Remember Colin Scot?

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Ginger Bill
Date: 16 Jun 11 - 10:55 AM

I was looking for some lyrics of Scotties and came upon here.

Scottie was one of the most generous men I have ever met. As as 16 year old he helped advised and introduced me to so many people. He encouraged, cajoled and listened. I remember clearly the first singing of Lament in a beer tent at the Cambridge Folk Festival. He had the verses written on 2 sheets of paper and he played the song for the first time to me and Mike Rogerson-Smith. Later listening to Ray Glynn add the haunting lead guitar sustained me through dark days.

His voice was tempered by the Gitane cigarettes he introduced us to and his pure joy of living his life

I sang Lament at an acoustic club recently and the look on the faces of the young players was what Scottie would have loved.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Natasha Gerson
Date: 21 Mar 11 - 02:40 PM

I knew Scot and Lesley via the Stalhouderij Theatre company in Amsterdam. Scot wrote the title song to a video film I made. I used to stay in their house and look after their cat when they were away. Saw him play lots of times in the String and the Scotia. Scot was a lovely, big&bighearted person. I loved his music. My favorite song that Scot wrote is 'Take me away'. I used to sing 'Edward and Charlie and me' to my kids when they were little, only I'd sing 'Emile and Sofie and me'. Years after his death you would still hear his voice on the commercial for the 'Profile Tyre Centre'. Nowadays they have a voice that I still think of as the 'Fake Scottie'. Nobody can emulate that voice...

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,ray
Date: 13 Mar 11 - 02:42 PM

to: Gordon, check-out post dated 30th Oct..... Scotty's albums and record labels are listed by a guest. Good luck, Ray guitarist with Scotty late 70's early 80's.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: alanabit
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 02:26 PM

The last Waterhole is where I caught his set in 1981, I think. Was that place a dive! Fun days!

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Gordon
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 08:55 AM

I remember Scotty from The Old Bakery (later became the Last Watering Hole) in the mid seventies. I saw him once a week for about 6 months and he always had time or made time for a few words and occasionally a longer chat over a drink and a big fat aromatic smoke. I am so sad he has gone but so glad he passed through my life, I will always remember the kindness and generousity he showed to the clueless kid I surely must have been at that time. I had an album of his - Mister Blue? - which he signed for me. Sadly I no longer have it but I would dearly love to hear him again and would be grateful if anybody could assist. [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,The Badgeman
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 07:23 AM

Joe Whittaker .... was asking after Paul Brazier, as far as I know he is OK and last time I actually saw him was at the Strawbs 40th anniversary weekend at Twickenham in September 2009 .....

A couple of years previously he was performing early morning on Deal beach as one or two or three or four or more, blew the cobwebs away of a rather long boozy night of celebration after watching a show the night before.

"The Man Who Called Himself Jesus" by Strawbs as you have probably never quite heard it before .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67dyZDGZ9vg .....

PS Paul is the one without guitar, if you don't recognise him.

Try Strawbs yahoo discussion group "Witchwood" if you want to try to get in touch. I know Paul was very much part of the "furniture" and helper when Colin was gigging.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 06:45 PM

How nice to see Piers Hayman posting on here, long time no see. Didn't you used to live near Gerrards Cross, before you went to the land of the long white cloud?
Do you remember Pete Ballan, and Ursula Wadey his MOther? I seem to think you were aquainted.
Run into Curly Goss down there? ;)

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 06:40 PM

Patrick Small I remember Scottie from the 70s. He was a regular visitor to the Arts Centre Folk Club in Bristol. It was very sucessfully run by Pam Tobin and it featured a one man two girl trio known as White on Black as its resident entertainers. Whenever Scottie was booked you new you were in for a rare treat, and I can still see him on stage belting out 'Sandy' . I think his encores probably lasted longer than the set . The last memory I have of Scottie is picking him up in my battered ford 'pop' and transporting your man to the railway station . As his train began to move Scottie leaned out of the window and gave me a five pound note . For the petrol, he said . I told him I did'nt want it and gave it back 'Jesus Christ man said Scottie,take it and as the the train gathered speed he threw the note back again. That was my last memory of Scottie he and I throwing this fiver back and forth as the train gathered speed . Safe journey Scottie.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 12:29 PM

Yeah, I remember Colin Scott. Scotty and I were very good friends. I don't remember when or where we met but we were both living in London. I don't remember a lot of thinks trying to keep up with him.   At the time I had a 1961 Volvo and he and I traveled everywhere from Scotland to Italy at breakneck speed with the occasional case of Newky Brown(Newcastle) on the back seat and hash wafting through the car. Gig after gig he delivered a powerful infectious set. I loved to watch him lift audiences. His music and his tales made him a great entertain. I don't remember a bad gig. I miss him.
I also lived him and his lady for about a year in Amsterdam, Christine and her dog Boris the tekelhund - dachshund. The adventures continued there.

Martin Hall was a co-writer and good friend of his. He wrote a disparaging poem lambasting me for selling out to the world by accepting a gig (Polydor International in Hamburg) out of fear. And then honored by asking me to be godfather for his daughter, Alice. Love to hear from or about Martin and Jo Johns his enduring lady in London and a wonderful person.

Scotty and I just lost touch.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Piers Hayman
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 02:56 PM

I remember Colin from the Folk Fairport in Ansterdam, probably around 1974. Sad to hear he has passed on.
I remember Derek Brimstone from the UK in the 60s, but then, Nobody's as old as Derek Brimstone. Except perhaps me?
Piers NZ

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: andrew e
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 05:55 PM

I met Martin Hall in London sometime in 1971 I think. A friend of mine chased him up after hearing Scot sing "Do The Dance Now Davey" and "You're Bound To Leave Me Now".
I had a tape of Colin Scot singing these[a home recording] and also "Mrs. Willis" and "She's So Pitiful".
No idea where the tape is now.
I mentioned earlier that I met Colin Scot first in Morocco in 1971.

I've no idea where Martin Hall is now.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Joe Whittaker
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 12:29 PM

My enduring memory of Scotty was picking up the bar bill for his drinks consumption when I ran Exeter Uni Folk Club 1970-1973.He was the only guy I ever met who drank Gin and ( a little ) Tonic in pint glasses. He was always booked as the first act after Freshers Week and never failed to fill the Long Lounge to full capacity - circa 250. Buddy Holly medlies, Do the Dance Now Davey ( which I still sing regularly ), Analine , Hey Sandy, Mr Blue, Sans Chemise Sans Pantalon and so much else to remember him. We all know what we have gained and lost by his parting.

Paul Brazier of Brighton started a tribute website a few years back which has been stagnat for a long time - anyone know about Paul and whether he is OK ?

Also Martin Hall - poet from Birmingham who wrote Davey - anyone know his whereabouts ?? Happy to be contacted on [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,NickS
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 12:32 PM

Saw Colin many many times in many folk clubs and gigs around the Midlands, including one in Wolverhampton when about half a dozen turned up - he still payed a brilliant set.

Pretty sure more than once he made it clear E&C were his children

Nick

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Bert Bremner
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 12:51 PM

Thanks for all these memories - A friend from California facebooked a Q asking do you remember .... So I googled and got this - We have fantastic memories of Scotty from the late 60's - Cambridge Folk Fest; Black Anna's jolly Butchers in Norwich, drinking gin & tonic with the University of East Anglia Vice Chancellor on a sunday afternoon - we found out the Thistlethwaite connection and just rang and invited ourselves - must e-mail all from the past to get them to contribute!!

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Bargee
Date: 08 Nov 10 - 12:48 PM

I saw Colin Scot at the Roundhouse in about 1971 and never knew who he was until the other day when I was in touch with Harvey Andrews. His songs Hey Sandy and Nite People have been buzzing round my brain for all these years, but now I have downloaded the first album from I tunes and it has brought memories flooding back. He really had a great voice, and half the audience were singing along with him. My brother also thinks we saw him at Cecil Sharp House but I don't remember that.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Oct 10 - 05:52 PM

I did some research on Colin's recordings.
So here's a discography(?) of his (solo)work:

Albums:
1971         Colin Scot - United Artists LP         (reissued on CD)
1973         Just Another Clown - WarnerBros LP         
1974         Out of the Blue - WarnerBros LP

45's:        
1971         Hey! Sandy! / Nite People - United Artists 7"
1977         Mandolin Man / Boris - RCA 7" (this got close to being a radio hit in The Netherlands)

(Source: www.RateYourMusic.com
The site lists the songs as well)

ALSO: don't forget to get the live recording posted earlier on http://www.heekesen.nl/ > downloads.


Does anyone have additional details?
I'm particularly interested in live shows and Colin's recordings with others. (Mailto: [e-mail])

Cheers,
Wim

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,kees
Date: 11 Oct 10 - 06:37 AM

Question for " fifi " , was scotty the father of Edward and Charlene ???

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,andrew
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 06:00 PM

Hi Bob,

Follow this link to get my email.
http://singyourvoice.com/1290/choirs-up-noosa-way/

A bit wary of spammers!

Andrew

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Bob Friendship
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 10:26 AM

Hi again Andrew and thanks for your reply.

I remember the incident now you mention it. Also I believe a couple of folk got some extra Sun and they asked for volunteers to give up their seats in return for an extra weeks holiday.
Talking of being ill, I recall several had the runs after eating traditional snap, with their hands, at Tarzis' nightclub in Tangier.

A tune frequently played at the Disco became a favorite and I got a copy of it when I returned to the UK.
It was an instrumental, "Flash" by the Duke of Burlington.

Up until a couple of years ago I still had my address book into which several I met entered their details. I cannot find it now, though I don't s'pose it matters too much.

I think I'll put some material up on my blog and see if it attracts any interest. I guess as the years roll on I'd just be interested to hear how its gone for the others.

Talking again of Scot, if I could see some photos its possible I may remember him. almost 40 years ago - Lordy Lordy!
I'd be obliged for the links to his CDs if you'd be so kind.

All the best,

Bob

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,andrew
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 08:50 AM

Hi Bob,

I was on holiday there for two weeks. Colin Scot was there the first week I was there.[with Jo Partridge]
When I got back to England I saw him in a few folk clubs around the London area. Never again with Jo Partridge.
I had my guitar there, but was not accomplished enough to sing in the bar area!
There was some guy there who could make up a little ditty on the spot around someone's name.
I also remember someone broke a leg or something on a trampoline, and had to go home early.
I think something in the water or food got me, and I was ill for a couple of weeks after I got home!
But it was great meeting Scot [as everyone called him]. Will never forget it.

I do have some links to his CDs.

Andrew

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Bob
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 07:05 AM

Hi Andrew, may I ask, were you working at Safari Village or on holiday?
(There were many as I recall)

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,andrew
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 10:40 PM

As I said earlier in this thread, I was there!

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,GUEST, Bob
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 06:07 PM

I'm sorry to say that I never knew Colin Scott,'though I've read most of the Posts and by all accounts he was a greatly admired character.
I was searching for anyone who was staying at Safari Village, Club 18 - 30, near Asilah, Morocco during the last two weeks of June 1971.

Bye and Bye, I would appreciate any links to hear some of Colins' music.

Good wishes to all you Friends of Colin.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Bonnie Naef (nee Vragel)
Date: 15 Aug 10 - 05:06 PM

Stumbled across this blog and was saddened to see that Scotty has passed on. I was in Palma in '67 and, and, like many others, stopped to spend some quality time with Scotty and friends. I remember well the curry dinners, Serge and others. It was an enchanting time made special by a supremely talented young man named Scotty Thiselethwaite. I have a few pictures and a recording, made in France, by a group called The What's New." What a voice! What a personality! And that 12-string guitar!I hope my friend lived life to the fullest!

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Shaun
Date: 07 Aug 10 - 10:07 AM

I had the pleasure of picking Scotty up from the airport when he came to Peewees for Christmas.On this occasion my girlfriend came with me, she was eight months pregnant, on the way back the baby started kicking, well Scotty had to feel and my daughter promptly kicked him. So he tickled the baby all the way back to Trowbridge! Being the gentleman that he was before he returned to Amsterdam he recorded several songs on a tape for the baby. My daughter became a mother herself a while back. We've dug the tape out for her daughter now.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Jeri
Date: 19 Jun 10 - 04:38 PM

The Donald Duck impersonation at Disneyland was not alleged...it was real, I heard him do it many times. For some reason, I started a google search on "Bud and Scotty at Disneyland," and have found the info about Colin, of Bud and Scotty. I lived in San Diego and used to go to Disneyland once a month when I was a teenager with my friends from school -- during the 60's. And once we got through the front gates of the park, we'd race up Main Street to the Coke Corner to see Bud and Scotty...and to flirt and bat eyes with Scotty. I've always remembered him from those early years of mine, I had such a huge crush on him. When I found a blog saying that a Colin Scot had died, I wasn't sure if was him, but then I saw a comment from a Bud Hedrick who said he'd played with him at Disneyland as Bud and Scotty. I am so sorry -- and I had no idea that he'd had such a career after his time of working at Disneyland. He was a cutie...breaking hearts like hickory nuts, I'm sure. I am sorry to hear of his death and what sounds like a difficult life.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,ray glynn
Date: 19 Jun 10 - 01:30 PM

To Kees   Thanks so much for responding to my request my e-mail address is [e-mail] i can't wait to listen, had some great times at the last waterhole. thanks once again.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Warwick Slade
Date: 08 Jun 10 - 01:44 PM

When I set up this thread some 2 years ago I little thought how much love and affection would be recorded on this page. But then He was that sort of guy. It's sad to report that one of his friends, Sally from Southampton, has joined him in that big folk club in the sky.
The song goes on.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,kees
Date: 08 Jun 10 - 10:03 AM

yes ray,I have and made some live recordings from you and scot in the Last Waterhole!
send me please your e mail addres. Kees.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,ray glynn
Date: 31 May 10 - 09:49 AM

thanks to guest andrew for submitting live recordings of scotty playing just finished listening to them. good to hear his voice again. does ANYONE have any live recordings of scotty playing in amsterdam in 1979/80 or video/photos. during this time myself and sometimes mox where playing with him can anyone make this dream come true?   ray

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,andrew
Date: 30 May 10 - 06:38 PM

Some live recordings here.

http://www.heekesen.nl/

Go to downloads section.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,ray glyn guitarist
Date: 16 May 10 - 12:19 PM

just found this site on browsing played gigs with scotty during 70s and 80s in england and in europe lived with scot in amsterdam. recorded 3 albums with him. tours of europe as support act with scotty for major artists including john mayall, robert palmer. many many fond memories and respect for his vast collection/knowledge of so many songs and chord sequences that he could draw upon at will. can anybody fill me in on his last days?   ray

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Amsterdamfan
Date: 15 May 10 - 12:14 AM

So cool to find this thread!

I was one of the lucky ones to see Colin Scot perform on Thursdays at the Folk Fairport in Amsterdam in the 70's. What a magical time; too bad we can't rewind! So much fun having those G-L-O-R-I-A sing-alongs. I have the self titled lp too.

Denise

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,andrew
Date: 12 May 10 - 08:13 PM

Hi Betsy,

I've remembered the name, it was Martin Hall.
The place in Morocco was called Safari Village[I think!]
They had a different folk singer or group from the UK every week.
Jo Partridge was there too playing a lead guitar for CS. He was later to appear on the War Of The Worlds album.
I also have[somewhere hidden in the garage!] a couple of CS's later LPs, which I found disappointing.
He really was more of a "live" entertainer I think.
i remember he used to sing "You made me love you, I didn't want to do it, you woke me up to do it".

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 12 May 10 - 07:58 PM

Guest Andrew, having read the whole thread I wonder if the "Martin you can't recall"might have been Martin Carter - strong Yorkshire accent. He spent a lot of time in Amsterdam in those days as I did myself. Unfortunately other threads write of how difficult it is to track Martin .

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Andrew Emmet
Date: 11 May 10 - 09:13 PM

I first met Colin Scot at an 18 to 30 holiday in Morocco. Scot was the entertainer for the first week I was there. I think it was 1971.
I saw him perform in various folk clubs around the London area over the next couple of years. A friend of mine, Geoff Gilbertson booked him to be be the first act in a folk club he was starting in Codicote. Probably 1972. We also went to visit Martin [can't recall his last name] who wrote some of Scot's songs, including "You're Bound To Leave Me Now".
Colin Scot was a great entertainer in acoustic folk clubs.
I have his LP, the one with Hey Sandy.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Gail Thistlethwaite (Wentzell)
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 03:49 PM

I am also Colin Scot's cousin living in Canada (Nova Scotia). I do have information regarding Cy and Bess (Colin's parents) if you would like to email me at [e-mail].

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,pat whitehurst{nee thistlethwaite}
Date: 22 Mar 10 - 12:02 PM

i am colin scotts cousin and iam trying to find his parents who i believe have now moved back to england is there anyone out there who can help me

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,David Freeman
Date: 26 Jan 10 - 03:11 PM

Scot Thislethwaite was close friend in College and Disneyland.
Scot along with myself and Serge Orgranovich open Bar called Kahuna's Cave (formerly Bar Solarium) in Cala Mayor, Palma de Majorca (1965-67). Ray Boyd, VP of American Standard Europe funded our new venture or adventure. What a trip it was- I roomed with Scot at Villa Ballestor in Palm Nova. Scot was also with Disney Group "The Yachtsman" (1964). Names from the Majorca days included: Charles (Trinidad), Alexandria (Sweden, opened Club in Stockholm), Archie Petrosian, Nigel Woole, John Kennedy, Michael Caine (London), Sal Mineo, Anthony Quinn, Sloppy John, Derek, Jackie Lawrence (Villa del Sol) and Stuart (Indian bloke from London that monthly made us the best lamb and chicken curry in the world). We were on top of the world. I visited him twice in Amsterdam and paid him each time to return to USA! Much more wish more Majorca friends would respond- Lost track of most! What memories!
David Freeman
[e-mail]

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Mike Baghraramian
Date: 26 Jan 10 - 02:02 PM

Scot was a close friend of mine, we meet in college at Cal State Long Beach in 1962. When he left the states he moved to UK. I would visit with him in the winter time and go to his Gigs. It was some of the best times we had together.
When he would visit the US we would get together.
Its nice to see so many people remember him.
Mike

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,rik de haan
Date: 17 Jan 10 - 07:52 AM

scotty lived in the netherlands (amsterdam) for a couple of years.
He has died in of somewhere around that year.

[e-mail]

bye

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Jan 10 - 09:39 AM

I stumbled across the following recordings of Colin Scot today, and was trying to find out more about a favourite performer whom I'd forgotten about when I saw your thread as well.

The tracks on....

http://web.mac.com/heekesen/Fritzzel/Downloads/Artikelen/2008/5/5_Colin_Scot%2C_Dordrecht_1977.html

....were recorded in Dordrecht (Neths) at about the same time I used to go watch him at Folk Fairport in A'dam in the mid-70s. All the songs are there that I remember so fondly: Ce Soir (including the calypso riffs in the second half of the track that began my love affair with that genre), Cash and Dylan, Nonsense, Candy Man etc. Must have seen him a dozen times or so, always a good night out with friends. He was a born entertainer, a bloody good musician, and a very warm person (he would come and chat with the guests during the breaks).

I'm very sad to hear he's passed away, though not entirely surprised about the circumstances. The world is definitely a better place for his contributions.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Di Palmer
Date: 18 Dec 09 - 07:48 PM

How could anyone who ever knew Scotty, do anything other than remember him.
My big brother JABP and Scotty were mates. Soul mates and drinking buddies.
My sister and I were both young and smitten, as were just about all the ladies he met.
He was very gifted, funny, attractive, naughty and sexy. He was louder than life and just brilliant star.

We lost our big brother in 2001 and I tried to find Scotty to let him know and
ask him to the funeral, but now I know he was already waiting for him.

Two naughty beautiful people. Lost, missed,... but never forgotten.
So 'Cheers' boys. Here's hoping there are guitars wherever you are. x

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: scouse
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 02:20 PM

I know this is a old thread but I was looking through my old tapes and I found one of Scotty! Does anyone out there have a definitive Discography of Colin?? Just how many Lp's did he make? I know it's a lot to ask but I'd like track names as well.Who knows, there may be someone out there who can answer these questions!!
As Aye,
Phil

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Warwick Slade
Date: 27 Oct 09 - 04:32 PM

It's great that a year after my question people are still sending their memories of Scotty. Thanks everyone and thank you Scotty where ever you may be.

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Matt Watkinson
Date: 27 Oct 09 - 04:14 PM

I wrote the liner notes for the re-issue of Scot's first album (which I bought on its original release.) I was delighted that so many of the people featured on it were prepared to contribute. Sadly, I suspect its comparative lack of success financially suggests we won't be seeing the other two re-released. BUT...they'd sell well, I think. I knew him pretty well as a result of his many visits to Scarborough's Penthouse (original and best, accept no substitute) and I note contributions here from Harvey Andrews and Dr. Allan Taylor. Derek Brimstone in his memoir speaks extensively of his exploits with Scot...worth checking out as Derek writes wonderfully and was a good mate. I never did manage to contact Leslie and would also dearly love to locate Hans and Paddy, who ran the Melkweg in Amsterdam in the early 1970s and who also knew him well. It's wonderful to find this site and I'd be happy to hear from anyone with memories of this special geezer. Because Scotty was a "geezer" in the best sense, not as some spiv but as a bloke with a (sadly, fatal) zest for life and its excesses. I still believe he would have found gretaer fame had he lived, tough this is academic. You can contact me via myspace (penthouse) or facebook (matt watkinson) and even as [e-mail] Don't delay! And thank you all for giving me such wonderful memories to read and re-read. Best wishes, Matt Watkinson

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,p
Date: 26 Oct 09 - 06:32 PM

I saw Scotty at the folk club at Bottallack in Cornwall run by Brenda wOOtton and John the Fish, he gave me a lift back to London after the gig. We used to see each other at clubs and he came to Malta with me for a week. That was the last time I saw him except once in Amsterdam when I just went and watched him play. Totally amazing man!!

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,Bud Hedrick
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 10:59 PM

Hi There,
Your work is fantastic!
I am a musician, and Scot and I played at Coke Corner, Disneyland, Anaheim, California for many years in the 1960's.
Scot on banjo and 6 and 12 string guitars, and me on ragtime piano.
While theoretically we were supposed to be there to play the old ragtime tunes from that era,
We adapted all the modern songs of the day – from Dylan to rock, and mixed it in with the jazz. Plus Scot would write songs and we'd do them!
Most days, by the end of the day, we had standing room only for the last show as people were leaving the park and had seen us on the way in.
Coke Corner is on main street, left side at the end so great position.
I have to look and see if I have any recordings put away of our shows. Think there might be some reel to reel recordings somewhere.
I was very sad to learn of Scot's passing, but so happy that his followers are giving him the recognition he deserves.
Kind regards,
Bud Hedrick
Auckland, New Zealand
[e-mail]

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Aug 09 - 11:29 AM

Hi I know someone who can tell you everything about Colin Scot I take care of his parents who came back from the states 3 years back Colin we are all of the same family Colin was a great guy

Subject: RE: Remember Colin Scot?
From: GUEST,snshobbies(ebay)
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 05:21 PM

Thank you so much for your detailed posting about Colin Scot ! I can't find any youtube video of his music, I'll try harder . I have his first solo album(could it be worth more than $50?!), it is SUPERB!! Brilliant songs, and I play it over and over to try to catch where Peter Hammill,Peter Gabriel,Nic Potter,Phil Collins,Rick Wakeman and Robert Fripp are on what songs ! It seems that they are either on just one; with Robert Fripp(BOB) on maybe two or three ! Thanks again, God bless, snshobbies, steve .