Blue Clicky Thing
A SONG FOR FOLK-LEGACY (Or A Record Edged in Black)
1. I was standing by my window one fine morning,
2. With trembling hands I took the record from him;
3. Now, since that time, I've heard a lot of music,
4. But harder times have hit the record business;
5. I know you can't return to days back yonder. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Sandy Paton Date: 30 Jun 99 - 12:06 AM Regarding that $5, Dan. I spent it bribing all these folk to post this stuff. Only trouble is, Jennifer forgot the obligatory "BS" in the thread title! Rick called Caroline and told her this thread existed and she got on me at dinner tonight to tell her about it. I'd been trying for a couple of evenings to think of a cyber-way to twist my big toe in the dirt and say "Aw, shucks, fellers an' girls," but, darn it, I couldn't find one. So, I was just going to let the thread die its natural death. See what you got me into, Rick? From now on, you're gonna have to buy your own socks, although I know you once plotted to meet "bbc" there. Remember, now, she's just a kid and doesn't get the old fart discount! Enough already, kids. But thanks to all of you for the gracious words. Tomorrow I'll try to earn 'em. Sandy |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Rick Fielding Date: 29 Jun 99 - 11:01 PM This is going to seem trivial and perhaps be regarded as a cheap trick to move this back to the top for a few more hours but it's about a vital topic. Without Sandy Paton, I would never have discovered the Ames store in Amenia NY. Much of my underwear and socks over the last 5 years have been purchased at a substantial saving with the help of Sandy's "old fart" discount card. Now that I've found out that Bbc also frequents Amenia, I have another reason for going. Other facts about Amenia: Artists who have performed concerts there include: Nancy Sinatra (the sign said:"Her Boots are still Walkin") and Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. (Sandy didn't do enough acid in the sixties and hadn't heard of them) |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: folk1234 Date: 29 Jun 99 - 04:56 PM I met Sandy and Caroline at Pinewoods Folk Music Week in '91, when I was just begining to play guitar and sing in public. They had a magic kindness and heartfelt concern that made me feel at ease. At least as at ease as one could possibly be amongst so many fine musicians. Over the years I have spoken with Sandy and Caroline from time to time by telephone regarding old songs and albums. Each time I felt that I was speaking with an old (no offense, Sandy) friend, not a business person in the recording business. The same degree of kindness and concern are evident in Sandy's Mudcat postings. Ya' just don't find very many people like that no more! |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Barbara Date: 29 Jun 99 - 02:13 PM Amen to that, Jeri! Good hearted folks, both of them. Sure do appreciate the ways my life has been improved by knowing you. Blessings, BArbara |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Jeri Date: 29 Jun 99 - 09:01 AM Sandy (both on-line and in person) and Caroline (in person) feel like the human gravitational center of the Mudcat universe. I picture them standing in the middle of everything with arms open, pulling folks in. |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Paton From: bbc Date: 28 Jun 99 - 11:36 PM I have now seen Sandy & Caroline exactly twice in person, but we feel like they have adopted us. They are, for sure, the finest kind of people & I feel honored & blessed to have made their acquaintance. Hope to get to know them much better, as time goes on. with our love, Barbara & Duane P.S., Sandy, that drive to Amenia always feels shorter, now that I know you & Caroline are close by! |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: catspaw49 Date: 28 Jun 99 - 09:12 PM And here's a second Mick. What a place! catspaw |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Liam's Brother Date: 28 Jun 99 - 08:31 PM Hey, Sandy, where's that $5 you owe me?
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Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Banjer Date: 28 Jun 99 - 08:21 PM Just from reading what he (Sandy) has written, I have learned much. I probably will never get to meet him, since my chances of getting that far away from home are probably less than the proverbial snowball in hell! But somehow I feel like I have known Mr. Paton for a long time. His ready wit and obvious vast knowledge of folk music are one of the things that keep me coming back to the 'Cat. Thanks, Sandy! |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: Big Mick Date: 28 Jun 99 - 07:47 PM I just love this place. This is why. Big Mick |
Subject: RE: Thanx to Sandy Patton From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 28 Jun 99 - 09:34 AM Sandy, you know I owe you and your dear wife a debt of a lifetime- 'Catters, back in 1970 or so when I was a wee lassie of about 10, I had sadly decided I could never be a musician because I didn't have a piano and my parents wouldn't give me lessons (funny what kids think makes a musician!). While visiting my grandparents in Sharon, CT, my granny suggested that my mum take me to hear a nice young couple who sang nice songs. We went to hear that nice young Paton couple, and my jaw hit the floor- I realized that I could be a musician after all- I resolved there and then to learn to play the guitar and do what they did- and I did and I do, to a small extent. This past fall I had the great pleasure of having them come sing at the school where I teach, where they delighted the children so much that in our last days of school when we sing all the songs we've loved through the year, more than half of the songs requested were songs taught us by the Patons!! Thank you Sandy and Caroline for still being in my life! Love from Allison |
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