Kevin Burke?

Subject: Folklore: Kevin Burke?
From:
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 06:01 PM

On a trip with a friend, was listening to a MIX CD of MP3s somone else had put together for him. Heard a fantastic song, a capella, which seemed to be about aerobics. Didn't know who it was or name of song. Asked the other friend who had compiled it, and he said it was Kevin Burke, but he didn't recall the title or CD it came out of.

Has anyone in the Mudcat Community come across this anomaly? I've gone through the discography at Kevin Burke's web-site, but they don't seem to give track listings or other helpful information.

IF someone could come up with the title at least, it would be wonderful. Would love to get Title, CD & if possible lyrics.

Thanks in advance.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Kevin Burke?
From: meself
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 06:12 PM

Sounds like whatsizname Graham's song - the American harmonica player who was with Open House. It's on one of their albums; that's about all I can tell you. He doesn't sing it, I don't think; seems it's one of the Irish lads.

There's another of his songs that is in my opinion vastly superior, I believe on the same album - it's all about your 'Classical Greeks' ...

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 03:11 PM

Meself, could you be thinking it's a Mark Graham song? Mark performed with Kevin Burke in a group called Open House. Follow the link for clips from the group's album.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: meself
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 03:32 PM

Yes, MARK Graham. I took a quick look at the album listings you linked to; didn't spot a suitable title, but didn't have time to listen ... I have it on a tape somewhere; will dig it out later if I get time, that might provide a good clue ...

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 05:37 PM

Mark Graham's song "Jackson and Jane" is about a farmer who hears of the risks of animal fat and together with his cow and pig gets into aerobic exercise. It's on the [Kevin Burke's] Open House album, "Second Story".

Heard him do it in LA a couple months ago, where he performed with Tom Sauber and his son Patrick. A very fine show!

Also performed by Dave Firestine on the Round the House album "Keep This Coupon" (no clip, but here, and John Kirk on John & Trish Miller's album "Fly Around", for which there's a clip with a fraction of the song here.

Mark Graham's web presence is here.

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 05:44 PM

Here's the link to info about the Kevin Burke & Open House album, Second Story: click.

The Open House web page (which has a broken link to the above): click.

Saw them in Tucson at least once, maybe twice. Great fun.

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 05:47 PM

And apologies to Joe for completely ignoring his links!! At least I only duplicated one of them...

~ Becky in the doghouse

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: meself
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 06:13 PM

Yes, that's the song I was thinking of - now all we need is for George to drag himself home from The Auld Triangle and tell us all how clever we are ...

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From: meself
Date: 13 Apr 08 - 04:34 PM

I'm sending this to the top again for George's benefit. George? you out there?

Subject: RE: Kevin Burke?
From:
Date: 13 Apr 08 - 05:27 PM

Sorry, I've been busy for the past couple of days. Woke up a couple of hours ago and had some breakfast. Now, I'll see if I can locate this recording. Thanks guys! Much appreciated.