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cat amongst the pigeons

08 Apr 09 - 02:41 PM (#2607472)
Subject: cat amongst the pigeons
From: GUEST,harvey andrews

I've followed the "definition of" threads on Mudcat over the years, sometimes laughing sometimes weeping, but this should start a bun fight!
I've just come across this definition of me in a London Paper web ad;

"Veteran traditional folk singer-songwriter".

Right....gloves on!!!! :)


08 Apr 09 - 02:44 PM (#2607475)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Jeri

I want the T shirt!


08 Apr 09 - 02:49 PM (#2607478)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Jeri

Of course, with 'wannabe' at the end for me.

Seriously, I hope you framed that ad.


08 Apr 09 - 02:53 PM (#2607483)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Amos

What, Harvey--the "Veteran" label offends you? ;>)


08 Apr 09 - 02:57 PM (#2607486)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: GUEST

Well no Amos, if it means I've been writing long enough to be called "traditional"!
I suppose the next song will have to be registered Andrews/trad arr Andrews.


08 Apr 09 - 03:44 PM (#2607522)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Leadfingers

I never realised you were writing Traditional songs Harvey ! Bloody GOOD songs , but I hadnt realised they were THAT Old !


08 Apr 09 - 03:49 PM (#2607527)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Amos

Well, think how many great songs by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Hoagie Carmichael, Irving Berlin have found their way into "Traditional" status!! What an honorable company!! :D


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08 Apr 09 - 03:56 PM (#2607536)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Rockhen

Hey Harvey, good to read the thread! I heard you for the first time recently at Grimsby Folk Club and I enjoyed your songs so much that I bought your CD.

I like the definition!
If you fit in a bracket you are the same as everyone else, if you don't, you are not accepted by some....I guess the best plan is to just carry on doing things your way and smile!


08 Apr 09 - 04:39 PM (#2607561)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: Bill D

That reads like the inscription a friend of mine found in a cheap ring when she eloped...


**GENUINE IMITATION LUCITE!**


08 Apr 09 - 05:13 PM (#2607588)
Subject: RE: cat amongst the pigeons
From: The Vulgar Boatman

There you are - a legend in yer own lunchtime. Keep well.