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Subject: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: GUEST,Brian Routledge bsnr@netcomuk.co.uk Date: 02 Jan 01 - 06:04 PM I wonder if anybody has the lyrics or a recording of asong which I heard many years ago.It was included in a BBC 2 documentary in the early seventies called "The Camera & The Song" The particular song accompanied filming of a factory worker from his start as an apprentice until his retirement.I recall the chorus thus: I just can't wait to leave this place I just can't wait to go I can't get along with the people here And the work it bores me so I have an LP from the series but the song is not included. The series was conceived by Alex Glasgow in 1971 and was shown in1973 I think the programmes were compiled by John Bird.The camera man was John Hooper. |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: Joe Offer Date: 02 Jan 01 - 06:33 PM Please post answers in this thread. I'll rename the duplicates. -Joe Offer- |
Subject: DOn't know, but ... From: Steve Parkes Date: 03 Jan 01 - 08:25 AM It's by Ian Campbell of the Ian Campbell Folk Group. ("I just can't wait to collect my cards" is the first line.) It doesn't seem to be in the DT or a previous thread, and I don't think I've got it anywhere (but I'll check). It's only a matter of time before somebody finds it! It's a real period piece now -- how many people nowadays would jump at the chance of a job for life, so secure that you couldn't easily leave it by choice? Steve |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: Helen Date: 03 Jan 01 - 05:31 PM The Ian Campbell Group Scottish folksingers Some of The Ian Campbell Group's recordings are detailed here http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/gatherer/scottish/artists/ianc.html Helen |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: GUEST,bigJ Date: 03 Jan 01 - 05:32 PM You're right Steve, it was written by Ian together with John Dunkerley and performed in the series by the Campbells, however it's on an LP (1975) (possibly now a CD) called 'That's Not the Way It's Got to Be' by Leon Rosselson and Roy Bailey (sung on the disc by Roy) FUSE CF251. And if no one else comes up with the words in the next 24 hours I'll transcribe them and send them in. |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: GUEST,bigJ Date: 04 Jan 01 - 05:43 PM I JUST CAN'T WAIT (Ian Campbell & John Dunkerley) from the LP 'That's Not the Way It's Got to Be' where it's sung by Roy Bailey with concertina accompaniment by John Kirkpatrick.
I took this job when I left school and I thought it might be fun,
So I learned the trade for what it's worth and the time has gone so slow,
Well, I think I'll wait 'til the wedding's over before I say goodbye,
Now I'll have to wait 'til the baby's born before I can be free,
Well, I think I'll wait 'til the kids leave school before I break away,
Now I think I'll wait 'til the house is mine before I break the tie,
Well I think I'll wait 'til retiring age before I risk a break,
Well, thank you for the gold watch, Sir, the silver collection too, How many of us think - 'That could be me'? |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: GUEST,Katie Date: 29 Oct 06 - 06:28 AM I just can't wait - Ian Campbell Does anyone have a recording of this; I have found that it is on an LP called the sun is burning..... http://www.theballadeers.com/ICFG_D17_sun.htm but got no idea how I can get hold of this, the song was on a (now broken) cassette tape that was my dad's favourite!!! Please help....any ideas gratefully receieved. |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: The Borchester Echo Date: 29 Oct 06 - 06:48 AM The Sun Is Burning Argo 1971. You could try looking on eBay. |
Subject: RE: Help: BBC 2 1970's The Camera&The Song From: GUEST Date: 29 Oct 06 - 03:27 PM Ebay came up with the goods....!!!ta. |
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