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15 May 19 - 05:10 PM (#3992565) Subject: Obit: Ian McCulloch 2019 From: JHW Sorry to be the one to tell you that Ian McCulloch, Durham, is no longer with us. He was ian1943 on Mudcat. His send-off will be at Waddington Street, Durham City on 23rd May, 2019. I am to sing 'What's the Life of a Man' and am told it was a favourite song of Ian's. I know the song but not Ian's preferred version if anyone has heard him sing it and can help me out. He must have asked me to sing hundreds of times (when it was my turn) at the Colpitt's, Durham City FC which many will remember. Ian always MCd; and sang when it was his turn. Also you may know him for many Durham Folk Festivals and then the Durham Folk Parties. |
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15 May 19 - 06:33 PM (#3992580) Subject: RE: Obit: Ian McCulloch From: GUEST,guest Tom This version in lyrics on here WHAT'S THE LIFE OF A MAN As I was a walking one morning at ease A viewing the leaves as they fell from the trees All in slow motion appearing to be And those that had withered, they fell from the trees What's the life of a man anymore than the leaves A man has his season, so why should we grieve Though all thru this life, we appear fine and gay Like the leaves we will wither and soon fade away If you'd seen the leaves just a few days ago So beautiful and bright they all seemed to grow A frost came upon them and withered them all A storm came upon them and down they did fall If you look in the churchyard, there you will see Those that have passed like the leaves from the trees When age and affliction upon us do fall Like the leaves we must wither and down we must fall |
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15 May 19 - 09:03 PM (#3992591) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: Leadfingers This was sung for Tony O'Nell at his funeral , Tony having sung it at Dave Houlden's funeral . |
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16 May 19 - 03:21 PM (#3992663) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: MoorleyMan Linda sang it at Durham FC a week ago, also in Ian's preferred words I believe, just after announcing Ian's sad passing. (I noticed at the time that this version was slightly different to the one I normally sing.) I'm surprised to find this thread has only just been started, as Ian was such a well-loved and well-respected figure on the Durham folk scene. RIP Ian. Sorry to say I cannot make the funeral, but I'm sure your rendition will prove absolutely ideal John. |
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17 May 19 - 05:35 AM (#3992741) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: JHW There are many slight variants of LofM text. The folk singer's black tie song but this time as Ian's favourite. I've long sung the melody in Ken Stubbs collection but last night in Durham the advice was that Ian has sung the 'regular' melody. If I go astray those there will pull me back in the chorus. Yes I'm surprised there is no bigger flurry of posts remembering Ian and all his stalwart organising, mcing and singing. Sad loss. 11 am at Waddington Street Thurs 23rd those who can make it. |
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17 May 19 - 06:03 AM (#3992743) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: Ross Campbell For a time there was a symbiotic relationship between Fylde Folk Festival and the old Durham Folk Festival. Being only a week apart in the festival calendar, they attracted many of the same audience and there was great mutual respect (and a slight competitive edge) between the festivals' organisers. Alan Bell's funeral was just last week and now Ian McCulloch has gone. Each made a significant contribution to the folk scene, both locally and nationally. I regret only getting to one Durham Folk Party (some years ago now) and I hope it may continue in Ian's memory. Sorry to learn of his passing. Ross |
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17 May 19 - 12:34 PM (#3992785) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: cujimmy Ian made a wonderfull contribution to Folk music in Durham city and the North East over the years, I enjoyed manys a wonderfull time at The Colpits Pub and at the Folk Parties. RIP Ian you will be sadly missed. |
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17 May 19 - 04:29 PM (#3992817) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: Dave Sutherland A great help to us at Hexham Festival in the seventies always on hand to run a door at one of our concerts. I also admired his hard work for the Durham Folk Festivals. He was also on hand with information from the Durham Folk Clubs when I was with the Sunday Sun. RIP Ian. |
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21 May 19 - 03:46 PM (#3993315) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: Waddon Pete I am sorry to hear that Ian has passed away. He did a great deal for the folk world in Durham and beyond. My condolences to all those who love and miss him. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread. RIP Peter |
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27 May 19 - 03:21 PM (#3994233) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: GUEST,Anne Spetch My Dad would have been so pleased to see all of your lovely messages. John’s song at his funeral was perfect, Dad would have been thrilled. It is lovely to know that he is remembered so fondly. |
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04 Jun 19 - 04:43 AM (#3995199) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: GUEST,Sean Breadin Only just heard. Deepest sympathy from Rachel & I. |
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04 Jun 19 - 11:46 AM (#3995235) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: GUEST,Frank Lee Just heard about this. Ian and I went to the same juniors’ school as youngsters in Durham, then, decades later, and living some 60 miles apart, circumstances brought us together when I became his co-organiser at Durham Folk Party. This continues as a dancing event as Durham Folk Weekend. Ian was certainly a major figure in everything ‘folk’ in Durham. |
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27 Jul 19 - 07:54 PM (#4002336) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Ian McCulloch (Durham) From: GUEST,Alick Just seen this, but had some fantastic nights in the various pubs listening to Ian and others in the 80s. RIP to a real gentleman and a cracking singer. |