John Goodluck back

Subject: John Goodluck back
From: Smeebes
Date: 11 Feb 00 - 08:30 PM

The various threads on the return of the British Folkies reminds me that John Goodluck has put together a CD of his early recordings (from the first half of the 1970s) and has also done a gig, but seemingly rock rather than folk. The information is here. Anyone out there remember John from the 70s ??

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Stewie
Date: 12 Feb 00 - 02:38 AM

I can't get your 'clicky thing' to work. However, I have a 1974 album by him on the Tradition label called 'The Suffolk Miracle'. Roy Harris joined him on a few of the songs. I haven't listened to it for yonks, but I recall that I particularly liked his rendition of 'The Murder of Maria Marten'. Now that you've reminded me of him, I will give the LP another spin.

Cheers, Stewie.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Smeebes
Date: 13 Feb 00 - 08:21 AM

Sorry I must have typed a typo. The site is http://www.trunkles.co.uk/. There are some good trad songs on that album. 'The Suffolk Miracle' itself is not often done.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Jo Arcand
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 10:33 AM

See John's entire Collection on his new site : www.johngoodluck.webs.com
You also hear a track when you click on.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 11:23 AM

I remember John - he was (and presumably still is) an expert in edible funghi . Nice man .

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Jack Campin
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 11:41 AM

How does he find the time while being President of Nigeria?

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,The Man Himself
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 11:46 AM

Hello, Yes I'm still alive and kicking, Working on a new CD at the moment, sales of the others have been amazing especially the box set. No I'm not the president of Nigeria although if the pay is good then why not ? I live in the woods of Martlesham Suffolk, sail on the Deben and enjoy the wildlife around me and No I'm not on facebook either so that ones wrong if its meant to be me. see me on www.johngoodluck.webs.com or on www.freewebs.com/carlfordcoven . Kindest Regards John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 02:23 PM

Yes I remember going to the Gardeners in Ipswich (well I had had few) but wasn't driving!

and met John and Percy Webb (I think) in 1974

i have vinyl album and remember a Stainsby ff do

Ray

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Andy Waters
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 03:05 PM

John seemed to everywhere in and around Ipswich and the surrounding countryside during the '70's - quite often the pub where the folk club was (at the bottom end of Christ Church Park?) My original vinyl 'Suffolk Miracle' is scratched beyond belief, and have you seen the price of good condition copies when they do rarely appear?! So CDs aren't so bad!

Andy

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 04 Nov 10 - 10:16 AM

Hi, John. Great to hear from you again!

~Michael GM~

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,The man himself, update
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 04:20 PM

Hi folkies, Tomorrow eve we record the Carlford Chant Group in action, its a Group I helped to start many years ago and now sounds so unique that I could not let this chance go by to get them on record for the 'new' CD, due out in the new year it will be different from anything gone before, a trip back to pagan times. At 64 it might be my last chance to get it right but you never know ? Keep cheerful & stay warm & positive. Regards John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: The Sandman
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 10:36 AM

hi john good to see you back.dick mileshttp://www.dickmiles.com

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 06:43 PM

If anyone has an email or postal address for John could they please PM me or pass this address on to him: [e-mail] ... I've looked on his online shop/website and can't find a contact link, unless I'm being even more gormless than usual. I don't seem to have the little card that came with the four CD reissue, either...

John, if you're reading this, would you mind getting in touch, please? I've something I'd like to ask you.

Cheers,

Spleen/Nigel

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Jun 11 - 09:03 AM

The email address is [e-mail] and the new CD is out and takes no prisoners ??? Blessings John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,John G
Date: 18 Sep 11 - 07:36 AM

The sales of the new CD are going well with over 100 in the short time it has been released and with the BBC refusing to acknowlege it due to its pagan contents. At the end of the day real music sung from the heart overcomes prejudice, hear it on www.johngoodluck.webs.com and judge for yourself. Cheers John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: maeve
Date: 18 Sep 11 - 08:18 AM

http://www.johngoodluck.webs.com

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Jan Ayres
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 09:47 AM

I have ordered the new CD Magical ballads and Pagan Chants - the money has been taken but 2 weeks later - no CD has arrived BEWARE of ordering from his site!!!

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 10:15 AM

Have you tried emailing John at the address he gave on this thread, which is [e-mail]? There may be all sorts of reasons for the delay - he could be on holiday or ill or anything - one bloke sending out CDs from him home is never going to be as efficient as Amazon! Also, John uses Paypal, which does take out the money straight away. Meanwhile, when this gets sorted out, please post again to let us know - after all, this forum is a very public way of making a complaint...

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: moecurlythanu
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 08:48 PM

I have 2 of John's LPs 'The Suffolk Miracle' & 'Monday's Childe' both pretty brilliant. I'll have to have a look at his website.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Rusty Dobro
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:33 AM

The third album is 'Speed The Plough' - essential. Are John and Jo still tidying round the village of Martlesham Heath? Haven't seen them lately.

All the albums can be had from a local shop: 'Memories', at The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: moecurlythanu
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 02:40 PM

There was some question in a post above regarding John being slow to send CDs to those who ordered them. I ordered his new CD on 16 Nov 11 and it arrived today 23 Nov 11. I live in the USA. One week seems pretty fast to me, I'd say that you can order with confidence.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Himself
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 12:11 PM

Hi everyone, I dont come on here very often but was disappointed to find a message from someone who sent money and did'nt get the CD, can I just put the situation right by stating that a Cd was ordered by Jan Ayres on 6th November 2011 and posted to her on 07/11/2011 at the address given by paypal EN9 3DP, which is instant as always, If it did not arrive please get in touch on [e-mail] and tell me. I will send another & I have the proof of postage slip so can take it up with the post office. Kind Regards to all. John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Feb 12 - 04:47 PM

Hi, John -
I don't have an e-mail address on the Mudcat membership file for Jan Ayres, so I can't contact Jan. I hope your message gets through - don't you have an e-mail address on the PayPal record?

-Joe Offer, Moderator-

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Problem sorted
Date: 25 Feb 12 - 04:57 AM

Hi Joe, have sent an e-mail to Jan Ayres and its all sorted out, The post office were slower that usual( snail mail turns Slug mail ) So my pride of very quick responce time is restored. Will have to visit this site more often in future. Kind Regards.John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 Feb 12 - 07:00 AM

I am glad it is sorted, I know both John and Jan, they are both decent people.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,silas
Date: 11 Apr 12 - 04:37 PM

I bought the 4cd collection last year. Excellent stuff.
Hope to order the new one in a few weeks or so.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 04:32 AM

Thank you, I have just been able to lower the price of the Magical Ballads CD after a very pleasing run of sales.see www.johngoodluck.webs.com Kind Regards JOHN G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Jo Arcand
Date: 25 May 12 - 09:48 AM

Check out the web site www.johngoodluck.webs.com for pictures of the latest gig at Campsea Ash - 'Bards of the Heath'

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: Mick Tems
Date: 27 May 12 - 07:42 AM

Hi, John - if ever you are down South Wales way and need a safe house to rest your weary head, you'd be welcome!
Mick Tems

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,John G
Date: 31 May 12 - 08:46 AM

Thanks Mick, Sounds a good offer if I ever get tempted out of Suffolk, I was in Tewksbury in March and stayed at Slimbridge for a few nights so pretty close I guess. Seeing your name again reminds me of that great club you ran in Pontardawe"the Valley Folk club" at the Ivy Bush.( hows that for an old mans memory ? John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bardfollower
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 12:22 PM

John Goodluck is playing out and about again with his band 'The Bards of the Heath'. There is a list of forthcoming appearences on his web site (http://www.johngoodluck.webs.com) and a few weeks ago the band were special guests on Norfolks 'Folkspot' radio show.

http://www.folkspot.co.uk/home.html

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,mehren
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 04:42 PM

Enjoyed an evening of music and poetry by John and the Bards of the Heath at Kirton White Horse last week.Looking forward to their next appearance at the Mind Body and Soul exhibition in Felixstowe Leisure centre on Sunday 21st October.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bards of the Heath
Date: 07 Oct 13 - 01:05 PM

Have a look at
http://www.johngoodluck.webs.com go to the Bards of the Heath page and you can see youtube entries for all the latest songs up to the minute gigs

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Ronald
Date: 08 Oct 13 - 05:15 AM

Hi John

I don't know if you will read this but it is nice to see that you are back performing. I do have your first two album and the Trunkles one. Last night I did visit your website and listened to the song Crow boy which is one of my favourites from the album and I also followed the lyrics. One thing struck me, in the second line you sing Cowd, meaning cold but the way it is pronounced is exactly the same as the Dutch word for cold, koud. I wonder if there are more words in the Suffolk dialect which sound like Dutch words and mean the same thing.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,John G
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 07:49 AM

Hi Ronald, You are correct as a lot of our Suffolk words originate from North Holland, "waggon" being one of the better known ones. As we are so close to our neighbours the Suffolk peasants that survive still sing the songs that connect us across the cold north sea that we now know was once "land". These days I write the songs for the "Bards of the Heath"but haven't forgotten the unbroken link. The band are getting more and more bookings so we must be doing something right. Have a look at the youtube entries on the Bards page to familiarise yourself with the new line up. Best Wishes John G

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back in a big way
From: GUEST,Bardic follower
Date: 12 Feb 14 - 06:49 AM

If you go on to you-tube and type in "bards of the heath" there are 20 entries for John Goodluck and his new band. Live at gigs around Suffolk. Lovely stuff well worth a listen.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bardic follower
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 05:33 AM

Bards of the Heath are on facebook these days, A great way to see where they are playing and to keep up with gig photos & information.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bardic follower
Date: 26 Oct 14 - 01:57 PM

October 2014 - The long awaited Bards of the Heath CD 'Moonpathways' with 13 tracks of self-penned songs is now available on John's site
www.johngoodluck.webs.com for just £5 plus p+p.
At the Bands first gig since the release, at Marks Tey Parish Hall they have sold 33 copies. Not bad for the old boys new sound.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Mehren
Date: 27 Oct 14 - 08:09 AM

Loved the new CD John. Great to hear the Bards playing at Marks Tey at the weekend. Keep it up!
Peace
Mehren

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bard Follower
Date: 27 Oct 14 - 11:13 AM

Love the new cd. Interesting interpretations of songs by Trevor Crozier, Bernie Parry and Si Cowe among the self penned numbers too.
Way to go Bards!!!

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,screebo
Date: 28 Oct 14 - 08:35 AM

Wow - songs about werewolves, witches familiaral things and shape shifters. A cd just in time for Halloween. The Bards rock!

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Dingle Dave
Date: 28 Oct 14 - 08:40 AM

Love the CD John. Nice to have something new to play after wearing out your 1970's albums. That's a very interesting band you have there.
I'd like to see you playing live again if I ever get back to Suffolk.
Dave

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,The Lincoln Spoonerman
Date: 28 Oct 14 - 10:56 AM

Hey John - Good to hear that you're still singing and playing after all this time. When are you likely to bring your Bards up this way again? I can remember you playing the Lincoln Folk Club many years ago.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,John G (Martlesham hermit)
Date: 01 Nov 14 - 05:40 AM

Thanks for all the great comments, Bards of the Heath really love getting together to play and we are at all the mind,body,spirit festivals in East Anglia every weekend. Keep an eye on the website to know when we are near you & come & say hello to the gang. We are able to sell the new CD for just £5(even in the local shop "memories") so our music gets played far & wide. Who knows the Bards may get to play in the old Trunkles venues before too long. You are only old once.      www.johngoodluck.webs.com

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bards Sec
Date: 29 Nov 14 - 07:16 PM

After three weeks the CD Moonpathways is doing exceedingly well having sold almost 300 since launch - this encourages the Bards to continue to forge ahead with new ideas in their exciting musical adventure. Many people have sent us some words of praise and commendation, we are pleased to hear that our sound is giving so much pleasure.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bard Bill
Date: 10 Oct 15 - 08:23 AM

Maria Marten revisited.

https://youtu.be/qYp3yBsvROA

Back to Suffolk Miracle days!

(Lots more Bards if you search the channel).

BB

Subject: RE: John Goodluck : Maria MArten
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Oct 15 - 11:17 AM

PS the link seems to be erratic, right click and search google, or copy and paste. Problem seems to be MC end. Bard Bill

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Himself
Date: 22 Aug 16 - 08:11 AM

On the you-tube channel Mr John Hancock has put some very interesting videos of some of our songs. Thank you John for giving the Bards of the Heath such a gift. Your talent is something to behold. JG

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,screebo
Date: 22 Aug 16 - 05:14 PM

Nice to see that John and his Bards are venturing into Essex these days, but looking forward to the Kirton gig in September.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Feb 17 - 09:36 AM

The new CD "Mix't Blessings" is now available
. All the tracks are self-penned and it last approx- 1hour. Free P&P with each purchase. Sounds different & unique.See the webstore page for details.: www.johngoodluck.webs.com

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: The Sandman
Date: 09 Feb 17 - 12:40 PM

John Gooduck AKA THE SUFFOLK MIRACLE

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,mehren
Date: 10 Feb 17 - 08:35 AM

Really enjoyed the Bards gigs in Essex last year. Looking forward to hearing the new songs on the cd.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Bard Bill
Date: 02 Mar 17 - 03:47 PM

John was interviewed on radio Suffolk this evening.

https://youtu.be/dmsHJRToVjs

Promoting BArds of the Heath forthcoming small venue concert with Chris Foster.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Himself
Date: 02 Feb 18 - 06:01 AM

Bards of the Heath are at the Kirton White Horse IP10 0NX on Wed 7th Feb and we will have our new Boxed Set of old and new CDs with us see the website for details www.johngoodluck.webs.com

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,Mehren
Date: 03 Feb 18 - 04:57 AM

Hello John - Some friends and I really enjoyed your music at the Langdon Power museum recently. The Steampunk vibe seemed tto really suit the band! Hope to see you back in Essex again soon. All best wishes.

Subject: RE: John Goodluck back
From: GUEST,JG himself
Date: 18 Mar 18 - 07:22 AM

The Bards of the Heath play often in Essex see www.johngoodluck.webs.com for all the gigs.still enjoy playing after all these years ?????