17 Jan 04 - 04:55 PM (#1095060) Subject: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: TasKiNG Hi, I am looking for any info about the folk group "SAGA". I know they were from Derby and had 3 members ( John Squire, Paul Richardson & Chris Mordey ). I have one of their LP's ( Sweet Peg O' Derby ) and wondered if they recorded any more LP's. I am also looking for any photographs of them performing together. Any info about them or their songs ( lyrics, chords etc ) would be very much appreciated. |
18 Jan 04 - 01:14 AM (#1095322) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Lancashire Lad Sweet Peg was the group's second LP, the first being self titled and issued the year before on the same label (westwood). As I recall they also featured heavily on an album by (I think) Jon Raven. Hope it helps |
18 Jan 04 - 06:16 AM (#1095390) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: John Robinson (aka Cittern) Why not email the enquiry to the Folk Waves programme, broadcast across the East Midlands from Radio Derby. I think their email address is folkwaves@bbc.co.uk - you can also search for the programme's website for other contact details. Hope this helps. All the best John Robinson http://www.JulieEllison.co.uk |
18 Jan 04 - 09:05 AM (#1095448) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Linda Kelly did you have to be over 50 to be a member? |
20 Jan 04 - 11:26 AM (#1097153) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: TasKiNG Thanks for the info. |
21 Jan 04 - 09:56 AM (#1097827) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Peter johnsquire@btinternet,com I think I may have a copy of the first album. These albums do have some value as they are very collectable in Germany. I cannot run you a copy at present as I do not own a turntable. I do have a studio now but we are all digital. Both albums were produced in the late sixties, its great to think someone is still enjoying the music. John squire Fiddle |
21 Jan 04 - 11:33 AM (#1097920) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: TasKiNG Hi John, Thanks for getting in contact. A copy of the album would be great. I have a turntable connected to my PC so could copy it that way or could lend you my turntable. Are you planning another visit to the Derby Gaol Folk Club soon as I go there regularly ( This friday for burns night actually ). I managed to contact Paul Richardson via a friend ( tony clarke ) at work but he has lent his album to somebody. I can be contacted directly via tas_king@hotmail.com The 'sweet peg O Derby' album was my introduction to folk music. I am hoping that The Wizard of Alderley Edge is on the 1st album as this is one of my favorite songs. Cheers Dave |
28 Feb 04 - 04:23 PM (#1125897) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Lancashire Lad Is this the same "wizard of Alderley Edge" that Pete Coe wrote / sang? LL |
01 Mar 04 - 04:32 PM (#1127199) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: TasKiNG Yep, Thats the one. So far I have found versions from: Pete Coe ( who wrote it ) SAGA Chris Conway Simon Haworth Does anyone know any more ? }:-> |
23 Oct 05 - 10:43 AM (#1588984) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Lancashire Lad Does anyone have contact info for the ex members of Saga? I need to get in touch Cheers LL |
23 Oct 05 - 02:05 PM (#1589071) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Cattail (no cookie) Lancashire lad The post above would appear to be from one of the original people, GUEST,Peter johnsquire@btinternet,com Hope this helps Cattail ! |
23 Oct 05 - 07:42 PM (#1589298) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST Oh! not a folk club for the over 50s then. |
24 Oct 05 - 04:39 AM (#1589479) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Paul Burke Was that Chris Mordey the same bloke that ran Mordey's Emporium in Wirksworth until he retired a few years ago? |
13 Apr 06 - 10:50 AM (#1717261) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Paul Richardson (Guitar, Harmonium) My daughter alerted me to this site! Recordings: Here goes: Saga made three albums - one with John Raven and Joan Mills. There is also a 'bootleg' CD around of Saga's last live outing at the Peasmouldia Folk Club in Derby. Jack King, then of Radio Derby, recorded some stuff and Roy Mason of the Barley Mow Folk Club, Stapenhill, Burton, also recorded Saga live. Regards. |
18 Apr 06 - 07:47 AM (#1720964) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Chris Mordey. (Guitar, Vocals.) Yes it was the same Chris Mordey who ran Chris Mordey's Emporium. But not retired. Alas and Lack-a-Day. |
23 Sep 06 - 04:47 PM (#1841601) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: TasKiNG I really should check this more often, Thanks for all of the replies. Still looking for some more photos of the group though. Cheers Dave |
22 Mar 07 - 07:28 AM (#2003908) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Chris If anyone is interested in the two saga albums both can be downloaded legally from www.wovenwheatwhispers.co.uk the cost is around £7 per album |
26 Mar 09 - 09:16 PM (#2598238) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Steve Rostron I well remember Saga. Oh what fun we had playing poker at my flat in the late 60's. Good luck, lads! |
12 Aug 09 - 05:42 PM (#2698901) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Barbara Rowe Roger Warren was also in Saga Whatever happened to him. I still have 2 of their records. Isn't it time for a revival? |
12 Aug 09 - 06:57 PM (#2698965) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: The Vulgar Boatman Strewth - I now feel about 90....and I have in front of me the broadsheet Pete Coe published of the Wizard. Remeber "Folk Under the Mural" chaps? |
26 Aug 09 - 04:22 PM (#2709278) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST can remember booking them in the 70s at BLUE BELL FOLK CLUB BOLSOVER |
26 Aug 09 - 04:24 PM (#2709283) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST hAVE GOT MP3S OF 2 OF THEIR recordings including sweet peg of Derby Their first LP SAGA I won in a raffle ...lol It may be in my attic somewhere |
16 Feb 11 - 02:04 PM (#3096625) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST Just found this site from a search on Google. I remember Saga well as I come from Uttoxeter. The band may remember I booked them for Worcester College in the early 70's and they were on the same bill as the Boys of the Lough. If any of the band rad this it would be great to meet up again my email is Robert.heath@zen.co.uk. Great times, thanks guys for all the gtreT times and the music which I still listen to. Robert |
16 Feb 11 - 02:14 PM (#3096631) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Herga Kitty Possibly appropriate that this thread has been revived on John Tams' birthday..... Kitty |
20 May 11 - 12:39 PM (#3157638) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Paul Richardson Robert Heath - I do remember that concert with Boys of the Lough. Were Shirley & Dolly Collins on the bill as well? We were a bit naughty then as in we had sunk a few bottles of vino on the way to Worcester. Certainly loosened my fingers up a bit! |
20 May 11 - 04:06 PM (#3157744) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: SylviaN Sorry I didn't spot this thread sooner. Roger Warren, although not performing, is still a very keen folkie and he and his wife, Frances, together with their daughter Tracey are promoting folk music at their real ale pub in Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire. Any of you that are anywhere nearby, you should visit The Old Oak Inn. It was voted Camra Pub of the East Midlands in 2009. They also own (family run business) a micro-brewery, where their son Richard is the wizard brewer. There is a music session on every last Tuesday of the month and Keith and I front concerts there about four times a year, at Roger's request. The next concert is on the 22nd June and the guests are Gary and Vera Aspey. If you want more information, you can visit Facebook and search for either "Old Oak Live!" for the concerts or "The Old Oak Inn" for other events happening at the pub. Here is the blue clicky thing for the Gary and Vera Aspey concert next month. Cheers Sylvia |
14 Sep 11 - 06:04 PM (#3223312) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Spleen Cringe Paul Richardson - if you come back to this thread and see this message, would you mind getting in touch with me at contact@lostfolktapes.com about a lovely live recording I have of you at the Priesthouse FC from John Terry? I'd like to feature it at Lost Folk Tapes and do an interview with you if you're up for it... If anyone who knows Paul sees this thread, would you please let him know about my message? Cheers Nigel |
02 Oct 11 - 01:30 PM (#3232650) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: Spleen Cringe Lost Folk Tapes goes to Derbyshire again for an interview with Paul Richardson, formerly of Saga. We bring you some fantastic photos and memorabilia that Paul has kindly provided, as well as a recording of him playing a short set at the Priesthouse Folk Club in 1979, courtesy of John Terry. Paul Richardson Thanks Paul! Nigel |
04 Oct 11 - 07:32 PM (#3233981) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: TasKiNG Excellent Interview and Pics. Also great to hear some recordings I had not heard before. Dave |
28 Oct 16 - 06:12 AM (#3816891) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST lent my albums out to other folks years ago, never got them back, would love mp3 copies if anyone can help. their version of King Cotton in particular. Andy Martin andybox@hotmail.co.uk |
29 Oct 16 - 03:39 AM (#3816991) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,LynnH Talk about memory lane.........The long since defunct local folk mag "Singabout" used to feature a cartoon strip by Paul 'Richo' Richardson, one of the highpoints being revealing the scandalous goings on at the local Strainsby Folk Festival......... |
19 Apr 21 - 07:37 AM (#4102685) Subject: RE: 'Saga' Derby Folk Group info required From: GUEST,Andy Martin Soething I put together...enjoy. https://youtu.be/pELa_R-kkNw |