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14 Oct 00 - 12:30 PM (#318756) Subject: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore In the shower this morning (I do my best thinking in the shower) it came upon me that someone at the Mudcat may be able to answer a question that has lingered with me for decades. Along about 1982, I was listening to a folk show while driving in my car. The host was interviewing a Canadian woman who had just released an album of songs for mothers. He played an acapella cut of the song below. It's the only song I've ever learned in one hearing and it remains in my repetoire. However, I am unable to give credit to the songwriter. So, I ask you, Mudcatters: "Which Canadian woman wrote the following song".
Overweight and turning gray. Happy, happy Mother's Day (2) Roger in Baltimore |
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14 Oct 00 - 12:33 PM (#318759) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: GUEST,algium Dolly Parton ? |
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14 Oct 00 - 02:58 PM (#318854) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore Algium, I would have remembered Dolly, even on the radio. Her sweet Southern drawl would have given her away. Thanks for trying though. Roger in Baltimore |
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14 Oct 00 - 03:04 PM (#318861) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Sorcha Don't know, Rog, but it has a lot the same feel as Rosalie Sorrels stuff. Don't know if she was Canadian, tho. |
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14 Oct 00 - 03:28 PM (#318875) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Metchosin Roger, it might be Connie Calder, I'll try to do some checking. |
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14 Oct 00 - 03:29 PM (#318876) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Groucho Marxist (inactive) Rosalie Sorrels is from Idaho. I've got all of her LPs and CDs and that is not a song that she's ever done. Groucho |
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15 Oct 00 - 05:56 AM (#319124) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Willie-O Sure you have the year right? Nancy White has recorded at least one CD on the topic, Momnipotence, (she's funny too), but it came out maybe five years ago. Likewise, Connie Kaldor became a mother in the 90's and wouldn't have written that so long ago. I think. As to who it was...got me stumped. Willie-O |
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16 Oct 00 - 03:50 PM (#320036) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Jeri Refresh. I obviously don't have a clue, but maybe someone else does. |
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16 Oct 00 - 10:08 PM (#320409) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: richardw I posted the request on a Canadian list and got these reponses from Connie Kaldor and Nancy White--then I read the words. Anyway two songwriter's down--hundreds to go. "Well although I might feel that way some days I definately didn't write the song. Good luck Connie Kaldor" "God, Richard, you really know how to hurt a person! just because a person has children, it doesn't always mean she's a complete idiot. sincerely, |
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16 Oct 00 - 10:32 PM (#320440) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: MarkS Maybe Margaret Crystal? Don't know for sure but the year might be about right. MarkS |
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17 Oct 00 - 09:45 AM (#320792) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Groucho Marxist (inactive) I can tell you with certainty that it was not by Margaret Christl. May I suggest that, after 18 years, Roger in Baltimore's memory may be mistaken and that, perhaps, the song and songwriter that he's looking for are not Canadian. Groucho |
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17 Oct 00 - 11:00 AM (#320849) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: richardw I wonder if it could be Penny Lang? Richard Wright |
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17 Oct 00 - 11:08 AM (#320854) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Groucho Marxist (inactive) As with Margaret Christl, I can tell you with certainty that it is not Penny Lang. As I mentioned, my suspicion is that the woman in question is probably not Canadian. Groucho |
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17 Oct 00 - 12:11 PM (#320904) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: GUEST,james Sylvia Tyson perhaps |
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17 Oct 00 - 03:23 PM (#321067) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: Groucho Marxist (inactive) I know all of Sylvia Tyson's recordings well, and this is not one of her songs. I have also checked with Mike Regenstreif at CKUT in Montreal. He has been a great resource of information for me and lots of other people. He's also never heard of this song. I repeat my suggestion that Roger in Blatimore was probably remembering incorrectly when he said that the singer was Canadian. Groucho |
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17 Oct 00 - 06:00 PM (#321214) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore Well, y'all could be right about her not being Canadian. It was a few years ago. As I go back to try and reconstruct, I heard it between 1987 and 1990 (see how the time slipped?). I'm sure it wasn't Rosalie Sorrels, because I have known of here for decades and would have recognized her. I will make another posting leaving the Canadian out. Roger in Blatimore |
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17 Oct 00 - 08:21 PM (#321361) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: GUEST,mjoyce@oise.utoronto.ca Have you checked out Nancy White? - one of Canada's greatest satirical songwriters. I'm sure you can contact her via the web. She's based in Toronto. Good luck Moon Joyce |
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21 Oct 00 - 01:33 PM (#324040) Subject: RE: Which Canadian woman wrote this song? From: richardw Moom Joyce; Look back in the thread for Nancy's response. Richard |