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03 Mar 22 - 10:41 PM (#4138268) Subject: Jack Hudson's wake From: Big Al Whittle Got a message from Jody today. Jack's body was cremated to day with no one in attendance - as was his request. There will be a wake organized as part the meeting of the Vernon Arms Folk Club, March 15th, Spondon, Derby. DE21 7AL 8.15-11pm 'The club usually broadcasts on zoom and therefore you could watch the night on that if you prefer, though of course I would love to see you there. If this is you preference, please let me know - you will be added to the event and I'll make sure instructions on how to tune in are sent. I cant tell you how grateful I am to be able to share my love for my dad one last time. In a style I hope he would have approved of, there will be a gathering of friends, enemies, fellow musicians and music lovers to mark the passing and celebrate the life of my Dad, Jack Hudson. This will be taking place at the open mic night at one of his favourite gigs in Derbyshire on what would have been his 79th Birthday.' With love, Jody x Love and Memories, Elvis Is “Alive and Well”, 2005, Jack Hudson Nothing good about a funeral make you bloody cry promise you wont have one for me cross your heart and hope to die Have a party have a ball invite my friend and my enemies too eat, drink and be merry then go about, you've better things to do If you believe in God you'll believe I've gone to a better place than this to cover me in flowers cry it's a shame would only be taking the piss you know God's magnanimous, God is love he always and forever forgives but what about this vengeance is mine why should all the fun be his Did we create him or he create us chicken and egg, catch 22 ye of little faith believe in us and we'll believe in you does he shoulder the blame or does he say 'I'm a Virgo it ain't my fault' bring on freedom of knowledge man you should have taken the apple with salt So when I'm gone write me a song not some dirge, some rock and roll tunes I want people to say 'hey that's alright, that's about ... what's his name' Promise you wont be miserable dance around the burning photographs I wont ask for nothing more 'cause love and memories never last Nothing good about a funeral make you bloody cry promise you wont have one for me cross your heart and hope to die Have a party have a ball invite my friend and my enemies too eat, drink and be merry then go about, you've better things to do |
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04 Mar 22 - 06:19 AM (#4138309) Subject: RE: Jack Hudson's wake From: johnadams I’m sorry to learn that Jack has passed. He was one of the first people I saw when I found the folk scene in 1966 - at the Peasmouldia folk club in Derby. I remember sharing a bill at the Gaumont Cinema concert when I was with The Springhill Singers with Keith Kendrick. Hedy West was second on the bill and Jacque & Birdie headlined. I’d very much like to join in on the 15th. I can’t travel due to my being a carer but if I could get the Zoom details I would be grateful. |
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04 Mar 22 - 07:01 AM (#4138317) Subject: RE: Jack Hudson's wake From: Big Al Whittle I'm pretty much in the same boat. I won't be able to get to Spondon either, though I would love to pay my respects to one of the great voices. |
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15 Mar 22 - 08:30 AM (#4138531) Subject: RE: Jack Hudson's wake From: GUEST,Bendigo Family commitments,fuel cost for around 200 miles and slight concern re-Covid will prevent my being there (only learned late last night due to Mudcat being offline).I had really wanted to bring Jack's Texan to the event.Have a good time remembering Jack,and I will be at home playing the Texan tonight with many happy memories of Jack over the last 50 years. |
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28 Jan 25 - 04:42 PM (#4216150) Subject: RE: Jack Hudson's wake-15 March 2022 From: GUEST So sorry to see this we crossed paths many times in different places on the road & had some great laughs .Although I was more a trad singer then I always loved Jack's versions of the country songs it's his influence that inspired me to sing country . Will never forget him he was a one off. Rest in peace old friend.BILL BRACKEN. |