Obit: Vin Garbutt (1947-2017)

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 08 Jun 17 - 10:18 AM

Really! Both known for observational humour. Both perform folk music,
It's just that Vin was so much more talented but Parkinson didn't "discover" him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Morris-ey
Date: 08 Jun 17 - 11:37 AM

Carthy and Jones "methodically created their singing style".

What evidence of that do you have?

I would not like this thread to be diverted from Vin. I do not, and I am sure that Vin did not, judge himself against the success of others.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 08 Jun 17 - 12:54 PM

Re Jones and Carthy...just use your ears!
And, I am angry that Connolly is a household name while Vin's passing hardly gets a mention in the mainstream media,

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,gozzer without his cookie
Date: 08 Jun 17 - 12:59 PM

I agree with Morris-ey, Vin should be judged, as I feel certain he would have judged himself, on what he achieved. His humour and his songs both made people think, but not in a "in your face" sort of way. Instead, you left his gigs comfortably pondering on subtle points he had made through his clever observations and the poigniancy of his songs. You left his gig feeling warm in his warmth, yet more aware of injustices within the world.
His personable style was a powerful way to get his messages over and I also feel that some of that has rubbed off on others from a newer generation, such as Sean Cooney of The Young 'Uns who often takes on similar subject matter.

RIP Vin. We will remember you with the same warmth and remember what you were saying.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 08 Jun 17 - 09:13 PM

I loved Vin and I love Billy. This polarisation is bloody stupid.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Pat Cooksey.
Date: 09 Jun 17 - 03:35 PM

A friend since Redcar 1973, great talent in writing, singing, and superb live, many of my friends who are not musicians but knew Vin over the years are saddened at his passing, a true one off.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 09 Jun 17 - 04:12 PM

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: McGrath of Harlow - PM
Date: 07 Jun 17 - 07:12 AM

His introductions were amazing. He'd have us in paroxysms of laughter for minutes, and somehow it didn't really matter if half of us couldn't make out what he was talking about. And then he'd break our hearts with a song that cut to the quick.

You got that right, Kevin.

I still remember , with a chuckle, the last time we had Vin at the Edinburgh Folk Club.

We had an amazing young fiddle/guitar duo to kick off the night, and they were great ... sensational playing ... reels played at the speed of light .

So Vin comes on and says ..."Well I have a slight problem ...I was going to do all these tunes myself. "

The audience erupted ...

Subject: Obit: Vin Garbutt - funeral and a poem
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Jun 17 - 08:30 PM

From the Middlesbourough Gazette Website

- Friends and admirers of folk music legend Vin Garbutt will be welcomed "with open arms" to his funeral.

Vin's family has announced his funeral will be at Middlesbrough Cathedral, Coulby Newham , on Friday at noon - and anyone whose life has been touched by Vin "either through his music, his friendship or his family" is invited.

And from Facebook "All of you who wish to pay your respects are welcome to join us at the cathedral on Friday. We would like to celebrate his life the way he lived it, with open arms.

"Following the service Vin will be laid to rest at Eston Cemetery , then a wake to celebrate his life.

The message for those attending the private wake is: "Bring your instruments and your voices!!"

And here is a poem about Vin written by a Friend, Keith Hancock - "The hardest obituary I have ever had to write"

Vin Garbutt - Colossus with a heart of gold

I've penned a few one-liners, I wrote a few good songs,
I've met a few good people and some that did me wrong
But once-a-while there comes a smile that holds you in its grasp,
That shakes you to your boots and forces you to ask

If you are lucky, once in life, you'll meet this kind of man
The type of guy that made me ask exactly who I am
I met that man so long ago, when we were young and daft
We laughed and laughed oh how we laughed, we laughed and laughed and laughed

Some beliefs were miles apart and yet we never fought
Just recognised our differences in answers that we sought
But values bound and stayed with us; will be forgotten never
Like family and love of life and songs we'll sing forever

That voice, those words, that cutting wit, the messages prevail
The fun, absurd, the joy of it, the devil in the detail
The stumblings and the mumblings, as big as any song,
Even tuning his guitar would pull the audience along

So generous of spirit, an open hearted guy
and when I met his family I instantly knew why
He shared his house his home his food, his everything, his kin
but before I stayed the night I had to put the windows in *

Farewell my friend I'm broken now, but heal I must, and will
Forget you, Vin I never could, and though your heart lies still
It beats within the ones you've touched, and they are not a few
But thousands all around the world; they're better because of you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Mick Tems (lacking cookies)
Date: 13 Jun 17 - 07:59 AM

I just heard the sad news and I am shattered. Vin was a beacon of brilliant artistry; throughout all these years, he fired my imagination and inspired me. I booked Vin at Llantrisant Folk Club on a number of occasions; the last time Olly and I saw him was at the Tredegar House Folk Festival Sunday afternoon concert last year, when he greeted us like old friends. He had a special view on the quality of life, and his philosophy rubbed off on everyone. Sincere condolences to Pat and his family, who have organised Vin's funeral in Middlesbrough Cathedral on Friday at 2pm - let's hope it's a full house for Vin's final gig...

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Mick Tems (lacking cookies)
Date: 13 Jun 17 - 09:42 AM

So sorry - it's 12pm, NOT 2pm.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 13 Jun 17 - 12:50 PM

Obituary in the Guardian

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 14 Jun 17 - 05:46 AM

Independent Obit

Vin claimed to be very popular in Borneo, where he was apparently known as the Wild Man of Middlesbrough.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 16 Jun 17 - 06:04 PM

A magnificent send off.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 17 Jun 17 - 05:50 PM

Here are some pictures of the funeral

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 18 Jun 17 - 03:35 AM

Vin was featured on the BBC radio4 program "Last word", about 21 minutes in, with Mike Harding providing the obit.

Robin

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: JHW
Date: 18 Jun 17 - 04:38 AM

While the taking of communion was in progress the organist played the melody of Valley of Tees.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 18 Jun 17 - 08:29 AM

A lovely tune, for a lovely song - by a lovely man.

Here's a youtube of Vin singing a goodbye song, beautifully. We may or might never all meet here again.
And he tags a chorus on at the end from another song. Amazing man.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,CJB - trib. prog.
Date: 19 Jun 17 - 07:24 AM

BBC trib. programme tonight

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08tglj9

Starts at 21:30

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 19 Jun 17 - 09:12 AM

Could you confirm which channel /radio station please?
CdM

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,addison10
Date: 20 Jun 17 - 06:51 AM

The Guardian obituary is in the print edition of the paper today, Tuesday.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: JHW
Date: 20 Jun 17 - 07:00 AM

Will buy a Grauniad.
RIP Vin was on R4 'Last Word' but didn't do him justice.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Jun 17 - 03:56 PM

I am sorry to be so late coming to this thread. I cannot add to the compliments expressed above. Suffice it to say that he was a legend. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread. Rest in peace Vin.

Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,A wandering minstrel
Date: 20 Jun 17 - 04:21 PM

Haven't been here in an age but just read Vin,s obit in the Guardian. Very sad to hear of the passing of this fine singer and master whistler. I'm raising a glass and wishing him as he so often did his audience "All the best!"

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (20 Nov 1947 – 6 Jun 2017)
From: GUEST,CJB - Folkweave
Date: 21 Jun 17 - 05:11 AM

Here's a session with Vin Garbutt hosted by Toni Arthur ...

Folkweave_1976_-_Disc_4_-_Vin_Garbutt

Subject: ADD: TROUBLES OF ERIN - Vin Garbutt
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Mar 21 - 06:11 PM

This song needs a home.

Thread #18819   Message #3319293
Posted By: Nick
08-Mar-12 - 06:45 AM
Thread Name: Peace in Ireland: A Song Challenge
Subject: RE: Peace in Ireland: A Song Challenge

Surprised that one of my favourite songs isn't here - Troubles of Erin by Vin Garbutt

I went to Ireland (north and south) for the first time last year and enjoyed singing it there

TROUBLES OF ERIN - Vin Garbutt

1. Oh, remember when civil rights marchers
were battered with clubs to the ground,
and the very first squaddie to lay down his body
and part with his soul for the crown

May the troubles of Erin be over
May the bubble of peace be preserved
May the white dove inspire the children of Ireland
Peace is the least they deserve

2 And remember that cold Bloody Sunday,
when troops opened fire on the crowd,
and the people of Derry again had to bury
their loved ones, and pay for the shroud.

3 And the tragedy of Enniskillen,
when a bomb broke the heart of the town,
and that elderly man, who held out his hand,
to the killer who cut his girl down.

4 And the boys in the bar room at Poyntz Pass,
good friends who could see no divide.
A cold heinous crime cut them down in their prime;
their blood was as one where they died.

5 Oh, the prisons are filled with their number,
the angry, the anguished, the shamed;
but the wire must come down in each county and town
for the ghosts of the past to be laid.

6 So let's pray for the day of forgiveness,
when the weeping and wailing will cease,
and may love reconcile all of Erin's green isle,
may the living and dead rest in peace.

https://myspace.com/vin.garbutt/music/song/the-troubles-of-erin-74787158-82518786

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (1947-2017)
From: JHW
Date: 16 Mar 21 - 03:46 PM

Lovely song and Vin's voice easy to imagine singing it again.

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (1947-2017)
From: Tony Rees
Date: 18 Jan 25 - 12:46 PM

Readers of this thread might be interested to know that, with Pat Garbutt's permission, I have just put up on Youtube a 2-hour show that Vin did in Tasmania in 1994, previously unseen and destined to stay that way otherwise... see Vin Garbutt Tasmania 1994. A good reminder of Vin's many talents.

- Tony

Subject: RE: Obit: Vin Garbutt (1947-2017)
From: Long Firm Freddie
Date: 18 Jan 25 - 01:35 PM

Fabulous; thanks so much, Tony (and Pat).

LFF