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Lyr Req: I Don't Work for a Living
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Subject: Lyr Add: I DON'T WORK FOR A LIVING^^ From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 02:12 PM Does anyone know the tune for this song? I saw it posted over on the IRTRAD-L. -- Áine
I DON'T WORK FOR A LIVING |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Musicman Date: 11 Dec 99 - 02:25 PM Aine, I've got the song on tape, I could either transcribe it on to noteworthy/midi format for you or send you a .ra of the song, which would you prefer? Send me your email and I'll send you your choice.... Musicman |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Metchosin Date: 11 Dec 99 - 02:40 PM Thanks for the lyrics Aine, that was one of the songs I was looking for to include in the family songbook. |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 02:49 PM Paul, Thanks! An .ra file would be great -- my email is on bbc's resource page. You're a wonder! Metchosin, I'm glad I could help out -- It looks like a great song and I can't wait to hear it!. -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Musicman Date: 11 Dec 99 - 03:06 PM I'll send it to you later today..... musicman |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 04:30 PM Thanks in advance, Paul!! By the way, do you happen to know the author of the song? -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Frank Maher Date: 11 Dec 99 - 04:57 PM The Song was Written By James J Mullen |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Joe Offer Date: 11 Dec 99 - 05:04 PM Say, Musicman, if you'd like to transcribe it to MIDI, we can post it for everyone and it can be included in the database. Just e-mail a MIDI to me and I'll post it, or you can use MIDITXT and post it here in this thread. Click on my name below to send me e-mail. Thanks. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Musicman Date: 11 Dec 99 - 05:13 PM Ok, Aine, gonna send you the .ra file now..... Joe, I'll take some time and transcribe it to midi then post it here with miditxt sometime this afternoon.... later all..... Musicman
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Susanne (skw) Date: 11 Dec 99 - 05:26 PM Hamish Imlach and Iain MacKintosh adapted the song for musicians: I suppose you all think it's quite easy |
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Subject: Tune Add: I DON'T WORK FOR A LIVING^^ From: Musicman Date: 11 Dec 99 - 06:07 PM OK, all done, here it is......
MIDI file: dontwork.mid Timebase: 192 Name: I Don't work for a living This program is worth the effort of learning it. To download the March 10 MIDItext 98 software and get instructions on how to use it click here ABC format: X:1
enjoy....^^ |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 08:51 PM The following information I got from the IRTRAD-L: You can get a copy of the sheet music from Gary's Sheet Music at AR's Scavenger Hunt 'The authors of the song were Edward Lee, piano player and brother of Frank Lee (London, Tara Ceili and), leader of the Four Provinces Orchestra in Philadelphia during the 1920s, and James J. Mullan, dubbed at times "High Chief Ranger, USA Irish National Foresters" or "The Singing Insurance Man" on his 78 records. Mullan recorded the song with the Four Provinces in December 1928 for the Columbia company. The recording was reissued in Ireland on Regal Zonophone. Philippe Varlet philvar@erols.com |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 08:52 PM Paul, Just got the song on the email and I love it! Thank you so much for sending it to me! -- Áine |
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Subject: Tune add:I Don't Work for a Living From: alison Date: 11 Dec 99 - 09:17 PM To hear it the easy way without translating the red writing.. the tune is now at Mudcat MIDIs slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 09:23 PM Thank you very, very much, oh great Midi Mistress!! -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 99 - 09:30 PM Dear 'Catters, I just looked back over this thread, and I just don't believe it -- In seven hours and five minutes, for this one song, we have worked together to get the words, the authors, historical information, and the tune in three different formats! As much as we can (and do) complain about computer technology sometimes, I am truly amazed at this. Let's everyone do a vigorous virtual back-patting on this one!! -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Night Owl Date: 12 Dec 99 - 12:07 AM PAT.....PAT.....PAT......PAT.......PAT.....PAT......PAT... Seven pats for seven people in seven hours!!!!!THANKS!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Chris/Darwin Date: 12 Dec 99 - 04:58 AM Hi! The thing that really amazes me is that nothing is new under the sun. My father had a 78 recording of this by (New Zealander) Tex Morton, who was popular in Australia in the '40's and '50's playing "hillbilly" music. I have sung this song for as long as I can remember, and have tailored verses to the audience my "bush" band was playing to. It is the kind of song suitable for such manipulation! Regards Chris |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Alan of Australia Date: 12 Dec 99 - 05:55 AM G'day, Frank Maher has sent me a wave file of this song. Wave files are a bit large for the MIDI site but I have posted it there for a limited time. You can download it from this site.
Cheers, |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: John in Brisbane Date: 12 Dec 99 - 08:54 AM Alan, do you need/would you like an MP3 Encoder? Can provide if you would like. Regards, John |
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Subject: Lyr Add: I DON'T WORK FOR A LIVING^^ From: Tiger Date: 12 Dec 99 - 09:08 AM My father-in-law used to sing this, and I have it on pages from a songbook that is so old and worn that all the copyright dates are gone. I'd guess the date as 1920's or 30's, 'cause that's when he learned most of his songs. Here are two extra verses, two additional choruses, handful of word changes. ....Tiger
I Don't Work For A Living - sung by Bill Garneau
They say we're all born for a purpose,
I don't work for a living, I get along all right without. I don't toil all day, I suppose it because I not built that way Some people work for love And say it's all sunshine and gain, But if I can't get sunshine without any work, I think I'll stay out in the rain.
Now give me a nail and a hammer,
I've got a pal I think the world of
I don't work for a living, I get along all right without. I live peacefully, For labor disputes never worry me I love my family, And even my mother-in-law I decided to make them all happy, that's why I never go home any more.
Now I haven't got a red penny
I don't work for a living, I get along all right without. Work's not meant for me, Why, even the thought hurts my dignity My wife does all the work, She even puts out the ash-can But last night I got sore when the neighbors all yelled "Why don't you put out your old man?" |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: GUEST,frodisgirl@yahoo.com.au Date: 18 May 02 - 12:12 AM Hi..........so for a person who is not good with computers, how do I download an mp3 of this wonderful song. It is one of my grandfathers favourites!!! Can someone help me please?? :o) duplicate message deleted by mudelf ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Áine Date: 18 May 02 - 11:59 AM Wow, frodisgirl! You really went back aways for this thread! I'd completely forgotten about this song. If any of you 'Catters have this one on MP3, please let us know, 'cuz I lost the soundfile that Paul sent me a couple of hard disc crashes ago . . . -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: GUEST,mumsie23@hotmail.com Date: 24 Jun 02 - 03:44 PM has ANYONE got this on mp3 that they can send to either myself or frodisgirl??...PLEASE? |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Musicman Date: 25 Jun 02 - 01:47 AM i can do the mp3... do you want the whole song as sung by who ever it is singing it ... or just the melody in midi format... let me know via email.... paul@bcmusicman.ca musicman
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: GUEST,mumsie23@hotmail.com Date: 29 Jun 02 - 03:24 AM Oh Paul...I am looking for the whole song as originally done????..you can help me??...can't wait for this! *M* |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: GUEST,frodisgirl Date: 06 Jul 02 - 11:11 PM Paul....I have sent you an e-mail.......I hope you can help me with this song!!?? I have been looking for a copy of it for ages!!! Take care and keep smiling :O) ******************************************************* *M* thanks for all your help to :O) tcaks *K* |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: GUEST,frodisgirl Date: 06 Jul 02 - 11:17 PM And thanks Aine!!! :O)tcaks |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: MMario Date: 07 Jul 02 - 11:09 PM Talk about coincidence - One of the musicians is doing a version of this song at Sterling ren-festival!!!! |
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Subject: Lyr Req: I don't work for a living From: Hawker Date: 14 Apr 03 - 12:38 PM A friend and I were discussing this song at the weekend, we could rustle up a verse between us, and the chorus, but other than that nothing, can anybody supply us with all the lyrics? Chorus goes.... I don't work for a living I get along alright without I don't strive all day Simply because I'm not built that way Some people work for money They say it's all sunshine and gain But if I can't have sunshine without any work I'd rather stay out in the rain Grateful for any additions you have to offer! Cheers, Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I don't work for a living From: masato sakurai Date: 14 Apr 03 - 12:47 PM Go to these previous threads. RE OLD LYRICS - I Don't Work for a Living Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living ~Masato |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I don't work for a living From: Hawker Date: 15 Apr 03 - 11:14 AM Thank you so much Masato, sometimes what you're searching for is right under your nose eh? Cheers, Lucy |
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Subject: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Mark Ross Date: 24 Sep 04 - 01:48 PM Looking for all the verses for this song. I know it was recorded by Malcom Dalgish & Grey Larsen, but I seem to have misplaced the lyrics. I think I got them originally from the great Bob Bovee. Anyone? Mark Ross |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Sorcha Date: 24 Sep 04 - 01:54 PM Mark, see this thread. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Barbara Date: 24 Sep 04 - 01:59 PM Like these words, Mark? I Don't Work For a Living (click on name). Blessings, Barbara (Put the words in the search box, and shazam, there it is.) |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Compton Date: 24 Sep 04 - 02:25 PM How extraordinary !!..was only listening to this yesterday...Terry Potter (Etchingham Steam Band/Cousins and Sons). Thought I ought to note down the words...a good song! |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Mark Ross Date: 25 Sep 04 - 12:15 PM I put those words into the DT but nothing came up, I must not have been holding my mouth right! Thanks! Mark Ross |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Frank Maher Date: 26 Sep 04 - 12:07 AM I have the Record sung by the Man who wrote it..James J Mullan if anyone is interested!! |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: JennyO Date: 26 Sep 04 - 09:03 AM Australian performers "Us Not Them" - Jason and Chloe Roweth - perform this song. I found this on their website, which I thought might be some help. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: GUEST,Jim Ward Date: 26 Sep 04 - 11:51 AM I bought this very song on a 78rpm record about four hours ago at a record fair in Croydon. English Parlophone red label, E6357 (1920's I should think) by Pete Wiggins with guitar and harmonica. Author is given as LES Mullan though. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: GUEST,Jim Pace jbpacejr@hiwaay.net Date: 23 Nov 05 - 04:41 PM Oh get me a nail and a hammer and a picture I'll hang on the wall. Get me a strong stepladder you know that I might fall. Get me a couple of waiters and a barrel of good o'l bath ale. I'll bet you I'll hang up that picture if someone will drive the nail Oh Idon't work for a living I get along alright without. I don't toil all day I guess it's because I'm not built thst way. Some people work for love I guess it's all sunshine and gain. But if I can't get by without having to work I guess I'll stay out in the rain. My mother sang this when I was a child. This is how I remember it. I am 71 so how acurate it is I don't know. Jim. |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Betsey Mullan Date: 03 Mar 06 - 09:03 PM I am a grandauughter of James Mullan. He died when I was 7. My father, also a James, used to sing the song too, and we have had many a laugh over it, because he often got the words wrong. My family and I do not have any audio of him singing. Does anyone know how I can find any of his records? The only one we have is badly scratched. Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Peace Date: 04 Mar 06 - 01:52 AM "The Session: Recordings - Farewell To Ireland CD 1 (of A Box Set ...Compiled by Ron Kavana - 4 CDs and 80 tracks from the 20s and 30s ... essential listening. ... James Morrison 3.The Flanagan Brothers 4.James J. Mullan ... www.thesession.org/recordings/display.php/740 - 20k - Cached - Was your grandfather's initial J? Could the above refer to him? |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Fidjit Date: 04 Mar 06 - 05:13 AM And another verse for you. He's only an old village postman Walking up hill and down dale Bringing you all of your letters along with the Sketch and the Mail (Shows you how old the song is) All of your letters he carries All of your business he knows 'Cos he read all your letters and postcards As on his delivery he goes I leant this song off a Dob Davenport Lp usually sing it right after "William Brown" Last line of William Brown is William's now a postman (3) Well it's better than walking the streets. |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Betsey Mullan Date: 04 Mar 06 - 09:10 AM Yes, that is definitely him. Thank you. I created a new thread on the subject because I am new to this forum and thought perhaps that this thread had been inactive for too long. In any event, I appreciate your help! |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Betsey Mullan Date: 04 Mar 06 - 10:08 AM Thanks for the extra verse! Now all we need to do is find someone who is successful at not working for a living. I have not found that it works for me, with three kids who like to eat three meals a day..... |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Fidjit Date: 04 Mar 06 - 04:23 PM Ok. Dob DAvenport LP. Pal Of My Cradle Days. came out in 1974. Trailer. LER 2088 : Song listed as, "I don't work for a living" (Lee Mullan) Bob also sings, "William Bown" and "He's Only an Old Village Postman" just before it. That's where I got it all from. They go well together. |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Andy Jackson Date: 04 Mar 06 - 05:48 PM "Don't work " is also sung by Jimmy Cooper on "Jimmy Cooper Dulcimer Player" which I recorded for Forest Tracks way back in the 70's, now available again from http://www.forest-tracks.co.uk/ Thanks for the extra words posted above. I can now sing it as my dulcimmer playing doesnt stand up on it's own, Andy |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Fidjit Date: 05 Mar 06 - 04:03 AM Should be "Bob" Davenport of course. |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Fidjit Date: 06 Mar 06 - 02:51 AM We can try it together Andy, when I come down at Easter. |
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Subject: RE: Tune Req: I Don't Work for a Living From: Betsey Mullan Date: 06 Mar 06 - 01:47 PM Are you familisr with "Arrah Come in Out of the Rain, Barney McShane? That was another favorite of ours that my grandfather sang. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: GUEST,Betsey Date: 13 Jan 07 - 05:26 PM Frank, James Mullan is my grandfather. I would be very interested in getting a recording of him singing I don't work for a living. No one in my family has a copy. Betsey Mullan Thompson |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: Charley Noble Date: 13 Jan 07 - 09:29 PM It's a small world interconnected by Mudcat! Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Don't work For A Living From: GUEST,j r hartley Date: 14 Jan 07 - 12:07 PM that's really strange - i've been looking for a copy of 'flyfishing' - good luck tg@pvr.co.uk |
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