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04 Jun 25 - 05:43 PM (#4223759) Subject: Obit: Bob Watson From: MoorleyMan This news received earlier today from Bob's daughter and son: >> Sadly I am writing to let you know that our Dad, Bob Watson, passed away after a short illness on Saturday 31st May. 86 good years and many happy memories, he lived independently until the last few days just as he would have wanted. We are conscious that we may not have met a number of Dad's friends and we may not have found contact details for everyone. So feel free to pass this news on. For those in the folk and sea shanty communities we would love it if you would sing one of his songs together when you next meet. We will send an update with funeral details shortly for those of you who may wish to or be able to attend. Very best regards, Emma and Luke Watson<< RIP, Bob. |
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05 Jun 25 - 03:19 PM (#4223784) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler So sorry to hear this, I was thinking of him just this last week. Robin. |
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05 Jun 25 - 04:24 PM (#4223789) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: Stilly River Sage Please post any obituary that is available. And can someone tell us where this is from? (His location) |
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08 Jun 25 - 12:37 AM (#4223888) Subject: Obit Bob Watson From: The Sandman Bob Watson, passed away after a short illness on Saturday 31st May. 86 years old, Talented Songwriter Bob Watson was known for his maritime folk music, and his most notable album is "Old Ports of Call," which features a collection of traditional sea shanties. Some of the songs on this album include "Birkenhead Rose," "Johnny Go Hungry," and "Nancy-O". He also had a song called "Mollymawk". Other songs by Bob Watson are "Bosun's Chair," "Old Ports of Call," and "Pelorus Jack". |
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09 Jun 25 - 02:48 AM (#4223917) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: The Sandman Bob was an English songwriter, i believe he was from the south, Home Counties. He was a gentleman, that never had a bad word to say about anyone |
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09 Jun 25 - 07:57 PM (#4223957) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: MoorleyMan Correction and addition to the above information: The Old Ports of Call album mentioned was actually by Andy Kenna, who performs a collection of Bob Watson songs - it is not a collection of traditional sea shanties. Bob was based in Reading, Berkshire. |
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09 Jun 25 - 08:19 PM (#4223960) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: GUEST,Rick Pollay Andy Kenna, who recorded many of Bob's songs, has his lyrics at: https://andykenna.wordpress.com/category/bob-watson-lyrics/ |
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09 Jun 25 - 08:21 PM (#4223961) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: GUEST,Rick Pollay Andy's rendering of Bob's songs can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lgnGvMcgrkdxTnARIeFUfDO89c23zCtkk |
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10 Jun 25 - 03:46 AM (#4223968) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: The Sandman Reading, Berkshire, is in the home counties of England |
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18 Jun 25 - 09:24 AM (#4224351) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: Waddon Pete Bob was well known for his shanties and songs of the sea. Many of them gave a new take on life on and with the sea. He will certainly be missed by not only those who love shanties, but all those who love and enjoy singing well-crafted songs. Rest in peace Bob. |
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23 Jun 25 - 08:32 PM (#4224622) Subject: RE: 2025 Obit: Bob Watson From: Charley Noble Bob was a very approachable and generous person, and he loved to share his songs. Most singers here are familiar with his "Molymauke" but there were many others including "Neptune's Daughter" and "Tasman Buster" that I and my group Roll & Go got his permission to record. I only got to meet Bob once at a festival in York and it was a happy occasion. Cheerily, Charlie Ipcar |