Ray Padgett new 2 CD album

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 May 11 - 01:10 AM

Thank you David

Artists can be somewhat touchy

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 May 11 - 05:47 PM

Just got back from a stay in Scotland to find this latest series of posts to the thread.
I'm really glad to hear you're "coming on a treat" now Ray, and look forward to seeing you up and about again before too long.
It's always a treat to hear you sing, and I have long valued your experience, opinions and good sense in matters of song.
I do however take issue with your assessment of my review as "not too flattering". Yes, in my considered analysis I pointed out some drawbacks and discrepancies, primarily concerning the actual presentation of the set; but after all, that's part of any conscientious reviewer's duty!
I would suggest you read again the all-important concluding sentence - "Even notwithstanding its "ha'porth of tar" aspects, though, this enjoyable and entertaining release constitutes an indispensible archive resource; Ray is thus to be heartily congratulated for his initiative and personal achievement."
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to full health, Ray.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 23 May 11 - 10:11 AM

Ta Scowie, I am coming on a treat out and about walking, but not singing yet ~ hope to be out 1st Sunday in June at Fernandes Tap in Wakefield and Barnsley folk club day after

WOR at Clecky, Bradfield Trad Music week end, certainly Saltburn ff (as usual) and Whitby ff if they haven't forgotten me!

For LT review, just type in Ray Padgett on Google and click on the DK, LT review my contact info is there!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: scowie
Date: 23 May 11 - 02:50 AM

Rest assured Raymond it is indeed a fine recording that will be of inestimable value to those that follow us in the years to come, as every word is distinct, and so the song can easily be learnt or passed on, so very few recordings have this, yet it is vital.
You did an exceptionally fine job, ignore anyone poking a stick at it!
Now Lad get your feet up and get your health fully recovered,
Best Wishes from Lancashire's Fair Acres,
Scowie.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 22 May 11 - 11:59 PM

Ta Dennis

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 22 May 11 - 10:19 AM

Hi Ray, I certainly believe that your CD is good and I have spent many hours listening to and learning from my copy.
I have not read either of the two Reviews and have formed my own opinion as to its considerable value to myself.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 22 May 11 - 08:42 AM

JUst to let people know that Mr Kidman's not too flattering review that the 2CD set is available

Living Tradition no 88 carry on their website David's Review and my contact details are there two ~ didn't make it to the official pages of LT!

I consider myself certainly an English song Carrier:

Tykes' News Reviewer; Nigel Schofield "my copy of this Cd will rightly earn its place among those key works that combine academic reference and listemning pleasure by Cox, Jordan, Larner and The Coppers"

Praise indeed I feel!

Ray

Praise in deed

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 12:28 PM

Thanks Mike!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: mikesamwild
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 07:55 AM

Glad I got it off you at Kelham Island session. I should have got it signed , it'll be selling on eBay as a first edition. Nice CDs and good notes Ray.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 03:50 AM

Having rave reviews and others pointing out all the discrepancies, etc of course

Listen to my Poor old Weaver's Daughter too! straight from Frank Hinchliffe but with my arrangement

2 CDs a MUST for all aspiring young English Traditional singers (I am told!!)

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 03:09 AM

Why not Dennis

Thanks

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 06:59 PM

I am back Ray, I have listened to all the 49songs and was exceedingly well entertained.
Good to hear the songs sung without accompaniment, as they were probably written to be.
I will see you on Monday at Barnsley Folk Club and will settle with you then.
Thought I could sing a few Eric Bogle songs to celebrate my 6 weeks in Australia, if that is acceptable?
See you on Monday.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 03:20 AM

Hope you had a good holiday in Australia, Dennis!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 01:36 AM

I am sure that will not be a problem Ray.
I am back on Monday and am looking forward to listening to all 49 songs.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 03:35 AM

Only another 300 and odd to sell!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Jan 11 - 03:27 AM

I have heard about you and your thirst young man!

I am looking forward to better weather and better health for the summer

Cheers
Ray Padgett

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Scowie
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 02:01 PM

Now then Raymond,how about reviewing buying me a pint? I can get rid of all this new found wealth very easily for you.
Your thirsty pal,
Scowie.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 12:52 PM

Australian cheque received with thanks! Thanks Sandra and Margaret

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 03:46 AM

I have 2 reviewers' Cds to listen to asap!

John MacKenzie and Nick Caffrey/Ed McGurk must get my listening cap on!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 23 Jan 11 - 04:15 AM

Many thanks peregrina!
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: peregrina
Date: 22 Jan 11 - 02:44 PM

enjoying it right now--great
Congratulations Ray!

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 22 Jan 11 - 03:37 AM

Many thanks Sandra, Margaret's copy already posted!

All the best

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 09:18 PM

mine arrived last week & I love it - I do like unaccompanied singing.

Payment is via a cheque from my friend Margaret Walters who is also buying a copy - I sent her the track list & she wanted a copy.

sandra

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 06:52 AM

Ta Ray
Have done,
Cheers
Dennis

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 04:02 AM

pm the address Dennis please!

Ta

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 05:26 PM

Can you pop one in the post for me Ray. I will have a listen and pay you on my return from Oz in a few weeks time.
Some great songs Ray, I am now looking forward to coming home.
See you soon
Dennis

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,goodlife
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 03:57 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 18 Jan 11 - 03:54 AM

Well ta! absolutely no problems and I love ideas like this, gets me thinking right enough, in many different ways
All the best

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Goodlife
Date: 18 Jan 11 - 03:31 AM

sorry ray no intent meant it was just a suggestion as to make it easier for people to share your music and obtain your cd and yes i am uk based and have been a fan of yours for years
cheers

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 17 Jan 11 - 03:14 AM

O right!

I am not too happy at using ebay, nor am I am totally desperate for cash

Is this an "offer to buy" goodlife and are you not UK based?

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,goodlife
Date: 17 Jan 11 - 03:07 AM

put 10 on e-bay buy now plus postage
cheers

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 16 Jan 11 - 04:33 AM

£12 by post LOL!
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Jan 11 - 03:44 PM

Cheers Joe!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 15 Jan 11 - 10:36 AM

Recieved mine on Wednesday thanks Ray. I played it right through realy enjoyed it and the booklet adds to the interest a real triumph well done. Hope you feel better soon

Joed N.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Jan 11 - 09:51 AM

I went to Rotherham as above and there was a good turn up for the mainly song session

Good to see Scowie and Steve Black, and all the usual suspects

I wasnt too well and I am down for a check up very shortly!

Thanks to Steve and Maggie from Denby Dale

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 09:52 AM

No Norman, Paypal isnt availabe, Cards I am told! preferably in £/sterling

Thanks
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Big Norman Voice
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 06:33 AM

Paypal?

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 06:31 AM

I may have the answer!

An old friend in Wakefield, (Nicky Howarth)West Yorkshire runs "Trad Music" and is able to take payments via the likes of Visa

So I will need people's addresses/orders etc and I will check out postage etc

All other queries please via pm or I will be getting into trouble here on mudcat I shouldnt wonder!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 06:15 AM

OK seems ppl in Australia and USA are wanting the CDs + booklet, anyone advise how they might pay for 'em?

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 06:08 AM

Hope to be at the Bridge, Rotherham as an "Off The Rails" trip on Monday 10th where some of the old Th'Antiques ~ Nick Caffery, George Critchley, and Rob Malloney ~ and assorted other Lancastrians and Yorkies may well turn in weather permitting

Rob Slow, Dave Neale and Roy Blackman # starts at NOON

Now if you are from UK and in in your early 60s and watched Double your Money, you will no doubt remember Roy Blackman as a "memory man" on sport

he is a folky nowadays and in my view a genius, altho age has taken its toll!
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Scowie
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 06:19 AM

No Pontefract!

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 04:22 AM

Eccles?

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 04:09 AM

Going like hot cakes!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Scowie
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 04:26 AM

I'm glad to see that others now are realising the value of these recordings to everyone.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 09:50 AM

Many thanks Henry

Some really nice songs of social historical importance and interest such a Orgreave, the North Wall Man of the Earth and Coal not Dole.
From great writers of songs

Traditionalist English songs, I call 'em

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: henryclem
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:47 PM

Hi Ray

Album received this morning and I have had a good listen already - smashing selection of songs, beautifully sung and with such clarity.

The booklet is excellent too - congratulations!

Definitely gets my recommendation.

Henry

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Jan and Pete
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:06 PM

Album looks really interesting Ray.We'll grab a copy when next we bump into you. Might even be some material we can appropriate for ourselves! All the best and thanks for the comments on the Saddleworth thread.

Jan and Pete,

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:58 AM

Nah then Scowie looks like several barrels of ale are called for, here

Seriously I think the comments I would/should but didn't dare to hope for have been expressed here

Traditional songs are our heritage and we old 'uns are used to hearing 'em!

I do hope that new artists are able to access such material from source singers, but there are some here too!

Back to me pie,
Cheers
Scowie

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Scowie
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:35 AM

I received this recording two days before New Years Eve, (they have strange notions on the suitable time for such releases in Yorkshire!)
That was the day of our Festive Sing and so subsequently, it is only today,(New Years Eve) that I have been able to spare time for a listen, and then only to selected tracks throughout.
The package is beautifully presented, the booklet with the song words, and notes on the same, is indeed comprehensive. On the tracks I played there was no sign of Rays Concertina, just pure simple, but extremely artfull and effective singing, with crystal clear diction in the age-old Traditional manner.
The great beauty of this is that here is an archive of material ideal for learning from, not only the song but in the manner that they SHOULD be presented.
It is all so obviously a Labour of Love, particularly to the oncoming generation, I say, Look, listen, and learn, for this is indeed a gift to you from one Raymond Padgett of Barnsley.
Well Done Old Soldier, do try to smile next time you have your photo taken!
Cheers Scowie.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 03:36 AM

Thanks John!

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 05:35 PM

CD1
Battle of Sowerby Bridge
Coal not Dole
Crippled MIner
Dalesman's Litany
Glossop Road
House Carpenter
Man of the Earth
Manchester Cornstalk
Miner's Life
Muffin Man
Nobleman and the Thresher
Orgreave
Oyster Girl
Poor old Weaver's Daughter
Rigs of London Town
Rolling on the Grass
Sheffield Park
Tobacco Song
Life of a Man
The Pear Tree
The Royal Albion
Valiant Sailor
Watter Rattle
We Poor Labouring Men
Old Wooden Rocker
CD2
Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy
Adieu to Old England
Another Man's Wedding
Barbara Allen
Black Velvet Band
Butter and Cheese an' all
Country Carrier
Dark Arches
Donkey Driver
Free and Easy
German Musicianer
Henry my Son
I'm a Rover
Lish Young buy a Broom
McCafferty
The North Wall
Old Brown's daughter
Poacher's fate
Cruising Round Yarmouth
Seventeen Come Sunday
Ten Thousand Miles Away
Three Gypsies
The Trees they do Grow High
William Taylor

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Artful Codger
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 04:59 PM

How about posting a track listing?

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 11:39 AM

Well Scowie got his as did Dave Kidman, Ron Darnbrough has it on his car CD player, he says!

Anymore had a listen and look yet!
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 04:34 AM

Post back in business after Christmas now!
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Bernard
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 09:29 AM

Rumour has it that the album (and possibly Ray himself) will be featured on Sounds of Folk, Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm fairly soon!

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Scowie
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 09:27 AM

I'm glad to see that this totally worthwhile recording is attracting so much attention.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: bradfordian
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 01:13 PM

And Ray has also donated one of his songs to the

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL 2

project. Proud to have a fellow Tyke with a fine distinguished Yorkshire voice supporting 38 other 'catters (so far) fundraising for Mudcat--as well as himself!    ;-)

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 11:29 AM

Going well enough now!

Thanks to all who have contacted me

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 12:33 PM

Check out out www.yorkshirefolksong.net site and you will all find my email address, please and my address too!

Thanks

Ray

I am on my "proper" computer at the moment pms will go to my lap top

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 12:00 PM

A contact URL would be helpful

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: Severn
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 10:56 AM

I'd like to find out the proper way to get a copy over here to Laurel, MD USA. PM me. I greatly enjoyed the first one and am looking forward to hearing this set.

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,goodlife
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 08:12 AM

Hi Ray cmon naw dun be shy ow do i git hold o this er cd
cheers

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 07:05 AM

LOL The CD is on way already young man!

Just posted Christmas eve reciprocal to your Fireside Fusliers booklet that you sent to me

Seasons greetings and have look at Saddleworth ff update (if you havent already!)

Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: GUEST,Scowie
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 04:29 AM

Raymond, Kindest fraternal greetings from the sunny side of the Pennines
Firstly let me wish you Seasonal Greetings, All The Best for Christmas and the New Year. May I extend this greeting to all at Mudcat?
Word had already reached the County Palatine of this recording and publication, as we have a spy in every camp!
and as a One we wish you every success with it. It is cheering to me that here we have a Gentleman, who for many, many years has toiled away at the coalface of proper traditional Folk Music and Song, who has been encouraging to everyone in it, and has even promoted events for it,now here he is finally getting some time in the spotlight himself.
I could not be more pleased.
Mine's a Pint!
Cheers, Scowie

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 03:49 AM

Just to clarify ~ Les Barker hasnt heard it, I was using his phrase to desrribe my word processing, which is not too bad

Les may or may not endorse the recordings
Sorry Les!

John MacKenzie liked the first CD, must have fallen asleep on Christmas Eve!! LOL

All the best and I do hope the few that have escaped are liked, and the booklet is in fact, in my view, an interesting read carrying some other snippets of info and merriment

Ray

Subject: RE: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 11:38 AM

I just listened to the first CD, and enjoyed it immensely.
Cuppa tay, then it's on wit nummer two.

Great stuff Ray

Subject: Ray Padgett new 2 CD album
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 11:35 AM

Just escaped, hope self publicity is allowed? 49 songs with accompanying booklet of words, which are in Les Barker's words "fairly accurate" ~ *Traditionalist English Songs* acappella, just right for a resource and for one off listening as well sit back and listen to the words and the stories!

I hope!

Ray