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27 Sep 06 - 10:42 PM (#1844700) Subject: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Big Al Whittle Sorry if this is duplicating - I have had a root around, but have been unable to find a copy of Reminiscences Of A Fat Folk Singer by Hamish Imlach. If anybody could point me in the correct direction, Iwould be grateful. Sorry if somehow I have neglected the bleeding obvious! thanks in advance big al whittle |
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28 Sep 06 - 01:51 AM (#1844733) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: eddie1 Is this not the sub-title of "Cod Liver Oil and the Orange Juice" which I think is long out of print? Ewan McVicar worked with Hamish on this and, a search on Mudcat should lead you to him. He might have some ideas as to where you can get a copy. I can't check on anything as my copy is with Len Partridge, 400 miles away in Edinburgh. Hamish was always billed as "The big man of Scottish folk music" but he signed it for me "To the real big man of Scottish folk music". I'm 6'7" Good luck with the search. EddieA |
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28 Sep 06 - 02:38 AM (#1844750) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,DaveS at Work Al, If you are in Nottingham City centre sometime then the Angel Row library had a copy some years ago. |
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28 Sep 06 - 03:47 AM (#1844771) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Dave Hanson Cod Liver Oil And The Orange Juice went out of print after the first edition and because of possibly family dispute will never be reprinted. Some years ago I downloaded my version without the photos for a very small fee from Ewan McVicar. eric |
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28 Sep 06 - 02:27 PM (#1845254) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,Ballyholme The poor binding of the book probably ensured that most copies have fallen apart by now. Finding a second hand copy is most unlikely. A downloaded version from Ewan McVicar sounds like the best option. |
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28 Sep 06 - 03:07 PM (#1845290) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Ian Burdon I got my copy off eBay after a year of having "Hamish Imlach" as a favourite search. Ian |
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28 Sep 06 - 03:19 PM (#1845301) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Big Al Whittle Anybody got the link for Ewan McVicar? I wrote to Edinburgh fringe office, and they have e-mailed back, asking me who he is! ho hum! |
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28 Sep 06 - 03:22 PM (#1845306) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Effsee This from the "Unsolicited Plug" thread :- ewanmcvicar@compuserve.com |
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28 Sep 06 - 04:34 PM (#1845342) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Big Al Whittle thanks al |
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14 Oct 06 - 06:30 PM (#1858965) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,Fiona Hood There was no family dispute. We have looked at having the book republished. Ewan put the words up on the net and I have been meaning to get the photos scanned and sent to Ewan but unfortunately with family and working life have not yet done so. It is great to see so many people still interested in the book. This will spur me on to get scanning. Fiona (daughter of Hamish) |
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14 Oct 06 - 07:15 PM (#1858997) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,Jack Campin I hope the originals of the photos still exist. I've got a copy (acquired only a few weeks ago) and the photo reproduction is not much better than the glue. Scan those and you'd get a moire-fringed mess. |
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15 Oct 06 - 03:24 AM (#1859188) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Dave Hanson Please accept mu humble appologies Fiona, stupid of me just to repeat a rumour. Please please re-publish, there is so much interest it would be a certain big seller. eric |
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16 Oct 06 - 04:54 PM (#1860688) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Susanne (skw) Fiona, I second Eric's request (the second, not the first :-)), and might even be able to provide a few good photos from the last years. Muriel has my eMail addy. Hope you're all well. |
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16 Oct 06 - 09:06 PM (#1860897) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,Tattie Bogle I would certainly buy the book if it came back into print: I recently bought the double CD "Cod Liver Oil and the Orange juice - The Transatlantic Anthology" which has a biography and some photos in the CD sleeve. I'm singing and laughing along to it in the car. I'm pretty sure I got the details of how to obtain it off another thread on Mudcat, and very reasonable it was too! On Sanctuary recods CMDDD1369. |
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17 Oct 06 - 04:06 AM (#1861067) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: nutty A COPAC search came up with the following result ......... ( university students in the UK can make an inter-library request to borrow this material) Main Author: Imlach, Hamish Title Details: Cod liver oil and the orange juice : remininscences of a fat folk singer / Hamish Imlach & Ewan McVicar ; introduction by Christy Moore Publisher: Edinburgh : Mainstream, 1992 Physical desc.: 190 : ill : ports ; 24cm, pbk ISBN/ISSN: 1851585125 Subject: Imlach, Hamish Folk music Scotland Other Names: McVicar, Ewan Document Type: Autobiography For holdings information select a library from those below. Those marked with an asterisk give current availability. Held by: British Library ; Cambridge* ; National Library of Scotland ; National Library of Wales Main Author: Imlach, Hamish Title Details: Sonny's Dream Publisher: Glasgow : Lismor Recordings, 1985 Physical desc.: 1sound disc : 33 and 1/3 rpm ; 12 in Note: Programme notes on container by Hamish Imlach Title taken from container Contents: Cod liver oil and the orange juice (3.33) / Imlach-Macdougall -- The ballad of William Brown (2.26) trad. -- Mary Anne (4.24) trad. -- The reprobate's lament (3.03) trad. -- Salonika (2.50) trad. -- Kisses sweeter than wine (3.36) / Campbell-Newman -- The smokers song (2.22) /Imlach-Ross -- Sonny's Dream (4.15) / Hynes -- If it wasn't for the union / McGinn -- The parcel of rogues (3.58) trad. -- I didn't raise my son to be a soldier (4.05) trad. -- Goodbye booze (3.18) trad. -- D.Day dodgers (3.20) / Henderson -- Seven men of Knoydart (2.07) / Henderson Subject: Music - Scotland Music - Ireland Folk music Music - Canada Other Names: Black, Mary Mackintosh, Ian Whellans, Mike Document Type: Sound recording (music) For holdings information select a library from those below. Those marked with an asterisk give current availability. Held by: Glasgow* |
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17 Oct 06 - 05:08 AM (#1861097) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Leadfingers Fond memories of Hamish in Bermuda when I was working there - He did a couple of concerts and had most of a week relaxing -midway twixt UK and USA . he spent a lot of time in the bar we were singing in ! |
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17 Oct 06 - 09:14 PM (#1861782) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Richard Bridge William Brown, trad? |
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18 Oct 06 - 06:26 PM (#1862671) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST what a great book. Borrowed it from Manchester library years ago and have not come across it since. Would love to see it in print again. |
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13 Dec 06 - 08:30 AM (#1908323) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,david i am in the middle of buiding a website dedicated to scottish folk music, this will contain info on people like matt mcginn & hamish imlach amongst many more. anyone with any memories of info on these people, please forward on to pictaviagroup@yahoo.co.uk , i will be happy to publise your memories of these great men, also if this book is republised i would be happy to stock it on my online shop, e-mail for details |
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14 Dec 06 - 07:38 AM (#1909303) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST Dammit! I've seen a copy for sale on e-Bay (UK) in the last couple of days. I've just looked again and can't find it - presumably sold. Sorry! |
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14 Dec 06 - 07:48 PM (#1909828) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Pistachio Saw him twice in Berlin in the late 70s got a photo somewhere, Hamish signed it but over the years the ink faded.... hope I find the pic when 'spring cleaning'. Got his CD 'The Definitive Transatlantic Collection' in front of me, from within the sleevenotes I quote "I think I have an allergic reaction to leather. I find that every time I wake in the morning with my shoes on I have a headache" 'lifted' from the obituary written by Ewan McVicar and published in the Guardian Newspaper. What a man. H. |
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21 Jan 22 - 07:25 AM (#4133135) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Ross Campbell A bit late to this conversation but may still be of interest to some seeking Hamish's "Cod Liver Oil and the Orange Juice". The galley proof from Gallus Publishing remains on-line. https://gallus-publishing.webs.com/Cod%20Liver%20Oil%20text%20for%20second%20printing%20at%2010th%20November%202010%20isbn%20978 Happy reading (it's a joy!) Ross |
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21 Jan 22 - 12:25 PM (#4133170) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Tattie Bogle Since I last posted on this thread in 2006 saying I would buy a copy, I actually got given one by my kind friend, Ewan McVicar! Subtitled "Reminiscences of a Fat Folk Singer". As Ross says, it's a great read if you can get your head around the vast volumes of alcohol consumed! |
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21 Jan 22 - 12:39 PM (#4133173) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,jim bainbridge I was doing a bit of support for Christy Moore in deBarras pub in Clonakilty when Christy gave me the news of Hamish's passing. He had a huge influence on Christy - one of his songs has been in his repertoire for many years- 'Black is the colour' was given to him by Hamish, although I don't think he's known at all in Ireland? |
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21 Jan 22 - 05:04 PM (#4133196) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Ross Campbell When I hear an introduction "This is a Christy Moore song", if I get the chance I refer the singer to Christy's autobiography/songbook where he assiduously credits the source for every song he picked up on his travels. I don't know whether Christy or Hamish kept diaries/journals, but the detail and honesty of their respective reminiscences is remarkable considering the conditions and habits of the times. Ross |
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21 Jan 22 - 05:53 PM (#4133202) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: GUEST,Ewan McVicar Well, I think I took the text version out from the site that the above clicky leads to when I put it on as a Kindle file, available on Amazon. |
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22 Jan 22 - 11:58 AM (#4133292) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler Just a note that "Hamish's Cafe" is the new name of the "Moorcock Inn" as was, on the road between Barrowfod and Gisburn. It is run by Hamish's daughter, Fiona. Music sessions have resumed. Robin |
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28 Jan 22 - 12:27 PM (#4134170) Subject: RE: Hamish Imlach Biography From: Ross Campbell Anybody still looking for a hard copy (not mine!) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144298635348?epid=88082437&hash=item2198de7054:g:l7wAAOSwXithm0mT (Cod Liver Oil and The Orange Juice: Memoirs of a Fat Folk Singer by McVicar, Ewan Paperback £10.99) Ross |