Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning

Subject: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 01:47 PM

I've just spent the week upgrading the artwork on my albums. This leaves me with some old stock to get rid of.
If you go here and have a look in my store, you'll find them.
Going for a song, you might say!
I really hope this isn't too pushy.
Cheers
Jim

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 04:07 PM

It's not too pushy at all, Jim Lad, imo! This is a GREAT deal and I think it's great your are offering them to Mudcatters. Thanks!!

As someone who has listened to your stuff online, I also HIGHLY recommend it/you!!:-)

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: oldhippie
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 04:38 PM

Thanks, Jim, just ordered one.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 04:50 AM

katlaughing & oldhippie: They're in the mail. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: kendall
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 09:04 AM

Save some for Jacqui and me.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 09:14 AM

I've already ordered the double CD, just today.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 10:58 AM

Thanks Jaqui. Please check your Yahoo!

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 11:17 AM

Kewl! Thanks, again, Jim!

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 04:58 PM

It's in the mail, Jaqui.
Thank You!

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 10:04 AM

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 02:41 PM

Jaysus, Jim! I know I listened to a few of your songs online, but they did not prepare me for the "real deal!' Just got your CDs, thank yew SO MUCH!!!

Outstanding, the best I've heard of many songs, ever. I love your arrangements, your picking and your better half's fiddling, your voice, rendition, etc., etc.!!! I could name all of them as my favourites, but the ones that stand out, so far (I'm still listening!) are Streets of London, Dunbarton's Drums, The Singing Bird, Peter Kagan and the Wind (chills!!) and yer own, The Hills of Magaree.

You have stirred up my almost inconsolable longing for the highlands of my ancestors, that which runs through my blood and my heart, and memories of the Past in other lives. I had to explain to Wee Red that my tears were from the overflowing Beauty of your songs which filled my heart and that I was *okay* and not sad, but grateful and oh so happy to listen and sing along. Your gift will always be cherished and never, ever forgotten. Thank you, so much!

Folks, if you missed out on this offer, you missed out on Treasures, BUT you can still purchase them, too, and they are well worth it!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: MMario
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 02:52 PM

my order just went in.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 03:33 PM

God! That woman can talk it up! I'm all embarrassed now.
Nap Time.
I'm outa here!
Jim

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: MMario
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 03:34 PM

JIm - the laughkat doesn't normally give credit where none is due. deal.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 04:21 PM

I know. I pm'd her. Thank's Katlaughing. (if that's your real name!)

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 04:24 PM

Got the package yesterday. Now, when we get the power back on I will be looking forward to listening.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 04:36 PM

I just had a whole winter like that, Jacqui. Please tell me you're not using the generator for your computer.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 04:41 PM

Nope - I'm at SINSULL'S house, using her computer. Mine isn't on the circuit that the generator is serving and our ISP is down as well at the moment.

It's good to have friends!

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 06:19 PM

I should clarify, MMario: Three albums sold immediately after Kat wrote, this afternoon. Her word is not taken lightly, I'm sure.
Good luck with the power outage, Jacqui.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 09:46 PM

And, I meant every word. My listening was interrupted for nap time, but have just listened, again, to Peter Kagan, the whole of it with tears running down my face. The fiddle is such an integral part of it, yet not obtrusive and Jim, your voice and delivery, is, well...words fail me. It is in my heart, a great stirring of emotions, ancient emotions.

Thanks is all I have but it's not enough...

kat

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 09:51 PM

BTW, I didn't find the lyrics for Peter Kagan and the Wind when I did a supersearch. Would you mind posting them, in their own thread, sometime, please?

Also, you might find the lyrics of THE PATTERN of interest. While it is nothing like Peter Kagan, it has in common the theme of Scottish fishermen and losses at sea. It was written by folks I know in Montana. If you'd like the tune, let me know.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: maeve
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 07:00 AM

Here you go: a link for the words by Gordon Bok. Jim Lad, your album is looking mighty good!


http://gordonbok.com/

Cordially,

maeve in Maine

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: maeve
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 07:02 AM

And one to Gordon's site, if you don't mind, Jim Lad.

http://stuff.mit.edu/people/endeavor/wind.html/


maeve

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 09:33 AM

kat, after such a review, I couldn't not buy (& I love dealing with CDBaby!!)

sandra

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 11:29 AM

Why would I possibly mind.
I remember Gordon Bok saying that he'd never have a web-site but that was 10 years ago when the internet was still coal fired.
Nice to know that it caught up with him.
Thank yous for the kind words.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 04:07 PM

Katlaughing: Your book arrived today. I've slipped it back into the envelope and am hoping that Brenda can't tell that I've opened it.
She'll want to thank you herself. I'll just have to keep her away from this thread, that's all. I stole a look at a few pages and really enjoyed it but I don't want to put a crease on the spine or she'll know. Great stuff. I'll say more after I'm allowed to read it.
Cheers.
Jim.

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 04:52 PM

Thanks!

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:32 PM

Sandra, good for you! You won't be disappointed, imo!

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:33 PM

Sandra in Sydney: If that was you, you've just bought the first copy of "Jim Brannigan's Favourites" from CD Baby.
Thank You.
Jim

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 01:05 AM

Ah Sandra: It was you. I used to go down to a wee Irish club near where you are. Enjoy.
Stewart & Leo: Your albums were mailed today.
Thank You.
Jim

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 03:28 AM

Jim - it was a bit hard to get a Canadian money order! So I settled for another CD from the wonderful folks at CD-Baby.

now all I have to do is wait (patiently)

what was the club?

sandra

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 10:48 AM

Interesting. I received verification that the daughter of a president has purchased one. CD Baby is in U>S> funds, I think.
There was/is a wee Irish Club across from the Press Club, down by the station. Everyone, Chieftains, Dubliners, Clancy & Makem used to pop in there after their concerts. (Back in the seventies)

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 03:53 AM

The Gaelic Club? It's still around, I was last there a few years back for Denis Kevan's wake, but since it renovated it has lots of music other than Irish (loud! amplified!!) in the huge downstairs area. Upstairs is still the old club, tho the website doesn't mention it!

And it still has sessions & is still frequented by Irish people.

I'm listening to your 'Favourites'- CD-Baby delived it today with their usual efficiency & I'm playing it for the second time. Kat is not wrong, it's great, so I'll just play it again

sandra

Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 11:23 PM

Thank You Sandra. You're my first, Love.
Grin.
Jim Lad
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Subject: RE: Jim Lad's Spring Cleaning
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 May 07 - 05:01 AM

well, the "Favourites" album was so great, I bought all his other albums. Love that voice!

I've listened to each one at least 4 times & they are fantastic.

Why does "Four O'clock in the morning" sound like I've known it for years?

Isle au Haut, Kilkelly, Lowlands, Town I Loved, Jacobites - all wonderful versions.

rave, rave, rave

sandra (satisfied customer)