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21 May 99 - 06:08 AM (#80408) Subject: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Hans Mol Hi I'm looking for the lyrics to Almost Any Circumstance, a ballad recorded by Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane and Robbie O'Connel on There Were Roses (1985, Green Linnet). Has anybody got these and would you mind posting them to me on possums@wxs.nl? Cheers Hans |
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21 May 99 - 06:55 AM (#80411) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Wolfgang Hans, I think it's 'Almost every circumstance' and I'll have a look, but can't come back before next thursday. Wolfgang |
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21 May 99 - 09:07 AM (#80433) Subject: Lyr Add: ALMOST EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE (Colum Sands) From: harpgirl Hi Hans, Here are the words... ALMOST EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE Written by Colum Sands As recorded by Mick Moloney, James Keane, & Robbie O'Connell on "There Were Roses" (1986)
CHORUS: Seven days are in the week in almost every circumstance,
The first time I met my love was on a Monday morning,
My love she took the wintertime and turned it into springtime.
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21 May 99 - 12:28 PM (#80481) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Songbird the "(lost line)" is "and turned it into Springtime" the last few words escape me too.
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21 May 99 - 03:46 PM (#80534) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: oh up she took the wintertime and turned it into springtime i never thought that love could change the world so much before i gave my heart and in return she promised me the summertime but i can tell ya now me boys that summer never came heh heh heh. the pouting song. |
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21 May 99 - 11:56 PM (#80667) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: harpgirl ...also it is in the lyrics site that Mudcat links to for Maddy Prior but I couldn't open it up...poutee |
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27 May 99 - 11:28 AM (#82141) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Hans Hi harpgirl and songbird and others - thanks! Great, this was the first time I used this Mudcat service. Works like a doddle. Cheerio. |
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27 May 99 - 11:33 AM (#82143) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Hans Oh yes, harpgirl (lovely alias) - you asked me whether I'll be performing it. Hm, I think I might. It's a lovely songlet - grows on you, doesn't it? If we do, I'll let you know - mind you I'm based in the Netherlands (so probably not close to where you are) and we've ('we' is our band, Under Milk Wood) just published our first CD, Making Tracks), so it might take while. |
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27 May 99 - 07:59 PM (#82242) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: John In the credit where credit's due category, this is another fine Colm Sands song. |
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01 Jun 99 - 11:58 AM (#83225) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Do you know of any compilation record that contains songs by Colm Sands? |
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01 Jun 99 - 05:44 PM (#83297) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Susanne (skw) 'Songs for Peace' (FolkFreak, Germany, 1983) contains 'The Long Road To Perfection'. Colum had long hair back then ... - Susanne |
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01 Jun 99 - 05:45 PM (#83299) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Philippa doesn't he still - or when did he cut it? |
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01 Jun 99 - 06:26 PM (#83315) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Susanne (skw) When I saw him last November or so over here in Germany he definitely had fairly short hair. I think it suits him better (and doesn't impair his singing and songwriting). Doesn't he go over to the States fairly regularly? Hope you'll see him again soon. Have you heard his latest album, 'All My Winding Journeys'? - Susanne |
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02 Jun 99 - 09:43 AM (#83428) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Wolfgang I have seen his name as Colum or as Colm. What's correct? Wolfgang |
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02 Jun 99 - 06:43 PM (#83523) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Susanne (skw) The CD sleeve says Colum. Could it be that 'Colm' is a misprint originating from Nottuln ...? (Sorry, all non-Germans - an unforgivable in-joke!) - Susanne |
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03 Jun 99 - 05:23 AM (#83630) Subject: RE: wanted: lyrics to 'almost any circumstance' From: Wolfgang don't know, Susanne, but if it was, it's not their most serious misprint. Wolfgang |
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04 Jan 00 - 03:43 PM (#157921) Subject: Almost every circumstance From: Neil Comer Lyrics required for song by Colum Sands. also performed by June Tabor and Maddy Prior Thanks |
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04 Jan 00 - 04:44 PM (#157942) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost every circumstance From: fulurum almost every circumstance (colum sands)
chorus
the first time i met my love was on a monday morning chorus; seven days a week
my love she took the wintertime and turned it into springtime chorus; seven got this from moloney, occonnell, keane & carroll "there were roses" green linnet csif 1057. the chorus at the end they sing twice to end the song. |
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04 Jan 00 - 04:58 PM (#157947) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost every circumstance From: Richard Bridge I have heard that sung with a different timing so "morning" becomes "morn" and "springtime" becomes "spring" |
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04 Jan 00 - 05:49 PM (#157978) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost every circumstance From: Neil Comer Thanks for your help Neil |
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04 Jan 00 - 06:06 PM (#157994) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost every circumstance From: lamarca I first heard this done by Mick Hanly, a fine Irish singer and guitarist who has since strayed from Trad to Rock over the years...It's too short for such a nice song, so I usually start with the chorus. |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:42 PM (#200262) Subject: Almost Every Circumstance From: Margaret V Can anyone tell me the origin of the song "Almost Every Circumstance?" I know versions by Mick Hanly and by June Tabor; is it Irish or English? Or something else? Vintage? Does it have an author other than anon? Thanks! Margaret |
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23 Mar 00 - 08:06 PM (#200284) Subject: RE: Almost Every Circumstance From: Lady McMoo Is it not by Colm Sands (Northern Ireland)? I know the song well but have forgotten its history in the mists of time. I'm sure Alison will know the answer. Best regards, mcmoo |
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23 Mar 00 - 08:07 PM (#200286) Subject: RE: Almost Every Circumstance From: Murray MacLeod Margaret, this wonderful song was written bu Colum Sands, of the Sands Family from Northern Ireland. It is not that old, I don't know when he wrote it probably less than ten years ago. I frequently open my sets with this song. |
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23 Mar 00 - 08:17 PM (#200296) Subject: RE: Almost Every Circumstance From: GUEST,bigJ The earliest recording of it that I have - and I suspect the first time the Sands family recorded it - is on their 'After the Morning' LP of 1976 on EMI Ireland. |
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23 Mar 00 - 08:20 PM (#200299) Subject: RE: Almost Every Circumstance From: McGrath of Harlow He was talking about it at Fylde last year - he said it was a song he wrote, and then for quite a bit he couldn't feel right singing it, for some reason. I think he said he felt silly singing it, and that noone would understand it. I think it's a bit more than ten years old, but it's a modern song all right. Colum Sands is still what I'd call a young man.
The odd thing is, that because of June Tabor, a lot of people think of this as being more particularly a woman's song. Which it never is. It's a song capable of being particular to whoever is singing it. |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:09 PM (#200337) Subject: RE: Almost Every Circumstance From: Margaret V Thanks so much! I'm heading off to a session just this very moment and will sing it and introduce it properly. Margaret |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:03 PM (#200377) Subject: RE: Almost Every Circumstance From: Wavestar Anne Dodson does a great version of it... on her album "In Its Own Sweet Time," I think. |
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03 Jul 02 - 01:53 PM (#741596) Subject: RE: SINGER/SONGWRITER? THE FIRST TIME.. From: DonD Not the McColl classic, but a song I learned off a borrowed tape years ago, and I can't remember who did it:
The first time I saw my love chorus:
Seven days are in the week
My love she took the winter time chorus Can anyone help with the name of the singer and/or writer? |
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03 Jul 02 - 02:08 PM (#741609) Subject: RE: SINGER/SONGWRITER? THE FIRST TIME.. From: MMario Almost any circumstance
the above link is under no circumstances intended to curtail or stifle discussion
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03 Jul 02 - 02:28 PM (#741623) Subject: RE: SINGER/SONGWRITER? THE FIRST TIME.. From: SharonA LOL, MMario! |
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03 Jul 02 - 03:01 PM (#741664) Subject: RE: SINGER/SONGWRITER? THE FIRST TIME.. From: Jeri That non-stifling page says Colum Sands wrote it. I have it on a Silly Sisters tape. |
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03 Jul 02 - 05:09 PM (#741742) Subject: RE: SINGER/SONGWRITER? THE FIRST TIME.. From: DonD Thanks, MMario and Jeri. I'm not familiar with Colum Sands or the Sisters. My recollection is of a seemingly older male singer with an Irish(?) accent and more personality than voice; could that have been him? |
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03 Jul 02 - 07:25 PM (#741831) Subject: RE: SINGER/SONGWRITER? THE FIRST TIME.. From: GUEST,KT Mick Maloney does it too, and very well. KT |
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26 Aug 06 - 09:08 AM (#1819349) Subject: Chord Req: Almost Every Circumstance From: eechlay Colm Sands. I've heard it sung by June Tabor and Maddy Prior... |
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26 Aug 06 - 01:25 PM (#1819494) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Almost Every Circumstance From: Murray MacLeod chorus= [D]seven [A]days are [D]in the week in almost every circum[G]stance and there's [D]four seasons [G]in the [D]year that's what we learned at [A]school. ah but [D]never [A]count your [D]chickens when your dealing with the[G] women for [D]many's a wise man [G]fell a[D]sleep and [A]wakened up a [D]fool. the [D]first [A]time i [D]met my love was on a monday mor[G]ning the [D]second time i saw her was a tuesday after[A]noon when she [D]kissed me on the wednesday i couldn't wait for thurs[G]day but [D]i can tell you [G]now me [D]boys that [A]thursday never [D]came. chorus my love she took the wintertime and turned it into springtime i never thought that love could change the world so much before i gave my heart and in return, she promised me the summertime, but i can tell you now me boys that summer never came. chorus The G at the end of the first and third lines could equally well be Bm, and you could experiment with the occasional Bm instead of the D as well. I prefer the major chords as it keeps the song more upbeat, but that's just my opinion ... |
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26 Aug 06 - 01:41 PM (#1819503) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Almost Every Circumstance From: Ron Davies It's true--June Tabor and Maddy Prior do a delightful sprightly rendition of this. |
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26 Aug 06 - 10:18 PM (#1819793) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Almost Every Circumstance From: eechlay Thanks very much. I prefer the major chords at the end too.. |
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05 Nov 12 - 12:28 AM (#3431155) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: GUEST,Phil DonD, If you're still there after all this time, the singer you're referring to is Mick Hanly who recorded Every Circumstance on either 'Blackwater Side' or 'Kiss in the Morning Early many moons ago. Certainly written by Colum Sands |
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05 Nov 12 - 06:27 AM (#3431206) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: John MacKenzie I learned this song from the singing of Anne Dodson of Maine. |
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05 Nov 12 - 06:54 AM (#3431216) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: billybob Written by the lovely Colum Sands and you can hear him sing it on his CD "Unapproved Road" his first of many CDs.Recorded in 1982.On Spring Records rerecorded in 2001. |
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05 Nov 12 - 05:14 PM (#3431526) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: CupOfTea Interesting to see this was written by Column Sands. I'd mixed up his authorship with Tommy Sands on another song awhile back, much to my dismay. I've been singing it for years as "mightbetraditionaldon'treallyknow." If yer thinking of a male, Irish voice with more personality than voice (a lovely way of putting it) as the source for this song in yer head, could it perhaps have been that song-spreading Frank Harte? In my mind it comes from the singing of the wonderful Robbie O'Connell, (personality and voice both abundantly splendid) back about the time he and Mick Maloney & Jimmy Keane did their "There Were Roses" album. Joanne in Cleveland |
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05 Nov 12 - 09:28 PM (#3431614) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: michaelr I believe it's Colm Sands, and Mick Moloney. Lovely song! I first heard it from the Mick Hanly LP. |
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06 Nov 12 - 04:57 AM (#3431696) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: Kevin Sheils Well Colum spells it Colum himself so I guess he should know! |
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06 Nov 12 - 05:16 AM (#3431700) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: MartinRyan He does - both forms occur though Colm is more common. Northern use of Colum may reflect Scottish Calum? Regards p.s. And , yes - Mick Moloney. Regards |
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06 Nov 12 - 09:14 AM (#3431777) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: Bat Goddess I learned it from the Silly Sisters' tape and have been singing it since sometime in the '90s. Tom really enjoys playing the concertina accompaniment on it and, because it's such a short song, I give him every opportunity for an instrumental break. Vocally, I find it's fun to sing as well. Linn |
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06 Nov 12 - 09:37 AM (#3431790) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: CupOfTea sigh. and "yer" is actually "your" so... where do I sign up for a proofreader before I submit messages here and how much will it cost? I can't take the shame much longer. Apologies for inaccuracies in typing to the two men involved. Do I at least get a passing grade for enthusiasm? Joanne in Cleveland (which we spell Cleveland, even though it was founded by Moses Cleaveland) |
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07 Nov 12 - 02:32 AM (#3432286) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: Kevin Sheils If it's any consolation Joanne I hadn't even noticed your spelling and wouldn't have commented if I had as it is particularly bad "form" to do so as it is most likely often a typo or other sort of simple mistake. Pedantry on the internet is a pain and frequently forgets about accuracy! My mention of Colum calling himself such was in response to the claim that he was Colm which was clearly not a typo by that poster so worth "clarifying". I wouldn't dream of correcting possible typos as I make enough myself, and life's too short. All the best. Kevin |
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16 Jul 16 - 04:37 PM (#3800574) Subject: RE: ADD: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: Joe Offer I transcribed the song from the Silly Sisters recording, and that's the version we used in the Rise Again songbook. I could not find a Colum Sands or Sands Family recording. Here's my transcription from No More to the Dance by the Silly Sisters (June Tabor and Maddy Prior) ALMOST EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE (Colum Sands) CHORUS Seven days are in the week in almost every circumstance, And there's four seasons in the year, or so we learned at school; Ah, but never count your chickens when you're dealing with the women, For many's the wise man fell asleep and wakened up a fool. The first time I met my love was on a Monday morning, And the second time I saw her was a Tuesday afternoon; When she kissed me on a Wednesday I couldn't wait for Thursday, But I can tell you now, my boys, that Thursday never came. My love, she took the wintertime and turned it into springtime, I never thought that love could change the world so much before; I gave my heart and in return she promised me the summertime, But I can tell you now, my boys, that summer never came. Colum Sands ©1976 (renewed) Elm Grove Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoXNL8hSUwg |
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16 Jul 16 - 05:11 PM (#3800579) Subject: RE: ADD: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: Joe Offer Here's a recording from the There Were Roses album, by Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane, and Robbie O'Connell: My transcription (underlined parts different from Silly Sisters): ALMOST EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE (Colum Sands) CHORUS Seven days are in the week in almost every circumstance, And there's four seasons in the year, that's what we learned at school; Ah, but never count your chickens when you're dealing with the women, For many's the wise man fell asleep and wakened up a fool. The first time I met my love was on a Monday morning, And the second time I saw her was a Tuesday afternoon; When she kissed me on a Wednesday I couldn't wait for Thursday, But I can tell you now, my boys, that Thursday never came. My love, she took the wintertime and turned it into springtime, I never thought that love could change the world so much before; I gave my heart and in return she promised me the summertime, But I can tell you now, my boys, that summer never came. Colum Sands ©1976 (renewed) Elm Grove Music On her In Its Own Sweet Time album, Anne Dodson sang a woman's version: ALMOST EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE (Colum Sands) CHORUS Seven days are in the week in almost every circumstance, And there's four seasons in the year, or so we learned in school; Ah, but never count your chickens when you're dealing with the young men, For many's the wise one fell asleep and wakened up a fool. The first time I met my love was on a Monday morning, And the second time I saw him was a Tuesday afternoon; When he kissed me on a Wednesday I couldn't wait for Thursday, Ah, but I can tell you now, my boys, that Thursday never came. My love, he took the wintertime and turned it into springtime, I never thought that love could change the world so much before; I gave my heart and in return he promised me the summertime, Ah, but I can tell you now, my boys, that summer never came. Colum Sands ©1976 (renewed) Elm Grove Music Also note Susanne's (SKW) transcription in her mysongbook.de. It appears she may have made her transcription from a Colum Sands recording. |
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16 Jul 16 - 11:24 PM (#3800637) Subject: RE: ADD: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: michaelr I believe that "Colum" is a peculiarity of Irish dialect, the same way they say "filim" for "film" in some places. |
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17 Jul 16 - 01:54 AM (#3800643) Subject: RE: ADD: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: GUEST,David Ingerson The pronunciation is a characteristic of the Irish language. Gorm (blue) is pronounced gorum; ainm (name) is anum; lorg (search) is lorig. But it's not quite that simple in this case. Colm might be the preferred Irish spelling but it is also spelled Colum, possibly because its most famous namesake is St. Columcille (in Irish) or St. Columba (in English), the sixth century Christian missionary who started his work in Donegal and then continued in Scotland (and the story of that transition is something else!). I don't know how Mr. Sands prefers to spell his name. It means "dove" in any case. I guess I haven't been here in so long I've lost my cookie. David |
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28 Oct 17 - 12:20 AM (#3885206) Subject: RE: ADD: Almost Every Circumstance (Colum Sands) From: GUEST,Gerry There's also a recording by Hans Theessink, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXE0ZVE1ns4&list=PLktJglKnATyxJbUA4CztbyeYtUO90Y8tv&index=174 |