Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 25 Jul 08 - 09:24 PM

If you run a radio show, know someone who does, can write a column for a folk-rag or can send one to those who speak about such things on the air, please please do. We want this one to hit the big-time, not just for fame but for many many reasons. For one htig, Bruce deserves it.


Promote it to those who can promote it more....you know you can!!



A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Guldhamstern
Date: 25 Jul 08 - 07:33 PM

Oh, I have some big abstinence problems now.
I understand if you(Bruce) is busy and I honestly say: the time is yours. And that the day I will get this music will be reward enough for my patience.

I am talking about both the RCA-record and the new one.

I don't think this is meaningless spamming from me. I just want to express my feelings about the music and the waiting.

But now I will be away for one week maybe two or three. Hope I'll notice some great news when I come home.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 01:03 AM

Just back from the festival and, my goodness, Bruce was in fine form...not to mention Ron Bankley, and Jeri and April, who provided back-up vocals. The new CD is a "keeper"

Ken

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 10:13 AM

Thanks, for reposting that message, gnu. Here's the hyperlink for Bruce's website:

http://www.brucemurdoch.com/

**

And I'm getting a kick out of the Google ads that appear right now on the bottom of this page. One ad says "Find peace". And the other ad says "Peace Quotes".

Given Bruce's Mudcat name I think that's funny.

But I'm known to have a weird sense of humor {humour}, so other people may not think those ads are funny.

But until that festival ends, Bruce has been a bit missing in action on Mudcat threads. And we need to "hear" from him-at least his songs if not his quotes.

Get it?

No?

Never mind.

:o)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 09:40 AM

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest (Quebec) 18 & 19 July 2008
From: Azizi - PM
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 09:16 AM

I want to alert people that I just started a new Mudcat thread about Bruce Murdoch's new CD "Matters of the Heart". Here's the hyperlink to that thread: thread.cfm?threadid=112880&messages=1

Please post your comments about Bruce's new CD on that thread. And if you've heard some of the songs on that CD from radio shows that Bruce has been on, or otherwise, and are waiting with great anticipation to hear the actual CD, but haven't heard it yet, you can spend some of the time waiting for your CD talking about Bruce Murdoch's music on that new thread.

And last but not least, I announced on that thread and would like to announce on this thread that Bruce Murdoch has a new website at http://www.brucemurdoch.com/

That website was designed/developed by Mudcatter olddude {Dan O'Connell}, Dan volunteered his time, energy, and knowhow to make Bruce's website a reality. The website is still under construction, waiting for sound clips and other material from Bruce, but it's already looking good!

Thanks, Dan!!!

And thanks Bruce for your music.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 08:06 PM

Thank you all for so many kind comments. However, something much more important has arisen. Please see the thread entitled

"BS: Open Mike has lost her home and contents"

Bruce

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: maeve
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 07:53 PM

Awake and rise

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 07:47 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 07:48 PM

Will save this note from you Dan.
Thanks.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 07:30 PM

Adrien
If you need an internet web store just let me know. I have a complete software package I wrote and will give it to you for free. It works great

Thanks
dan

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 07:19 PM

Olddude,
We talked about doing a stores link to our web page but being the first year and so many things to put in place it was decided to hold off until next year. The idea was to sell hats, tee shirts and artist c/d. We would of course make a buck on the c/d and more on the other items.
Now our sound man just purchased some machine and wants to try and record the festival and download on c/d's with the possibility of adding this to the store when were ready. Naturally all musicians would be asked permission first if we could record them. Not sure how this is all going to work out but I'm hopeful.

Ad.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 07:12 PM

I didn't realize that you were speaking about me self. Thought it was a Bruce video.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 05:57 PM

Go to your local public library. Ask for the CD and have some of your friends ask for it. Many of them will buy it if people ask for it -- sometimes one person, sometimes more. DON'T tell them where to buy it or it will look like a set-up.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 05:48 PM

Add me to the list who think we should be payiong for Bruce's cd. Looking forward to the weekend.

Ken

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: maeve
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 11:58 AM

This one, I believe:



Beer's video- Sidedoor Coffeehouse



From this thread posted by Peace

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 11:41 AM

It was the one you guys did at that folk club, don't remember the name. It was posted on one of the threads. I thought it was excellent - do more of them

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 10:52 AM

Fill me in dude. I mean oddude.
What video and web site.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 10:49 AM

Adrien
Amen brother ... Also no kidding if you folks can think of some marketing ideas just let me know. I want to saturate this CD all over the web and hope that CD's can be sold at some of the festivals also ... I am working on the website but any other idea's just PM me. By the way, I loved the video you guys did on the one website. Please consider doing more - you did a great job

Dan

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 10:43 AM

he won't sell me one.... but I'll order an early copy of the next one.... which is starting later this month..

ps.. good for you Beer....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 02:29 AM

Adrien, I absolutely agree with what you wrote.

I believe that we need to show our sincere appreciation of Bruce's CD by purchasing it. And "we" includes everyone Bruce listed on his CD notes.

I have already done so because-like Jeri said earlier in her 12 Jul 08 - 12:57 PM post to this thread-"I KNOW the CD is good. I KNOW his new songs are good, and the more he writes the better he gets."

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 11:51 PM

But can we stop Bruce from giving away all his c/d's. I know he wants to personally thank so many friends, and yes, accept them with pride and personal comfort that he has touched us all. Then send him some money for his expenses. Bruce you may not want me to say this but I will. Fuck it.
He is coming all the way from Alberta at his expense and has not asked for a penny to perform the festival. Hay! I don't want to see this man hitching back. So let us all buy his c/d's . I also want to make a comment on a few others who are contributing in much the same way to see this first Apple Hollow Fest take root.

Ron Bankley
Chris Crilly
John McCabe
Zoo
4 Strings and a Banjo
Isabelle Delage
Backwater Blues
Victor Courte
Brideg End Dairy Company
SOUL
Back Porch Band
Stormin Norman (my bro.)
Little Brown Jug
Osmosaic
Dara Weiss
Guy Laflamme

These folks are coming from distances of 2 to 3 hours drive and asking nothing but to support this new venture. It is not possible to begin a festival unless you have money and I started this with "0" dollars. But all of a sudden these precious folks came forward and asked to play. I guess it is for the love of music. But I will tell you all now that our bills are paid thanks to local business. Grants are next to impossible in the first year. I just want to add that I just might have enough to pay for at least for a tank of gas to the musicians.

We are hoping for a good gate turn out and as well good bar return. All monies collected, and I mean every god damn cent will go into next year. So if we make say two grand than this will be a stepping stone to build on to pay the musicians next year. And I have told musicians that are performing this year that they will be invited back next year and paid scale for their generosity in coming this year for next to nothing.
Sure I could pay all the musicians from the gate receipts, but what about next year? I won't go begging for them to come back for a free bee.

I almost forgot. JOU TOU coming in from B.C.
Andre Thibault and his wife will be preforming. no Charge. Andre is from Verdun and worked for me about 10 years at the Douglas (psy.)Hospital in the entertainment area for the patients. And absolutely gifted musician and wonderful person.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 11:30 PM

Azizi:
I think the next line is something like "the more you eat, the more you toot"...an example of great poetry and rhyming that I know Bruce surpasses on the new CD!! lol

Having lived in both Arkansas and Louisiana, I enjoyed your nativity story.....I moved from Sudbury, Ont. to Little Rock, AR and suddenly my name changed from Ken to Kean and went from one syllable to about eight or nine!!

Cheers,

Ken

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 11:06 PM

Hey, old dude! Your comment [and mine] calls for a version of the children's rhyme "beans/beans/magical fruit" or however it goes...That's one I don't know, since I'm not fond of gross out rhymes. But you guys can sing it if you want.

**

Thanks, Bruce. Looking forward to it.

**

As to the question, what other marketing ideas can we think of for the festival, what about everyone who buys a CD gets a toy fire engine that has notes of one of Bruce's new songs instead of a siren? The fire engine would be in honor of Bruce's other interest.

And speaking of that, check out this post that I found in an old Mudcat thread-I think it's a hoot!

Subject: RE: American Cultural oddities
From:
Date: 09 May 98 - 11:18 AM

The Hickphonics lexicon left out "foal", you know that shiney stuff ya uses to wrap up leftovers, lumnum foal.
Ther is the story of the northerner who went south for Christmas and went to church. Outside was a nativity scene, pretty typical except that the wise men had on these big red hard hats. He asked the preacher after the service (sarviss?) what that was all about. The preacher replied, "Well it say in the Bible that the wise men came from a far"

Bubbler update - It went at least as far north as Two Rivers where I learned it.

rich r

thread.cfm?threadid=4741#27834

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 11:03 PM

Blow up dolls ... too funny ... that was great, can we get one with a tattoo "Franklin"

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 10:31 PM

Blow-up dolls have always been big with the Mudcat crowd.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 10:21 PM

Bruce is too creative for just a T-shirt, I am waiting for the Bruce lunch box or the plastic bobble head complete with guitar ... Any other creative Marketing ideas to share?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 10:11 PM

azizi
remember "gone with the wind" ... little play on words ... ahhhh
very little play on words ... sorry but Boston beans can give a person the wind

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 09:38 PM

Sounds like the Sixties, man....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 09:26 PM

I understand the clay and the rubbers;

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 09:18 PM

Or East Liverpool, where they used to have an annual Clay Festival -- and when I found out about it I envisioned everyone smearing themselves with clay and running through the streets.

I really did. Turns out it's not like that at all.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 09:15 PM

Franklin? Are you near Akron? Or Maumee? The rubber and hose capitals, respectively? Surely ther must be some hosers aboutst?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 09:11 PM

Sell yer own T-shirts. But, I would go with hats. Old folkies like hats. Especially us bald(ing) guys.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 09:06 PM

A CD will be off to you the very first day I have one. I know you're without mp3 capability, and I also remember you took the time to edit/criticize/improve three of those song.

Now, about this t-shirt thang . . . .

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 06:39 PM

But, Bruce if you were in Franklin Ohio, that woulda been only a hop, skip, and a jump from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You coulda come on down [or is it come up? or over?} to the once but no longer smokey city and let me hear your songs before your CD was released.

But alack, and alas {a lad?}, you were only joking.

Maybe some other time, God willing and the creek don't rise.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 06:31 PM

Who's Scarlet?

And do we have to let'er know that you don't give a damn?

What does all this have to do with the price of beans in Boston-or Franklin?

Not a thing.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 06:01 PM

How about
Franklin Scarlet ... I don't give a damn

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 04:59 PM

OK. I'm in Franklin, Ohio and they don't know anything about the festival!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 02:06 PM

It's alright Adrien. Hopefully, the sun will be shining so brightly during the festival, that people will have to take off their tee shirts...

Umm...maybe not the women.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 01:21 PM

I am sorry to say that we will not be selling any tee shirts. This was spoken about at great length but being the first year and very little $$$$ to work with, it was to great a risk. When I worked with "the other festival" we were left with way to many items. Then there is the size thing. Any way, not this year.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 12:57 PM

The guy with the photo of the naked dude in the beans started it!

I think Ron or Beer or somebody ought to print up a mess o' T-shirts.

I KNOW the CD is good. I KNOW his new songs are good, and the more he writes the better he gets. Another thing": although he's been around forever and he's older than dirt, (insert shit-eating grin here) his stuff really is something fresh and sublime. It feels like being middle-aged and tasting chocolate for the first time.

He also gets embarrassed easily, so we talk about less embarrassing things such as naked guys jumping out of various food products and wet T-Shirts. The CD is really good (although not trad folk) but there will be no naked or wet T-shirt clad people at Apple Hollow, unless Beer is not telling us something.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 11:50 AM

Some guy from Montréal that talks with a slooooow Albertan accent.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 10:21 AM

Oh. I didn't know that, Azizi. I thought it was a place to get free tee shirts.

Who's Bruce Murdoch?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 01:30 AM

Hey, quokka!

You probably know this, but for people who may be reading this and saying "What the heck?", this thread was started to praise Bruce's songs that he wrote and sung some time ago and in 2005 put on a CD and sent to folks. And this thread is also about Bruce's new CD that is going to be released and sold for the first time at Beer's upcoming festival. And this thread is about folks relaxing, having fun, and enjoying each other's company while we wait for the debut of Bruce's CD that also features Ron Bankley's instrumentation.

We're celebrating with Bruce on his meeting a cherished goal. And, given the high quality of Bruce's other songs-the ones on those CD copies and newer ones that we heard via a podcast before Beer's festival last year where Bruce performed with Ron's guitar backing- we have a feeling that this long awaited CD is going to be a really good one.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: quokka
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 11:55 PM

looking forward to hearing the CD.....oh sorry...i could have sworn this was a thread about Bruce's new CD...my mistake!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 06:49 PM

I'm willing to do it, if it's warm water and warm weather and I can wear raingear.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 06:40 PM

okay Jeri..... it's me first, but I traded my 6-pack in for a keg awhile back... but next time, maybe, we get Rapaire out on the catwalk.... we'll make up a tune for it...

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 04:53 PM

Just saying. If other women out there are in the same kinda shape as I am, you guys are gonna need a LOT of beer.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 03:41 PM

You first. Just don't be plugged in at the time.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 03:40 PM

and there has to be some quality control... we don't know what they'd be like once they're really wet.... any volunteers?...I'll bring the beer....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 01:23 PM

But, are you reserved enough?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 12:45 PM

I wanna get one of those tee shirts.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 12:28 PM

I also agree this CD is gonna be a good'un.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:56 AM

The first guy's wearing beans and the second guy's wearing a... I think it's a deer. It may be a funny-looking sheep though.

How fast can you get T-shirts made up? Just stick the CD cover on the front, and on the back:

Bruce Murdoch 2008 World Tour


Apple Hollow Folks Festival, Center Franklin QC, CA
(this space reserved)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:47 AM

O.k Peace. I just had my laught for today. Now I got to go in the swamps and see if there are any blueberries this year. Bobad has been on my back for me to get him some.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:32 AM

S'bin done.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: topical tom
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:29 AM

Hey, Adrien, don't listen to these people; their ideas are too far beyond the edge.I'll bet you're going to leap out of an apple barrel wearing only an apple leaf.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:26 AM

S'bin done.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:19 AM

Do something less disgusting and more original.

Jump out of a huge plate of spaghetti wearing nothing but a wetsuit.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:17 AM

Yeh, right.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:14 AM

would you be jumping out of a big cake wearing nothing but a thong ?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 09:00 AM

cool

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 11:21 PM

I've been so caught up in other things that it just struck me Ron. Bruce must be out or sleeping but i got to do something and I have something in mind.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 10:51 PM

28 yrs. since the CBC record..   this is the first independently produced album.... and 1st in CD format..

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 10:40 PM

Your first release in how man years? This is important.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 10:38 PM

Art work (liner notes, tray card, etc.), is off to the printer. Glass replicator being made before the weekend. It's a done deal.

I'd do the italics stuff but to lazy to learn. Besides i quit school.

Now Bruce, I'm just realizing that in a way you are launching your c/d at the festival,. Right? Hay, this is important shit man. Call me.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: ragdall
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 09:18 PM

Bruce,
Congratulations! You've done it!

I can't wait to see and hear the finished product.

rags

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Janie
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 07:26 PM

WhoooooHoooooooo!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 07:07 PM

Wow. A real printed liner and everything. Not even one run off on a copier.

This is gonna be a class act, man!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 05:40 PM

Psssst!! Hey, buddy!! Joo wanna hot CD? Itsa da best! High quality an' evvything....get a couple for your sistah, I give you a special price, hey?

LOL! This work deserves much, much better and I expect to see it take off, I tell ya. It has some real kick.



A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 05:14 PM

he'll be carrying a few inside his trench coat along with the knock-off Rolex watches and bawdy photos...

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 03:45 PM

Good job, Peace. Make sure you let us all know where to purchase one as soon as it's released.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 03:33 PM

CONGRATULATION
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 03:32 PM

Yo Big B

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 03:25 PM

Art work (liner notes, tray card, etc.), is off to the printer. Glass replicator being made before the weekend. It's a done deal.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 12:12 PM

Never worked for me. I'd git out mah guitar, smile mah pearly white teeth, and rip on into "Rock Around The Clock" and people would just laugh at me.

Probably should have worn pants, but live and learn as they say.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 11:57 AM

How true Amos.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 10:34 AM

Naw, I meant Buddy Holly, whose genius inspired several generations of heart throbs.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 10:31 AM

I tot youse were talkin' 'bout Buddy the former First Dog, wot lived with Slick Billy Clinton in da Whitehouse....

ah de arse is roigt outta her, den

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 09:44 AM

Yes, Beer. Some shockin good them lads.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 07:58 AM

Good one maeve. Hope it is not true that Buddy never plays in Maine though.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 07:51 AM

"Buddy Never Plays in Maine.... ?"

Stunned as me arse that b'y!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: maeve
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 07:30 AM

No Adrien, wasn't it Buddy Never Plays in Maine and the Travelling Apple Hollow Festival Musicians?

Congratulations to Bruce, and I hope y'all have a wonderful time at the non-travelling upcoming Apple Hollow Fest.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 06:58 AM

You mean Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers. You mean him? That fellow?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 10:57 PM

Yeah, well, he did steal a few chords from Buddy, but, not enough so as you would notice.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 10:52 PM

You sure, Amos? I'm pretty certain others have used some of the same notes Bruce is using....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 10:46 PM

rapaire:

It is ALL Bruce's stuff, with some spectacular back up from some genius he ran into named Bankley or something like that...



A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bobad
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 08:58 PM

Congrats on your new baby, Bruce, can't wait to hear it.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 07:15 PM

Bruce just called and played a track for me. Oh my!, oh my!, Wow!
Wish you could all be here on the 19th.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 06:33 PM

Great news!

Is any of the stuff on it yours? 8-)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 06:25 PM

bienvenue... Mr. Peace..... like I told you the other day.... I can't wait to hear it too..... (in about 6 months when my ears have landed)....   
the timing was right... I feel that there's something there for just about everyone... that's why we do more than one song... no ?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 12:51 PM

Well done Bruce and Ron and who ever else.
See you very soon.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 12:40 PM

Excellent!!! Can't wait to get one.

Any Hran on it? Hehehehehee.

Gary

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 12:32 PM

Can't wait my friend

G

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 11:29 AM

Way to go, Dude!!!

Applause from mine to yours.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 11:19 AM

Took the master copy (and a back-up) into Audiobec today. It ain't a great CD, but it is darned good. I have many of you to thank for giving me the 'courage' to get it done. Ron Bankley was remarkable. He doesn't know what "can't" means. Should have a finished CD in eight or fewer days. Merci bien beaucoup from my heart to yours.

Bruce

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 11:01 AM

Canucks are great at directions, eh?

One more "direction". If it's as hot in La Belle Prvoince as it is here in The Picture Province (New Brunswick fer ye ferrinners), make sure you have the necessities : #1 Sunscreen #2 Lot's of it. After that, Beer can advise if fly dope or anything else is a good idea.

It's noon here in Moncton and it's 33C in the shade... about 44H (Humidex = "feels like").

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 10:39 AM

there's an ongoing serious bottle neck on the 20 W. near Vaudreuil... bridge construction.. single lane...long wait... better to take the 20 , exit at 13 N, then 40 W.. get back on the 20 W after Vaudreuil... the Valleyfield exit isn't far after that.....

check the map....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 05:01 PM

Ken,
I was reading one of your messages to me and realize that you are landing right in the heavy end of the day with lots and lots of traffic. 3:50 p.m. right? If that is so than I would definitely take the 20 West then turn off at the Valleyfield exit and follow toe 201 south till you reach Ormstown. Call me when you reach there as I will be in the area with Jeri and April.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 04:47 PM

From other threads it sounds like Jeri, purveyor of both cigarettes and single malt scotch, will be coming.

Adrien...as you know I will be landing at Dorval on Thursday afternoon and picking up a car there. If anyone needs a ride, let me know.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 09:50 PM

I refreshed it and checked for the Mudcat names but I guess I just wrote them down somewhere or the list of the catters coming are on another thread.
Here are a few that I can think of.

Clipper
Bobad
Beer
Peace
Ken M.
Mike Regenstreif
John F. Weldon
C.Ham
topical tom
bankley
and others

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 09:42 PM

Apple? Hollow? Cut one in half and you can cider not hollow, Jack.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 09:22 PM

There is a thread called: Apple Hollow Music Fest (Quebec) 18 & 19 July 2008
If you can find it. No never mine, I'll refresh it so you will see it as soon as I sent this. On this site I list the mudcat members that will be here this year. Not as many as last year but a good representation for this year's first Apple Hollow.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 09:07 PM

Adrien: Thank you. I'm enjoying this immensely. I see from the website from last year's festival that you had a gathering of the Mudcat folks......are you intending to that again? I can't imagine what that would be like, sitting 'round a campfire, fueled by all the various wines recently discussed on this site.....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 08:44 PM

I've been following this thread Ken, and I assure you this is nothing compared to some of the carry ons these flower children do. And by the way, in case no one said it before, welcome as a member Ken M.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 08:41 PM

Amos...You're right...pretty soon we wre in to white zinfendal

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 08:04 PM

Yeah, this is trying to act vintage, but it's really pretty ordinare. I can't aigrŽ with it, and I think we should table the whole thing -- it casks a bad light on the Chateau Mudcat, 2008.

A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:59 PM

It's decadent. Get with the metric system eh.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:29 PM

Decant resist a challenge.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:22 PM

It looks like there is no designated driver in this group. I think you all need to take a cab ernet sauvignon home before some gets in trouble.

I can't believe I got sucked into this exchange.......

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:18 PM

Now you are scraping the bottom Sev.
G

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Severn
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:08 PM

Just turn the other cheek. loke a good Christian, Bruce. You're getting a bum rap here!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:45 PM

Was he Kaiser Bill's Buttman?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:44 PM

And with that, I'm stopping. BEFORE I get threatening PMs or e-mails.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:42 PM

Bruce Wayne, A.K.A. 'Batman', who has a home in a small town in Canada known as 'Kitchener'. Not Bruce Murdoch who is known throughout airports of the world as 'Buttman' and doesn't live in Kitchener.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:39 PM

Bruce who?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:37 PM

Giving up that easily, eh?

Anybody wanna talk about Bruce?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:33 PM

You're not the first girl to say that to me Jeri
G









I'll get me coat now !

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:32 PM

Giok, that's proof you're a plonker. You ought to be tossed off fermental reasons. I can't swallow any more of this.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:27 PM

LOL

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:26 PM

Screw that!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:26 PM

Both of you.

I should remind you both that in Canada, telling puns is ranked just a bit above animal mutilation and a bit below cross-dressing on Friday nights.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:24 PM

Jeez! Guys, put a cork in it!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:22 PM

It's been a good year for cirrhosis ♫

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:20 PM

THAT was gooooood!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:20 PM

Just hanging around, playing songs for swinging livers
G

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Severn
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:18 PM

"Nothing wrong with a little Gallo's Humor!....."

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:17 PM

I thought it was vintage myself, and a bit south of the Bordeaux for Sev, mind you he can't help loving the Gallo wine.
G.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:15 PM

Groooooooooooan, such awful puns! How merlot can you get?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 05:01 PM

If you didn't know Giok better, you'd think he was wining about Severn's bad puns.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 02:22 PM

A rosé by any other name Sev.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:51 PM

I knew it . . . .

Gotta get for a bit. Later, y'all.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Severn
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:43 PM

"Aw shucks!", he said, blushing like a California Chablis.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:35 PM

Franklin my dear, I don't give a damn.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:33 PM

I never told you in private because I know how modest you are, but you absolutely blew me away when you were fighting that battle recently--the War of 2007/8 is how I think of it--and you'd respond with puns/witicisms. THAT was a display of couraghe I will always remember and always cherish. FYI.

Reminds me of a fellow in Merry Olde Englande who was making up puns about the then-Queen. She informed him that if he ever told another pun in his life he would be hanged by the neck. He asked if he was receiving a pardon for his errant ways. The queen said, "A temporary pardon." He replied
































"No noose is good noose!"

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:31 PM

Unfortunately, due to the recession, I have had to give up Franklin. But I am not selling any franks, as I may need them when things improve. If I change my mind, I will, like Buddha himself, make you one with everything.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Severn
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:27 PM

There'll be a sign in every Franklin that says "Ben there, and he's already done that!"

Some of those fans will be asking and wondering about your socks, others about your hose (Part of the firefighter mystique, I guess), but you never ask THEM about their stalkin's.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:12 PM

Frankled if I know!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Severn
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:08 PM

Fore-Warrened is forearmed, so take a Warrening and when you see that forearm coming, duck! Here you are contemplating a Franklin Tour while most of us never knew you even frankled!

May Dame Fortune smile upon your endeavors!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: quokka
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 11:50 AM

Good Luck, Bruce

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 11:49 AM

I have a $65 dollar idea. Wouldn't it be a blast to arrange 'concerts'/performances in every town or city named Franklin? Call it "The Franklin Adventure and Map Reading Tour". Probably get sh#t from the people who own the copyright on the turtle--but we could tell them it will be a very FAST tour and we wouldn't seem to be infringing their copyright or whatever it's called.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 11:44 AM

leeneia:

Go to: http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/1338/ and you will find a sample of Bruce.

While this extended discourse on all things "Franklin" suggests that some of us have way too much time on our hands, I can't resist...so,

Florida does not appear to have a municipality, town, or city named "Franklin" but there is "Franklin County" in the northwestern panhandle of the State and it has a charming little town named Apalachicola, right on the Gulf.

But Bruce, my recommendation is that you save that trip for the next time you get booked for an early January concert in Montreal and the weather approaches "brass monkey" territory.

Ken

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 11:16 AM

The plural of Illinois...there is no such thing. Illinois is all there is and all there ever can be. If you doubt this, ask my brothers who live there.

As for the possessive, it's "mine, all mine."

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 11:09 AM

if the possessive of Massachusetts is Massachusetts's's (as above),
what's the possessive of Illinois?

In case you didn't know it, the s in Illinois is silent.

Is there anywhere on the web where I can hear a sample of Bruce's music?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 10:40 AM

not unless you be singin'

"They call me the fireman, that's my name
   Runnin' 'round all over town, puttin' out old flames"

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 09:16 AM

When the security people ask what you have in the guitar case, don't say "That's my ax, man."

Trust me on this, okay?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 08:42 AM

They coulda meant Franklin, NH, Franklin, VT, Franklin, ME, Franklin, MA or Franklin, CT.

There. That pretty much takes care of New England. There doesn't appear to be a Franklin in Rhode Island, but they may have an agreement to share Massachusetts's's. Some of these places don't have airports, but you can probably find someone who'll 'check you for weapons' for a small fee.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:01 AM

Brucie, hordes of screaming fans will be waiting at your original destination. Always use the service entrance.
PS what colour socks do you wear?. A nation awaits.........

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: alanabit
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:23 AM

Bruce, I hope you do a great set and you get the recognition, which you should have got years ago. Your unique voice alone should set you apart, but now you have some great new songs. I am sure that will add new energy to your set as well. Let us all know how it goes.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Emma B
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 06:16 AM

'And now my burden it gives me pain
For my long-lost Franklin I would cross the main'

Wish I could - Have a great time

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 05:55 AM

Thats all I need is Bruce going to the wrong Franklin.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 01:08 AM

Bruce, he said "security guys" not "gals".

Btw, this is #100.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 12:50 AM

Be still my beating heart . . . .

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 12:02 AM

Security guys in two countries want to feel you up?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Peace
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 11:27 PM

I complained to the security people last time I went thru the metal detector. (It goes of due to the artificial hip. So one of the guys patted me down and paid extra attention to the hip/top of my tush area. In a loud voice I asked, "Why is it always a GUY? There are three beautiful gals right there--I pointed and smiled--and I get THIS guy handling my tush. What's wrong with this picture?" Got a chuckle from the gals, anyway.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 11:22 PM

Airport security people in two countries want to annoy you?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Peace
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 10:44 PM

OK guys. I gotta get this straight. I have a plane ticket that'll get me into Warren County Airport on Friday, July 18 at about 4:00 PM. It's just a short trip into Franklin from there. I knew the festival was being relocated, but why to Ohio?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 09:35 PM

Had me worried until I looked at the calender. To late, I pressed send.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 09:11 PM

Yup....the weekend AFTER next it is.....I guess I'm just anticipating getting "north of that line"......

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 09:08 PM

No. It's the weekend AFTER next, but it's your festival. You oughta know!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 08:50 PM

My God, is it that close already?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 06 Jul 08 - 07:50 PM

Hi, everyone. Amos has just sent me a CD of the Bruce Murdoch interview on CKUT the day before his January 4th concert in Montreal. The songs are great and, clearly, the years have not dulled Bruce's fine sense of humor. The only "sobering" part of the CD is Host Gerry's announcement of the weather that day.....-24 with a windchill in the -30s!!! Yikes!! There are many things I miss about Canada, most notably its social contract with its citizens, but winter weather is not one of them!! I'll be at the AppleMusicFest weekend in Franklin Center next weekend. I hope to see some of you there.

Ken

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 11:07 PM

Thank you. I'm sorry to hear about Gagnier. I can still recall this big heavy set guy with a great voice and wonderful social conscience.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bobad
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 05:45 PM

Ken, this thread from 2003 http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=63968#1070543 might be of interest, it is where Bruce first shows up, it also mentions Sean Gagnier's passing. It, by the way is what first brought me to Mudcat by looking for information on Bruce and has connected me to him, a friendship that I cherish greatly.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 05:35 PM

And to appear at the Apple Hollow Music Fest.......I'm looking forward to venturing north from southwest Florida for that event and to meet some of you there. Many of us probably shared some time and space in the Blue Lantern and the Yellow Door (and other venues) listening to Bruce many years ago.

By the way, speaking of those times.......in the song "Snowden", Bruce has the line ".....Gagnier showed me the door.....". I presume he is referring to Sean Gagnier, who was a fixture on the scene back in the late sixties as well. I remember he and Bruce used to duet on Ewan McColl's "Bringing in the Fishes". Anyone know whatever happened to him?

Much of this thread has dealt with what I presume is a self-produced CD version of Bruce's CBC album and I agree with the consensus that there are some great lyrics and singing on that album. I also think there were great moments on 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Minute despite the bad production (which many commentators have noted). Some of the political songs are as relevant today as they were then. In "Mary, You Are My Friend", Bruce writes,

"........But now machine guns testify, that Hitler's back again
All he's done is change his name, and perhaps go more insane....."

and later, "......Traitors govern us, they're inventing, lies to hide their wicked smiles...."

Man, if those words don't describe the current administration in Washington, what words could?

"Lay Down Our Drums" can serve as much as a peace anthem today as it did in 1968.

One of the nonpolitical songs "Justine's Blues" is stunning:

"Justine's got the blues, she says it's good enough for her,
She hopes it's good enough for you...."

and, "I'd like to help, she means what she says, hell if she'd only tell me what she means...."

To me, this song about the horrors of heroin addiction ranks up there with Neil Young's "Needle and the Damage Done" from "Harvest" and Tom Paxton's "Cindy's Crying" from "Tom Paxton 6".

I just realized that if this site is monitored by Homeland Security, those comments above about Bruce's political songs might land me on the "No Fly List" and I'll never get to the festival so I had better shut up before I did myself in deeper.

ciao

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: bankley
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 04:05 PM

He has taken the big silver bird to La Belle Province to put the finishing touches on his latest 'record'......

if it hadn't been for all your encouragement, and the 'Cafe',,,, well,,,, I fear that things would have remained quiet in the new release dept.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 01:07 PM

BTW, I believe Bruce is on the road at the moment, so he may not have access to a computer. Be patient. He will be thrilled to see all this recent traffic.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 01:05 PM

Well, alright!

That's what makes these songs so good. Their tunes & words stick with you.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 12:54 PM

Azizi - I'm with you.....I love both those songs but the one that I was singing at the time was "Rough Night in Jericho".

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 29 Jun 08 - 08:57 AM

Markus and Ken, welcome to Mudcat! It's great that you two were led to Mudcat because of Bruce's music. Like you and many others here, I look forward to hearing Bruce's latest songs by purchasing his new CD.

**
olddude, that's good news about Bruce's website too!

**

Ken, in your 28 Jun 08 - 06:15 PM post to this thread you said:
"Just the other day, I heard myself singing "Jericho" in my head and decided to Google Bruce and discovered all this wonderful information".

I'm curious which "Jericho" song you meant. I'm aware of at least two Bruce Murdoch "Jericho" songs: "Plains of Jericho" and "Rough Night In Jericho". I love the words to both of these song. It depends on my mood which one of them I prefer.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 11:14 PM

Rapaire thank you
His new stuff is just awesome. Look for the website real soon. As soon as Mr. Peace sends me the rest of what I need to do it ... Hint are your reading this B

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Janie
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 10:58 PM

Hmmm.....wonder what Dr. Freud would say about that....;^)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 10:42 PM

Mean "shirt" not "shit".

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 10:41 PM

Yep, he's a good shit alright. Give you the shit off his back than will look all over for something to wear.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 10:36 PM

Welcome abroad! And Olddude -- welcome back.

As you've probably figured out, we all think Bruce is just the cat's pajamas.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 09:13 PM

O.k Ken,
I'm going to send you a P.M. message. When you read this, look at the top of the page and there should be in blue "You got ____ message".

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: KenM
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 08:49 PM

Adrien and Amos:

Thank you for your notes and I'm now a member. Adrien.....no, I don't think we crossed paths, at least not at Douglas Hospital. I grew up in Verdun on First avenue between Wellington and LaSalle so I obviously always knew where the "The NutHouse" was. I did my undergraduate degree in Applied Social Sciences at Sir George Williams University and knew a number of people who did either internships or volunteer work at Douglas. Ironically, after I went west and got my MSW at the University of British Columbia, my first social work job was doing rural community mental health inn Saskatchewan.

It is so neat to connect after all these years with friends/fans of Bruce Murdoch.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amos
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 07:56 PM

Ken:

Bruce posts frequently here under the handle "Peace", and if you take on some member name or other and register, you can send him personal messages here.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 07:14 PM

Ken,
I don't think we crossed paths and hopefully not where I worked anyway. I was at Douglas Hospital for 35 years. Started there 1967.
Bruce probably won't get to you for a bit but as soon as I hear from him I will pass the message. If you joined as a member I could send you a more detailed message.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,Ken
Date: 28 Jun 08 - 06:15 PM

Hello........I'm just connecting to these various threads on mudcat concerning Bruce Murdoch. I went to Verdun High School at the same time as Bruce although we didn't know one another at the time. I distinctly recall him edging me out for the last spot on the VHS cross country team one year though I doubt he remembers that. Obviously, I have not, lol! Later, I followed his career at the many folk venues in Montreal in the late 60's. Lost touch with him when I moved to Vancouver in 1970 for graduate school and didn't see him again until the Northern Lights Folk Festival in Sudbury in either 1975 or 76 after I had begun my academic career at Laurentian University. Since then, I have pursued my academic career which has finally landed me here in Ft. Myers, Fl in southwest Florida.

I have both the 33 1/3 and CBC albums and a year or two ago, I used a piece of software to transfer them to CD (minus the clicks and pops from frequent playing). I did the same with the "Singer-Songwriter Project" on Electra. Bruce, if you are following this thread and don't mind me sending copies......I take it that the cd you distributed in '05 was the CBC album. I woulld be more than happy to send a copy of that to anyone interested, if you give approval.

Just the other day, I heard myself singing "Jericho" in my head and decided to Google Bruce and discovered all this wonderful information. Please let me know more about the forthcoming cd and about the live appearance "Beer" references in the last post.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 27 Jun 08 - 08:59 PM

Hi Emma,hope all is well.
New location for the festival this year and yes Bruce will be here to break it in.
Olddude, Bruce called me about 6 weeks ago around 11 at night and said "what do you think of this". He picked up his guitar and sand a new one he had just finished writing. I was awestruck. unbelievable. He is hoping to have the c/d on sale at our festival. Hope he brings plenty because I have this feeling that the folks are going to love his recent writings. Wish both of you could make it.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Emma B
Date: 27 Jun 08 - 08:33 PM

A 'generous genius'
Can't wait to hear the new CD

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 27 Jun 08 - 08:24 PM

and he was kind enough not to laugh at the amateur songs I have been writing. Now that is a kind hearted person for sure

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: olddude
Date: 27 Jun 08 - 08:12 PM

He was kind enough to let me hear some new cuts , I thought his old stuff was great, wait until you hear his new. It blew me away no kidding it will be his masterpiece work I think

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Janie
Date: 27 Jun 08 - 01:49 AM

Markus,

In case you don't know how to do that, click "personal page" up at the top of the page in the header. From there it should be fairly clearly how to send a pm.

Hey Peace, how is the new CD coming along?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Amergin
Date: 27 Jun 08 - 01:26 AM

Hey mate, send him a private message. He goes by Peace.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Guldhamstern
Date: 26 Jun 08 - 06:51 PM

Is there any chance in the world to get this CD?

I could donate money or whatever it takes.
I'm new here and don't understand how things works, who is who and the english grammar. So execuse me if i'm not wanted here with my demands. But I really like what i've heard of Bruce, the somewhat bad produced 33 and 1/3 and SSP, but I want more and the fact that everybody seems think that there is better music than that made by Bruce makes me even more frustrayed over not knowing what to do to get it.


Please read this and try to understand a swede who not seems to understand.

Markus

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Raedwulf
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 03:28 PM

So where's the new CD, Bruce? Mudcat has allowed you more than a month. I know genius cannot be rushed, but... ;-)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Beer
Date: 10 Sep 05 - 07:59 PM

What a great writer. Singer to.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 05 - 01:11 PM

Well, I certainly think it's okay. Maybe not great, but it is certainly okay.

Well, maybe it's better than okay. Maybe it's swell....

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 05 - 12:54 PM

I said it a long time ago, on at least two other threads.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: ragdall
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 08:55 PM

It is brilliant!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 08:40 PM

It is, indeed.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Azizi
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 07:06 PM

It was brillant when it was first recorded. And it still is now.

That's one way you can tell good music-staying power.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: GUEST,appreciative listener.
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 07:01 PM

Guess we are a little off the subject here guys and gals. What about that CD of Brucies? Was it brilliant or was it brilliant?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 06:20 PM

hahah Yep. I think we could make a good case against tyranny and despotic behavior.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: gnu
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 04:45 PM

I just saw the title change. I am writing a god damned letter! (apologies to That Canadian Guy) to .... Shamie.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 04:21 PM

Let's hope so.

btw, thanks to el Clone who added clarification to the thread title. The initial one was kind of jarring.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar! (CD Review)
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 08:55 AM

Even some of the Idaho folks are taking a long look at Big George & the Boys. This Katrina thing seems to have blown some blinders away.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Amos
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 03:53 PM

YEah, look what a successful policy that's been!! Mebbe it is now part of State's rights to start a war, too, eh? Hasn't been done since 1859, IIRC!! About time. Put on the gray and march on Washington...

"And I won't be reconstructed, and I DO not give a damn..."


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Raedwulf
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 03:41 PM

Oh, I didn't say anything about Idaho starting a war, any more than I admitted to borrowing the binoculars off of NASA...

Ooooops!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 03:37 PM

Throw potatos at them!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Ebbie
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 03:21 PM

Keep in mind that Idaho needn't actually start a war before federal action is taken. We are now firm believers in preventive war.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Raedwulf
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 02:56 PM

As for the insult to Bruce, they've decided to sent a "strong note" to the Canadian Government, urging them to declare war on "where ever in Hell that Raedwulf feller is at." This will be posted as soon as they raise the money for stamps.

??? I've been watchin' 'em through binoculars all the time. ??? Hope The Shrub don't find out. I hate to think what he'd to do to Idaho if he thought a war was gonna start...

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 10:46 AM

Well here speaks yet another Bruce Murdoch Fan Club memeber, I got my copy yesterday, and boy I just love it, and BTW Brucie; I'm not just saying that to be nice, I love it!
Giok

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Peace
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 07:04 PM

Ragdall,

You bet. You can locate me through the firehall. Please do.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Peace
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 07:02 PM

HEY, y'all. A very good friend of mine (Mike R) from Montreal just told me that "Come Across" is being 'busked' by a gal there. She learned it from a Penny Lang CD. Talk about feeling flattered.

Thank you for the info, Mike.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 11:59 AM

I love Geography too but could never find the classroom at school!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 11:45 AM

Goldenrod was a suburb. In fact, one of the reasons the towns failed was because they were so intertangled that nobody could figure out which was which. And, of course, the mines at Golden Mountain failed -- there was no market for coprolite at the time, and now the location of the mine is forgotten. The Lost Dungheap Mine is one of the many "ghost mines" of Idaho.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 11:13 AM

I love geography! Goldenend is the town right next but one to Goldenrod.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 09:10 AM

Well, they're home again, most of them, thank goodness. Seems like they got as far as Whisky Jack Gulch up in the Frank Church Wilderness, lost their compass, and found out that Scours has "misappropriated" the map. They argued for a while, from what I've been told, and then retired to the former town of Goldenend for a visit to the liquor cache.

As you probably know, Goldenend was the only town in the US that was populated only by good-time girls, hence its name. When the mines ran out and the town broke up back in 1897, they buried their leftover liquor ("cached" it) and the location is one of the State's best-kept secrets. Only those with a need to know, like the Legion, are allowed to know.

Anyway, the liquoring-up led to various shenanigans and fights, and the next day those who could ride drifted back. There are still a few missing in action (so to speak), but since their horses have returned without them we just assume that they're afoot. (You ever try to walk any distance in cowboy boots? They'll be a while returning.)

There are the usual black eyes, contusions, bruises, cuts, hangovers, knife wounds, powder burns and broken bones, but all in all they're in pretty good shape.

As for the insult to Bruce, they've decided to sent a "strong note" to the Canadian Government, urging them to declare war on "where ever in Hell that Raedwulf feller is at." This will be posted as soon as they raise the money for stamps.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 08:30 AM

Can't wait to hear the latest offerings mate. If they're anywhere near as good as what you've sent we're all in for a real treat.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: gnu
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 08:05 AM

Hey brucie.... beanstoyou (bienvenue to youse what's not belingamal).

Great news. Put me on the list.

g

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: ragdall
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 04:03 AM

Good words, GREAT melody and neat, slow rhythm in 4/4 time. My fingers are getting back in shape and slowly so is my voice. The words and melody work together, and that's what's taking so long. I was never a fast writer, and considering I'm 'starting' again, it's coming apace.

Peace,
It must be wonderful!

If I beg and plead a lot, might I hear it when I come through there in September?

rags

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 03:39 AM

Amos is that the piece of cod that passeth all understanding?
G..

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 01:31 AM

I'm happy for you, Peace Brother! AND it will be hard to wait for your next CD. No hurry, though- take your time and enjoy it...

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Peace
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 12:42 AM

Thank you, Ranger1. I was happy when it was done, and one or two of the songs still appeal to me, but I find the stuff I'm writing now to be better quality, more expressive and matured. My voice isn't what it was--not that it was ever all that good. But the truth is that all I ever wanted to be is a songwriter. The course of my life made that dream impossible for one reason or another. However, I have been writing a fair amount lately, and I honestly think my last two are ten times better than anything I've done before. I'm in love with the newest melody I'm working on (may have something to do with open E tuning) and the words to a song I completed a few months ago make my other writing--with maybe the exception of Fool Like Me--pale in comparison. (Sorry to go on so.) Two others I have 'in progress' are good--but they lack what I call the magic quality. I have been very encouraged by the response of so many people on this and the other thread. It has been helpful to me in deciding to do another CD, God willin', and to get back to writing for whatever time the universe allows me. As to the 'modesty thing', I have never been all that good at accepting compliments--they embarrass me. It is a skill I wish I had, but don't.

Thank you for YOUR kind words, and don't get POed because I said that. I do know that if the latest song--still unfinished but coming close to being finished--gets in the hands of someone who has decent distribution available, it will hit the top 20 in the soft rock charts. (Now, that's just a bit immodest dontcha think? Sonuvagun, I am as excited as I ever get about a song. Now, I will shut up about it. BUT, it's really really good. LOL. Really!) It's a love song with a super melody--very catchy and easy to sing. It ain't the greatest song I ever heard, but it is the best I ever wrote. Good words, GREAT melody and neat, slow rhythm in 4/4 time. My fingers are getting back in shape and slowly so is my voice. The words and melody work together, and that's what's taking so long. I was never a fast writer, and considering I'm 'starting' again, it's coming apace.

Thank all of you for your kind words, encouragement and support. You will never know how much this has meant to me. I am back writing again because of people on this site, and it's one of the two best creative feelings I have had in over 30 years, the other being some short story efforts that are still underway. Merci bien beaucoup.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: ranger1
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 09:33 PM

Oh, Bruce, when are you going to realize that this modesty thing has gone too far? It's a Kick-A** piece of work, take some pride in it, will you? I feel priviledged to have been on the mailing list. Thanks again.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Peace
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 06:52 PM

You people are way too kind. Sent a message to Giok.

Was wearing shorts when I responded to a fire page (have long pants on my hook at the hall). One of the fellows looked at me and suggested my legs would improve with some Colonel Sander's 'Herbs and Spices.' Life can be cruel at times.

Thank you all.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 11:01 AM

P.S...It will only be passed round with Bruces express permission..sorry forgot to mention that.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 10:30 AM

I have received my copy of Brucies CD and have to say I am impressed...it will find some fame as it is passed around in the UK I am sure. Well done Brucie.....my kind of music...will PM you.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Amos
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 09:43 AM

LOL!

Fine fettle, Good Rapaire.

Must be the codpiece.


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Azizi
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 09:38 AM

LOL, Rapaire!

That was a hoot.

I'm "surrounded" by such talented folks
and I'm loving it!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 09:36 AM

Horrible thing happened here and I don't quite know what the international repercussions will be.

I was down at The Big Bull Bar and Internet Grill and borrowed one of their Apple IIe's to check some out the 700 Club website, pick up some apple pie recipes and stuff. Loansome Harry drifted over, preceeded as usual by his personal miasma (which is one of the reasons why he's called Loansome, the other being his chronic indebtedness), took a sip from my coffee (the BBB&IG sells coffee and don't ask for a latte or cappuchino or, God help you!, so-called gourmet coffee), glanced over my shoulder, and saw this thread title.

He let out a screech like he'd gotten certain parts of his anatomy caught between his body and the saddle again and ran out the door shouting the assembly call of the Idaho Legion ("They're Outa Beer!").

Knowing the Legion I finished my coffee, had a piece of Hazel's pie, and ambled out to the Legion's armoury-cum-stable. To my surprise they were formed up in good order and ready to ride north. (That's not a picture of the Legion, but of some horse artillery unit from England. But the Legion uniforms and things are identical, except in camouflage.)

Loansome shouted to me to get ready, they were riding north to avenge the insult to Bruce Murdoch by Raedwulf.

I told him that I didn't think Raedwulf was IN Canada, but he wouldn't listen. The troop moved out and I can only hope that they were distracted by Gert's Eat Here And Get Get Gas Grill and Bar in Shoup.    Otherwise, if they make it to the Alberta border there's gonna be one nasty international incident. I mean, the US has invaded Canada before, but not recently.

Of course, they'll be turned back at the border. I hope they'll be turned back at the border. Please God let them be turned back at the border. 'Cuz if they aren't turned back at the border they're gonna see one of those "Drink Canada Dry" signs and try to do just that.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Azizi
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 08:51 AM

As per Ebbie's comment about our immediate reaction to this thread's title prior to reading Raedwulf's first post, "If indignation with ready combativeness were visible it would be interesting to watch it ripple around the globe," here's Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA signing in.

I'm here to say that I love Bruce Murdoch's music too.


Azizi

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: freda underhill
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 08:37 AM

Raedwulf, I was ready to stand there with Ebbie & the others and bop you one. But...

like you, and the others on this thread, I love Bruce Murdoch's music.

good thread.

freda

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Aug 05 - 02:40 AM

I second the request for an opportunity to acquire my own copy of this CD as it is obviously the work of a fine upstanding man of christian principles. Why else would he have left the married women out of his joy spreading exercises in Jacksonville Florida?
Giok

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 11:43 PM

Thanks--I haven't been keeping as close track for a while (a lot going on at work).

SRS

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: JennyO
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 11:38 PM

SRS, he already has - here. He changed his handle to Peace, in case you didn't realise.

Jenny

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: JennyO
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 11:34 PM

Well Raedwulf, you certainly got a lot of us going! I saw the title, saw it had 20 posts and thought - What? How could they let a personal attack thread get to 20 posts? I was all ready to have somebody's guts for garters, until I started reading it.

Yes, it is indeed an excellent CD, and "No Value" on the packaging is about as far from the truth as you can get. G'wan Bruce, I dare you to tell someone to close THIS thread. Ya can't stem the Mudcat tide of opinion this time. Just go quietly, admit you are one talented dude, then sit back and enjoy it :-)

Oh yes, and lets be having the next one real soon!

Jenny

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 11:24 PM

So when is Brucie going to grace this thread himself, and when might some of the rest of us be able to buy a copy of this gem? (I remember seeing his thread trying to track down those he'd promised it to, and I didn't sneak in line and say I was one of them, even if I wasn't, just to get the CD.)

Just wondering.

SRS

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 10:53 PM

Well, THIS thread is a gem. So is Bruce's CD, which sixtieschick played for me.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 08:36 PM

Yes, Flipper from the movies and television series was, in fact, a dolphin. But I wasn't talking about that Flipper. I was talking about "Flipper, The World's Smartest Amberjack". Everybody knows about Flipper the dolphin because he was dumb enough to get caught by humans and then learned a bunch of stupid tricks in hopes that they'd think he was really smart and go "Aw! He's too smart to be kept in a swimming pool! Let's let him go." But Flipper the amberjack was smart enough to totally avoid human contact altogether. So, while he's not very widely known by humans, the other fish all think he's tops. Just ask the next tuna you happen to see.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Ebbie
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 06:17 PM

If indignation with ready combativeness were visible it would be interesting to watch it ripple around thw globe. I too was getting out my sharpest knives.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: alanabit
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 05:40 PM

Cor Raedwulf, you nearly pressed my buttons there! When I saw the thread title, I thought I was just about to walk into a rare old Mudcat punch up there. Yup. On my copy of that lovely album, it said on the back, "No value," too. Now, of course, we all know that is a bit of a fib... No need to be giving an old man a heart attack though... Cheers!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Raedwulf
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 05:33 PM

I thought Flipper was a dolphin, not a fish? And what is the unmarried population of Jacksonville (Before or after Bruce happened, I'm just trying to establish a baseline)?

And were you referring to the male or female unmarried poulation (I'm not trying to establish a baseline, I really don'twant to know the details of what Brucie has been up to...)?

As for "Bruce" it's Australian for...

{fill in ye blanks com-per-tish-un}

R

[You want a prize?! You get a chance to call Mr Murdoch names gratis, & you want a prize?! Sheeeeeeeeeeesh! No satisfying some people... Hurhurhur...)

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Goose Gander
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 05:26 PM

Actually Flipper was a dolphin, which is a mammal and not a fish.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 05:11 PM

I also was amused by Bruce's "no value" declaration on the CD mailer. He obviously meant "no cash value". There's a difference. But whattaya expect from a guy who once infested the entire unmarried population of Jacksonville, Florida with the most virulent strain of crab lice ever known to humankind? I mean this is a guy who thinks the proper name for a spatula is a "flipper", when everyone knows Flipper is a really big smart fish. Cut the boy some slack, okay? It's a damned good CD for a guy with so few working brain cells! And, hey, guys named "Bruce" is always cool.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Amos
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 05:08 PM

It is indeed a very good CD....and this thread title about had me drawing the claymore as well!! LOL!!


A

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 05:08 PM

That wasn't the thread I was on about... I know I started one when I got my copy months ago... but I can't find it....

Maybe Shambles IS onto something...

LOL

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Cluin
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:58 PM

Nope, it's still there.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Raedwulf
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:58 PM

Yes, it was. I'm being told off from several quarters.

Like I care!

Ha! If Mr Murdoch is cringing, serves him right for writing "No Value" on the bloody envelope.

I console myself with the thought that my thread title was much more effective!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:48 PM

"Wasn't that other thread closed by one of the Clones on Bruce's request?"

It appears to not only have been closed, but removed..... Unless I'm just undercaffinated....

Seems like a stupid thing to do if ya ask me...

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Cluin
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:45 PM

It is a VERY good CD, actually. Thanks, Bruce. I may start doing "Rough Night in Jericho"...

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Cluin
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:43 PM

Wasn't that other thread closed by one of the Clones on Bruce's request?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Peace
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:43 PM

Hi, Raedwulf. I am very pleased it got to you. You are one crazy bugger. LOLOL. Thank you very, very much. I will never forget this post.

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Cluin
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:40 PM

It IS a good CD, isn't it?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:37 PM

There's already a thread extoling the virtues of this CD... maybe someone can cross link this one to it, and lock this?

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Raedwulf
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:33 PM

It doesn't surprise me, Amos, but I'm here so infrequently these days, mea culpa, I'm useless AND absent, instead of... Can I have a couple of weeks to forget to think about this?!

Subject: RE: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Amos
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:30 PM

Ach, Raedwulf, this CD has been roundly applauded up and down the corridors of the Cat, weeks back!! Dinna be syaing no-one else knows how good Brucie is. The only one who doesn't celebrate his talent is hisself!! :D
\
A

Subject: Bruce Murdoch: Liar!
From: Raedwulf
Date: 24 Aug 05 - 04:27 PM

I begged, I grovelled, I pled (OK, I just asked, & he not only said "delighted", he refused payment, but why let the truth get in the way of a good story? The Sun didn't. Fox didn't. His Murdoch-namesake never did... Right... Now, where was I? Oh, yeah..)

I begged, I grovelled, I pled... He showed no mercy, cruel to the core, he did exactly what I... ummmm... asked him to... (This isn't working...)

Did he listen to my pleas (Ummm... Yes...), "don't, please don't, no I couldn't bear... (being deprived of a copy of...)" Ha! He sent me a CD anyway, just as I *drat* asked him to. (Look, who wrote this script? I'm gonna kill 'im, 'e's got it all wrong, where's the drama, eksetera? Pillock!)

"Oh, it's only a CD copy of a very old record", says Bruce "peace on you" Murdoch.

Do you know what he did?

Do you know what that f*&^%$£ bastard did???? (I'm never going to forgive him, NEVER!!)

He wrote Music CD, No Value on the envelope!!!!!

Yeah, like... If he tells you the sky is blue, the grass is green, & the world is round, don't believe him!!! He is a monumental liar! He cannot be trusted!!! Ek setera, ek thingy, ekky thump...

All of which is my of saying publicly (since no-one else seems to have done..) bloody excellent CD, Bruce! And though you refuse payment, you still can't stop me donating to MC on your behalf! (Yes, I fight dirty. What else can you do with an Antipodean... Ooooops! I mean, Yank... damn... Canuck...)

R