New Nic Jones (Double) CD

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 24 Jul 01 - 04:56 AM

G... By "Surprise"....that wasn't what I meant!
R

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 24 Jul 01 - 04:53 AM

"Ralphette and the Fraser Sisters" . . Now that does have a certain ring to it . .

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 23 Jul 01 - 04:40 PM

Lainey...No one has ever called me Ralphette before...(Going red with embarrassment!!)...Track order for both CD's now finalised....But....You'll all just have to wait a teensy bit longer.....
any Mudcatters at Sidmouth Fest though may be in for a very pleasant surprise....Ho Ho Ho
Ralphie LOL xxx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Lainey
Date: 23 Jul 01 - 02:13 PM

I've always loved you, Ralphette! Just found this wonderful site by doing a Google search on Rod Shearman - hoped to see you at the funeral? Sign me up for info on Nic's new CD.

Love, Lainey [e-mail]

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 07:19 AM

Refresh Please ignore later unpleasentness . .

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 03 Jul 01 - 09:00 AM

Dita . . thanks, but it's hard . .

Yes, you are right . . I checked the info. on "Special Agent". I was surprised there was no recording between Golden Vanity and Special Agent - especially since "Special Agent" was more-or-less a "side project" from his mainstream solo work of that time. (To me, Special Agent really sits alongside the second Andy Cronshaw Topic album, rather than being representative of Martin's work in the folk clubs of that time.)

I can't remember the year I first saw Martin . . however, it was the 2nd Bracknell Folk Festival, and that weekend was also the first time I saw June Tabor (this was some years before they were working together . . ) One thing I love about Martin and June is that there's nothing of the celebrity about them . . they are delightful people as well as sublime performers . .

Oh, and unless I'm very much mistaken Guest is a she . . her prejudices have finally given her away.

But thanks for the kind and calming words! They are appreciated, very much. And you've managed to switch me onto thinking pleasent thoughts.

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Dita (at work)
Date: 03 Jul 01 - 08:46 AM

GeorgeH,
stop spitting blood over Anon, and get back to Martin Simpson.
As far as I'm aware "Golden Vanity" was the only Trailer release, then after a gap of a couple or three years it was "A Cut Above", with JT. Then "Special Agent", with the usual suspects from "Cut", then back to Topic for "Grinning in your face" and "Sad and High Kicking", I never got to see him up in Scotland until the early 80's but Fred Wood's had made such a fuss about him, I had bought "Vanity" years before.
Now stop all that blood spiting, that's just what he's looking for,
love, john.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 03 Jul 01 - 05:56 AM

Ralphie, dearest, we must stop meeting like this . . Yes, just caught up with the CM thread and am currently spitting blood . . . and feeling pretty upset at the same time . .

Micca . . I'm not sure Ralphie's doing the distribution of the new CD . . . However collecting from him personally sounds a good idea . . where's a good pub for a session round your way, Ralph - and do we get invited to Tina's christening?

Cheers!

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Micca
Date: 02 Jul 01 - 05:56 PM

Ralphie, add my name to the list, I too am a fan...and aas I live quite near (Plaistow)I can collect in person!!!!

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 02 Jul 01 - 04:06 PM

George...Ok Ok...and yes, 'tina is being constucted, 'een as I speak... By the way...looked at the Celtic thread recently? Cheers Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 02 Jul 01 - 05:15 AM

Not as I recall . . isn't Tina a 50th present to you? That makes you the younger by a couple of years . .

Then again, I have more difficulty remembering what I did YESTERDAY!

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 29 Jun 01 - 05:07 PM

Mmmm George.. Shaw or Bloomsbury? Slight memory.....MMMMM!! Mind you...you are younger than me.. R x

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 29 Jun 01 - 11:41 AM

Thanks Dita/John . .

Was that REALLY only his second album?? Was Golden Vanity the only Leader/Trailer album then?

I thought Special Agent was after he was duoing with June Tabor . . certainly it's the album with the Andy Cronshaw "usual suspects" . . Ralphie, too, will remmeber those days well . . .

Especially (I hope) the "Andy Cronshaw and . . " with June Tabor where she sang "Catch a falling star" as the encore to a concert which is one of those magical memories (was it in the Bloomsbury or the Shaw Theatre). I seem to recall a pretty exceptional sound engineer that evening . . . (atually I recall seeing the sound engineer in the interval and us all being near tears at the sheer beauty and power of it . . )

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Dita (at work)
Date: 29 Jun 01 - 10:03 AM

By the way GeorgeH, the Martin Simpson, album with "Desperadoes" on Waterfront, (I think it was his second LP) was called "Special Agent"
love, john.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 29 Jun 01 - 09:13 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 25 Jun 01 - 05:27 AM

Thanks for the link, Noreen - I'd meant to do that (and forgot!!)

George

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 24 Jun 01 - 02:06 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:27 PM

The 'Celtic Music/Dave Bulmer' saga

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:02 PM

Just listening to 'In Search of' - magic to hear 'new' material after all these years. I can't wait for the new one.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 09:03 AM

Bulmer/Celtic Music saga summary now posted as a new thread . . Now it's time I did some work (before my boss notices that what I've been typing ISN'T our new User Manual!!)

Cheers!

G

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Noreen
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 08:54 AM

Details for purchasing In Search of Nic Jones (click here)

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:42 AM

OK I have found the link to 'In Search of' now, by searching for Mollie Music

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:42 AM

George Old Bean...!! Yes of course I'll ask Colin.....See you there....Can't wait...and as for your other comments....I couldn't possibly comment. Yo.....Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:32 AM

To get Unearthed either let Ralph or mr have your email address (I'm only compiling a list for Ralph . . neither of us is always regular here . . ) [You can email me on [e-mail]). Ralph will let folks know when it's ready . .

As for the Bulmer/Celtic Music saga - I'll try to post a brief outline as a new thread . . the trouble a number of us face is knowing what we can say publicly as opposed to what we've been told "in confidence", where there may be good reasons for not going public. Yes, it is the same saga that has Kist o'gold out of print, and the original M Simpson, and had the magnificent "Simpson and Friend" recording on Waterfront BRIEFLY out on CD and then lost again . . . (Can't think of its title; I always think of it as "Desperados waiting for a train").

As for Carinas . . With typical modesty Ralph leaves out a couple of significant details (as I recall). Like - he was supposed to be down there on holiday, and was asked if he could help the festival out of a hole by looking after the sound in there for one day . . . As he says, at the end of the week he staggered out of the black hole, having had a less than restful "holiday".

Oh, Radway Wednesday sounds great . . . subject to it not clashing with Chris's workshops. You WILL invite Colin, won't you?? (And I'll try to ensure our "little" daughter comes along, too . . )

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:28 AM

Oops sorry. Tell me where to send a donation.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:26 AM

Sorry, thats the new one, I meant In Search of..

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:25 AM

I Know how tempting it is to do copies of Nic's stuff for other people;.....but...please remember that the family have been deprived of substantial amounts of cash over the last 20 years or so,,,,,GOD....I'm getting angry now.....Please,Please be patient...... I promise to let you all know how to get hold of the new CD just as soon as I can...I can do no more than that. With great humility.....Ralphie xx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:07 AM

I just ran off copies of the 'lost 4' on tape for a friend who recently discovered Nic - he will definitely be buying anything available, including the new double. Where do I get Unearthed?

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:02 AM

Dear Terry & Neil....I'm a little man that for some unfathomable reason actually cares about all of this shit that's going down....And, consequently, will do all in my power to put things right. Listening to the NJ stuff as I'm typing this, with a tear in my eye....nuff said R xx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 04:16 AM

I just checked last night, and at least HALF of my vinyl collection is probably locked up in those vaults - Dransfields (Rout of the Blues), Nic Jones, Tony Rose, Peter Bellamy....

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Terry Blankenship
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 04:13 AM

I was just listening to some Nic Jones and I can't wait until this new double Cd comes out. He is truly one of the best I have ever heard.

It is a crime that his first 4 Cds are being held hostage by someone that won't put them out, or apparently let anyone else do it. I am pretty sure that this is the same person that is responsible for Dick Gaughan's Kist O' Gold Cd being out of print.

I think I would just bootleg my own Cds if it were me.

Good luck to you on this new project!

Terry

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 03:03 AM

Is there such a thing as Thread UNcreep, to get it back on track?

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Noreen
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:58 PM

:0)

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:14 AM

Noreen M'Dear...You'd have had to have been there! Many years ago at Sidmouth Fest I had the dubious honour of providing PA at "Carinas" night club for the entire 7 days....It was a blissfully sunny week, and all the walls were painted black, also, it was underground.....I was the only one who ended Sidmouth paler than at the start. Hey and thanks for asking....No fall guy necessary!! Love R xx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Noreen
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:30 AM

Ha- wondered where it had gone- you nicked it!

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:27 AM

Hey Noreen, where's the

♥?

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Noreen
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:55 AM

OK, I'll be the fall guy...tell me about Carenas?

Will I be sorry I asked?

Noreen

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:47 AM

George... Maybe you can point Barry in the right direction re the whole sorry saga concerning Leader/Trailer/Transatlantic/Highway/Celtic Music....(Did I leave anyone out?) As for the other Catters out there...I've either buried this thread very successfully, or they've all concluded that I'm very slightly mad, and have decided to avoid me !! Quite right too, Radway Tavern Weds Lunchtime....1330 OK for you?? Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:25 AM

What an uncurious lot the Mudcatters are . . No-one's asked what the hell we're going on about. Perhaps they're just too polite and restrained! Very English (but I thought this was a US forum . . .)

Anyway, given the chance I'll buy you that pint at Sidmouth . .

G

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:26 AM

George....You're not wrong....but to paraphrase a well known death bed quote. "On the whole I'd rather be in Calcutta!"

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Barry Finn
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:11 AM

Hi Ralphie & good for you with all you've done with the Jones. I would also love to get Nic's double CD when it arrives. And your mention of CM releases, I don't know alot of the history with this situation but from the little I do know if you told me who or what CM is I'd be happy to boycott them. You have right here at your disposal an international collection of folk music musicians & fans who probably would love to support Nic in this way. I'm in the U.S. my e-mail is ( [e-mail] ) Thanks, Barry

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 02:37 AM

Does anyone remember Nic playing O'Carolan's concerto?

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 05:31 PM

Can't be more than one world apart, surely, unless my astronomy is out of date?

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:05 PM

Calcutta and Carenas are worlds apart . . .

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 10:18 AM

This madness helps to keep us sane.
Take me back to the Black Hole
The Black Hole of Calcutta
To that beautiful Indian country that I love

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 09:27 AM

You're all mad !!! Yes...Tape arrived safely...will call... And...The Black hole of Carinas....Nurse! the Screens!! Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:36 AM

The source would appear to be:

"I am a conscientious man, when I throw rocks at sea-birds I leave no tern unstoned" -OGDEN NASH

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:28 AM

It comes from a poem somewhere, you get no stone unturned, no tern unstoned, and no tone unsterned, whatever that may mean. I remember seeing it years ago, but have no idea where - perhaps I will search the net

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:41 AM

I think it's all a matter of context, Pavane . . I always think of Music Hall turns . . . (then again I never have been a fan of Music Hall . . .)

UK catters don't forget to buy Ralphie a pint at Sidmouth (and don't suggest a visit to Carenas . . .)

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:41 AM

I thought it was 'No TERN (as in the sea bird) left unstoned'. PS did you get the tapes? My email seems flakey at the moment, but Noreen got hers

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:37 AM

Terry....Of course you can have a copy !! We're down to arguing about sleeve notes now, so, the end is in sight. Mark...I hear what you're saying about Mr B...Beleive me when I say that "No turn has been left un-stoned" with regards to this subject (see threads passim - ed) I take the view that if we all keep cool, the gradual drip - drip of opinion will win...maybe a boycott of all CM releases...? I'm just happy that I was in the position to help on this project. And with regards to the price....Not fixed yet, but the whole reason that Julia set up "Mollie Music" was to cut out the very people of whom you speak! (Hardly surprising) So....A complete running order will appear here FIRST! In the next few weeks...Regards Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Terry Blankenship
Date: 18 Jun 01 - 11:21 PM

Pavane,

Here are the best Nic Jones links that I have found. A couple of them great have discographies.

http://www.freefolk.com/nicjones.htm

http://www.lesk.demon.co.uk/pages/jones.htm

http://www.sarcon.demon.co.uk/engfolk/21/nic_jones.htm

http://www.folkmusic.net/htmfiles/inart437.htm

Ralphie,

I'd like to get a copy of the New Nick Jones double cd also.

Terry Blankenship

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Mark. West Sussex U.K.
Date: 18 Jun 01 - 10:06 PM

Well Done Ralph. Thanks for all your work and for standing by Nic and keeping the faith all these years. As for the Lost Four. Isn't it about time the culprit who jealously guards the Rights was outed and subjected to International pressure on a scale that might at least bring deserved infamy. Only £20.00? A lot of us would happily pay twice that as long as we knew the profits were going to Nic and the wonderful Julia.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 18 Jun 01 - 12:34 PM

Refresh For all who are interested! Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 15 Jun 01 - 08:33 AM

Well spotted Les!! Maybe some other useful stuff though...particularly interested in Peel sessions, as (apart from 4 tracks) all the other 10 or so sessions are long gone..Poo! Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Les from Hull
Date: 15 Jun 01 - 07:15 AM

'White Copper Alley' is 'Lass of London City'

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 15 Jun 01 - 06:50 AM

And
Bay of Biscay
Bunch of Rushes

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 15 Jun 01 - 06:41 AM

And I forgot Jolly Bold Robber

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 15 Jun 01 - 06:41 AM

I have now found a discography at http://www.sarcon.demon.co.uk/engfolk/21/nic_jones.htm

The following songs which I have on tape do not seem to appear on the discography unless under a different name:
Lass of Lochroyal
White Copper Alley
Isle of St Helena
Clyde Water (William & Fair Margaret)
Paddy & the whale
Trooper Laddy (came here last night)
Strike the Bell
Rufford Park (Poachers)
Glencoe

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 15 Jun 01 - 02:42 AM

Anyone know where I can find a discography of Nic? I am sure there are records which I don't know about

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 14 Jun 01 - 09:58 AM

Lass of Loch Royal - He gives a little background on the abbreviated version before singing it, but its almost lost in the noise. I will try and get a version to anyone interested, but as I said, be warned it was recorded on a primitive 1970 cassette recorder in a noisy club!

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Jun 01 - 09:43 AM

Nic singing the Lass of Loch Royal? I'd love to hear that.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 14 Jun 01 - 09:23 AM

Pavane...Hi! Mmm interesting..! Could you run off a cassette for me? Address is 50 Kettlebaston Road Leyton London E10 7PF... The early to Mid 70s stuff is very thin on the ground, hence my previous reference to "Allandale!" I've got lots of material from the "Penguin Eggs" period which I can't really use as the CD is still out there!! Particularly interested in Loch Royal and St Helena...Even if I don't use it, rest assured you'll get it back....Cheers Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 14 Jun 01 - 04:05 AM

PS put me down for a copy of the CD when available

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 14 Jun 01 - 04:04 AM

Hey, I don't know why my posting showed up at 3 am? - Oh yes, the server must be in USA? It is now 9am here

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 14 Jun 01 - 03:03 AM

Ralphie, Songs I have are as follows:

Songs recorded live at The Ivy Bush, Pontardawe, c1973, complete with hiss, echo and chorus:

Jolly Bold Robber, Bay of Biscay-o, St Helena, Bunch of rushes, Lass of Lochroyal, Warlike Lads of Russia, Isle of France, High Barbary, Blind Harper, Strike the Bell, Bonny bunch of Roses, Trooper lad came here, American Stranger, Paddy & the Whale, William & Fair Margaret

Also recorded off-air (not sure if records or studio session): Glencoe, Rufford Park poachers, (?) (She went a-hunting with her ) Gun & Dog, Lakes of (?)Shilin

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 05:09 PM

Me again! To all correspondents to this site..... Please leave addresses etc here, and I'll build a list for info stuff to send as soon as I can. Any messages of undying love would be much appreciated R xx My E Mail is... [e-mail]

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 04:59 PM

Dita... As to your other message re....where are the master tapes...? I honestly don't know. I really hope that they are safe, As a BBC engineer, and archivist of many years, I keep everything that I record......BIG TIME !! But, I wasn't involved in that particular project.....Shame Love Ralphie xx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 04:49 PM

Woops...hit the wrong button..! As I was saying....Hold hard me hearties.....I've been struggling on with these tapes for about 20 years.....It will all come good ....soon.. Can I go to sleep now? And to everyone else....Please ....no more tapes!!!! Much as I love Rose of Allandale, there is a limit...

God Bless to all Ralphie xx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 04:42 PM

Dita... Yes..Warlike & Fordie were from the the Fred Woods recordings....We thought that this was the best place to put them....

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: pavane
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 11:17 AM

Ralphie. I may be able to let you have copies of the Pontardawe session, (my email is [e-mail]) but quality on the early cassette recorders wasn't great!. I will probably copy it to a CD. 'Warlike sons of Russia' was one of the tracks - I didn't know it had been released. I think his guitar work on 'The blind harper' was better in the live version than the recording. I have Nic's first 3 LPs on Vinyl, but I wasn't keen on Penguin eggs, and never bought it. I also have Songs of a Changing World, where he is one of the three singers. (I was originally from Romford area, and did see Nic at Chelmsford and other local clubs.)

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: gregbat
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 07:23 AM

I'm living in Saudi Arabia where surprisingly enough, we don't get the latest traditional / folk releases. I'd really appreciate it if someone (maybe Ralphie) could let me know when the new Nic Jones album is available and how I can get a copy. I have a postal address in the UK but for now people can contact me at [e-mail]. Cheers.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Dita (at work)
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 05:17 AM

Ralphie, just a question, were the "Warlike lads of Russia" and "Fordie" tracks recorded for Fred Wood's Folk Roots albums, and if so are there any more of Nic's songs from these sessions?.
From what I remember, Fred produced two albums for new subscribers to his mag, and these contained unique recordings by Nic, Archie Fisher and many others.
Thinks out loud - "I wonder where the origional masters for these albums are"
thanks, not just for your answer but for all your good work,
love, john

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 13 Jun 01 - 05:02 AM

Yes, I know that . . But I did say "tribute" rather than "recreation"! We need to educate all these youngsters about the "Old Fella" (actually, we're the old ones, he's forever young . . . )

Still, I can dream - and remember . .

(IIRC Stocai's "Ralph's Tune" is Nigel's, isn't it?)

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 12 Jun 01 - 01:05 PM

Neil. All the tracks on "Unearthed" will be previously unreleased (apart from Warlike Lads of Russia" and "Fordie" which have been released by the good people of Fellside records) We've avoided songs from the "Lost" 4 early Nic albums, in the probably forlorn hope that one day they will see the light of day......Fat Chance I know, but just maybe.....!! I'm tempted to ask to hear your Pontadawe recordings...but !! I've got to stop somewhere...!! Rest assured that "Unearthed" will be a stonker..! And....George...! Little chance of Colin and I having any time before Sid to bone up on old ERIC stuff, and anyway, It wouldn't be the same without the Old Fella there in person...Maybe some Nigel Tunes may creep into the PJD repertoire as time goes on... Cheers Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Neil Jennings
Date: 12 Jun 01 - 07:53 AM

Are these previously unreleased tracks, or just unreleased on CD?. (I have the early LP's). I also have a few live recordings (from Pontardawe, c1973)of songs which don't seem to have been released before, and would like to get hold of them if possible.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 12 Jun 01 - 05:59 AM

Public request to Ralphie . . since you're down as a performer, and Colin's PROBABLY down there, wouldn't a musical tribute to Nigel Chipendale be a wonderful idea?

George

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 11 Jun 01 - 12:36 PM

He's particularly easy to spot when performing as one of the Fraser Sisters . . .

G.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 09 Jun 01 - 08:05 AM

Aw Shucks George!! You'll get me all embarrased!! But, for anybody coming to Sidmouth, I'll be there on Weds,Thurs,and Friday. The "Girl Band" are "The Fraser Sisters" and, "The Boy band" are "Patterson,Jordan,Dipper" Come and find me...and I'll let you know the latest on the project..(I'm the tall thin one with the big nose....Ralphie

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GeorgeH
Date: 07 Jun 01 - 08:22 AM

Yup, this is the release I posted about . . (I'll put in a blue clicky thingy when I've a spare moment). When I spoke to Ralph they hadn't finally decided on whether to go for a double CD, so I didn't want to raise folks hopes.

If you want to go on Ralph's email list to be notified when Unearthed is unearthed then either "personal message" me here or email me ([e-mail]) with your email address and I'll make sure you're added to the list.

Oh, and since the marvelous Ralphie is far too modest - I'll mention he's performing at Sidmouth this year both as part of his "Girlie Band" and as part of his "Boy Band". Look out for him!

Cheers!

George

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: wes.w
Date: 06 Jun 01 - 09:26 AM

Thanks Ralphie - perhaps we'll meet over a concertina or two sometime, from what I hear! I'll owe you a beer 'til then.

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: GUEST,Learchild
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 04:21 PM

Hi Ralphie great to hear about this - many rumours but this is wonderful news. I know I'll want two copies. Love to you all

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: John Routledge
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 02:18 PM

Please reserve me a copy or let me know what I need to do.

Many Thanks John

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 01:55 PM

Hi Wes W Both "Smokey's Bar" (V Good Quality) and "Rapunzel" (Mmm Quality!!) are included....!! Don't want to give out the full track listing as yet. as we are still arguing about it ! But, stand by for possibly 25/26 Songs and tunes....Most of CD1 should be excellent Quality, and CD2 will be mainly requests, and personal faves...Hence the arguments....Keep this thread alive people, and I'll fill you all in as soon as poss Love R xx PS...Wes...Congrats to your daughter on her excellent taste!

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: wes.w
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 08:44 AM

Requests? Please, if possible, 'Dobro Part out of Cheating Heart' which I've been humming in the bath etc, for years now without knowing the words, and 'Knight tries to rescue Damsel in tower, but gets eyes pulled out'. I only heard Nic do the last one once, the last time I saw him perform, but it was a real shivers down the spiner! Thanks to you, Nic, and Julia for this new CD set - I'll buy it no matter what's on it.

PS - Fourteen year old 'pop, indie and irish music' daughter asked to borrow 'Penguin Eggs' CD last night! Why? Reply was :'Well Dad, its like that folk music stuff you listen to - but different.' Transcends generations too?

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Garry Gillard
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 06:54 AM

What Les from Hull said! Except that Nic's particular talent transcends all that anyway.

Garry

(Oh, and I haven't any old LPs, unfortunately.)

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Les from Hull
Date: 05 Jun 01 - 06:20 AM

Ralphie

I hope that you'll post here again when Nic's new CD is available, with full details of how to get hold of it. Thank you for helping get Nic's work out to the public. Nic's interpretations of songs and tunes have been inspirational for so many of us (I'm glad I've still got all the old LPs). I know that shameless plugging of one artist's work is not the norm on Mudcat, but Nic's particular circumstances transcend all that.

Les

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 04 Jun 01 - 03:05 PM

Thanks Dorritt & Mooman....Keep spreading !! (and I don't mean the obvious !!! Hugs Ralphie xx

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 03 Jun 01 - 05:27 PM

Me too! he's my absolute favourite shall tell all at my folk club

Subject: RE: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: mooman
Date: 03 Jun 01 - 01:31 PM

Dear Ralphie

You can certainly reserve one for me!

Great work and best regards to Nic and Julia!

mooman

Subject: New Nic Jones (Double) CD
From: Ralphie
Date: 03 Jun 01 - 11:23 AM

Hi People. Just to let all participants know.....We are on the verge of finishing the new Nic Jones CD (A sequel to "In search of...") It will be called "Unearthed" ....It's a double.....!! The sleeve is either appalling, or brilliant...! (Nic, Julia and I think it's brilliant!!)....and it willl be available later in the summer.....exclusively from Mollie Music......More details to follow... Any specific requests....get in touch soon.... We're intending a mid-price deal...don't know what that is in US terms, but probably under £20 UK, for roughly 100 minutes of music......25-30 tracks...all of which are otherwise unavailable....E me, or reply to this thread Muchlove....Ralphie (I'll be glad when it's out...LOL!)