Worldwide Singaround thread overflow

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 06 Jul 20 - 05:14 PM

Had a great time tonight! Thanks everybody.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Noreen
Date: 06 Jul 20 - 07:43 PM

Another great night, thanks all for your songs and the entertaining conversation.
55 people signed in tonight :)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Richard Mellish
Date: 07 Jul 20 - 05:31 AM

A friend has just sent me a link to a short concert on YouTube which just happens to open with the tune that I played last night, the bride march from Delsbo. So if you want to hear how it should be played it is here, starting at 49 seconds.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: leeneia
Date: 07 Jul 20 - 10:47 AM

Joe, thanks for all the work you do for the singaround. All those phone numbers to keep track of! I appreciate it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 07 Jul 20 - 02:23 PM

Another great evening with lovely songs and great variety from around the world. Looking forward to next week already!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: vectis
Date: 09 Jul 20 - 11:01 PM

It was fun, wasn't it?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Jul 20 - 12:13 AM

I didn't make it in last week, but I always enjoy hearing people and putting faces to names I've enjoyed reading for years.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Joe Offer
Date: 10 Jul 20 - 12:29 AM

Monday is getting to be the best day of the week for me. I just love these singing sessions.
But I need a 4-hour nap when it's over.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 10 Jul 20 - 09:10 AM

Any plans to make this permanant after lockdowns have finished?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 10 Jul 20 - 06:57 PM

Leeneia: the phone numbers are auto-generated by the Zoom website when they produce the invitation, so the host only has to copy the invite! (Not to belittle anything that Joe has done in setting up these sessions as they are great!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Mrrzy
Date: 10 Jul 20 - 07:55 PM

I am all for not stopping these!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Joe Offer
Date: 10 Jul 20 - 08:10 PM

Yeah, we used to do this in the 1990s with primitive technology. Now it's so easy. I think we need to keep this going forever.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 12 Jul 20 - 11:09 PM

Thanks to Mrrzy and Tattie Bogle for the kind words.

SPB-Cooperator, your song sounds like fun!

It's really been fabulous getting to see and hear the people behind the online names, and hear some gorgeous singing and wonderful songs.
Echoing the thanks to Joe, Noreen and Casey for doing the nuts and bolts that make this possible!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround Mondays on Zoom
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 06:06 AM

I’m thoroughly enjoying it too Joe, Seeing and hearing friends old and new from all over the world is just amazing!
And being Mudcat, it’s not just “thanks for your song and on to the next “, there’s room for discussion about the song and its history, which is what I love.

And last week Max popped in to see what was going on... I hope you’ll be able to stay long enough to give us a song next time Max :)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - NOW!!!
From: Mrrzy
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 03:09 PM

Sing for me too! Hear you all next week...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - NOW!!!
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 08:22 PM

Joe,

RThanks for another great evening. I was surprised that you had a copy of Killie's book. I got my copy on preorder so I got my autographyed copy more or less on the day it was published.

I've known Michael Kilgariff for years, from his time as Chairman at the Player's Theatre, and he took rehearsal one night for the music hall company I used to belong to.

To say that he is above average height is an understatement. 6'5".

He has had numerous TV appearances - perhaps most famousd as the Cyber Controller in Doctor Who (Patrick Troughton and Coloin Baker eras).

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - NOW!!!
From: Mrrzy
Date: 13 Jul 20 - 10:41 PM

What'd I miss? Can I still beg a transcipt?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Jul 20 - 01:59 AM

We missed you, Mrr. You personify the spirit of what I'd like to see us accomplish with these wonderful singarounds.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: JennieG
Date: 14 Jul 20 - 02:29 AM

I'm sorry to have missed it this morning too......slept in late. Hopefully next week!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: cujimmy
Date: 14 Jul 20 - 06:11 AM

Thanks everyone who participated in another lovely evening full of interesting friendly people sharing folk songs and poetry from everywhere, many which Id never heard before which makes the session so enjoyable. best regards.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: GUEST,Jack Cole
Date: 14 Jul 20 - 12:47 PM

Thanks for welcoming me to the circle last evening. It was wonderful to hear so many great songs and feel the energy of the group. Stay well, everyone. - Jack, the lone Canadian. (Although 2 Bill Gallaher songs made me very proud!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 14 Jul 20 - 02:05 PM

Another fabulous session, Joe and everyone who sang. A highlight of my week once again.
Cheers!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: Monique
Date: 16 Jul 20 - 02:54 AM

Isn't that a great idea?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Jul 20 - 12:40 PM

How do I get on the mailing list for monday nights? Can you send me the link?

My email is [e-mail]

Thanks,
Anne

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: Bearheart
Date: 18 Jul 20 - 05:39 PM

So I am just seeing this. not on Mudcat as much as I used to be.

Did the Thursday session idea go nowhere? A much better time for me. As it happens, my friend Debra Chesman here in the Finger Lakes/Central New York had a similar idea and we are doing a trans-Atlantic song circle at exactly the same time.

Plus I have another Zoom meeting following that one.

But I would love to hear the voices of people whose posts I've been reading, all these years.

Bekki

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: Mrrzy
Date: 19 Jul 20 - 09:27 AM

Mmmaybe we could, sometimes, do it on another day?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: GUEST,Cujimmy
Date: 19 Jul 20 - 10:36 AM

Or what about doing it twice a week, there are loads of us on Mudcat so I bet lots of people cant make it on Monday and its a pity when they have to miss out.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Jul 20 - 09:43 PM

I think I'm going to stick with Monday, and see how that goes for a while. I don't have the time or energy to do two a week myself, but I'll help anybody who wants to host a second gathering.
Email invitations should be out in just a few minutes.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom - Mondays
From: Bearheart
Date: 19 Jul 20 - 10:16 PM

Thanks, Joe. I got the invite. I need to figure out whether to join Monday or not... The other group is pretty small and intimate still -- only about 15 people most times, and I'm just getting to know folks and be comfortable with them. I'm pretty shy by nature, and it takes an effort to sing in front of strangers. But you may see me one of these days.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 20 Jul 20 - 12:49 PM

Looks like I can make it about one week in three, which means not this week I'm afraid.

Have fun everyone!

Robin

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: Mrrzy
Date: 20 Jul 20 - 08:31 PM

Y'all still there?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: Monique
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 01:23 AM

I posted the song I sang yesterday on the French folk songs thread with translation and notes.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 05:18 AM

Is Lawson alluding to Adam Lindsay Gordon's romance with Jane Bridges throughout the poem?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 05:26 AM

SOng/Parody lesson 101 - If you are going to perform what you have written, make sure that the tune is within your vocal range (as I learned out last night!!!!).

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: GUEST,Gerry
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 05:31 AM

SPB, the reference to Gordon in the 4th stanza is, indeed, to the poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, but the interpretation I've heard is that the poem has more to do with Lawson's relationship with Hannah Thorburn. She died just six weeks before Lawson & his wife, Bertha, arrived back in Australia from two years in England.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 07:49 AM

Gerry and all who are just discovering Mudcat: You need to join (write to [e-mail]). Guests are welcome to search and use the site, but membership does offer a few extra perks. And by all means, poke around and find the lyrics we already have here. It'll save you a little time reposting them. For example, Gerry, Lawson's poem Do You Think I Do Not Know is an example already in the DT. You are liable to find lyrics there you want to start using!

Good to see all of the new names and faces yesterday.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 07:59 AM

Gerry, I also found the thread discussing Tumba-bloody-rumba and posted a link back to your post here, but putting the lyrics there would be helpful.

For newcomers to Mudcat, we have the "Lyrics & Knowledge Search" for keywords and song titles. Use as few words as you think will bring up results and if it doesn't work the first time Max added a supersearch that hoovers up stuff all over Mudcat and the Internet.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: GUEST,Gerry
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 08:36 AM

SRS, I've been posting to Mudcat for at least 15 years now, as a guest. I wouldn't join any club that would have me as a member. I know the Lawson poem is in the DT, but there are mistakes. The other day, I posted a list of the bigger mistakes to the DT corrections thread.

Mudcat is always the first place I go to find lyrics, but then I check them against recordings and other sources if I can.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Today!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Jul 20 - 09:46 AM

Keep letting Joe know what the corrections should be and thanks!

There is never going to be one place with all of the lyrics, it is a process, isn't it?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Monday!!!
From: Bearheart
Date: 22 Jul 20 - 06:00 PM

Still hoping someone else who feels motivated will figure out a Thursday Mudcat sing... I already host 2 other Zoom sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights and I am getting ready to start hosting a monthly ballad session for the local group that had been meeting in my living room prior to COVID. So I'm a bit maxxed out on putting something together.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround on Zoom-Monday!!!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Jul 20 - 07:52 PM

Email coming soon, but I've seen no volunteers to host Thursday.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround-NOW!!!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Jul 20 - 02:14 PM

Doors are open. Come in early for cocktails and conversation.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - Doors open NOW!!!!
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Jul 20 - 03:12 PM

And... they’re off!
29 of us in so far. Come and join in :)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - Doors open NOW!!!!
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 27 Jul 20 - 06:38 PM

Great to be in on it again, having missed a couple of weeks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - Doors open NOW!!!!
From: GUEST,Gerry
Date: 27 Jul 20 - 08:34 PM

If all goes well, www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=62636#1013709 will link to

Lyr Add: WEE POT STOVE (Harry Robertson)
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 05 Sep 03 - 10:52 PM

where Bob posted the lyrics to Wee Pot Stove as Robertson wrote and recorded them, and as I attempted to sing them at the singaround. They differ in a few places from the lyrics in the DT which, I think, follow Nic Jones' recording on Penguin Eggs.

Sorry I couldn't get the blue clicky to make a working link to a post on this site.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - On Zoom Mondays
From: Noreen
Date: 28 Jul 20 - 05:45 AM

Some feedback from the most recent sing on Monday 27th July.

I made a note of 55 names who joined in, not all singing/performing as audience are welcome too.

People started arriving at 7.30pm UK time for a chat and sound checks as necessary. Singing started at 8pm (or so) and carried on until well after midnight when I had to go get some sleep. People are numbered on arrival and get an opportunity to sing in order, though we can be flexible for those who have to leave early etc. Joe tries to allow everyone to have two songs throughout the night, and latecomers will always have a chance to sing at least once.

It is amazing to see so many Mudcatters from around the world in all their different time zones, weather conditions and surroundings. I'm loving it!

It's never going to be ideal timing for everyone worldwide. The sing does however continue for over 4 hours- 8pm to well after midnight UK time- so there is a chance for those from many time zones to take part.
We have had regular participants from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, UK and USA which is quite an achievement! And a Pole in Scotland :)
(OK, who have I forgotten this time?!)

So, feel free to pop in next Monday (or Tuesday morning in the antipodes), you will be very welcome!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - On Zoom Mondays
From: Mrrzy
Date: 28 Jul 20 - 09:01 AM

Who sang Sister Susan had a pig etc?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - On Zoom Mondays
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Jul 20 - 09:13 AM

I'm thinking that was Sadie Damascus, Mrr. You'd love her. As I said about her, you can expect her to sing unexpected songs. She's brilliant, but don't tell her I said that. I've recently beat her at a few games of Words With Fiiends.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - On Zoom Mondays
From: Mrrzy
Date: 28 Jul 20 - 05:29 PM

Joe, it was a man, white, with white whiskers. I need it sung again to get a handle on the tune. I can't read music.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Worldwide Singaround - On Zoom Mondays
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Jul 20 - 08:26 PM

Oh, I think that was Charlie Baum (click to message).
He's another one who sings unexpected songs.
-Joe-