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07 Nov 09 - 08:37 PM (#2761833) Subject: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: George Papavgeris I am crying as I write this. For me, this is absolute proof of the creative power of the performer. Empty Handed When I started on this lark 8 years ago, I didn't think anything like this would happen. It's thanks to many of you, and Andy, that it did. |
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07 Nov 09 - 09:36 PM (#2761853) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Jeri George, I loved the song the first time I heard it at a Getaway. I didn't know who you were at all, and you sang this powerful song and I knew I'd experienced one of those brilliant moments that one hopes to collect in their lives. This is proof of the creative power of the performer, inspired by the creative power of the songwriter. |
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08 Nov 09 - 02:07 AM (#2761906) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Lonesome EJ Excellent, George! |
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08 Nov 09 - 02:19 AM (#2761911) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: michaelr Awesome! Post the lyrics, please. |
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08 Nov 09 - 03:03 AM (#2761917) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: My guru always said We're so glad you started writing George!! |
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08 Nov 09 - 03:27 AM (#2761927) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: evansakes A lovely version of a great song. Well done, George. I seem to remember there were also a few tears at the Cabbage Patch when Andy sang this one night... |
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08 Nov 09 - 03:37 AM (#2761930) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Sandra in Sydney George's website - See Albums for lyrics of each track on every album Lyrics - Empty Handed George on MySpace George on YouTube All videos of George on Youtube |
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08 Nov 09 - 04:29 AM (#2761954) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Rasener Goed gedaan George. However, your version will alaways be my favourite as you well know. That will never change. You wrote a part of my life. gezondheid Les |
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08 Nov 09 - 05:09 AM (#2761964) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: GUEST,Gerry I'm a lucky man - I've heard Andy Irvine do this song in concert, and I've heard George do it in concert, too. It reminds me - a little - of the Henry Lawson poem, The Shame of Going Back, which Priscilla Herdman recorded. |
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08 Nov 09 - 08:14 AM (#2762043) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Betsy It's just one of THOSE songs George. Until I first heard you sing it at Saltburn - the last time I was knocked out like that, was hearing Dave Burland singing Streets of London some 40 ? years ago. Great song George, and when you sang it, it was an unforgettable delivery, though I appreciate the way you feel about the compliment that Andy has paid you in performing it. Best Wishes Betsy |
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08 Nov 09 - 08:56 AM (#2762055) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: jacqui.c I like Andy's version but, for me, it isn't a patch on the original, which is one of my favourite songs of all time. Nice one George. |
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08 Nov 09 - 10:41 AM (#2762097) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Jeri Andy Irvine's famous and well respected, but I think you're every bit as respected, George, by those who've heard your songs, heard you perform them, and had the good fortune to meet you. ...and I like your version better than Andy's, too. |
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08 Nov 09 - 10:52 AM (#2762105) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Amos Side by side listens, George, lead me to the conclusion your own performance is richer and better. Congratulations. A |
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08 Nov 09 - 11:42 AM (#2762134) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Les from Hull Two great writers and two great performers. I'm looking forward to seeing you doing one of Andy's! |
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08 Nov 09 - 12:44 PM (#2762169) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: GUEST Andy is more of a gleaner than author George is a brilliant songwriter Andy puts his own mark on a song George has written some real gems, there is a heck of a lot to listen to I sat Andy down and sang it to him in private the night he guested at the Windwatd folk club in St Albans in 2002/3. His reaction was very favourable. I then informed him that the song's author, George, would be singing it later that night in his capacity as singer/songwriter in residence and Andy was more than invited to listen ! he had no choice, so he got it twice The rest is history I was so privileged to have bumped into George at a singaround organised by Hamish Currie, and George was so gracious in accepting an invitation to join my Folk club , was I a lucky opportunist organiser ? No, I just loved his songs 'Welcome in Another ear' and 'Countryside like This' And he is such a good hearted guy and Vanessa is a most wonderful wife Apart from that he is smarter than the average hence tonight will be another milestone in his meteoric rise to folk stardom. Go George go No stick around maybe a thread of 'Yor fave George Papavgeris' songs' is on the horizon Start it tomorrow bzy |
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09 Nov 09 - 09:33 AM (#2762736) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Hamish Yep: I still tell folks that I helped George on his way ;-) Out of your very many great songs, George, this is certainly one of those that many of us think "If I could write just one decent song in my life and it was half as good as that one then I could die happy." |
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09 Nov 09 - 11:32 AM (#2762808) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: GUEST,KT not logged in It's thrilling George, to have Andy doing it. AND, I'm one, who when I want to hear that song, will always reach for your version. KT |
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09 Nov 09 - 12:35 PM (#2762852) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Les from Hull 'Andy is more of a gleaner than author' I wish I was lucky enough to glean songs like 'Never tire of the road', 'Rude awakening', 'Forgotten hero', 'Raoul Wallenburg' 'A prince among men'... |
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09 Nov 09 - 01:04 PM (#2762875) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: George Papavgeris Never Tire Of The Road is Andy's own, I believe - now, there's a song I wouln't mind singing! |
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09 Nov 09 - 06:41 PM (#2763087) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: GUEST,Pistachio, unlogged I don't think anyone can get the message in George's songs across quite like George does! H.x |
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09 Nov 09 - 07:19 PM (#2763112) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Les from Hull There all Andy's songs, George. This thread is about two of the best songwriters in the British Isles! |
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09 Nov 09 - 07:23 PM (#2763115) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: GUEST Hear , hear nut man Les from Hell, Yep, I'll stand corrected Andy Irvine writes 50% of his album songs as well as re-writing some , and some tunes and so I take back my rash gut generalisation, should have checked it out first, thoghI onl have 2 Cds of his, but those he does glean are usually stand outs or nearly. But I do not like his version of George's 'Empty handed,' it doesnt come over as well as the original 'source' and we can only be circumspect as to why not, but then its all down to taste I guess. Yet A I's version of Marcus Turner's song is brilliant. Colours to the mast |
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09 Nov 09 - 07:53 PM (#2763129) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: michaelr Not going to post the lyrics then, George? |
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10 Nov 09 - 05:07 AM (#2763277) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: Terry McDonald He doesn't need to - they're on his website. |
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10 Nov 09 - 08:57 AM (#2763382) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: George Papavgeris http://folk4all.net/Emptyhanded.htm |
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10 Nov 09 - 10:02 AM (#2763420) Subject: RE: Empty Handed by Andy Irvine From: breezy so who else read straight across the page makes ineresting reading George performing it on youtube is as good as it gets, recommended source, George, how are you today ? brzy |