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18 Nov 03 - 09:13 AM (#1056160) Subject: Lyr Req: A Yorkshire Romance From: GUEST,stowy I remember singing this with a friend in 1973 but can only remember snatchs such as "we met at a garden fete somewhere near Harrogate, we fell in love at first sight". Can anybody help with the rest? Thanks. |
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18 Nov 03 - 11:41 AM (#1056260) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: John J Gosh, that's a blast from the past. I don't have the words, but I think it was written by Rowe (Pr. Rowee according to the singer I heard sing it around 1975) & Clark. I heard it performed by 'Tim & Neil', a couple of lads from around Ashton-u-Lyne who used to 'do' the Manchester Folk Club circuit. Neil used to dance with Saddleworth Morris (as I used to), but I'm colpletely out of contact with them now. Good luck with your search. John |
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18 Nov 03 - 01:05 PM (#1056343) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: Sooz I have it on a CD by the Fraser sisters - I'll hunt it out and see what I can do. Keep reminding me! |
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18 Nov 03 - 02:08 PM (#1056388) Subject: Lyr Add: YORKSHIRE ROMANCE (C. J. Rowe) From: Sooz Yorkshire Romance C J Rowe The postmans no letter I thought I would get a reply cos ones long overdo And I fondly remember a year last September Our Yorkshire Romance for two We met at a garden fete somewhere near Harrogate I fell in love at first sight A weekend Ripley and an evening in Shipley And everything seemed to be right The weather was dull when we visited Hull Which perhaps put a damper on things So we pushed on to Brid where we wasted ten quid On the sunshine the sand and the swings We visited briefly your Auntie in Keigthley Where I didn't know what to say And I laughed when you slipped on a banana skin in Skipton Perhaps that's where things went astray You handled me cleverly driving to Beverley And you continued to act Most wisely and shyly through Guisley and Filey Declining suggestions with tact Oh I feel such a fool for what happened in Goole But believe me I did what I could And I dare say your Mother feels that day in Huddersfield I didn't act as I should But you could not alas afford travelling to Castleford Every weekend to me Mums So now you are singly residing in Bingley Just taking life as it comes |
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19 Nov 03 - 07:28 AM (#1056845) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: GUEST Thanks everyone. Note to John J. It was with a friend called Neil from around Lancashire way that I sang it too during our University days - sounds like the same guy to me! I too have lost touch. |
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19 Nov 03 - 08:14 AM (#1056884) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: John J Neil did a degree in Biochemistry I think, but I don't know where. Last I heard he was married to a singer with a lovely voice, but I can't remember her name...I'm getting old! Cheers, John |
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19 Nov 03 - 02:46 PM (#1057150) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: Ralphie Weird to see this posting.!! Yes indeed, the song was recorded by The Fraser Sisters on their 2nd CD. (I'm the Sister playing guitar...!) Nigel Chippindale came across the song in the early '80s and it quickly became part of our band's repertoire (ERIC) Mind you, try singing it in Belgium...don't think they quite understand! |
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19 Nov 03 - 09:37 PM (#1057382) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: Joe Offer This song is a veritable travelogue. It's corny, but it brings back great memories of my time in Yorkshire last year. I wish my sweetie had been there with me. It's a lovely place. Couldn't they fit Whitby into the song somehow? -Joe Offer- |
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20 Nov 03 - 07:46 AM (#1057689) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: GUEST,Stowy How about this then Joe: It wasn't too far for a day-trip to Scarborough But it rained hard for most of the day. It stopped for a bit by the harbour in Whitby But we found we had nothing to say. |
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20 Nov 03 - 08:05 AM (#1057698) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: GUEST,Sooz(at work) Excellent Stowy - I'll add the new verse to my archive! |
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20 Nov 03 - 08:23 AM (#1057703) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: a Yorkshire Romance From: GUEST,stowy You're too kind Sooz - thanks for the words by the way. |