Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Nov 19 - 01:36 PM

Art Rosenbaum

Belatedly, condolences to Susan, and thanks for my brief but productive association with Dick, who had the will and perseverance to publish our project, "The Mary Lomax Ballad Book." Sad that Ed Cray, who edited the work, just passed away.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: GUEST,Helen Engelhardt
Date: 08 Apr 19 - 01:29 PM

April 5, 2019

Dear Susan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your life companion, and wish I could be there for the tribute you are holding for him tomorrow. He was one of the people I looked forward to seeing , along with you, at your table filled with fascinating books, especially the series dedicated to a particular song’s history or other scholarly information, and various unexpected recordings. He was a very important part of the texture of the gatherings we all, as individuals created and still create together.
My thoughts will be with you tomorrow,

Helen Engelhardt

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Apr 19 - 09:44 PM

What Bill said, and be still my beating heart-- Rita hugged with me (and I'm totally healthy so it was safe).

It was just a privilege to be there.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Apr 19 - 08:55 PM

It was important to be there and meet people I had never met...and re-meet people I had not seen in ages.... some, like bbc, since that 1999 picture.

EBarnacle & Lady Hillary were a delight... and the only time I had met wsiwyg/Susan and Greg was at a Mudgathering at their place when Dick & Susan were there. Max spoke eloquently, as did Susan of DT, who shared so many years with Dick making the Digital Tradition and amazing resource. Songs were sung in honor of Dick and stories I had never heard were told.
Because Dick & Susan had been regular attendees at the FSGW Getaway, a bunch of us from 'down South' made the trip.

   Such a brief few hours to absorb so many memories & thoughts...

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: EBarnacle
Date: 06 Apr 19 - 11:56 PM

Definitely a good crowd. Lady Hillary and I met up with acquaintances from the cat and renewed old friendships. Not as much music as we expected but a lot of great conversation. Much too short a day.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: bbc
Date: 06 Apr 19 - 10:03 PM

You were missed, Abby! It was a good gathering—music, hugs, remembrance, appreciation, love, & laughter.

bbc

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: Abby Sale
Date: 06 Apr 19 - 02:27 PM

I am still dumbfounded. I'm deeply sad I can't be in Pennsylvania today at the memorial.
I had for Dick more fondness and respect that almost anyone I've met.

Of course I learned folk song from him but also a sense of character and morality and restraint.
I miss his presence.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: GUEST,Jon Bartlett
Date: 06 Apr 19 - 01:22 PM

Dick and Carol once graced our stage in Vancouver BC. He told me at the time when I asked him about the DT that he never expected that of all his life's work he'd be remembered for this wonderful creation.

Rika and I send our sad condolences to Susan - and wish we could be with you all at this memorial.

Jon Bartlett

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: Peter T.
Date: 04 Apr 19 - 01:07 PM

Just tuned in (in time) to find out. Dick was a giant, and I was privileged to meet him once in the early Mudcat days.

We give to a tradition, and then we find that it gives to us, and one of the things it gave to us was Dick Greenhaus.

I study societies that have been sustainable for at least 1,000 years -- and if I was asked what was the one thing they had in common it would be traditions of ancestor worship.

Rest happy, ancestor.

yours ever,

Peter T.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: bbc
Date: 04 Apr 19 - 05:31 AM

Refresh. Heading out, tomorrow, for Pennsylvania.

bbc

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 03 Apr 19 - 12:14 AM

My condolences. I really enjoyed meeting him at Mystic some years ago, and reading his posts here at Mudcat.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: bbc
Date: 01 Apr 19 - 12:58 PM

I'm leaving, this Friday (April 5) for Pennsylvania, to celebrate the life of Dick Greenhaus. If you can't join us in person, how about sending a note to Susan. Without Dick & Digital Tradition, I would have never come to mudcat or had a personal relationship with the Patons.

bbc

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 25 Mar 19 - 06:15 AM

I am so sad to learn of Dick's passing. I have great memories of conversations with Duck and Sandy Paton from my years as a vendor at Old Songs. Generous with his time, generous with his knowledge.


Don Meixner

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial - Apr. 6
From: bbc
Date: 24 Mar 19 - 05:24 PM

Refresh. Memorial—April 6, 2019.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Mar 19 - 11:47 PM

Here are the details from Feb. 24.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: Joe Offer
Date: 17 Mar 19 - 09:05 PM

Susan sent a list of Dick's favorite songs that might be sung at the memorial. The list is to good to miss, so I post it here:

I am thinking of some of his favorite songs. Aunt Clara was a favorite of his: he said it put him through college singing it at fraternity parties. I will sing it, unless someone else wants to. His most recent favorite seemed to be Seven Beers with the Wrong Woman. Someone else can sing that one. Some of his other favorites were:

    Boomer Johnson
    Coal in the Stone
    Gol Darned Wheel
    Normandy Orchards
    Have Some Madeira
    The Tenderfoot
    Westport
    Their Way
    The Winner
    Your Time’s Coming
    Zebra Dun



Some of my favorite memorial songs are:

    Parting Glass
    What’s the Life of a Man
    When I Cross the Bar (Crossing the Bar?)
    Farewell Shanty (Haul away for Heaven)
    Fiddler’s Green



Dick and I have been leading the ukulele group here at Brittany, Hummin’ and Strummin’, named by the previous leader. We will play and sing two songs: Simple Gifts and Home on the Range, for Dick’s interest in Shakers and cowboys.

Dick Greenhaus will live forever!
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: bbc
Date: 01 Mar 19 - 10:46 PM

Refresh. Folks, did you see that Susan posted the date & time for Dick’s memorial?

bbc

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: bbc
Date: 25 Feb 19 - 08:27 PM

Hi, Susan,

I do expect to come, to support you & remember Dick. I will probably arrive Friday & leave Sunday.

Sending love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: GUEST,momnopp
Date: 25 Feb 19 - 10:36 AM

I, too, am immensely grateful for the contributions Dick has made to the lives of so many of us. Rest well, Dick, and love to Susan, Charlie and family.
Peace,
JudyOM
(momnopp)

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 25 Feb 19 - 09:52 AM

Oh SUsan, I am so saddened to hear this news.. We had so much fun playing together . I wish I lived closer and or had the kind of life where I could get away from the shop a little more . Like Bill Sables said we only got together a few times but each one was magic and life afirming . He is a life long friend .. Hugs to you ... <><><><><>< Guy

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: GUEST,Lorraine Boyd-Thompson
Date: 25 Feb 19 - 08:34 AM

Susan,

So sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to you and the family. May Dick Rest in Peace!

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: EBarnacle
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 08:28 PM

Lady Hillary and I expect to be there ef'n the creeks don't rise.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: GUEST,Guest Azizi Powell
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 06:00 PM

My heartfelt condolences to you Susan.

And thank you Dick for all that you shared with others here on Mudcat and elsewhere.

Rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: GUEST,Abby Sale
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 12:47 PM

Gee.

As was said above, expected but a gut-wrenching shock anyway.

It's funny - ALL those reflections above of what Dick taught, gave, shared, made available, served as example - I'd have said all of them as well. Though not necessarily said as well as.

What I've very often remarked to others are things Dick taught me of music and also of how one might live life. Life changing lessons.

My sadness to you, Susan, and to All. And my pleasure at having known the man.

Abby Sale

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019) Memorial Info
From: Susan of DT
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 05:56 AM

The memorial will be held Saturday afternoon April 6 at our retirement community, Brittany Pointe Estates, in Lansdale PA. We hope the weather will have settled sown by April. I am calling it "Dick Greenhaus: Memories and Music". I hope that a number of you will come to celebrate his life. Lansdale is a Northern suburb of Philadelphia accessible from the Northeast extension of the PA turnpike and SEPTA Regional Rail. I will talk to a local motel for those who will want to stay over night and will arrange a supper on campus that night. There are some extra CDs and a few instruments that need new homes. Let me know if you want to be kept in the loop, including your email addresses.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Jan 19 - 06:51 AM

How are you doing, Susan?

<3

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 20 Jan 19 - 11:29 AM

I tried to post this last night, but either Mudcat or my server wasn't cooperating.

What Dan Schatz and Jeri said...

I thought I'd posted back at the beginning, but I guess not. It's not that I haven't been thinking about the loss to our folk music community.

My heartfelt condolences, Susan. I know Tom (Curmudgeon) and Dick corresponded frequently. I had less direct contact, but I am so very glad that I'd had the opportunity to meet Dick (and you) and be a part of some of those wonderful conversations at the 2005 Getaway.

Hugs,

Linn

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 19 - 07:35 PM

Tonight, being Episcopalians, we remembered two dear friends and the son of a dear friend at a private Mass at our home in Ohio.

These persons departed this life just as my priest husband Greg retired (and immediately following his retirement) from active parochial ministry. A priest without an altar makes one wherever needed-- today, at our living room dinette while snow and icy rain fell in darkness outside the big picture window that table overlooks.

Our service followed the BCP Order for Burial used at many memorial services in our denomination, with communion-- and with music from unusual sources (since my autoharp is packed). We prayed strength and healing for the bereft, during the music and throughout.

In memory of Leo Pola we hummed along with a YouTube video where he's songleading a rousing song by a mutual friend, in his usual RenFaire garb:
https://youtu.be/kwQAmwn5-N8

In memory of Dick Greenhaus of The Digital Tradition which is hosted at www.mudcat.org, we took a trip down memory lane via a video showing Mudcat folkies including Dick and his partner Susan Friedman. All these Mudcatters typically participated in folkie weekends at our PA rectory:
https://youtu.be/ocjMckTtZ1Y

In memory of Josh Harrigan Logan, we prayed through the Kontakion:
https://youtu.be/0ekoDO_4PBA

We gave thanks for these lives that touched our own.

~Susan Oldberg Hinton

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: GUEST,Bill D
Date: 19 Jan 19 - 05:23 PM

I'm not sure I even have video of Dick from the Getaway.. somewhere, I have photos of the gathering at your house...

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 19 - 11:30 AM

Any YouTube with Dick singing? For a house memorial today.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: olddude
Date: 15 Jan 19 - 06:06 PM

Every time I visit another great one is gone. Thank you dick for all the joy you gave us

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: NOMADMan
Date: 13 Jan 19 - 01:13 PM

This is such sad news. I always enjoyed visiting with Dick at the festivals - Mystic, Old Songs, NEFFA... He always had a recommendation of some CD or book he thought I would like and he always got it right.

He deserves lots of thanks for finally getting Bronson back in print after so many years passed without that valuable resource available to researchers - and all those other collections as well. Dick was one of a kind and he will be missed.

John Mazza(NOMADMan)

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: gnu
Date: 13 Jan 19 - 12:55 PM

RIP and... thanks.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: bbc
Date: 12 Jan 19 - 09:38 PM

Well spoken, Bill!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: GUEST,Bill Sables
Date: 12 Jan 19 - 08:08 PM

I first met Dick at the very first mudcat gathering at AnnaP's in Seabright New Jersey with Max, Bert, BBC, Allan Clark and a host of others. We couldn't believe that a group of people who had never met each other before could get on so well. Later we met up at BBC's and on many occasions at Old Songs. Dick and Susan then stayed with me in England whenever he went to Whitby, he never asked if he could stay he just knew he could and he was always most welcome. I recall the time when he returned from a trip to Scotland and his rental car was slightly scraped and scratched from driving on narrow roads on the wrong side, of the road, We polished most of the scratches out and it looked almost as good as new when we had finished. He wasn't the most important person in my life but every time someone mentioned his name I smiled and said "He's my Friend"
Rest In Peace Dick.
Bill Sables

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: voyager
Date: 11 Jan 19 - 07:37 PM

Dick's parody - Truth About the Roseville Fair was a highlight for me at the FSGW Getaway '06 - https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=94554

TRUTH ABOUT ROSEVILLE FAIR (Bill Staines Parody)
------------------------------------------------

There's just one thing
'Bout country music,
If you don't know now
You'll learn right soon;
Anytime
There's a fiddle and a banjo
At least two of them
Will be out of tune.

cho:   Give me your E, said the fiddle to the banjo
       Or your G or D, I just don't care.
       And we sat around while the band was tuning
       All night long, at the Roseville Fair.

Well the mandolin
He never made it
And the bass was off
With a blonde somewhere
And the whole damn thing
It got downgraded
Frome "Roseville Good"
To "Roseville Fair."

It's a fine ole place
For cotton candy
And ice-cold beer
And burgers rare.
You can ride all night
On the painted ponies
But you just can't dance
At the Roseville Fair.

(dick greenhaus)

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: Crowhugger
Date: 11 Jan 19 - 07:04 PM

Oh gosh, R.I.P., Dick. My sincere condolences to you Susi, Susan, and Charlie, and to your family. Dick's DT has been and remains one of my go-to resources. In so many ways I'll never personally know, the world is a poorer place for his passing. I wish I'd known him in person.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: GUEST,Severn
Date: 11 Jan 19 - 04:04 PM

A valued friend, an advisor on questions, one whose musical recommendations to me never failed, one instrumental in keeping many valuable recordings and books in print and making many more available to those at events and festivals.

Dick, the human being and major contributor to the availability of the music we want /need to hear will be greatly missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: Mark Clark
Date: 11 Jan 19 - 02:42 PM

I haven’t been by in a while and just saw this very sad news. The folk music world has lost an invaluable contributor. The world is a poorer place in his absence.

      - Mark

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: Trevor
Date: 11 Jan 19 - 10:15 AM

So sorry to hear of this.

I met Dick many moons ago and he was a real gent. In my early days with the forum (1999?) he was an inspiration. I don't visit here so much these days but will be forever grateful for the Digitrad.

Txx

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: vectis
Date: 10 Jan 19 - 04:36 AM

I met Dick and Susan at Whitby a couple of times and got to chat with him briefly. His contribution to Mudcat and folk in general will not be forgotten. GNU Dick and condolences to the family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus (1929-2019)
From: GUEST,Susi Cohen (Dick's stepdaughter)
Date: 09 Jan 19 - 06:28 PM

Thank you all for the outpouring of love, condolences, stories, and memories.
Dick has been my stepdad since 1964. I spent many of my early years at folk festivals and always loved the late night sings around camp fires.
Charlie and I were able to take Dick to Mystic this year and it was a lovely time. The best part was finding 3 strapping young lads (and brother Charlie) to hoist Dick up the stairs to do the after show sing in the hall across the street!
Thanks to all the people who made Dick and Susan's work so meaningful. Thanks for sharing all the stories and love.
Life is a journey and death a destination. The "dash" in between is what matters.
Much love to all,
Susi Cohen

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: GUEST,Freda Underhill
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 09:51 PM

Avery sad loss for you, Susan, and for the folk community around the world.

Condolences and best wishes from Sydney, Australia.

Freda Underhill

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: CupOfTea
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 07:32 PM

I feel fortunate to have encountered Dick a few times, Getaways, Old Songs, and at the only time he got talked into bringing Camsco's riches to one of the last ever Kent State Folk Festivals. Possibly Dick Swain had something to do with that - I remember being so overwhelmed at the recorded bounty there, even though I didn't know who near enough of them were, that I got Dick Swain to select a few for me to get. I never had enough money to get a quarter of what I wanted from his booth each time.

The value of a person who puts music and songs into the hands of others is immense; that Dick did it in so many different ways makes it impossible to calculate the breadth of his influence. Most sorry for this loss, Susan & Dick's family, but how splendid to be around such a soul for all your years together! He shall not be soon forgotten.

Joanne in Cleveland.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 07:10 PM

Our love to Susan and her family. Dick will be well remembered.

Charlie Ipcar

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: GUEST,maryrrf
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 02:56 PM

He was a warm and wonderful person, and he contributed so much to traditional music in so many ways. Deepest condolences, Susan, on the loss of your wonderful life partner.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: GUEST,HiLo
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 12:28 PM

Very sad news. He contributed so much to Mudcat.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 12:21 PM

Sad news. A great loss for Mudcat and the wider world of folk music.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: GUEST,Bob Coltman
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 09:03 AM

I remember Dick for his great personal kindness, his fiery devotion to the music we all love, for CAMSCO, for so much more. I mourn his passing.

Bob

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Greenhaus 1929-2019
From: Max
Date: 08 Jan 19 - 08:50 AM

My mentor, my friend, Dick meant a whole lot to me. I'm so sad and so sorry he's gone. Much love to you Susan.