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Whose music will you miss??
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Midchuck Date: 31 Aug 00 - 09:20 PM Jim Ringer.
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Little Hawk Date: 31 Aug 00 - 10:12 PM Just read Merle Travis's autobiography. I'll miss him. Also Willie Nelson. If anything happened to Buffy Sainte-Marie, I would feel pretty upset about it, but I have the impression she will be around for a long time yet. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Groucho Marxist (inactive) Date: 31 Aug 00 - 10:27 PM Jack Nietzche, Buffy Sainte-Marie's husband, died last week of a heart attack. Groucho |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 31 Aug 00 - 11:01 PM One of the great things about technology (as opposed to so many miserable things about it) is the fact that performances can be accurately recorded, so in a sense we will always have most of the people listed above, many of them in startlingly wonderful filmed performances. I'm thinking particularly of an Elvis Presley performance I saw several years ago on public television: Elvis, a bass player, and his drummer pounding on a guitar case in a small studio. Elvis was dressed in jeans and some kind of shirt--normal, everyday clothes unlike the pimp suits he wore on stage, sitting in a chair playing accoustic guitar and singing quietly to a small group sitting around. It had the feel of a house concert...the guy could flat out sing as well as anybody anywhere when he didn't have to shout over an orchestra. I'll have to agree, though, that tape or film or vinyl or CDs, while valuable, will never replace live concerts--I saw Tom Paxton about eight years ago, unforgettable. And the Dry Branch Fire Squad and the Austin Lounge Lizards, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, I'd like to have those performances on film or DVD, but I wouldn't trade the memory of them live for the record. Since the question was asked in the future tense, I immediately thought of people who are getting old--Doc Watson was the first. Pete Seeger, of course. Last weekend I saw Earl Scruggs playing with Bela Fleck and his bluegrass group. Earl will be missed, and thank God for Bela. I saw Ralph Stanley a few years ago...is he still alive? David Grissman was playing with him. A great concert...Ralph, at his advanced age, was still picking as fast as anybody; the banjo was getting a bit heavy for him, so after a few numbers he passed it to his son (and later auctioned it off). But, to add a couple of names to the list of the dearly missed, past tense: Maybelle Carter, Cisco Houston, Phil Ochs, Nat Cole, Paul Robeson, Peggy Lee, Jesse Fuller... --seed |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Dear Hubby Date: 31 Aug 00 - 11:59 PM Stevie Ray - Was 'Riviera Paradise' a glimpse of things to come? Rory Gallagher - IMHO the best Blues man from that side of the pond. John Lennon - The reason I have this obsession. Oh, and Neil Yo.. Oops Bad Karma. Bad BAD Karma! |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Steve Latimer Date: 01 Sep 00 - 10:08 AM Yeah, Rory. What a talent. I had the opportunity to see him live once. I have to agree with Dear Hubby's assessment. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Bert Date: 01 Sep 00 - 02:48 PM The Two Ronnies. Their 'song' spot was the highlight of every show. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 02 Sep 00 - 10:41 AM Among others, Iain MacKintosh who is just now doing his farewell tour around Germany. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Jeri Date: 02 Sep 00 - 10:59 AM Bat Goddess or Curmudgeon may add information, but Alan Francis, Paul McNeil was last reported (a few weeks ago) living in California and still doing music. He'd been in the Filipines prior to that. There are too many I miss. A couple have already been mentioned. I traveled a great deal, and couldn't always find folkies where I lived. I loved Ewan McColl's music, and when I reconnected with folkes in the mid-80's, was very sad to learn he'd died. I only know him from recordings. I saw Peter Bellamy in the 70's, and always thought I'd get another chance. I learned of his death several years after it happened. It's painful to think of those alive now being lost. If I never had the chance to see Dick Gaughan, the Watersons/Carthys in any combination, Maddy Prior, ...damn, there are so many. I really would have liked to hear the Battlefield Band when Davey Steele was with them. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST,Rich(stupidbodhranplayerwhodoesn'tknowbetter Date: 02 Sep 00 - 02:33 PM Already gone: The Grateful Dead Jim Croce new one; Gov't Mule (Bassist Allen Woody just passed away) Janis Joplin Stevie Ray Vaughan Arcady, I don't think any of them have passed on but haven't heard of them doing anything new in a while Will miss: Doc Watson Alman Bros Altan, though that doesn't look to be anytime soon, Buiochas le Dia! I could go on all day, but I won't. Rich |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST,alanabit Date: 02 Sep 00 - 06:11 PM It's over twenty years since I heard Bill Boazman sing "The Worm Forgives The Plough", "Roll On River", "Breaking Even" and the immortal "Bless These Children". Oh for a nice pint of bitter, a small folk club and some good company to hear that wonderful music with again... |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST, Banjo Johnny Date: 03 Sep 00 - 03:19 AM Ella. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 00 - 09:39 AM Ralph Stanley was here two weeks ago, and, he did the same thing with the banjo..must be part of the act...sure do love to hear him clawhammer though. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 00 - 09:41 AM Why do banjo pickers have to have a banjo that is as heavey as a bucket of hog livers? With the sound systems of today, a much lighter banjo should work just as well?? comments?? |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST, Banjo Johnny Date: 03 Sep 00 - 01:26 PM Good question ... wrong thread. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Arkie Date: 03 Sep 00 - 07:26 PM Would miss if they were gone: James Keelaughan Tom Paxton Slim Dusty Bill Staines Tom Chapin John Williamson
Though not songwriters these folks keep finding good songs to pass on:
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: bflat Date: 03 Sep 00 - 08:46 PM Yours today. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GMT Date: 04 Sep 00 - 03:52 AM I posted earlier but was 'Anonymous Guest' because my cookie had died again !! sledge I was the guest right before your post. I'm halfway through the Sandy Denny biography. For years I've wanted to give her a hug and say thanks, now I want to give her a hug and just say It'll be OK. Here are the lyric to Dave Cousins song for Sandy Ringing Down the Years We met when you were still a girl In nineteen sixty eight You wore a white dress and a hat I touched the hand of fate Your sweet voice took my breath away Your smile lit up your face You still had both feet on the ground I was out in space That certain sadness in your eyes The secret of your smile I've carried all these memories Down many's the weary mile And every time I hear your name My eyes moist up with tears As every word you ever sang Comes ringing down the years. We sat and talked the whole night long Of all our rights and wrongs Of mutual acquaintances We sang each other's song You were with me when the morning broke The birds refused to sing They knew when they were beaten They hid beneath their wings. I was in a Cleveland hotel room When they telephoned the news I drowned my sorrow all night long The Southern Comfort blues The show went on to great applause Choking back the tears As every word you ever sang Came ringing down the years. I reached out for the hourglass To turn it face about But who knows where the time goes When your time is running out I know someday we'll meet again And I know just what I'll find You'll have taught the angels how to sing Georgia - Georgia on my mind. (Copyright © Old School Songs) Ringing Down The Years (Dave Cousins) Old School Songs Ltd , SGO Music Publishing Ltd. Gary |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Peter Kasin Date: 04 Sep 00 - 10:57 PM I'll have to second Liz The Squeak's choice of Mozart, for two readsons. For one, there would have been so much more great music composed by him if he lived longer, it staggers the mind to imagine it. Secondly, as Liz said, his music would have matured more. His late quartets show a hint of the advances he was starting to make, and he would have been a tremendous influence on further classical music development. I miss the Bothy Band. They're all alive and performing music, but that special mix when they were together is missed. As one who loves pipe music as well, Pipe Major G.S. McLennan was a great and prolific composer of highland pipe tunes, a child prodigy, and a pure genius. He died at age 45. There would have been a lot more great tunes entering the repertoire of Celtic musicians - not just of pipers - had he lived longer. I wish John Lennon would have been around for a real Beatles reunion. I wonder what other gems Woody Guthrie would have come up with. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GMT Date: 05 Sep 00 - 03:42 AM Yes, how did I forget Lennon. I'm sure we would be hearing some very interesting things from him. He was just getting back into the swing of things when he was taken. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST,Theodore Cleaver Date: 06 Sep 00 - 06:50 PM The only folk singers I'll miss are Rick Fielding and Kendall Morse. Everyone else is crap. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: annamill Date: 07 Sep 00 - 03:00 PM Wesley, I have more on Fred Neil. I was wrong. He is not in Cali, but is actually in Florida. Unfortunately, I was roght about his music. My friend says he has been reclusive and doesn't do it anymore. My friend doesn't know why. He was involved in a - save the dolphins project - a while back, but he just lives now. My friend did say, however, that he is still writing. So who knows. maybe he'll be back. love, annamill |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: kendall Date: 07 Sep 00 - 03:05 PM WOW! What a compliment Cleaver...that makes up for the guy who threw one of my tapes under a steam roller! You obviously have great taste in music! |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: mousethief Date: 07 Sep 00 - 03:28 PM Speaking of people we'll miss, what's a good introductory album for Harry Chapin? Is there a "greatest hits" type album, that's NOT live, that includes 30k lbs of bananas, taxi, cat's cradle, and WOLD? I must have at least those 4 songs, and would prefer the studio version at this point, although I'm willing to be talked out of that if y'all say his live stuff is much better than the studio versions.
Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST,1827byrd Date: 14 Jun 02 - 03:53 PM Were they to disappear, I would miss Cathy Barton & Dave Para, Judy Domeny Bowen, Art Thieme, James Keelaghan, Bill Staines, Lonnie Donegan, Bok Muir & Trickett,John Williamson,and Liam Clancy with Tommy Makem. I already miss Bob Gibson, Uncle Dave Macon, Jimmy Driftwood, Sam McGee, Grandpa Jones, the old Joan Baez, and real country music. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Celtic Soul Date: 14 Jun 02 - 06:50 PM Bob Marley. Patsy Cline. I don't like country music at all, but I *love* Patsy Cline. And I miss the Pheremones, though I *think* they may actually still be together...you just don't hear anything anymore. Is Tom Lehrer still alive? If not, that's a big loss. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST Date: 14 Jun 02 - 07:13 PM JOHN HARTFORD!!! |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Ebbie Date: 14 Jun 02 - 07:36 PM Jimmie Rodgers. Hank Williams. I'd like to hear them sing together. (Do you realize how young ol' Hank was when he died? 29 years old. What a legacy.) Steve Goodman. Shel Silverstein. Very talented people with great insight into human nature. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Hrothgar Date: 17 Jun 02 - 04:06 AM Colin Dryden. Only wrote three songs that got around. If the booze and the drugs hadn't got him, he could have built a body of work.......... Kendall, did the bloke throw your tape under a steam roller because you sounded flat? |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: fat B****rd Date: 17 Jun 02 - 02:57 PM Eddie Cochran. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Lyrical Lady Date: 17 Jun 02 - 09:12 PM I will miss the music of my beloved friend Danny Burns (one of Ireland's Wolfhounds). I still can't imagine a "hooley" without him. LL |
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Subject: Jan Vandeford, RIP From: CarolC Date: 17 Jun 02 - 09:21 PM My friend, Jan Vandeford, whom I used to jam with. Jan died from cancer a few days ago.
He played a mean "Gilligan's Island". I guess you're taking your "three hour tour" now, Jan. Say hi to the Professor for me when you get to the island. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST,Walking Eagle Date: 20 Jun 02 - 08:26 PM I'll miss the music of my mom. Of those passed: |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: GUEST,Walking Eagle Date: 20 Jun 02 - 08:33 PM I'll miss the music of my mom. Of those passed: Lennon, The Ramones, Stan Rogers, Beethoven, Mozart, Miles Davis, Harrison, and a whole bunch of others. W.E. |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: Amergin Date: 20 Jun 02 - 08:46 PM ((((((((((((((carol))))))))))))))))) |
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Subject: RE: Whose music will you miss?? From: CarolC Date: 20 Jun 02 - 08:53 PM Thanks Amergin. |
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