Ray’s chat 107
HI folks
It’s RAYS CHAT One Hundred & Seven
Christmas is moving-in FAST. Just what it will be like We have yet to know: But let’s hope can have a good time with
Family or Friends. And to set the mood, A Blast from the Past
Put in;
The Christmas Song(Merry Christmas To You) 3.11
Somehow Christmas doesn’t seem right without That Song;
Oh and of course: We have just GOT TO HAVE this:
Put in:
Bing Crosby. White Christmas 3.04
Can you really believe that was recorded in 1947.
And keeping to Old Songs: Thirty Years, or so,Ago, a guy called Richard Marx sang a really good Song.. and it Sold lots!!
Put In:
Right Here Waiting – 30th Anniversary of Repeat
Offender 4.41
Yes I Know it’s NOT FOLK. But It is a Great Song.. and something good to listen to. BUT OK: LET’s get to the real stuff. And here we have a Lady with a Very Famous name.. and I think She does a good version of a very famous Old Song:
PUT IN:
Rosanne Cash: 500 Miles 3.3
Oh it is good to hear that again.. It Really Is a Great Song..
And Rosanne is good: Famous name from Famous Father.
Lots of Folks never got a holiday this year.. and Maybe NOT again Next year.. So here is something with the Greek Sun.
Put In:
Periali –Miki Theodorkis 4.07
Oh that is just Sun and Ouzo. Yes that brings back So Many Memories:
Let’s keep that mood.
Put In:
Costa Cordalis Kiky 3.34
Oh Total Magic for Me and I hope for you.. And if you have a touch of Greek Brandy to put in that Ouzo!!
What more do you ask?
BUT: Where can I take You from Here?
Remember in RAYS CHAT 106; We had a New Lady sing for Us and I think We shouldhear from her again:
Put in:
Heidi Talbot –The Loneliest 4.26
There is something Haunting in her voice: Yes I do Like Her.
It Doesn’t say Who the man is. I liked his voice.
And now let’s hear a Duo I have played before; they have Great harmonies with their songs, I like them so lets hear them again:
Put In:
When You Look Me In The Eyes – Music Travel Love (Jonas Brothers Cover) 3.39
I like the Simplicity of the way they do things: Nicely Laid-back.
Well now it’s time for another Lady: and let’s make it Country!
Put in:
Kerry Fearon Storms Never Last Official Video 2.35
And NOW something for the Ladies : sit back Ladies and pour a glass of your favourite tipple: And listen to this:
Put in:
My Love – Andy Tielman 3.40
Well there you are Ladies that was something for You.
OK; And now something for the guys: I was just wandering around and came upon two Ladies; new to me. So: See how you like them:
Put In:
Mama He’s Crazy 3.23
And looking to find something to follow that: I found a “Mandolin Orange” track that I had not heard before. And I liked it.;
Put In:
Mandolin Orange – Unknown Legend
(Neil Young Cover) 4.52
Yes: I do Like Mandolin Orange.
And continuing my wandering.. just lookingaround, I came upon a Group that were NEW to Me.. So I listened.. and liked.
So see how YOU like them
Put In:
GONE West – This Time (Official Video)- Colbie Caillat New Band 3.43
Hey: I want to hear one of the Greatest Folk Songs; and: YES, I have one whizzing round my mind. Listen to this and join-in.
Put in
City Of New Orleans, Arlo Guthrie 5.35
Oh that really is one of the Greats. I hope you enjoyed that..
And talking of Train Songs.. There is one that comes to mind that really was a BIG song of the Skiffle Age: Oh YES I Gotta have One thatcomes from about 1957:
Put in:
Freight Train – Nancy Whiskey 2.50
Oh those Skiffle days were the start of Many Folk Clubs.
Did you know that THE IAN CAMPBELL FOLK GROUP started as a Skiffle Group? And S0 did the BEATLES. They were THE QUARRYMEN. And a guy that really made His name with Skiffle was LONNIE DONEGAN. OH yes. AND: This really was a HIT in the 1950’s.
Put in:
Lonnie Donegan – Puttin On The Style (1957) 2.45
That’s a trip into History for you.. BUT: We are in the 2,000’s And the sort of Group We are much more likely to hear /is maybe?
Put this in:
Mumford & Sons – Hopeless Wanderer (Official Music Video) 5.14
I find there is a place for both the Old and the New. With maybe a bias towards the OLD.. BUT: It’s the New Boys that are running the Show Now: Like these two:
Calum Scott, Leona Lewis – You Are The Reason (Duet Version) 3.16
Till next time Keep Smiling
We Need Something to be Cheerful About:Think FOLK. And Hope the Club can Open SOON.
AND HAVE BEST CHRISTMAS POSSIBLE. Ray