Recording Req: Lakes of Ponchartrain

Subject: Can anyone help?
From: Angie
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 01:52 PM

I used to own a version of The Lakes Of Ponchartrain which I have since lost and cannot replace because I can't remember the name of the artist.It was sung by a chap with a real cajun feel to it and was by far the best version of the song I have heard.I know it's a bit vague, but if anyone has any suggestions as to who it might be I'd be very gratefull.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 01:58 PM

Angie - you will get helpful responses if you put the title of the song in your thread name.
Maybe: Tune Request: Lakes Of Ponchartain.
If a Joe Clone is about, he can make the change for you.
Good luck with your search.
Mary

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Wesley S
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 02:00 PM

Peter Case, Martin Simpson and Andy Stewart have all recorded it. Do any of these names ring a bell?

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 02:17 PM

So have Noel Murphy and Sharron Shannon. Jim Reeves?

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Les from Hull
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 02:19 PM

Martin Simpson is the cajunest one I've heard.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Angie
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 02:23 PM

Nope sorry ...none of the above as i've listened to them all recently, but thanks though and keep em comin ....one of you mines of musical info will get it I'm sure.Thanks for the advice Mary. xx

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: MMario
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 02:28 PM

since you say "Chap" I assume it isn't Mary the Troubador; whioch is the only recording of this I've ever owned.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: IvanB
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 02:30 PM

Brendan Nolan did it as well. You can hear it here:

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Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Angie
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 05:25 PM

Can't recall Mary the Troubador's version but i'm sure it's lovely.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Francy
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 05:46 PM

Christy Moore has a fine version...........

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Francy
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 06:16 PM

Christy Moore has a fine version.......

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 17 Apr 02 - 09:06 PM

And so did Paul Brady, and maybe I think that's the best. But the only cajun version I've heard is Martin Simpson's, and I don't much like that one.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Angie
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 10:43 AM

No it's definately not Martin Simpson (I don't like that one either), it's quite a soft slow version of the song and sung with real empathy......I really hate myself for not remembering who it is,I have the mind of a sieve and I'm sure you would all love it. Oh well,the quest continues.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: annamill
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 10:54 AM

Angie, are you sure of the title? There is a song done by Glenn Weiser And Greg Schaaf called "The Shores of Ponchartrain" that might be what you're seeking.

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Angie
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 01:24 PM

Thanx Annamill but it's definately "The Lakes Of Ponchartrain",it's a favourite of mine.xxxx

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 18 Apr 02 - 06:02 PM

One good source for finding out who did what is AMG – The All Music Guide.

Another is the Folk Music Index.

Subject: RE: Can anyone help?
From: rich-joy
Date: 20 Apr 02 - 06:27 AM

didn't Hot Vultures do one on "Up the Line"?? (Ian Anderson & Maggie Holland) of the UK ...
Cheers, R-J