Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!

Subject: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 12:11 PM

I can't believe we never had a thread specifically about Winters Wages CD! I did a super-duper search and didn't find one, so... I think it is well worth hollering about! (Lloyd, blushing becomes you:-)

Anyhow, for those of you who may not know him, our own Winters Wages does a fantastic job of singing and playing chanteys and this is a CD that shouldn't be missed. Here's what I wrote to WW:

I really love the music and you have got such a fine voice! I esp. love your song to Andrea, I love you so and Nova Scotia Farewell. I really enjoy all of the songs, though, and the musicianship; the musical arrangements are really first-rate, well-blended.

Everytime I am fortunate enough to hear another Mudcatter, I am just amazed, again, at what an incredible bunch of people they are...so talented and creative. (I love the ocean sound effects, too!) Great version of Paddy West, too!

Anyhow, great job, WW and the rest of ya, give a listen! I suspect WW will come in and tell you how to order a copy, or you might check with Dick and Camsco Music, or send WW a PM.

Thanks, Lloyd. I love it!

kat

Subject: RE: Winter's Wages CD - Sailing Spirits
From: Winters Wages
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 01:32 PM

Thanks Kat. You are so kind and your opinion and view on this album means a whole lot to me. It was a first for me. Most of the recordings were done on old boats, ships etc. Took three years in the making (2 years were lost to my illness) but I finally got it done. To get a copy one can send check or money order to: Lloyd Jones Jr.
2028 Broderick St. Suite B,
San Francisco, CA 94115

The cost is $13.00 This includes postage. And Kat, if you could tell me how to send Dick and CAMSCO one, I will do it right away.

The songs are: Lord Franklin..Davy Lowston..Paddy West--Away Rio..Blow Ye Winds..Three Score & Ten..Danny Boy..Waltzing Matilda..Liverpool Judies..Nova Scotia Farewell..New Caldonia March (should have been listed as a polka BG) Off To Sea..Donegal Danny and a love song called I Love You So (ballad).

So there you have it. I have pretty much kept it quiet.To tell the truth it is kind of embarassing. Hyw! What the heck. I did it anyway..Regards and again thanks Kat. Winters Wages..Oh! and you can also E-mail me at: [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Winter's Wages CD - Sailing Spirits
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 01:50 PM

Ah, thanks for the info, Lloyd! I still can't believe we haven't known more about this 'til now!:-)

Here is the contact info for Dick Greenhaus of the Digital Tradition and owner of Camsco Music. He carries quite a few Mudcatter CDs:

Phone orders: 800-548-3655   
Email: [e-mail]
SnailMail: Camsco Music
28 Powell Street
Greenwich, CT 06831

Thanks, again, Lloyd. This really is a wonderful CD.

kat

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: radriano
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 02:29 PM

Hey Lloyd!

It's great to have you back at the SF Shanty Sings and congratulations on your new CD. It's a peach.

Radriano

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 02:44 PM

Oh joy, another American singing 'Danny Boy'. Just what the world needed....

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: Amos
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 03:34 PM

WW, you might want to get in touch with Ron Olesko, who is a member here, as he often reviews new CDs on his radio station in the NJ-NYC area, TRADITIONS. There's a thread on his CED Reviews somewhere back down the track but I do not have time to hunt for it just now. Based on my discussion with him about the Mudcat CDs, I'd say Ron is highly enthusiastic and knowledgeable and would enjoy your CD greatly.

A

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: Winters Wages
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 03:45 PM

Thanks a lot Amos. If you find out any other information about him I would appreciate a PM if you could. Thanks WW

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 06 Jan 03 - 06:24 PM

Great to see you at the chantey sing, WW! it's been too long. Releasing your CD and singing Saturday night was the perfect way for you to say "I'm back!" Congratulations on your CD!

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Jan 03 - 12:21 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: GUEST,Melani
Date: 07 Jan 03 - 01:30 PM

Grouch, grouch, grouch, Guest! "Danny Boy" is a very pretty song, and this is a fine version. Nice going, Lloyd!

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 07 Jan 03 - 08:43 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: Ron Olesko
Date: 10 Jan 03 - 10:38 AM

I just received my CD and it is wonderful!   Lloyd has a very warm voice and captures the spirit of the songs. The musical settings are very comfortable and the musicians that accompany Lloyd do a fine job of presenting the tunes. This is a very honest and captivating album that I'm enjoying! I can't wait to play it for my audience!

And to the troll who doesn't care for Danny Boy, you can always skip the track on your CD player, but you would be missing out on a nice rendition of the song that is not at all maudlin or campy like others.

Thanks Lloyd!

Ron Olesko
WFDU-FM

Subject: RE: Winters Wages CD - Sailing Spirits - Wow!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Jan 03 - 11:06 AM

Hey, Ron, that's great!

Lloyd gave me permission to add the following from a PM he sent me about how this CD actually came about. He's been a little shy about the whole thing. We have "Andrea" to thank for insisting that he even do it, from what I understand. Anyhow, here's a bit which sounds like they had a lot of fun:

We did this in old boats, living rooms, etc. and on junk equipment. David Solnit and I would change earphones at times as his would not work at times. We would break down and laugh. You should hear the out takes. We still laugh about it now. Poor David with tape on his fingers..they were so sore from all the "Re-takes" **BG

and, a little bit more of the fun:

The album was done in latter 1999 and 2000. I waited awhile before doing anything with it. It takes lots of time. Andrea thought it was beautiful but I had my doubts. Everyone out here was going to a studio so I was shy about doing anything. Then I got sick. I thought that was the end! As I struggled through all the chemo etc I would work on the liner notes. Then two friends helped me... They were able to help me mix it. I did all the arrangements though. I feel more proud being the producer and arranger than the singer. David said."Dont look at me..I'm not singing" Soooo It was up to me. Ye Gads!

**BG** You sound great! Thanks a bunch, Lloyd!