Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis

Subject: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 02:43 PM

If a bit of self publicity is good enough for our old mate Ray Padgett, then here goes.
The Ironopolis Singers proudly announce the release of their double
cd " Songs Of Ironopolis". The song and prose cycle chronicles the development of industrial Middlesbrough and surrounding area, in the North East of England, through the words, music and songs of Graeme Miles. Twenty one songs from the pen of one of the UK's finest songwriters.The full narration performed by Graeme himself. Some of the songs are classics like Ring of Iron and Blue Sunset, but some you will not have heard before. Some are in the books "Songscapes" and "Forgotten Songs Remembered", some are directly from Graeme's own early recordings.
The Ironopolis Singers are very proud to have been involved with this project, which is actually the first time Graeme has appeared on a officially sanctioned recording.
The price is £12.00 plus any UK or overseas postage and packaging.
We don't have an internettywebbythingy site just yet, but if you PM me I'll let you know how to get hold a copy.
Very few copies of Songscapes are available, but Forgotten Songs Remembered is very much available, again through me.
Thanks to all who have supported us over the last two years, those who have booked us at their festivals and folk clubs, and all of you who have come to see the show.
The next show is under development so watch this space.
Cheers
Kevin Hall

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 06:50 PM

Hope you're well, Kevin, and hope to acquire a copy in Whitby in August!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 08:19 PM

Kevin if you are coming to Thirsk bring one with you please

Joe N.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 10 Jan 11 - 06:26 AM

Hello Kitty and Hello Joe
no problems, will make sure you both get copies.
All is well here.
Cheers
Kevin

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,ailsa mackenzie
Date: 11 Jan 11 - 05:55 AM

More good news about The Ironopolis Singers. They will give a short performance (15-20 mins) at 11.30am on Sat Feb 5th at Guisborough Bookshop, Chaloner Street, Guisborough, which is stocking the CD. It's also available at Artsbank in Saltburn. The Ironopolis Singers aare Graeme Miles, Aalexandra Angel, Mick Madden, Colin Mather.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 11 Jan 11 - 07:24 AM

We are up at Ken and Marion's next week-will get a copy then-sounds fab!!!

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 12 Jan 11 - 10:51 AM

Hello Linda and Hazel
Happy New Year. Spread the word regarding the Ironopolis cd. Hope to see you both soon.cheers
Kevin

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 12 Jan 11 - 08:20 PM

A few people have asked for a track listing in their pm's, so here is the list for everyone. This does not list the prose and poetry pieces by Graeme, they form the narration to the cycle, and give it a connectivity.
CD1
1        The Banks of the Tees (1961)                        
2        The Salt People (1952)                                
3        The Iron Men (19..)                                
4        A Great Northern River (19..)                        
5        Blue Sunset (1952)                                
6        Jack Ironside (19..)                                
7        The Time I've Been Away (1969)                
8        Fair Rosedale (1964)                                
9        Hewin' for the Ore (19..)                        
10        Drift from the Land (1969)
CD2                        
1        Last Thing at Night (19..)                
2        When the Tees Ran Warm (1962)                
3        The Factory Life (19..)                                
4        The Foundry Yard Battle (1961)                
5        The Iron Moulder's Wedding (1961)                
6        The Wrecking Gangs (1971)                        
7        Iron-Making Town (1961)                        
8        Ring of Iron (1961)                                
9        The Last of the Cleveland Miners (1964)        
10        Goodbye to Ando's (19..)                        
11        Goodbye Ironopolis (1963)
Kevin

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Leraud
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 05:57 AM

Me and the Old Girl will buy a copy direct from you when we see you in Feb.
X

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Ian Hendrie
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 11:26 AM

Just listening to the first CD. Really enjoying it! As someone who left Stockton-on-Tees when it was still in County Durham (1970),this is bringing back the sights and the smells of my childhood. I don't seem to have much of a sound memory of those times. CD thoroughly recommended. Wonderful cover photo too.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,Colin Mather
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 03:01 PM

I sent a copy to Trevor Blogg who now lives in New Zealand. Old Teesside folkies will remember him,(Harvey's brother)and quote his comments.
"If Graeme (or Kevin Hall) was setting out to recreate something with the great qualities of Charles Parker's "Radio Ballads" then they have certainly succeeded. The CD's quality is superb and all the singing is all excellent."
Apart from performing hinself Trevor used to do all the techie stuff for concerts etc so comments on the quality are particularly gratifying. Congrats to Ken Hall for producing the CD.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: maeve
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 05:24 PM

This is welcome news. I wish you much success in this venture.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,ailsa mackenzie
Date: 14 Jan 11 - 10:00 AM

The Ironopolis Singers hope to be performing songs from the CD on 28th Jan at Mbro. Details to be announced later.
The Ironopolis Singers are Graeme Miles, Alexandra Angel, Mick Madden, Colin Mather, Ailsa MacKenzie, Kevin Hall, Sandra Hall, Ken Hall, Marion Hall.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Jan 11 - 02:37 PM

came in the post today and I am listening now and liking. really like the narration too.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,Redcar Tourist Information
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 04:31 AM

Hi All,

Just to let you know Redcar Tourist information stock these CDs. Also If Graeme Reads this if I can would a live performance to promote it be arranged???? Email [e-mail]

Thanks

Craig

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 12:44 PM

Hello everyone. thanks to Craig at Redcar Tourism, who is really enthusiastic about our venture, and wants us to sing outside his store.
Further to the earlier post, other performances include Guisborough Book Shop 5th February 11.30pm for a short set and as part of Middlesbrough's celebration of 100 years of the Transporter Bridge ( see front cover of cd) we have been asked to do a full performance of the show at the Middlesbrough Reference Library in early May.
Thanks to all the Mudcatters who have ordered the cd by mail order, we really appreciate it folks.
If you would like to order a cd you can contact me at [e-mail]
Thanks
Kevin
Project Director.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,flowston
Date: 04 Feb 11 - 11:14 AM

Just a reminder to people in Teesside and East Cleveland that The Ironopolis Singers will be performing songs form their new double CD Songs of Ironopolis for about 15/20 mins at Guisborough Bookshop tomorrow (Sat Feb 5th)at 11.30am.

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 14 Apr 11 - 04:14 PM

Hello Ironopolitans
recently on the Jon Boden A Folk Song A Day site he sang Graeme's The Banks of the Tees, which just happens to be the opening song on The Songs of Ironopolis cd.
Jon also commented he was having trouble getting on to the web site,and others were complaining about dodgy links to an "Ironopolis " web site. Simple reason. We DO NOT have a web site ( yet). The only site I can think of that folks may be getting confused with is a fanzine site for supporters of a local working mens football team called Ironopolis.
Some news for fans of Graeme, we will be performing the whole show, with Graeme, at Whitby Folk Week in August.
Also at Middlesbrough Reference Library on 4th May 7.30pm
Copies of the cd are avaiable from me, see above 21 jan
Anybody searching for an original copy of Songscapes will be disappointed. it is now out of print, they have all gone, Forgotten Songs Remembered is still avaiable, though.
bye for now
Kevin

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: Hoblander
Date: 03 Oct 11 - 07:56 PM

Hello just thought I'd update you all.
Our double cd Songs Of Ironopolis has been selling extremely well, thanks to all who have bought a copy.
We now have a companion book of all the lyrics to the 21 songs and all the words to the prose pieces for the modest sum of £2.00 plus £0.50 P&P UK. Available from me [e-mail]
Our next performance is at the Middlesbrough Town Hall on the 14th October as part of a charity concert to celebrate 100 years of the Transporter bridge (the tranny )Also appearing are Flossie and the Teesside Fettlers. Ironopolis Singers will be singing some new / old songs that Graeme has produced out of his magic attic, together with a new set of prose pieces.
Thanks to all who came and packed the Metropole Ballroom during Whitby Folk Week, it was a blast.
Watch this space for our new show.
Kevin

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,Dave Brunskill
Date: 16 Apr 13 - 11:03 AM

Does anybody have a simple chord progression for "The Banks Of The Tees" please?

:)

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: GUEST,Geoff Lewis
Date: 21 Jan 19 - 01:32 PM

I have tried unsuccessfully to obtain a copy of Graeme's lyrics. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
If not, can anybody provide the lyrics for "When the Tees Ran Warm"
Thanks

Subject: RE: Graeme Miles Songs Of Ironopolis
From: The Sandman
Date: 21 Jan 19 - 04:12 PM

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Subject: ADD: When the Tees Ran Warm (Graeme Miles)
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 21 Jan 19 - 08:04 PM

Here's the words. If anyone wants the tune I'll post it.

Mick

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WHEN THE TEES RAN WARM
(Graeme Miles)

Cold run the waters, waters of the Tees,
On the shore bleak Winter's frost and snow;
And no bird is singing in a firmament of gray,
And the smoke from yonder factory rises slow.
  Chorus:
  And I am yet, and even yet,
  Thinking on the one I still adore.
  The one who said goodbye, but gave no reason why,
  When beneath the Summer sun the Tees ran warm.

Black run the waters, waters of the Tees,
Lapping round the barges by the quay.
The last time I was here my love was at my side,
The very side I thought he'd always be.                
  Chorus

Slow run the waters, waters of the Tees,
Past the empty wharves and lofty cranes.
It was on this very ground I stole my first warm kiss;
How I wish I could live that time again.
  Chorus

Silent run the waters, waters of the Tees,
Carrying the big ships to the sea.
Constantly my mind dwells on the one I love,
And I wonder if he ever thinks on me.
  Chorus
  And I am yet.


Source: Alex Angel singing on cd Songs of Ironopolis.