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Title: Close to the wind... Post by: Jono on February 20, 2011, 10:29:24 PM Hey experts...
I'm having a moment(?!) :o The song "Close to the wind" is widely credited (according to google) as written by a guy called Stuart Marson. Can anyone tell me if this is the same Stuart Marson who used to live in Bloxham (Oxfordshire) in the early '80s??? It's a 'moment' for me because I was bestest friends with his son Duncan and my mum/dad often mentioned how Stuart was friends with Ralph McTell and was a very accomplished guitarist/songwriter. I'm just keen to know if by some weird coincidence, a song that I've known and loved for years was actually written by the father of my closest childhood friend; and I never knew! Anyone know any more??? Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: Chris on February 21, 2011, 09:35:23 AM I believe so, but hopefully Simon N will be along soon to gove you a definitive answer.
Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: Jono on February 21, 2011, 10:01:40 AM Cheers Chris! How exciting! :)
Hopefully Simon can confirm. Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: Dr Clive on February 21, 2011, 01:01:56 PM Pretty sure it is who you think it is - I recall Simon doing an intro to the song where he sang Mr Marson's praises, but made a point along the lines of SM not quite getting the breaks to allow him to become a full-time musician, which SN regarded as a shame. If I recall correctly, Stuart Marson was a scoolteacher by profession.
Btw really love the song. DC Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: richardkendell on February 21, 2011, 01:16:10 PM Hey experts... I'm having a moment(?!) :o The song "Close to the wind" is widely credited (according to google) as written by a guy called Stuart Marson. Can anyone tell me if this is the same Stuart Marson who used to live in Bloxham (Oxfordshire) in the early '80s??? It's a 'moment' for me because I was bestest friends with his son Duncan and my mum/dad often mentioned how Stuart was friends with Ralph McTell and was a very accomplished guitarist/songwriter. I'm just keen to know if by some weird coincidence, a song that I've known and loved for years was actually written by the father of my closest childhood friend; and I never knew! Anyone know any more??? His picture is here if that is any help http://www.rosiehardman.com/leader.htm Do you recognise him? Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: Jono on February 21, 2011, 01:32:47 PM Blimey! Well if that isn't him then I'll be blown!
Thankfully, my mum stayed in touch (by post only, how old-fashioned!) so I've got his address. I might write him a letter I think! ;D Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: Simon Nicol on February 21, 2011, 04:08:58 PM Cheers Chris! How exciting! :) Hopefully Simon can confirm. Better late then never, but yes, the same chap. I must have met him in passing - but he was a much closer pal of Peggy than I. Title: Re: Close to the wind... Post by: Jono on February 24, 2011, 03:55:46 PM Thanks Simon - Seemed too coincidental to be a coincidence ;)
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