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Lyr Req: Far Canal (Mike Mann) |
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Subject: Mike Mann 'Far Canal' From: GUEST,Bob.Taberner@btinternet.com Date: 31 Mar 03 - 12:24 PM In the mid 80s, there was a singer/pianist called Mike Mann appearing in British folk clubs. He had a self-penned song called 'The Far Canal' and another very funny one about the Wimbledon tennis championships. Has anyone got the words for either? |
Subject: RE: Mike Mann 'Far Canal' From: Sorcha Date: 31 Mar 03 - 02:56 PM No luck with Google. Sorry |
Subject: RE: Mike Mann 'Far Canal' From: GUEST,Henry Ayrton Date: 31 Mar 03 - 03:13 PM I have a very lo-fi tape recording I made of Mike Mann (with his permission) when he was appearing at Knaresborough Folk Club in 1981. It includes "The Far Canal Song". When I've a moment, I'll listen to it and see if I can transcribe the words. Can't remember him doing a tennis song, though. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Far Canal (Mike Mann) From: Mike Bye Date: 29 May 16 - 08:33 PM I heard this only once but recollect that the following could be as near as Dammit - any knowledgeable corrections gratefully accepted. RC (at piano): "I'm sad to say I've left my Love in Venice". RB (not at piano): "...in Venice". RC: "For a handsome Latin Romeo she fell". RB: " ...Oh She Fell". RC: "Now the fickle Bounder's been and gone and left her". RB: "...and left her". RC: "Now she languishes beside that Far Canal!". RB: ".............................................What a Pity!" |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Far Canal (Mike Mann) From: GUEST,Chris Allsop Date: 12 Apr 23 - 05:03 PM I think the misheard bits are: Verse 1, line 2: “tulips, CLOGS, and Edam cheese” Verse 4, line 1: “Nine months they flew and FOR THE TWO” |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Far Canal (Mike Mann) From: cnd Date: 12 Apr 23 - 08:53 PM The Far Canal song listed above by Mike Bye is, as indicated by the RCs and RBs (Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker), not that of Mike Mann, but from The Two Ronnie's bit Gilbert and Sullivan (listen). Maybe Mike Mann sang part of the same cover, but Bob Taberner noted it was an original; unfortunately, it isn't possible to tell from his post. Any Britons on here have contact with Henry Ayrton? Is he the same one who works as a DJ for the BBC? |
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