Thanks for the clarification, and the tip! I am now on a search for Anne and Davoc stuff.
A wee suggestion, if you like. You could copy my two links to Des 1 and 2 into your news feed, then folks could get to the recordings anytime they wanted to.
Dear Christy,
As i mentioned i am back living with my folks just now, and they are in their 80s, quite religious .
A few months ago i played them Bright Blue Rose, because it is so beautiful, and as classical music fans i thought they might like it.
Well they got hooked, now am not saying my dad has stolen my box set, and my mum is not wearing a CM t-shirt ,but BBR they adore.
So tonight my dad asked if i knew the story of the song. I told them about Jimmy McCarthy and his Vincent o’b past which surprised them as they thought it would have been an old folk ballad from decades and decades ago.
My dad thinks there is a Jesus connection to the lyrics, and so i wondered if you knew. They prefer your version to Mary Black’s ,because although they say they can make out the words she sings better , your version has more feeling and atmosphere!
Any clue would be welcomed before i introduce them to the confessional of Delirium Tremens , or the No divorce of Tyrone Boys!
Cheers
Rory
Christy's reply
I prefer not to know what the writer has in mind….whatever your Dad thinks might be the story behind BBR…thats the story..
maybe leave it a while before playing “Strangeways” or “Ringing The Bell”….he might send us both to Limbo
“they wilt the grass they walk upon
they leecch the light right out of a room
they’d like to wash those girls down the drains
of the Magdalen Launderies”……….( Joni)
Hi Christy
Great to hear part 2 of your chat with Des, I’ve been listening to your music for so long it’s good to hear the personal touches. Many thanks to Pat for posting the link so we can listen ‘over here’, also can I thank Dave for all his links, was interested to hear Donovan was still going strong did you only work with him the one time?
I was a member of his fan club! Still at school and proudly showing everyone the signed pic I’d got from them, till Sister Mary Magdalene popped my bubble and told me not to be so stupid it was obviously printed, think if someone had popped her bubble she might not have been such a miserable ***!
Thanks again to everyone and thank you for always providing something great to listen to, am into Ride On cd at the mo, (apologies still using cd’s) Pam
Christy's reply
I’m still using CDs myself Pam, and Vinyl and cassettes….I did one tour with Donovan back in 1972…..I was playing with a Band called Planxty and it was a break thru tour for us…he has been living in Ireland for decades
Hello Christy,
I listened to part 2 of your thing with Des. The song by your brother touched me. Art helps us express stuff that’s too complicated any other way, doesn’t it.
I loved that you found out that you and your wife were at the same gig so long before meeting each other. Rivers roll. I have a similar thing about one of Steve’s birthdays in his 20s. I know exactly where I was. I was 13 and in Leeds at a Duran Duran gig. My mother was an expert on holding a rein that felt a lot looser than it really was. She kept us both sane.
I hope your song basket is going well.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
Fair play to your Ma for letting you off to Duran Duran at such an age….the Basket is filling up nicely….
Thanks for the story behind the recording of Paddy… Great story.
Prosperous…. And the Dr. Rynne House…. Now a personal question (ignore if you like) : your sister Anne write to me now and then when shipping Luka’s CDs…. Anne (Rynne?) I remember coming across a musician named Andy Rynne…. The Moore Rynne connection?
Were you at the 1960 Boyle Fleadh that captivated Ronnie? So inspired, so young…
Christy's reply
I learned some great songs from Andy Rynne…Yellow Bittern, Cliffs of Dooneen, Night Visiting Song (As I Roved Out) to name but 3…
My Sister Anne Rynne (nee Moore) is married to Davoc Rynne (Andy’s brother) both Anne and Davoc have released albums in recent years
Good man, I thought Paddy on the road was the first, just a bit surprised to hear you say it disappeared without trace, though probably commercially it might not have done well. I do have a copy!
Ronnie said he was hijacked in Dublin, stuffed on a train and told ‘you just have to hear this stuff’. He travelled in doubt, came home to spawn the Dublinners and all that was great about his ‘after Boyle’ singing. Great story anyway.
I remember liking the Clancy’s, buying a record or two, and mates saying ‘that auld stuff, are you soft in the head’. No matter, was and is great music. I told me ma…..
Christy's reply
I’m thinking back to that recording…I had nil experience…the Band was chosed by Steve Benbow who was Dominic Behan’s arranger and producer…Steve was a Session Guitarist as were all the Band….despite the fact that it was “my” album I had nothing to offer, no experience, no idea of the process or of what was going down..I ran thru the songs with Steve who then wrote the “dots ” for his combo…there was a lot of ale being consumed…I had experience in that department..the Band were all “dads” of the London-Music Session-advertisin-night club-cabaret scene and had no contact whatsoever with the roots Folk Scene…..all that said,it was a great experience….Dominic made it all happen and really guided me thru…he brought in Harold Shampan who funded the project and sold the rights to Mercury Records…my only input to the entire process was to sign a contract and sing
When it came to record my second album “Prosperous” everything was completely different…Bill Leader was the producer and Engineer, a man completely immersed in the process and genre…the band were my dream team..
Ah lovely Christy. Yourself and Des really enjoying the chat and the craic. So many wonderful take away moments…. You were only 11 when your Daddy died, so sad, beautiful tribute from Luka. I love the way you mention by name anyone who helped you along the way, so special. What was the name of that first album?
And a kind word for all at the end, bankers, airplane guys and ditch diggers… Good exit line.
Your story about leaving the Gaiety a different man to going in reminds me of Ronnie Drew telling the story of a trip to the Fleadh in Boyle early 60s changing him.
Here is a link to part 2 for all our friends in other time or reception zones… https://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/share/radio1/11222954
Christy's reply
Valerie has reminded me, the early Clancy gig was in The Olympia Theatre, Dublin (we think 1963)
my first Album was “Paddy on The Road”
Thanks for posting the link to part 2
That early Fleadh in Boyle was outstanding….so many vivid memories linger…seeing Ronnie Drew being one of them….hearing John “Jacko” Reilly, The Grehan Sisters, dossing in a Railway Carriage full of turf mould, taking shelter from torrential rain at a Sunday Morning Mass, Mrs Bridie Grehan’s Hospitality and Kindness, a uniformed Garda Sergeant skulling a pint and playing reels on the flute
Just got the newsletter from http://www.westcorkmusic.ie Masters of Tradition looks superb…hope all goes well with plans…not sure when there’ll be similar here.Looks like online only for awhile yet.
Great to also see Donovan in the lineup.Have seen him play a few lovely gigs and said a quick hi/thanks…the ‘Marble Arch’ LPs are so good…15 bob as I recall..
I’m sure the Atkin is sounding sweet.
Dave
Christy's reply
Its 48 years since I last played support to Donovan
‘weaving tapestries’ is so right…captivating interplay by Andy and Donal ,but the chemistry of the 4 of you and subtleties,is so magical…
So much in the hands of the sound crew…playing Appalachian dulcimer and mandolin through some fair sized PAs at festivals,back in the day…always reassuring to get the adjusted sound in the monitors and know that someone was ‘on it’ at the mixing desk…otherwise,’false economy’ is right! D
Christy's reply
These past 20 years our sound has been tweeked constantly and carefully by David Meade, Dikon Whitehead and Johnny Meade. Over a thousand nights in as many Halls.
“Testing One Two,One Two,Testing”
‘Between the jigs and reels’ is a true gem…I’m sure the crew will do similar justice to your music… that Planxty collection also has something for us geeks – ace sleeve notes by Leagues O’Toole-fair play to him. D
Christy's reply
Over the years we have witnessed some awful abominations when tardy labels gained access to our earlier work….I salute all those who took such care in assembling Planxty’s last release “Between The Jigs And The Reels”.
Great to read the info about ‘True love knows no season’…always loved the song and the Planxty arrangement…was Donal a regular arranger,or did some songs have a more ‘organic’ process via rehearsals/gigs? Briilliant,that there are so many back stories to songs and singers.Music really does keep the spirits high…
John Martyn and early 80s band was my equivalent to your Welch and Rawlings night…such a shame-let’s hope we both get chance to hear a mighty gig by that rare duo.Declan makes a great point – for me,some of Rawlings’ best touches are when he weaves a guitar lick around the vocals and puts in a harmony.
The flip side to the ‘bad’ nights can be very special…G-Mex in Manchester (old Central station)was notorious for sound when it started huge events…my only time there was Paul Simon,with huge ‘Gracelend’ era band.A whole mix of instruments,Simon on top form and every note perfectly balanced-magic…as you’ll know,from your superb gig sound,so much depends on the maestros on the faders.Let’s hope we can all return to those nights as soon as its safe…
A cuppa and youtube now…enjoy the day.
Dave
Christy's reply
Donal Lunny wrote a lot of lines for Planxty to play…..Everything Liam played on the Traditional Tunes was from his own Music…when it came to what he played on Songs it was usually written by Donal….same with my own harmonies and chord structures, Donal was the Man to drive the (music) Van….
Andy and Donal worked together in creating the stringed accompaniments….Liam and I often sat it out at rehearsals while they weaved their tapestries….
Going back to “that” gig…I believe the main problem was the fact that they did not have a “maestro at the faders”….said Duo were playing to a sold out 2,000 seater venue…surely a false economy
Hello Christy, I’ve been trawling through the archives on youtube, coming across your live renditions of yesteryear. There are so many gems on there. I was particularly struck by “True love knows no season” from the planxty reunion, a wonderful song that I had never heard before. It got me thinking, wouldn’t it be great to get a DVD or online platform together which showcases a mish mash of various live performances down through the years with Declan and indeed planxty. The youtube is good, but the quality is poor and I’m sure there is a treasure trove of original live gig recordings stored away that would keep us ticking over until you get on the road again once this Covid storm settles. I hope your keeping well and remaining occupied throughout these strange times. Wishing you all the best!
Christy's reply
Its a beautiful song….
Played it with Planxty back in 1978
I remember Donal Lunny writing the parts for us to play..
First heard Noel Shine Sing it in Cork
He plays these days with Greenshine alongside Mary Greene and their Daughter Ellie
Noel made a brilliant radio Doc some years back about teaching Music in Cork Prison. One of the finest Radio Docs I ever heard.(made by RTE Radio )
Mary Greene sang on my album Burning Times….beautiful B/Vs with the late Mandy Murphy
I love your idea of trawling the archives.
Did you hear the album “Between The Jigs & Reels ” on Universal Records …a retro look at Planxty it did precisely what you suggest.
The same people are currently assembling a similar project which will be called “The Early Years”….a retro look at my own earlier work…
I tend to be preoccupied with new work…gotta keep the head occupied…new work keeps me out of dangerous head territory
Thanks for listening and sharing….I’ll be back out there soon as we get the green light….Fermanagh here we come…we’ll get them chandeliers rattling in the Slieve Russell
A hot afternoon and Gillian Welch/David Rawlings serenading lockdown central…class singing and playing,as ever.Gillian has a natural intensity that is very powerful – a la Natalie Merchant,perhaps?
Your epic trips to Scotland certainly paid off in many ways.Such a rewarding experience.Long overdue in my case,as its only in the last decade,we found brilliant gigs and sessions in Dumfries and Galloway.A few favourite spots now and more to check out as soon as poss…the welcome at venues/session organisers has always been superb and has led to some brilliant improvising and shared music.We’re long overdue to do similar in Ireland and ‘never saying never’…
The other day,I played your version of ‘Bogie’s Bonnie Belle’-first time in awhile.Lovely song and one of those that has a perfect tune ‘to fit’…the story element and poignancy hits home so well too…these trad songs have some power and fair play to you for capturing so many,so well.
All the best
Dave
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I was very excited to be going to hear Gillian Welch & David Rawlings in Dublin a few years back…..I’d been hearing them for years and love the sounds they make….Sorry to say it was very frustrating….I could not make out the lyrics at all…the sound was so disappointing….I know the venue well having gigged it frequently…the acoustics are very good….
But if I get the chance I would go again….she is a great singer, great songs, great tunes…..
I kept thinking of what Declan Sinnott once said to me….”this song don’t need no guitar break”
Needing a laugh this afternoon.
A couple of years ago I made one of these and demoed it to a load of primary school teachers. https://youtu.be/V9FgS1cN8Mc
It’s a banana piano, and it’s real – really.
I don’t think anyone videoed me playing it. I might have a picture somewhere.
Christy's reply
Thank the Lord that no one filmed you ….
after watching it I wrapped a banana in a tandoori roti, had a glass of apple juice and played Purcells Trumpet Voluntary on the piano….
when Planxty formed in 1972 we were originally called “Clad”
Then we decided upon Planxty
While the word is now easily recognisable, back in 1972 ,many tongues were tied as they tried to pronounce us
ones I recall include:
Playtex
Planatex
Plangcity
Planataxi
Spandex
I followed that thread…you are some man for one man..or have you got a team of assistants researching on your behalf !!!! I simply cannot keep up with you !!!
Thanks for the clarification, and the tip! I am now on a search for Anne and Davoc stuff.
A wee suggestion, if you like. You could copy my two links to Des 1 and 2 into your news feed, then folks could get to the recordings anytime they wanted to.
Nice One Pat…will do that….
Dear Christy,
As i mentioned i am back living with my folks just now, and they are in their 80s, quite religious .
A few months ago i played them Bright Blue Rose, because it is so beautiful, and as classical music fans i thought they might like it.
Well they got hooked, now am not saying my dad has stolen my box set, and my mum is not wearing a CM t-shirt ,but BBR they adore.
So tonight my dad asked if i knew the story of the song. I told them about Jimmy McCarthy and his Vincent o’b past which surprised them as they thought it would have been an old folk ballad from decades and decades ago.
My dad thinks there is a Jesus connection to the lyrics, and so i wondered if you knew. They prefer your version to Mary Black’s ,because although they say they can make out the words she sings better , your version has more feeling and atmosphere!
Any clue would be welcomed before i introduce them to the confessional of Delirium Tremens , or the No divorce of Tyrone Boys!
Cheers
Rory
I prefer not to know what the writer has in mind….whatever your Dad thinks might be the story behind BBR…thats the story..
maybe leave it a while before playing “Strangeways” or “Ringing The Bell”….he might send us both to Limbo
“they wilt the grass they walk upon
they leecch the light right out of a room
they’d like to wash those girls down the drains
of the Magdalen Launderies”……….( Joni)
Hi Christy
Great to hear part 2 of your chat with Des, I’ve been listening to your music for so long it’s good to hear the personal touches. Many thanks to Pat for posting the link so we can listen ‘over here’, also can I thank Dave for all his links, was interested to hear Donovan was still going strong did you only work with him the one time?
I was a member of his fan club! Still at school and proudly showing everyone the signed pic I’d got from them, till Sister Mary Magdalene popped my bubble and told me not to be so stupid it was obviously printed, think if someone had popped her bubble she might not have been such a miserable ***!
Thanks again to everyone and thank you for always providing something great to listen to, am into Ride On cd at the mo, (apologies still using cd’s) Pam
I’m still using CDs myself Pam, and Vinyl and cassettes….I did one tour with Donovan back in 1972…..I was playing with a Band called Planxty and it was a break thru tour for us…he has been living in Ireland for decades
Hello Christy,
I listened to part 2 of your thing with Des. The song by your brother touched me. Art helps us express stuff that’s too complicated any other way, doesn’t it.
I loved that you found out that you and your wife were at the same gig so long before meeting each other. Rivers roll. I have a similar thing about one of Steve’s birthdays in his 20s. I know exactly where I was. I was 13 and in Leeds at a Duran Duran gig. My mother was an expert on holding a rein that felt a lot looser than it really was. She kept us both sane.
I hope your song basket is going well.
Rebecca
Fair play to your Ma for letting you off to Duran Duran at such an age….the Basket is filling up nicely….
Thanks for the story behind the recording of Paddy… Great story.
Prosperous…. And the Dr. Rynne House…. Now a personal question (ignore if you like) : your sister Anne write to me now and then when shipping Luka’s CDs…. Anne (Rynne?) I remember coming across a musician named Andy Rynne…. The Moore Rynne connection?
Were you at the 1960 Boyle Fleadh that captivated Ronnie? So inspired, so young…
I learned some great songs from Andy Rynne…Yellow Bittern, Cliffs of Dooneen, Night Visiting Song (As I Roved Out) to name but 3…
My Sister Anne Rynne (nee Moore) is married to Davoc Rynne (Andy’s brother) both Anne and Davoc have released albums in recent years
Ah, a sergeant skulling pints and playing reels on a flute! The Doolin Porter no doubt…
Good man, I thought Paddy on the road was the first, just a bit surprised to hear you say it disappeared without trace, though probably commercially it might not have done well. I do have a copy!
Ronnie said he was hijacked in Dublin, stuffed on a train and told ‘you just have to hear this stuff’. He travelled in doubt, came home to spawn the Dublinners and all that was great about his ‘after Boyle’ singing. Great story anyway.
I remember liking the Clancy’s, buying a record or two, and mates saying ‘that auld stuff, are you soft in the head’. No matter, was and is great music. I told me ma…..
I’m thinking back to that recording…I had nil experience…the Band was chosed by Steve Benbow who was Dominic Behan’s arranger and producer…Steve was a Session Guitarist as were all the Band….despite the fact that it was “my” album I had nothing to offer, no experience, no idea of the process or of what was going down..I ran thru the songs with Steve who then wrote the “dots ” for his combo…there was a lot of ale being consumed…I had experience in that department..the Band were all “dads” of the London-Music Session-advertisin-night club-cabaret scene and had no contact whatsoever with the roots Folk Scene…..all that said,it was a great experience….Dominic made it all happen and really guided me thru…he brought in Harold Shampan who funded the project and sold the rights to Mercury Records…my only input to the entire process was to sign a contract and sing
When it came to record my second album “Prosperous” everything was completely different…Bill Leader was the producer and Engineer, a man completely immersed in the process and genre…the band were my dream team..
Ah lovely Christy. Yourself and Des really enjoying the chat and the craic. So many wonderful take away moments…. You were only 11 when your Daddy died, so sad, beautiful tribute from Luka. I love the way you mention by name anyone who helped you along the way, so special. What was the name of that first album?
And a kind word for all at the end, bankers, airplane guys and ditch diggers… Good exit line.
Your story about leaving the Gaiety a different man to going in reminds me of Ronnie Drew telling the story of a trip to the Fleadh in Boyle early 60s changing him.
Here is a link to part 2 for all our friends in other time or reception zones…
https://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/share/radio1/11222954
Valerie has reminded me, the early Clancy gig was in The Olympia Theatre, Dublin (we think 1963)
my first Album was “Paddy on The Road”
Thanks for posting the link to part 2
That early Fleadh in Boyle was outstanding….so many vivid memories linger…seeing Ronnie Drew being one of them….hearing John “Jacko” Reilly, The Grehan Sisters, dossing in a Railway Carriage full of turf mould, taking shelter from torrential rain at a Sunday Morning Mass, Mrs Bridie Grehan’s Hospitality and Kindness, a uniformed Garda Sergeant skulling a pint and playing reels on the flute
A brilliant programme,Christy
Fair play to Des and RTE too…excellent to hear so many of my local places mentioned and to know their significance to you.
Luka’s song is amazing…I think I got something in my eye after the first verse…
over and out from Suffragette city…enjoy the evening
Dave
Hilary has noted your “Six-in-a-Row” Dave !
Its been a pleasure talking to Des Cahill….
Hi Christy
By chance,I just came across youtube of Frank Harte and Donal Lunny tracks…wonderful stuff and new to me.
I remember a brilliant version of ‘Tunnel Tigers’ sung by Damien Dempsey at a Ewan tribute gig…what a mighty song -ever fancied it?
All the best D
great song….long time fancy….love “The Johnsons” version…MacColl rules
Hi Christy
Just got the newsletter from http://www.westcorkmusic.ie Masters of Tradition looks superb…hope all goes well with plans…not sure when there’ll be similar here.Looks like online only for awhile yet.
Great to also see Donovan in the lineup.Have seen him play a few lovely gigs and said a quick hi/thanks…the ‘Marble Arch’ LPs are so good…15 bob as I recall..
I’m sure the Atkin is sounding sweet.
Dave
Its 48 years since I last played support to Donovan
Thanks for the Planxty insights,Christy
‘weaving tapestries’ is so right…captivating interplay by Andy and Donal ,but the chemistry of the 4 of you and subtleties,is so magical…
So much in the hands of the sound crew…playing Appalachian dulcimer and mandolin through some fair sized PAs at festivals,back in the day…always reassuring to get the adjusted sound in the monitors and know that someone was ‘on it’ at the mixing desk…otherwise,’false economy’ is right! D
These past 20 years our sound has been tweeked constantly and carefully by David Meade, Dikon Whitehead and Johnny Meade. Over a thousand nights in as many Halls.
“Testing One Two,One Two,Testing”
‘Between the jigs and reels’ is a true gem…I’m sure the crew will do similar justice to your music… that Planxty collection also has something for us geeks – ace sleeve notes by Leagues O’Toole-fair play to him. D
Over the years we have witnessed some awful abominations when tardy labels gained access to our earlier work….I salute all those who took such care in assembling Planxty’s last release “Between The Jigs And The Reels”.
Hi Christy
Great to read the info about ‘True love knows no season’…always loved the song and the Planxty arrangement…was Donal a regular arranger,or did some songs have a more ‘organic’ process via rehearsals/gigs? Briilliant,that there are so many back stories to songs and singers.Music really does keep the spirits high…
John Martyn and early 80s band was my equivalent to your Welch and Rawlings night…such a shame-let’s hope we both get chance to hear a mighty gig by that rare duo.Declan makes a great point – for me,some of Rawlings’ best touches are when he weaves a guitar lick around the vocals and puts in a harmony.
The flip side to the ‘bad’ nights can be very special…G-Mex in Manchester (old Central station)was notorious for sound when it started huge events…my only time there was Paul Simon,with huge ‘Gracelend’ era band.A whole mix of instruments,Simon on top form and every note perfectly balanced-magic…as you’ll know,from your superb gig sound,so much depends on the maestros on the faders.Let’s hope we can all return to those nights as soon as its safe…
A cuppa and youtube now…enjoy the day.
Dave
Donal Lunny wrote a lot of lines for Planxty to play…..Everything Liam played on the Traditional Tunes was from his own Music…when it came to what he played on Songs it was usually written by Donal….same with my own harmonies and chord structures, Donal was the Man to drive the (music) Van….
Andy and Donal worked together in creating the stringed accompaniments….Liam and I often sat it out at rehearsals while they weaved their tapestries….
Going back to “that” gig…I believe the main problem was the fact that they did not have a “maestro at the faders”….said Duo were playing to a sold out 2,000 seater venue…surely a false economy
Hello Christy, I’ve been trawling through the archives on youtube, coming across your live renditions of yesteryear. There are so many gems on there. I was particularly struck by “True love knows no season” from the planxty reunion, a wonderful song that I had never heard before. It got me thinking, wouldn’t it be great to get a DVD or online platform together which showcases a mish mash of various live performances down through the years with Declan and indeed planxty. The youtube is good, but the quality is poor and I’m sure there is a treasure trove of original live gig recordings stored away that would keep us ticking over until you get on the road again once this Covid storm settles. I hope your keeping well and remaining occupied throughout these strange times. Wishing you all the best!
Its a beautiful song….
Played it with Planxty back in 1978
I remember Donal Lunny writing the parts for us to play..
First heard Noel Shine Sing it in Cork
He plays these days with Greenshine alongside Mary Greene and their Daughter Ellie
Noel made a brilliant radio Doc some years back about teaching Music in Cork Prison. One of the finest Radio Docs I ever heard.(made by RTE Radio )
Mary Greene sang on my album Burning Times….beautiful B/Vs with the late Mandy Murphy
I love your idea of trawling the archives.
Did you hear the album “Between The Jigs & Reels ” on Universal Records …a retro look at Planxty it did precisely what you suggest.
The same people are currently assembling a similar project which will be called “The Early Years”….a retro look at my own earlier work…
I tend to be preoccupied with new work…gotta keep the head occupied…new work keeps me out of dangerous head territory
Thanks for listening and sharing….I’ll be back out there soon as we get the green light….Fermanagh here we come…we’ll get them chandeliers rattling in the Slieve Russell
Hi Christy
A hot afternoon and Gillian Welch/David Rawlings serenading lockdown central…class singing and playing,as ever.Gillian has a natural intensity that is very powerful – a la Natalie Merchant,perhaps?
Your epic trips to Scotland certainly paid off in many ways.Such a rewarding experience.Long overdue in my case,as its only in the last decade,we found brilliant gigs and sessions in Dumfries and Galloway.A few favourite spots now and more to check out as soon as poss…the welcome at venues/session organisers has always been superb and has led to some brilliant improvising and shared music.We’re long overdue to do similar in Ireland and ‘never saying never’…
The other day,I played your version of ‘Bogie’s Bonnie Belle’-first time in awhile.Lovely song and one of those that has a perfect tune ‘to fit’…the story element and poignancy hits home so well too…these trad songs have some power and fair play to you for capturing so many,so well.
All the best
Dave
I was very excited to be going to hear Gillian Welch & David Rawlings in Dublin a few years back…..I’d been hearing them for years and love the sounds they make….Sorry to say it was very frustrating….I could not make out the lyrics at all…the sound was so disappointing….I know the venue well having gigged it frequently…the acoustics are very good….
But if I get the chance I would go again….she is a great singer, great songs, great tunes…..
I kept thinking of what Declan Sinnott once said to me….”this song don’t need no guitar break”
Needing a laugh this afternoon.
A couple of years ago I made one of these and demoed it to a load of primary school teachers.
https://youtu.be/V9FgS1cN8Mc
It’s a banana piano, and it’s real – really.
I don’t think anyone videoed me playing it. I might have a picture somewhere.
Thank the Lord that no one filmed you ….
after watching it I wrapped a banana in a tandoori roti, had a glass of apple juice and played Purcells Trumpet Voluntary on the piano….
Hi Christy
There’s a gold field in the tucked away website,that emerged earlier…
Rebecca’s band might not be there though – that may still be in Dylan’s head…I wonder what other gems are in there…
Dave
Is there a band called Plancton?
when Planxty formed in 1972 we were originally called “Clad”
Then we decided upon Planxty
While the word is now easily recognisable, back in 1972 ,many tongues were tied as they tried to pronounce us
ones I recall include:
Playtex
Planatex
Plangcity
Planataxi
Spandex
………..perhaps I can add Plancton to the list !
http://www.toppermost.co.uk
for Planxty/Bob…D
I followed that thread…you are some man for one man..or have you got a team of assistants researching on your behalf !!!! I simply cannot keep up with you !!!