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Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers?
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Carole Date: 25 Feb 11 - 07:04 AM My best friend, Linda, was president of the Wayfarers fan club in Charleston during the '60's.I have 3 albums, one autographed, which my husband has recently converted to CD and have been enjoying them almost daily ever since. I was so happy to learn where their life's journey took them. As someone else stated, they are really good people. Thanks. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,PaulH Date: 27 Feb 11 - 07:42 AM It was the Ripley Wayfarers I was on about, the Derbyshire folk band. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Roberto S. Date: 29 Mar 11 - 05:52 AM I remember the U.S. folk group from the 60's...They did a lovely song called "Monday Morning", which I have s.o.m.e.w.h.e.r.e...I thought they were on RCA... |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Carole Date: 08 Apr 11 - 06:57 AM Yes, they were with RCA and you're right, that is a sweet song. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 30 May 11 - 11:55 PM Tom Adams went on to become a lawyer and then a judge in CALIFORNIA. Sad to hear about Sean. they made some fine music togeter back in the sixties~!! |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Margaret Date: 08 Jul 11 - 09:38 AM I would love to get copies of the Wayfarers albums, mine have disappeared. Ray Blouin's mom was my swim coach and I swam with his sister in Charleston. Loved their music. How can I get the albums? |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Diana (Hart) Dearen Date: 20 Nov 11 - 01:06 PM I was married to Corky Hart of The Wayfarers folk-rock group out of Chas, SC It was actually in the 60s & 70s. Tom & Sean were with the group before Corky & David joined. Corky & Ray Blouin & David Hull were close friends and the last part of the group for a few years before they broke up, because of the manager. I think David married Rays sister,( Tinker ? ) Last I heard, Ray still lived in Chas., & Corky lives in Summerville, SC, now married to Melony B. Corky goes by the name Charles C Hart for business. Don't know his phone number, you might find out from our daughter, Lisa Hart Rabang, also in Summerville. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Hokumsheik Date: 13 Jan 12 - 05:31 AM Please excuse the intrusion, but I'm trying to contact Guest Carole, who posted, on the 'Les Cousins' thread, that she had some photos from the Witches Cauldron that might interest me. Please, if you are the same Guest Carole, send me a PM at Hokumsheik Thanks in advance Mox |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Eric Date: 15 Jan 12 - 08:48 PM The US Wayfarers were a group similar to the Limelighters in syle. I personally heard them perform in Jacksonville, FL in late 1963 0r early 1964 when I was a Naval officer stationed nearby. As a hard-core 60's folkie, I was very favorably impressed, as I recall. When I transfered to a new Naval duty station in Charleston, SC, in the fall of 1964, I found they had split up and two of them had opened a second floor folk club there and billed themselves as the "Half-fares". They performed themselves and had other local and touring acts. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 17 Jan 12 - 04:41 PM There was an American folk group called 'The Wayfarers' in the early 60's and played together through the early 70's. Individuals members have been playing since and I think Ray Bluen is now in Virginia, still playing banjo like crazy and singing. He and another original member duoed up in a nightclub in Charleston SC around '76 for a while until Ray moved. I can't remember his partners name (I just remembered they called him 'Whale' but he unfortunately died from a rare diabetic type disorder that went undiagnosed. Some of their songs were 'Come Along', 'Old Blue', 'The Grape Tasters'. They were very good musicians, sang beautiful harmonies and their interpretation and presentation caught your attention. The only thing wrong was that the folk movement was gone by the 70's or they would have been bigger players for much longer. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: DianeV Date: 18 Jan 12 - 03:17 PM I'm quite certain that my dad had some tapes including recordings of the Wayfarers. They're still with the company that is converting the tapes to digital format, but I'll let you know what's there (if anything) when I get them back. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB Date: 03 Aug 14 - 09:54 AM Am trying to get a recording of the Wayfarers (UK group from the 1960s) singing "Bowling Green." Does anyone know if they recorded it on an LP? They peformed it on London Folk Song Cellar show no. 32. Thanks - CJB |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 04 Aug 14 - 02:52 AM Their old vinyl and cassettes turn up regularly on ebay. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB Date: 04 Aug 14 - 12:05 PM There was a group of four singers / musicians - 2 guys / 2 girls - from Devon called the Wayfarers. They appeared on the London Folk Song Cellar programme no. 32 in Dec. 1997. They were introduced at from Devon. They sang: * I Wish I Was In Bowling Green * The Riddle Song / I Gave My Love A Cherry * Once I Had A Sweetheart CJB |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB Date: 05 Aug 14 - 06:49 AM A track of the Devon 'Wayfarers' can be heard here... http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Wanted_other.html http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Music/The%20Wayfarers.html |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Camano Island Date: 16 Aug 14 - 06:44 PM Ray, Corky & David played at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska in late 1969. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Don Stevens Date: 18 Aug 14 - 02:42 PM During the 1960s, my wife, Barbara, and I, worked for RCA. There were so many Very Good Folk Groups. RCA recorded most of them, on both, the RCA label - and other labels. We got to meet so many of these Groups, including some of the Wayfarers. We collected all four of their RCA LPs: 1504 Wandering w/The Wayfarers 2666 Come Along w/The Wayfarers 2735 The Wayfarers At The Hungry i 2946 The Wayfarers At The World's Fair. Nice Music. Nice Memories. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Thomas Stern Date: 19 Aug 14 - 09:40 AM Hello Don, Check the personnel on those albums - there are TWO DIFFERENT groups on RCA using the Wayfarers name. 1956-57 Paul Bain, an operatic baritone and concert recitalist Ilka Sylvern, a dancer, soprano Lee Schaefer, singer of jazz and pop 2 LP's LPM 1213 The Wayfarers [1956] LPM 1504 Wanderin with The Wayfarers [1957] 1 EP EPA 717 (selected from thw 2nd LP) Paul Baid also released and EP RCA EPA 4289 The Love Ballads of Paul Bain 1962-1969 group included: Sean Bonniwell Tom Adams Dick Bosley Ray Florin IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ABOUT PAUL BAIN, PLEASE CONTACT ME! Thanks! Best wishes, Thomas. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 19 Aug 14 - 07:48 PM Meanwhile 'The Wayfarers' from East Devon are referenced here: http://talktorbay.com/torquay%E2%80%99s-other-history-donovan-torquay%E2%80%99s-1960s-folk-scene "There was another trio called the Wayfarers, from East Devon, who would come to the club occasionally." These are the ones I am trying to track down. These are the ones on London Folk Song Cellar no. 32. This can be heard here: http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Performance.html and here: https://www.firedrive.com/file/F065030960FB4849 CJB |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,train Date: 25 Aug 14 - 04:35 PM AndyTrain from the Ripley Wayfarers is enjoying retirement |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 16 Jun 16 - 07:30 AM Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB Date: 04 Aug 14 - 12:05 PM There was a group of four singers / musicians - 2 guys / 2 girls - from Devon called the Wayfarers. They appeared on the London Folk Song Cellar programme no. 32 in Dec. 1997. They were introduced as from East Devon, where they rans a successful folk club. They sang: * I Wish I Was In Bowling Green * The Riddle Song / I Gave My Love A Cherry * Once I Had A Sweetheart CJB ==== AND HERE THEY ARE!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX6yavhMZJY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItoYjIQpEK8 The Wayfarers also sang a unique version of 'Bowling Green' - http://www.mediafire.com/download/xu80t3l0zdzwvs0/Bowling_Green_-_The_Wayfarers_-_MP_%28320%29.mp3 1/ Wish I was in Bowling Green Sittin' on the Square With one arm round m'whiskey jug And the other round my dear The other round my dear Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 2/ Wish I was a bumble bee flying through the air I'd buzz beside my Patsy dear Touch her if you dare Touch her if you dare Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 3/ If you see that gal of mine Tell her this from me That if she loves another man I will set her free I will set her free Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 4/ If you love me touch me girl Put your hand in mine That if you love another man I'll leave you behind I'll leave you behind Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 5/ Wish I was in Bowling Green Sittin' on the Square With one arm round m'whiskey jug And the other round my dear The other round my dear Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green Dear old Bowling Green. ==== Full LFSC programme no. 32 is here (recorded by one Neil Jennings in Saudi Arabia, the missing v.4 of Bowling Green is from Mitch Park in New Zealand - thanks guys!!): http://www.mediafire.com/download/e7dcoklkrocgdm5/LFSC_32_-_TD_120047.49_-_NHJ_3_%26_MP_%28192%29.mp3 http://www.mediafire.com/download/0ds108b976h59y5/LFSC_32_-_TD_120047.49_-_NHJ_3_%26_MP.txt ==== CJB |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Phil d'Conch Date: 16 Jun 16 - 09:03 PM Raredance: The US Wayfarers that R-J mentions as a quartet later became a trio. There are at least two other albums by the group, "Live at the World's Fair," (that would have been Seattle), and an LP of Civil War Songs. I only have only of those as a trio and not the same band(s) at all: Wayfarers Tom Adams, Dick Bailey, Ray Blouin & Sean Bonniwell – At The World's Fair, RCA – LPM-2946 (see multiple posts above) Trio#1 Wayfarers Paul Bain, Lee Schaefer & Ilka Sylvern – 2 LPs for RCA (see: Thomas Stern, 19 Aug 14—09:40 AM, above) Trio#2 Wayfarers Trio (out of Oklahoma) Bill Cheatwood, Baxter Taylor III & Mason Williams – 1 LP for Mercury, Songs Of The Blue & Grey, SR-60634, 1961 All three members of the formal "Trio" had a pretty good run in the music biz after they went their separate ways. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 05 Sep 16 - 02:51 PM There was a Wayfarers folk group... Wayfarers Four (later...Wayfarers Four minus One plus Two). They played Eastern States Exposition for many years. Bob Kershaw now lives in Vermont |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 05 Sep 16 - 02:53 PM More info about The Wayfarers Four, based out of Rhode Island; and Peter Frid, guitar, became New Hampshire Public TV CEO. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Wayfarers Date: 24 Mar 17 - 06:02 AM Hi long shot I know but if ged higson was in the wayferes played around the north west I can give you some information, don't hesitated to contact me |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 24 Mar 17 - 08:32 PM Is this the Ripley Wayfarers as opposed to the East Devon group? |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Joe Willis Date: 11 Oct 20 - 03:22 PM I remember Ray Blouin back in the early '60's. He was a member of the North Charleston swim group "the Blue Angels." He was a superb swimmer and banjo player. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB666 Date: 11 Oct 20 - 04:54 PM The East Devon Group are on YouTube. Their set on London Folk Song Cellar is available via the links already posted here. Search 'LFSC' at https://ulozto.net/hledej?q=lfsc ==== |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Sheila Green Date: 17 Mar 21 - 08:15 PM We used to run a folk club in The Noel Arms, Langham, Oakham, Rutland and The Ripley Wayfarers were regular guests !!! |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,jugmws Date: 17 Mar 21 - 08:33 PM There was a band around the Preston area called The Wayfarers; I know Brian Dewhurst & Dave Peters were members. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Margaret Dillon Mauch Date: 19 Feb 23 - 05:06 PM Hi Ray. In the early 60’s in Charleston, SC, your Mom was my swim coach & I was on Trinket’s relay team. Have always loved your music , was a big fan as a young teen ! |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: pdq Date: 21 Feb 23 - 11:07 AM The Wayfarers at The World's Fair Label: RCA Victor – LSP-2946 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Tracklist: A1 Progress Is The Middle Name Of Man 3:52 A2 Shenandoah 2:55 A3 The Ballad Of The Battle Of The Great All Digit Dial 3:58 A4 Malagueña Salerosa 3:08 A5 He's Got The Whole World In His Hands 2:01 B1 When I Was A Young Girl 2:54 B2 Crabs Walk Sideways 2:16 B3 Turn Around 3:24 B4 The Ladder Song 2:01 B5 Roll On, Tomorrow Is Coming 3:42 Credits: • Banjo – Ray Blouin • Contrabass – Tom Adams • Guitar – Dick Bailey • Guitar, Vocals – Sean Bonniwell |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: pdq Date: 21 Feb 23 - 11:58 AM The Wayfarers At The Hungry i Label: RCA Victor – LPM-2735 Vinyl, LP, Mono Released: 1963 Tracklist: A1 Folksinger 2:42 A2 Artsa Alinu 2:55 A3 Old Fool 2:57 A4 Cathedral 4:03 A5 Darlin’ Cory. 2:34 A6 Kangaroo 3:13 B1 Jordan River. 1:42 B2 Mountain Dew. 2:12 B3 Skyjacker 2:48 B4 Pastures Of Plenty. 3:38 B5 Father O Dear Father. 3:28 B6 Twelve Gates 5:27 Credits: • Banjo – Ray Blouin • Contrabass – Tom Adams • Guitar – Dick Bailey • Guitar, Vocals – Sean Bonniwell |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: pdq Date: 21 Feb 23 - 12:19 PM Come Along With The Wayfarers Label: RCA Victor – LSP-2666 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Released: 1963 Tracklist: A1 Come Along 2:23 A2 Monday Morning. 3:22 A3 Bald Mountain. 1:40 A4 All My Burdens. 3:22 A5 Wind's A ‘Risin’. 2:07 A6 Ticonderoga 2:25 B1 Old Blue. 2:45 B2 Grape Taseters. 3:29 B3 Take Me Out Of Pity 3:16 B4 Havenu. 2:00 B5 The Wayfarer's Ballad. 2:25 B6 Heaven-Bound Soldier. 1:57 Credits: • Banjo – Ray Blouin • Contrabass – Tom Adams • Guitar – Dick Bailey • Guitar, Vocals – Sean Bonniwell |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Date: 23 Nov 23 - 03:55 PM The WAYFARERS Dick Baily, Shaun Bonneville, Ray Bluenk (I forget the forth) .............. a couple of great albums Guitars, 5-String banjo, base........performing in 1962 (Worlds Fair) on four albums of their own written sings. A couple still living ?? - owned a "folk music great club on KING STREET in Charleston, South Carolin, (King Street) in 1966. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Al Westberry Date: 29 Dec 24 - 01:20 PM The Wayfarers were very good friends of mine. Dick Bailey (Whale) Ray Blouin (Ranger Ray) Sean Bonniwell (The Beaver) and Tom Adams (Pit Kit) were the members. You were almost correct. Dick and Sean are dead. Ray lives near Lexington, Virgina and Tom is a Superior Court Judge in California. |
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Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GeoffLawes Date: 02 Jan 25 - 06:52 PM The Ripley Wayfarers, all the tracks on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The+Ripley+Wayfarers+all+tracks+on+YouTube |
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