What ever happened to Deena Webster?

Subject: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:38 PM

Does anyone know of a UK folk singer from the late 1960's called, Deena Webster? She had only one album out as far as I know called,
"Tuesday's Child." I have that one album and one single. I think she had a few singles out beside the one LP.
Seemed like she completely faded into obscurity. She had a lovely voice and played guitar. I don't know if she ever played folk clubs in England or not. If anyone has any information about her, what ever became of her, etc. I would like to know. Could not find much about her on the internet accept for mention of the album and single 45 record she recorded; not much else.
Thank you.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,jeff
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 11:54 PM

Don't know, but am reqally enjoying listening to her as I type this post. She's wonderful. Wonder who the bass player is, too?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: Fidjit
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 04:48 AM

I have Deena Websters "Tuesday's Child" LP too

Chas

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,diana
Date: 08 Mar 10 - 02:00 AM

Deena still sings small folk spots, lives in Asia. Stopped recording early 70's. I have some news cuttings, she sang as the resident singer, BBC David Jacobs weekly show, late 60's, travelled around folksinging etc.,

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Guest - Lin
Date: 08 Mar 10 - 09:24 PM

Hi:

I just read your posting about Deena Webster. I would love to find more recordings of hers. Is there any way I could get them through you? I would appreciate it and what it would cost?
Are you in touch with her?
Thank you

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,jake
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 02:07 AM

Is Deena still singing ? i remember her on tv, saw a folk concert in Manchester, does EMI keep albums from '60 n 70's

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,max k
Date: 12 Apr 10 - 10:04 PM

Just reading about deena webster, really like her singing, where can I get her old recordings, any help appreciated. thanx

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,jules
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 02:51 AM

I remember a cover Scarborough Fair - how can I get that record of by Deena Webster ' anyone help ?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 02:30 AM

Guest Diana posted a message on March 10, 2010 that Deena Webster is living in Asia and has folk spots there.
Diana, if you read this or if anyone else knows more information about any current music Deena is doing, please post info. here.
Does she still go by the name Deena Webster? Or goes under a husband's name now? I'd be also curious as to why she made a move to Asia? Was it a music related move? Music opportunities in Asia?

Are there any current photos of her performing at any of the Asian clubs? I only wish there had been other album releases other then the one lovely, "Tuesday's Child" album. Of course she also had a few singles, not sure exactly how many.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,japan
Date: 17 Apr 10 - 10:04 AM

I just heard this singer I like it but where can I buy the music

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,christ henri -belgium
Date: 21 Apr 10 - 10:29 AM

where is deena webster performing any one know this, she was in some big concerts bach in Brussels I was there with my sisters and if deena is still singing tell us ok = and thanx

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,5000volts
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 05:06 PM

I used to have the album "Tuesday's Child" and many of her singles also.....her first was "Your Losing" that I am trying to find on any blog site, to no avail.....Her next two singles "Scarborough Fair" and "Joey" I still have!!!!!I have the Album on my computer, but would love to have "Your Losing" also, as I dont have the single anymore!!!!!! I have not heard of her since the single "Joey" and also wondering what happened to this great and very underestimated singer from the late 60's...Sorry not much help....ciao

Angelo.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,japan
Date: 26 Apr 10 - 01:33 AM

How will we get on a recording or copying of scarborough fair, this singer did a cover in 60's, thank youfor help

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,matt, Ireland
Date: 01 May 10 - 11:30 AM

I remember her and she disappeared, its strange to see her album I remember when it came out and the tele stuff she did a long time back.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Mick Mcann Manchester
Date: 02 May 10 - 11:36 AM

Deena came up for a few folk concerts in Manchester, haunting voice, new on scene but we listened, made a good impression, I dont know what became of her last 30 years, still have an LP.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Thailand
Date: 28 May 10 - 01:51 AM

I would like to know if deena webster is still singing and how to get her recorded music, thanx if yu can help, robert e.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,germany, rick
Date: 15 Jun 10 - 11:51 AM

where did she go, any info let me know, i followed deena in 1960's and i remember her ok

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Gerds Musicpage ...
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 07:21 AM

I looked for her long time, but no real information does exist. My German site:
http://www.gerds-musicpage.de/juwelen/websterdeena.html

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: bobad
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 08:04 AM

Deena Webster - Hurry, Tuesday Child

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: maeve
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 08:11 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQiObAYfptY

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Clive
Date: 07 Dec 10 - 08:15 PM

I remember deena and bought her records, she had a pure voice very clear.
Lost track in 70s
I am trying to get updated info .
Is she still alive. She was young it was the 1960's when she played on uk tv.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Guest - Lin
Date: 08 Dec 10 - 12:54 AM

Clive:

If you find any new information about Deena Webster please post it. It has been mentioned she moved to Asia and was performing there but don't know if that was current information or that she was performing there many years ago. Just no luck in finding anything about her in recent years. She had a lovely voice and had the one LP called, "Tuesday's Child" (which I still have) and a few singles all dating back to the late 60's (the album anyway).

Thanks!

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,eric - munchen
Date: 09 Dec 10 - 10:20 PM

I would like more information did she sing or record anywhwere after 1970 ?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,barbara moore
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 08:20 AM

I was the arranger of deenas first album recorded at EMI in the 60s
scarborough fair was the first track we did.would love to get in contact with deena.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Eugene Brussels
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 12:04 PM

Look I still have the long play recordl and used to follow this singer but she stops and   I dont find her until 09

I went to a folk show   in Amsterdam, and she was young , like to know her life and what she did next , thanx

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,london - christine
Date: 05 Jan 11 - 04:25 AM

hey I remembered this singer in the 60's think I bought a track she did folk stuff and i even saw her live in london, she disppeared, curious to know.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST, Michael Page
Date: 22 Jan 11 - 09:20 AM

Does anyone have a copy: you're losing it was a single she released about '68 EMI - please download wud be great to hear it again ? Any news feedback appreciated.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Marriane B
Date: 22 Jan 11 - 10:09 AM

Deena lives in hong kong i am sure she still sings I did see her ' bout 20 years ago there, a charity performance. I would contact her if she responds. I remember her in London BBC show she was resident singer on David jacobs weekly show guess she must be in her 50's now - love to know more

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Lee
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 04:55 AM

I have that album she cam from hong kong and was on the local radio she went to london to make recordings, seem she stopped & out of sight, i downloaded some tracks now:

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Feb 11 - 03:44 AM

Deena also performed in 1968 at the Jazz Bilzen Festival in Bilzen, Belgium.
http://www.memoire60-70.be/Chronique_1966_1972/Bilzen1968.htm

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,- anna from belgium
Date: 27 Feb 11 - 08:11 AM

hey i was at jazz / folk concert in Bilzen it was loony tunes very loud and energetic scene with some british popular groups and the only folk - singer, would like to find out what she did ?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Vince
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 02:47 PM

Yes I am also a fan of Deena Webster but don't have a copy of her LP and I would like to buy one. I am based in London. If any of you ever want to sell your copy, please let me know by text message to 07719380461. Thanks !

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: terrier
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 04:09 PM

Lots of Deena Webster on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQiObAYfptY

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Paul Johnston
Date: 05 May 11 - 04:59 PM

I did read that Deena Webster is now living in Hong Kong, where I believe she lived as a child.

I remember her singles back in 1968. Her first single was a Janis Ian composition 'your losing'which got alot of airplay on radio 1 back in June of that year. That was followed by 'Your heart is free'(Just like the wind), A very beautiful song that also got alot of airplay in August '68 but did not chart. I remember Deena appearing on the radio 1 lunchtime slot 'Radio 1 club' and telling listeners that she had lived in Hong Kong. I guess she must have been in her late teens then. Weeks later another teenage singer- Mary Hopkin got to number 1 with a beautiful song 'those were the days'. She of course had Beatle connections.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,christine
Date: 08 May 11 - 06:11 AM

her voice is quite strong she looks young < I am enjoying the downloaded pieces of music available, can i find cds let me know anyone plse and I will check in again >

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Guest - Lin
Date: 09 May 11 - 01:51 AM

Seems like many posts are saying that Deena Webster in living in Hong Kong.
Is she currently performing there? It seems like if she was still involved with music that there would have been another album released by now, if only just to re-release, Tueday's Child on CD.

Wonder if she is still playing folk music or some related acoustic music in Hong Kong. Just wish I knew how to contact her or her mgmt in Hong Kong for further information. I have that one album and a single record from the late 1960's.

Would love to hear her current music or any Cds she might have only released in Hong Kong.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 14 May 11 - 10:44 AM

I would like to have information I believe she is still alive singing occasionally my parents have her records and she did folk concerts I am told, we would like to hear what she is doing, we researched her just recently.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Ireland
Date: 04 Jun 11 - 10:24 AM

would i be able to get this long playing album from EMI do they have archive material from 1960's,
advise please

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Lin
Date: 06 Jun 11 - 12:55 AM

To Guest, Ireland:

There are different sellers on the site called GEMM that have some of her 45 records for sale at various prices. Check back there time to time to see if anyone is selling the album. I bought mine on EBAY about 10 years ago from some guy in France.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Peter Prentice
Date: 15 Jun 11 - 10:06 AM

I, too, would be interested to know what became of Deena Webster, having recently acquired the sound tape archive of Fred Marshall, a little-known Asia-based filmmaker and record producer. One of the reels (recorded in Hong Kong c.1973/4 for his film "The Free Life") lists the contribution of a female vocalist named Deena: http://www.myspace.com/my/photos/photo/28726154/Album

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,maria c
Date: 09 Jan 12 - 08:06 AM

i remember her and saw some folk concerts in england, would like to know what happened to her and is she still singing, i am in my 60.s so she must be also or close she had promise, maria london uk

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 10:45 AM

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: Haruo
Date: 02 Aug 12 - 10:45 AM

So are there any Mudcatters in HK?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,old school
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 03:15 PM

I was at school with Deena (Diana)and remember sitting under the cedar tree listening to her play and sing. She must be about 61/2-ish by now. I also remember seeing her on the David Jacobs show; it came as no great surprise that she achieved some fame, as she was clearly a very talented girl. A pity that she faded away; the school has gone, too!

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 31 Aug 13 - 06:47 AM

Deena Webster records rarely get air play but today (31.08.2013)the 1968 single 'Your heart is free just like the wind' was played on BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the Sixties.The programme is avaibale for 1 week only from todays' date on the BBC iPlayer and the track is played from 28.57 to 31.31.The track is not available on CD or youtube.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,IAN S
Date: 08 Nov 13 - 06:43 PM

I am trying to find out more about Deena Webster. Especially from the person who arranged her first LP. If you read this can you recall anything about the sessions. Did you arrange the orchestration on the Track Tuesdays Child as well as the brass. Also the album was very sparce so did Deena play herself alone on some of the tracks. Were you there for the entire sessions. was she nervous or an experienced player. Did you enjoy working with her.

also the person who knew her as Diana- what school were you at and where was it. Sorry ot pry but really want to find out more about Deena Webster the artist.

Can be called if you want to talk rather than post 07575790824.

Anyone, else found out any more?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,IAN S
Date: 08 Nov 13 - 06:43 PM

I am trying to find out more about Deena Webster. Especially from the person who arranged her first LP. If you read this can you recall anything about the sessions. Did you arrange the orchestration on the Track Tuesdays Child as well as the brass. Also the album was very sparce so did Deena play herself alone on some of the tracks. Were you there for the entire sessions. was she nervous or an experienced player. Did you enjoy working with her.

also the person who knew her as Diana- what school were you at and where was it. Sorry ot pry but really want to find out more about Deena Webster the artist.

Can be called if you want to talk rather than post 07575790824.

Anyone, else found out any more?

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,IAN S
Date: 08 Nov 13 - 07:02 PM

I have found out that she was registered as a folk singer in the UK for 2 years professionally - at least in 1968/9 but that may have been when she was with Parlophone. There is evidence that she played as Dina Webster as early as 1966 in Newcastle but that may have been a typo in the programme. (that I have heard of but never seen). Oh, this is so maddening! Was the Jacobs programme on TV or live. If anyone saw here perform on his show for how many weeks was it. Does anyone recall anymore about her interviews.

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,Guest - Lin
Date: 09 Nov 13 - 03:15 AM

To Guest - Ian S.

I too have been trying to find out more about this very talented aritst. Perhaps others who worked with her on the album besides the person who was the arranger might be of some help. Other musicans, etc.
This is how I came to know of Deena Webster although I live in USA.
I was visiting London, England during the 70s' but I was very very young and didn't have too much money to spend. I saw the LP in a record shop that was in the Queensway or Bayswater area.
I wanted to buy the album - it was new but I think the day I was at that shop I didn't have enough money. Came back in a few days after I had gone to a bank to exchange some travelers cheques. Went back to the shop - but (the only copy on the shelf had been sold.)
I hadn't heard of Deena Webster but liked the songs on the record and thought it might be a good album.
So I was flying back to USA with my parents in a few days and never did get the record there. I did go back to London in later years during the 80's but never found it in a record shop - and I looked!

Fast forward to Ebay - and that's where I found it - for sale from a guy in France about 8 or 9 years ago now. So I finally found the record and have really enjoyed it over the last years.

Wish we could find out more about what Deena was doing in later years.
I love her cover of Janis Ian's "Hair of Spun Gold."

Subject: RE: What ever happened to Deena Webster?
From: GUEST,IAN S
Date: 09 Nov 13 - 05:26 AM

Yes it is a mystery. I write about music and can usually find information about anyone and have done in the past but Deena is a mystery. I am doing research in libraries in London looking for information but apart from some adverts have got very little. I may have some good news soon.