cat amongst the pigeons

Subject: cat amongst the pigeons
From: GUEST,harvey andrews
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 02:41 PM

I've followed the "definition of" threads on Mudcat over the years, sometimes laughing sometimes weeping, but this should start a bun fight!
I've just come across this definition of me in a London Paper web ad;

"Veteran traditional folk singer-songwriter".

Right....gloves on!!!! :)

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 02:44 PM

I want the T shirt!

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 02:49 PM

Of course, with 'wannabe' at the end for me.

Seriously, I hope you framed that ad.

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Amos
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 02:53 PM

What, Harvey--the "Veteran" label offends you? ;>)

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 02:57 PM

Well no Amos, if it means I've been writing long enough to be called "traditional"!
I suppose the next song will have to be registered Andrews/trad arr Andrews.

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 03:44 PM

I never realised you were writing Traditional songs Harvey ! Bloody GOOD songs , but I hadnt realised they were THAT Old !

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Amos
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 03:49 PM

Well, think how many great songs by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Hoagie Carmichael, Irving Berlin have found their way into "Traditional" status!! What an honorable company!! :D


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Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Rockhen
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 03:56 PM

Hey Harvey, good to read the thread! I heard you for the first time recently at Grimsby Folk Club and I enjoyed your songs so much that I bought your CD.

I like the definition!
If you fit in a bracket you are the same as everyone else, if you don't, you are not accepted by some....I guess the best plan is to just carry on doing things your way and smile!

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 04:39 PM

That reads like the inscription a friend of mine found in a cheap ring when she eloped...


**GENUINE IMITATION LUCITE!**

Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: The Vulgar Boatman
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 05:13 PM

There you are - a legend in yer own lunchtime. Keep well.