Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:38 PM

"Can I have a closer look at that sustain pedal?"

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Banjiman
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:40 PM

The piano works beautifully on that song..........

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:46 PM

Ive been banjo'ed LOL

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:47 PM

17 verses are more than enough, so I won't add the extra 5 that I've written

… in fact I'm only going to sing the first 3 verses of the original song.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:52 PM

Do they do lap dancing here

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 02:53 PM

Do scarecrows have sex in Faldingworth LOL

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Joybell
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 03:11 PM

Everybody turn to page 106 of the LARGE PRINT SONG-BOOK.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 03:55 PM

"The light show was awesome"
"Look at all these teenagers"
"The drums need to be amplified"
"Nothing like a bagpipe solo to get me in the mood"

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 04:06 PM

Okay, let's all boogie down!

PORTLAND! Are you ready to FOLK????????

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 06:04 PM

...It goes exactly like this...

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 06:32 PM

Here's a song about I wrote myself how happy I am my girl friend and I broke up.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 06:50 PM

"I'd like to sing this one unaccompanied, so I'll leave the room first."

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Genie
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 07:03 PM

"I'd like to do a medley of Metallica songs."

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Bugsy
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 07:15 PM

"What's the price of admission? $10? Here's 20, keep the change"


Cheers

Bugsy

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Acorn4
Date: 11 Dec 08 - 07:20 PM

Well, this is a song that's been kinda good to me!

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Piers Plowman
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 03:14 AM

Wow, you're British? That American accent you sing in is completely convincing!

Alternatively:

Wow, you're American? That British accent you sing in is completely convincing!

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: trevek
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 03:53 AM

Of course we can mike-up your accordion.

Please can you only sing the correct and original words to "Green Fields of France" writtn by the Fureys.

Well, I'm sure Britney Spears songs are folk... it's not like a horse sings them.

... and our spcial guest artist, direct from the X-Factor finals...

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 06:26 AM

" You want £600 plus £150 for PA hire and £75 for accommodation; no problem, when are you available?" :-)

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 06:47 AM

Sing us a song or show us your arse - oh, put it away, Hubert.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Bernard
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 06:55 AM

That was great - I always thought 'She Moved Through the Fair' should be done to a reggae beat!

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 07:43 AM

Not a bad response - Jacqui offered to let me post the first one at Marlow Bottom acoustic , but I thought it only polite to let her have the fun !
I hope Roger and Simon (Guitar and Melodeon) see this !

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Marje
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 07:43 AM

"I've got over that cold and my voice is just fine again now."

"Here's a song about how tough it ws working down the mines. I've been a miner for 30 years, so I should know."

"Just a moment while I check my tuning - it's not close enough for folk."

"Yes, we do mind if you sing 'Delilah' and 'Candle in the Wind'. This is a folk club. Don't you know any folk songs?"

[I'm really enjoying this thread, keep 'em coming!]

Marje

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: GUEST,boxbox
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 07:54 AM

Is that a kazoo in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:01 AM

Genie - you may not believe it, but I HAVE heard that one, and seen it done...

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:05 AM

Yes, we'd love to hear you play that medley of Hitler Youth marches you learned at the last BNP barbecue....

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:29 AM

My oh my! What a lovely waistcoat!

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:33 AM

Is there anybody witb a beard ?

Is there anybody wearing sandals?

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Charley Noble
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:39 AM

"That was a really fine song and well sung, and I'll pass!"

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:48 AM

"I'm sorry, I can't serve you unless you show some ID"...

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: GUEST,Jonny Sunshine
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:55 AM

"how nice to see some older people here for a change"

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: trevek
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 08:55 AM

"Do you mind Beatles songs?"

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser)
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 09:23 AM

...If you've been affected by any of the issues in tonights songs and you'd like to speak to somebody in confidence...

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 09:31 AM

By popular request here's Roger & his wahsboard again...


RtS
(not even heard in my own home!)

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 09:39 AM

You want to borrow my guitar AND put it in DADGAD ?

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: theleveller
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 11:20 AM

"No, no, I'm too drunk to sing shanties."

"Here's a song that looks at the miners' strike from the police perspective."

"What a shame they don't serve '95 Chateau Petrus by the glass."

"Can someone help me in with my drum kit?"

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: theleveller
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 11:59 AM

"I'm going to play Vaughn Williams' 5 variations on Dives and Lazarus on the tin whistle."

"I think Martin Carthy completely ruined Paul Simon's Scarborough Fair."

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 12:24 PM

DRINKS ARE ON THE HOUSE!!!

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 12:35 PM

This song is about breaking wind. I would like the ladies to do the first chorus and the gents the second chorus and then alternatively. Please don't hold back.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 12:41 PM

SHUT THE F*** UP YOU BORING A***HOLE

:D (eG)

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 12:51 PM

How dare you David LOL

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 01:28 PM

"Well, I'm not sure if this next song is a folksong or not. But that's not the sort of thing we're going to argue over, is it?"

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 01:30 PM

Just talk among yourselves -- I can't sing worth a damn anyway.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Ythanside
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 01:32 PM

If any mofo makes a noise while I'm singing my pacifist song I'll put a cap in his ass.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Acorn4
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 01:38 PM

Is that a didgeridoo in your pocket or are yout VERY pleased to see me!

We're going to do "Dimming of the Day" without screwing up the chord sequence and harmonies in the B part.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Bodbum
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 01:50 PM

Somebody mentioned a Bodhran?
There's nothing wrong with a little subtle rhythm going on in the background.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 04:44 PM

Just talk among yourselves ....

I actually have said this and meant it.

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:38 PM

I'm going to sing this song I learnt from [xxx], who's here tonight, but says she doesn't mind if I sing it.....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:48 PM

If you need somebody to slip in bed with you tonight, I am available

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:52 PM

Do you mind if I smoke?

Subject: RE: Statements you seldom hear at folk clubs
From: Rasener
Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:52 PM

Pass me the woodbines