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clinton ford songs

31 Oct 02 - 12:52 PM (#815313)
Subject: clinton ford songs
From: Steve Benbows protege

Hi guys,I am looking for any of clinton fords song both lyrics and chords. However, in particular I am looking for: "the old fashioned bustle my grand mother wore", "when it's night time in italy, it's wednesday over her" and "He played his ukelele as the ship went down."
If anyone has any other of clintons songs I would appreciate if you could contact me.
Much obliged.
    Pete Oliver.
    ( Steve Benbows Protege!)


31 Oct 02 - 01:49 PM (#815355)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Murray MacLeod

Pete, you probably already own This CD .

My favorite Clinton Ford song was "Fanlight Fanny (the Frowsy Nightclub Queen)". The lyrics are posted on a thread somewhere here on Mudcat.

Murray


31 Oct 02 - 01:52 PM (#815357)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Murray MacLeod

Fanlight Fanny thread

Murray


01 Nov 02 - 04:18 AM (#815746)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Roger the Skiffler

Castle Music have released a 2-CD set (50 tracks) "Clinton Ford Run to the door: Pye Anthology " CMDDD 502 for £9.99 UK at Amazon UK.
He's also got a couple of tracks on the Merseysippi Jazz Band CD Senior Moments (wonder why I bought that?!)
RtS


01 Nov 02 - 04:26 AM (#815750)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Cappuccino

I think in a previous thread I mentioned interviewing Clinton a few years ago for a country and western magazine (credibility crash, sorry). Lovely guy.

He is my hero for co-writing 'The Old Bazaar in Cairo'.

- ian B


01 Nov 02 - 08:47 AM (#815886)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Steve Benbows protege

Thanks guys for helping. This gives me somethig to start on. I have been told Clinton knicked stuff of George Formby! so I have now got to chase this up. If anyone has any recommended sites for George Formby I would very much appreciate any info.
Murray, that is one of my favourite songs of Clintons aswell. Mustapha also ranks as one of my favourites!
Thanks guys all the info is much appreciated.
    Pete.


01 Nov 02 - 11:42 AM (#816107)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Joan from Wigan

You probably know this, but Clinton Ford also recorded under the name Ali Ben Dhown - 2 tracks, 'Mustapha' and 'Turkish Delight' appear on the Petal Pushers LP (Chess, 1967), which I think was only released in the US.

I also remember him singing 'Buffalo Gals' and 'Sally In Our Alley'.

Joan


01 Nov 02 - 12:16 PM (#816147)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Joan from Wigan

On second thought, it wasn't 'Sally In Our Alley', it was 'On Mother Kelly's Doorstep' (which mentions "Sally was the smartest down our alley...").

Joan


01 Nov 02 - 01:47 PM (#816202)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Kenny B (inactive)

I have a CD with all the songs requested, and there's more. It was taken from a tape of the LP "Clinton the Clown". If you want a copy PM me your address.
From my source at the Merseysippi Jazz Band he is sill alive and well and performing.


01 Nov 02 - 06:37 PM (#816401)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Kenny B (inactive)

Good ship Nancy Lee


01 Nov 02 - 06:51 PM (#816412)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Kenny B (inactive)

Songs on CD plus thread link
Title:-Clinton the Clown w/Clinton Ford & George Chisholm
1 My Baby's Wild about my Old Trombone
2 In the Old Bazaar In Cairo
3 Good Ship Nancy Lee
4 Pig Got Up and Slowly Walked Away
5 The Night I Appeared as McBeth
6 Volga Olga
7 In the Merry Month of May
8 Fan Dance Fanny
9 The Bustle My Grandmother Wore
10 When its Night Time in Italy "Nightime in Italy"
12 Sing us another one Do
13 Burlington Bertie


03 Nov 02 - 02:25 PM (#817559)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: Steve Benbows protege

Hi guys,
      Thanks alot for the help. I am now delving through all the info recieved. Does any one know anything about "the old fashioned bustle my grandmother wore."
Once again thanks for all the info!
    Much appreciated.
      Pete Oliver


08 Jun 03 - 11:53 AM (#964015)
Subject: RE: clinton ford songs
From: GUEST,slojo92869@aol.com

Does anyone have the lyrics to "Turkish Delight"? The Ray Noble version, in particular?

Thanks,

Joe