the boxer parody/The Folker (Wedlock)

Subject: the boxer parody
From: alison
Date: 27 Jun 97 - 10:08 PM

Hi

Anyone know the words to this one?

It's a parody on the Simon and Garfunkel classic, except the words are about a folk singer.

Thanks

Slainte

Alison

Subject: RE: the boxer parody
From: Alison
Date: 28 Jun 97 - 09:05 PM

Hi

More information...... it was written by Fred Wedlock.

slainte

Alison

Subject: RE: the boxer parody
From: Mountain Dog
Date: 30 Jun 97 - 09:48 AM

Dear Alison,

Look up "Folkie" in the DT; chances are that's the article you're looking for. It includes several lyrical variations. (And, for the record, politcally correct, it AIN'T!)

Subject: RE: the boxer parody
From: Alison
Date: 30 Jun 97 - 10:34 PM

Hi

Thanks Mountain Dog, that was the right one.

Slainte

Alison

Subject: RE: the boxer parody
From: Bob Landry
Date: 01 Jul 97 - 03:12 PM

Never heard of this song before but got even more intrigued when I looked at the lyrics. It's from down home Lower Sackville is a suburb of Halifax. Moosehead beer is brewed in Saint John New Brunswick (and Dartmouth NS before they shut that plant down). Thanks for another great song. I love this site. - Bob

Subject: RE: the boxer parody
From: Allan Samuels
Date: 27 Jul 97 - 10:41 PM

Alison, please excuse the intrusion on the thread. I was just in Halifax and several other cities. In one of them I saw a boat named "Slainte". I always assumed it was a salutation of good will, but could you tell me exactly what it means and the derivation? Thanks

Allan

Subject: RE: the boxer parody
From: Alison
Date: 28 Jul 97 - 07:15 AM

Hi Allan,

It is gaelic and means, "Good heatlth to you" or something along those lines. We always used it as a toast, you know like when other people say "Cheers".

slainte

Alison