This one doesn’t go with the other one at all. The only connection I can see is
Here’s a song to set you free
It looks like it was a brilliant night. No idea where, but it was a very responsive audience. https://youtu.be/fEovqmU8KAo
38 degrees in Mildura & I’m driving down to pick up the Missus from the travel agent’s…
..gotta spend my retirement superannuation money somehow…
“So Do I” floats from the Hyundai’s speakers….so peaceful & soothing..another gem from CM..
Just wondering CM – have you heard Redgum from Australia? I can imagine you doing a rollicking version of “The Long Run” & a thoughtful homage to “Women In Change”.
& if you’re game- some Chad Morgan ? “The Sheikh of Scrubby Creek” or the “The Wedding (?)”.(title unsure(
Keep up the music Christy- I love it.
Danny Harris
Christy's reply
have a few Redgum albums here..gathered on my travels round Oz way back..I’ll be havin a listen
Hi Christy
Hope you’re well, can’t wait to see you again.
Just watched The Jeremiahs at Celtic Connections, they were fantastic.
They sang a wonderful tune called Misery Hill, about a part of Dublin with a very sad history.
I immediately thought of your good self singing this song.
Do you know it?
Christy's reply
I know Misery Hill well…(and a right misery who lives near it.)..I like them Jeremiahs…..that Celtic Connections gets up a great head of steam every year
Christy,
All honour and respect to them always.
I did not know them , but i will remember them.
These two simple sentences came from Beyond The Silence today, streamed from Derry as part of the 50 years today.
The whole item is on youtube if anyone is interested.
John ‘pool your words have great resonance too, and maybe just remembering is not enough. However for some it is all they can do, others can spread the word, some can stand up to it and call it out ( or sing it out) whenever we see it, and some are in the front line giving everything they have.
Whatever we do as individuals, no matter how great or small, we must continue . We must do what we can to fight injustice, prejudice and oppression.
Thanks John , and thanks Christy…minds here are not locked shut.
Rory
Hi Christy, when I came in Vicar Street in januari 2020, it was the first live performance I saw since the last time you were in de Roma in Antwerp. That was a very long time ago, wasn’it? In May your brother comes to de Roma, why wouldn’t you come with him? It would be lovely, De Roma is waiting for you! Meanwhile I keep listening to cd’s and every now and then I’ll go to the lockdownsessions, mini concerts in my living room, a precious gift you gave us. Thanks and nice greetings
Christy's reply
greetings to all our Belgian listeners, connections and loved ones
Hi Christy,
Just fantastic to see the Gig page filling up….. and the “SOLD OUT “ signs going up just as quickly. Your appeal never wains,, and lots of new listeners joining in. Just yesterday I witnessed my Gran Niece (18months old) bopping to “ Ordinary Man” from my phone of course 😁. Agree too with Hilary’s sentiments below, even during Lockdowns we all felt part of this great community, to which you are the Glue. For that we are most grateful.
Today we stand together with our friends in Derry… Let us remember.
Best regards
Patsy.
There are a lot of versions about, including a couple of Irish choir boys, but I chose this version because they pull it off with such aplomb.
And I’m very fond of a good sparkly dress.
I sang it at a couple of concerts in my 20s and loved it.
Hope you enjoy it.
How’s ye Christy, we had a successful night of music here in Nashville last night, we’re feelin’ good about that. Josh here is serving the old songs well, bit of Ronnie, Luke, Woody, Dylan & yourself, but plenty of himself too. Hope ye hear what I’m hearing. Good luck with the upcoming shows. Great to see your dates filling up again. Thanks for all,
Hi Christy,
Well said Hilary! I’ve been travelling about lately, not for good reasons, but I always take time out to read the guestbook.
I’m amazed at how you manage to answer so often and share with us your many memories and info.
Had to wait to hear ‘Flying into Mystery’ until after Christmas, I know I’m the last fan to hear it, but have been playing it constantly since, it’s amazing.
Can I just congratulate John from Liverpool on his post.
Cheers all Pam
Hi C. Despite all the anniversaries of terrible events I hope you are having a good weekend. Thank you for your continued committment to this guestbook and your patience with all us posters, giving your time to our constant requests, queries and questions and opinions. Your replies are interesting, funny, insightful and your play on words can be intriguing at times but never dull !! I don’t know of any other performer who consistently engages with listeners on a daily basis whether you are recording, performing, touring or on a break. Let the music keep our spirits high. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
across my early years I spent endless hours, nights, mornings, in darkness and light riding high stools in endless bars wherever I happened to land…talking endless tripe to fellow imbibers with whom I always had but one thing in common….dhrink
interaction here takes comparatively little time..is almost always a pleasure…gains me contact with others interested in the work and has brought many new companeros into my life..
Hello Christy,
I’ve been reading a bit of Pareick Kavanagh
We are a dark people,
Our eyes ever turned
Inward
Watching the liar who twists
The hill-paths awry.
Oh false fondler with what
Was made lovely
In a Garden!
-Patrick Kavanagh
And thinking about it.
It makes me think of Matty saying
The house I’ve left is dead to me.
A couple of years ago I was talking to a harpist called Lucy Nolan.
She said that she thought in the UK, musicians are prioritiesd somewhere below dog passports.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
I hope that Lucy finds more welcome pastures in that Green and Pleasant Land
Dear Christy,
On radio 4 atoday programme this morning they are celebrating 80 years of Desert Island Discs.
If you were to re-do your 8 discs, book and luxury today, would any change?
Cheers
Rory
Christy's reply
I certainly would Rory..but today I have to focus on upcoming gigs and recordings..hard at it here in the workshop
I completely agree with you John, people, sometimes huge numbers of them, die or are killed in stupid, meaningless ways and circumstances every day.
I’m thinking of the people trying to cross the channel in tiny, over laden boats to get to the UK.
And it’s so horrifying, many of us try to shut it out and ignore it, as a way to survive.
It never goes away, so I think the documentaries, books, candles etc,… can be a way to start the thinking, talking, and help people to start opening their minds.
Visiting kilmainham Gaol was something I did recently, for this reason.
I have no idea what I’m trying to say.
As long as we don’t ever think of the documentaries, books, candles etc… as a solution, but as ways into connecting with other people and learning ourselves, it’s the start of action in a way that people hopefully can cope with.
Its a step up from ignoring and shutting out.
That was a lot of words that possibly don’t mean very much. It’s difficult to be coherent on this topic.
Hi Christy, whilst I fully agree with all the comments posted about Holocaust Memorial Day I think we all need to stop and think. Unfortunatly many people think that by watching documentaries and lighting candles it will stop such atrocities ever happening again,but it has happend again (and again). It happened to the Tutsis in Rwanda, the muslims in Bosnia the Rahinga in Myamar and currently to the Uighur people of China. So yes we should never forget but we should also never kid ourselfes into thinking it is all in the past it isn’t.. Maybe we need to (wake up and) ‘Smell The Roses’ (good title for a song dont you think??).
Christy's reply
Good Man John…thanks for posting..
If I rem the verse correctly,Wally Page wrote:
“a Flower of Love grows on his grave
forgotten soon the cowards and the brave
but the coldest hate still lives today
for Sergeants and their Men”
in order to act,we gotta first wake up,absorb, stop & think…….
yesterday we visited “Objects of Love”, a remarkable exhibition in Dublin Castle, it marks the journey of one woman and her family through the Holocaust and aftermath ..
this morning you have me remembering the atrocities and genocide upon the Tutsi,Myamar and Uighur people….
of course, as you say, its not enough, but its the best I can do this morning..you got me “stopped and thinking”
lets see the song John…you have a good title there…get crackin our kid and we’ll all sing a rousing chorus
Thankyou to everyone who has posted about holocaust memorial day.
I’ve just ordered this book
The Nine Hundred: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz
Book by Heather Dune Macadam
This one doesn’t go with the other one at all. The only connection I can see is
Here’s a song to set you free
It looks like it was a brilliant night. No idea where, but it was a very responsive audience.
https://youtu.be/fEovqmU8KAo
Rebecca
A song for remembering
https://youtu.be/Z1tWwjWFmh8
Its also very beautiful
good juke box in Brighouse
38 degrees in Mildura & I’m driving down to pick up the Missus from the travel agent’s…
..gotta spend my retirement superannuation money somehow…
“So Do I” floats from the Hyundai’s speakers….so peaceful & soothing..another gem from CM..
Just wondering CM – have you heard Redgum from Australia? I can imagine you doing a rollicking version of “The Long Run” & a thoughtful homage to “Women In Change”.
& if you’re game- some Chad Morgan ? “The Sheikh of Scrubby Creek” or the “The Wedding (?)”.(title unsure(
Keep up the music Christy- I love it.
Danny Harris
have a few Redgum albums here..gathered on my travels round Oz way back..I’ll be havin a listen
Hi Christy
Hope you’re well, can’t wait to see you again.
Just watched The Jeremiahs at Celtic Connections, they were fantastic.
They sang a wonderful tune called Misery Hill, about a part of Dublin with a very sad history.
I immediately thought of your good self singing this song.
Do you know it?
I know Misery Hill well…(and a right misery who lives near it.)..I like them Jeremiahs…..that Celtic Connections gets up a great head of steam every year
Christy,
All honour and respect to them always.
I did not know them , but i will remember them.
These two simple sentences came from Beyond The Silence today, streamed from Derry as part of the 50 years today.
The whole item is on youtube if anyone is interested.
John ‘pool your words have great resonance too, and maybe just remembering is not enough. However for some it is all they can do, others can spread the word, some can stand up to it and call it out ( or sing it out) whenever we see it, and some are in the front line giving everything they have.
Whatever we do as individuals, no matter how great or small, we must continue . We must do what we can to fight injustice, prejudice and oppression.
Thanks John , and thanks Christy…minds here are not locked shut.
Rory
we’ll keep it going as long as we can Rory
“It happened on a Sunday Afternoon”…
“Let us Remember”
Hi Christy, when I came in Vicar Street in januari 2020, it was the first live performance I saw since the last time you were in de Roma in Antwerp. That was a very long time ago, wasn’it? In May your brother comes to de Roma, why wouldn’t you come with him? It would be lovely, De Roma is waiting for you! Meanwhile I keep listening to cd’s and every now and then I’ll go to the lockdownsessions, mini concerts in my living room, a precious gift you gave us. Thanks and nice greetings
greetings to all our Belgian listeners, connections and loved ones
Hi Christy,
Just fantastic to see the Gig page filling up….. and the “SOLD OUT “ signs going up just as quickly. Your appeal never wains,, and lots of new listeners joining in. Just yesterday I witnessed my Gran Niece (18months old) bopping to “ Ordinary Man” from my phone of course 😁. Agree too with Hilary’s sentiments below, even during Lockdowns we all felt part of this great community, to which you are the Glue. For that we are most grateful.
Today we stand together with our friends in Derry… Let us remember.
Best regards
Patsy.
Good on You Patsy..
Hello Christy,
Here’s a short video I wanted to share
https://youtu.be/QNyR6rsGDyg
There are a lot of versions about, including a couple of Irish choir boys, but I chose this version because they pull it off with such aplomb.
And I’m very fond of a good sparkly dress.
I sang it at a couple of concerts in my 20s and loved it.
Hope you enjoy it.
Rebecca
aplomb….funny wee word
How’s ye Christy, we had a successful night of music here in Nashville last night, we’re feelin’ good about that. Josh here is serving the old songs well, bit of Ronnie, Luke, Woody, Dylan & yourself, but plenty of himself too. Hope ye hear what I’m hearing. Good luck with the upcoming shows. Great to see your dates filling up again. Thanks for all,
Dylan
Link: https://youtu.be/-Cwi5ThjGNo
Sail On
In the morning Christy we will wake up 50 years to the day that innocence ,and so much more ,died.
Minds Locked Shut.
Rory
Hi Christy,
Well said Hilary! I’ve been travelling about lately, not for good reasons, but I always take time out to read the guestbook.
I’m amazed at how you manage to answer so often and share with us your many memories and info.
Had to wait to hear ‘Flying into Mystery’ until after Christmas, I know I’m the last fan to hear it, but have been playing it constantly since, it’s amazing.
Can I just congratulate John from Liverpool on his post.
Cheers all Pam
I think I’ll take a ramble up Ashworth Valley
Hi C. Despite all the anniversaries of terrible events I hope you are having a good weekend. Thank you for your continued committment to this guestbook and your patience with all us posters, giving your time to our constant requests, queries and questions and opinions. Your replies are interesting, funny, insightful and your play on words can be intriguing at times but never dull !! I don’t know of any other performer who consistently engages with listeners on a daily basis whether you are recording, performing, touring or on a break. Let the music keep our spirits high. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
across my early years I spent endless hours, nights, mornings, in darkness and light riding high stools in endless bars wherever I happened to land…talking endless tripe to fellow imbibers with whom I always had but one thing in common….dhrink
interaction here takes comparatively little time..is almost always a pleasure…gains me contact with others interested in the work and has brought many new companeros into my life..
Thanks Hilary
Hello Christy,
I’ve been reading a bit of Pareick Kavanagh
We are a dark people,
Our eyes ever turned
Inward
Watching the liar who twists
The hill-paths awry.
Oh false fondler with what
Was made lovely
In a Garden!
-Patrick Kavanagh
And thinking about it.
It makes me think of Matty saying
The house I’ve left is dead to me.
A couple of years ago I was talking to a harpist called Lucy Nolan.
She said that she thought in the UK, musicians are prioritiesd somewhere below dog passports.
Rebecca
I hope that Lucy finds more welcome pastures in that Green and Pleasant Land
Dear Christy,
On radio 4 atoday programme this morning they are celebrating 80 years of Desert Island Discs.
If you were to re-do your 8 discs, book and luxury today, would any change?
Cheers
Rory
I certainly would Rory..but today I have to focus on upcoming gigs and recordings..hard at it here in the workshop
How many days does it normally take to record an album (studio time)
anything from one day ( Paddy On The Road, Spirit of Freedom) to 2 years ( Box Set 1964-2004)
I completely agree with you John, people, sometimes huge numbers of them, die or are killed in stupid, meaningless ways and circumstances every day.
I’m thinking of the people trying to cross the channel in tiny, over laden boats to get to the UK.
And it’s so horrifying, many of us try to shut it out and ignore it, as a way to survive.
It never goes away, so I think the documentaries, books, candles etc,… can be a way to start the thinking, talking, and help people to start opening their minds.
Visiting kilmainham Gaol was something I did recently, for this reason.
I have no idea what I’m trying to say.
As long as we don’t ever think of the documentaries, books, candles etc… as a solution, but as ways into connecting with other people and learning ourselves, it’s the start of action in a way that people hopefully can cope with.
Its a step up from ignoring and shutting out.
That was a lot of words that possibly don’t mean very much. It’s difficult to be coherent on this topic.
Hi Christy, whilst I fully agree with all the comments posted about Holocaust Memorial Day I think we all need to stop and think. Unfortunatly many people think that by watching documentaries and lighting candles it will stop such atrocities ever happening again,but it has happend again (and again). It happened to the Tutsis in Rwanda, the muslims in Bosnia the Rahinga in Myamar and currently to the Uighur people of China. So yes we should never forget but we should also never kid ourselfes into thinking it is all in the past it isn’t.. Maybe we need to (wake up and) ‘Smell The Roses’ (good title for a song dont you think??).
Good Man John…thanks for posting..
If I rem the verse correctly,Wally Page wrote:
“a Flower of Love grows on his grave
forgotten soon the cowards and the brave
but the coldest hate still lives today
for Sergeants and their Men”
in order to act,we gotta first wake up,absorb, stop & think…….
yesterday we visited “Objects of Love”, a remarkable exhibition in Dublin Castle, it marks the journey of one woman and her family through the Holocaust and aftermath ..
this morning you have me remembering the atrocities and genocide upon the Tutsi,Myamar and Uighur people….
of course, as you say, its not enough, but its the best I can do this morning..you got me “stopped and thinking”
lets see the song John…you have a good title there…get crackin our kid and we’ll all sing a rousing chorus
Thankyou to everyone who has posted about holocaust memorial day.
I’ve just ordered this book
The Nine Hundred: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz
Book by Heather Dune Macadam
Great to support such exhibitions, Christy.
I’m having a weekend catch up with friends, not seen for ages.
All good wishes
Dave