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In memory of Zozimus site

08 Nov 04 - 01:02 AM (#1320153)
Subject: In memory of Zozimus site
From: katlaughing

Rather a nice little page dedicated to the old Irish ballader, Zozimus, with text of several recitations: click here. My apologies if this site has already been posted. I did not see it in a supersearch.


08 Nov 04 - 01:39 AM (#1320164)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: Joe Offer

Sounds like Zozimus (Michael Moran) must have been quite a guy. Some claim he's the author of The Finding of Moses and The Night Before Larry Was Stretched, and apparently The Twang Man.
-Joe Offer-


08 Nov 04 - 08:26 AM (#1320339)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: Big Mick

Wonderful site, kat. Thanks for posting it. I have sung "The Finding of Moses" at many gatherings, including Getaway. That site is loaded with stuff about Zozimus that I never knew.

All the best,

Mick


08 Nov 04 - 08:38 AM (#1320351)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: MartinRyan

Joe

"The Twang Man" - maybe, but I doubt it. "Larry" - no way!

Regards


08 Nov 04 - 08:41 AM (#1320353)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: Big Mick

My understanding is that the words to "Larry" are attributed to William Maher.

Mick


08 Nov 04 - 09:58 AM (#1320423)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: katlaughing

Oh good, thanks Mick. I wasn't sure as I didn't know anything about him until I did a supersearch. I found that site while looking for a recitation someone else was looking for.


08 Nov 04 - 11:29 AM (#1320526)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: Joe Offer

I doubted "Stretched," too, Martin - that's why I couched my words carefully....
Actually, I have questions about the authorship of all three.
-Joe-


08 Nov 04 - 11:38 AM (#1320538)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: MartinRyan

There seems a fair chance that what we now hear as Moses is a folk-processed version of Moran's work.

The contents of the site look familiar. Back to searching my bookshelves....

Regards


08 Nov 04 - 12:20 PM (#1320584)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: MartinRyan

Nice site, alright.
The Zozimus item, originally a pamphlet, was reprinted a few years ago (by Carraig Books of Blackrock). I have a copy somewhere.

Regards


08 Nov 04 - 06:39 PM (#1320792)
Subject: RE: In memory of Zozimus site
From: katlaughing

Here's the thread which led me to the search which resulted in my finding the zozimus site...maybe one of you knows the piece this fellow is looking for: click here?