Best/Worst headliner at Cropredy

[Nick Reg]

I would like to vote for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (1995) - I don't care if they were not headliners I just loved 'em!

My worst was Country Joe Muck Donald also 95 - not because of the music but his snotty attitude

I think you're in the wrong century!

[Keith]

Yep 2005.

Whats that spell?
Whats that spell?

Stupid Brits don't know all 7 verses. Damn!

[Bridgwit (Bridget)]

I've only been to two Cropredy's so I don't feel confident giving a best and worst.

I wasn't terribly keen on John Martyn this year but I've bought his album since and it's fantastic. I really wish I'd paid more attention.

I thought 10CC were really good this year, but they were one of my favourite bands of the 70s so I think I just enjoyed singing along (I originally typed sining along which, in retrospect, would have been a lot more memorable!) 

I think all bands have their merits - even if it's only to prompt you to move around or away a bit and get some exercise! I'm sure the Brasenose would be happy for the ISB to play every year!

[Jim G]

I would like to vote for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (1995) - I don't care if they were not headliners I just loved 'em!

My worst was Country Joe Muck Donald also 95 - not because of the music but his snotty attitude

Ok so the beer was really good that year I meant 2005

[Mr Cat (Lewis)]

Worst:

The Leningrad Cowboys were a waste of time - the film was amusing but the live version wasn't.
Stockton's Wing were dull

Best:

The first time All About Eve played (88??89??) sticks in my mind, although obviously not the year.

[Ian_]

 Robert Plant playing with the lads was amazing. Their rendition of "Thank you" made the sky stand still for a few minutes.

  Thought Roger Hodgson was pretty dull. Not awful, just dull 

[johanna/ulla]

  Thought Roger Hodgson was pretty dull. Not awful, just dull 

WHAT?

Roger Hodgson was FANTASTIC
For me it was a dream coming true, because I used to be a real Supertramp fan when I was young.

I met him earlier that year, when he did the Excalibur thing with the Fairports in Quimper.
I showed my best (embarrassing) fan behaviour 
Rob Braviner could stop me 
And Roger was just nice 

[Ian_]

  Thought Roger Hodgson was pretty dull. Not awful, just dull 

WHAT?

Roger Hodgson was FANTASTIC
For me it was a dream coming true, because I used to be a real Supertramp fan when I was young.

I met him earlier that year, when he did the Excalibur thing with the Fairports in Quimper.
I showed my best (embarrassing) fan behaviour 
Rob Braviner could stop me 
And Roger was just nice 

   Oh, sorry. I must have meant...er.....another Roger Hodgson.

[Bernie]

Oh dear, I thought Country Joe was fab, and it took me back to my young days, I must be older than most of you, 'cos 1967 - 69 were the best years of my life!!!  Country Joe was connected with the politics and general feeling  of the time.. plus Janis Joplin,  and  that wonderful belief that  we, the young peeps were going to change the world...think we did a bit,  but not for the better I'm afraid, we got lots of freedom of expression etc. but that seems to be denied us these days everyone too afraid to speak up..  p.c. and all that ....shame really, still I have the memories !!!  And thanks to Peggy and  Croppers, I  did relive a little of that time for a couple of hours in a cold and windy field !!!  Give me a 'P' and then an 'E' ..ho ho...

[Adam]

Best: All About Eve (both times), Steeleye Span

Worst: All those dreary blues/rock bands - lazy, lazy music. Man were particularly poor.....

Cheers

Adam

[davidmjs]

Best: All About Eve (both times), Steeleye Span

Worst: All those dreary blues/rock bands - lazy, lazy music. Man were particularly poor.....

Cheers

Adam

Name and shame Adam, name and shame (although we know who you mean really!) 

[martin driver]

You are not alone Bernie, perhaps we are of a similar vintage but I also thoroughly enjoyed Country Joe. However I can understand him not being to everyone's taste but contrary to Jim's opinion, I found the man very approachable and pleasant.
I'm not sure if people realise, it was Country Joe and his band that helped save the day when that strange Mr Wobble chap decided to walk off stage 30 minutes before he should have.
Like the true professionals they are, were able to get on stage at very short notice and fill the time gap created by Mr Wobble. I doubt many folk actually noticed the slightly extended break in musical proceedings, or as Eric Morcombe might have said, "you didn't see the join"

[Mark]

............................ I doubt many folk actually noticed the slightly extended break in musical proceedings, or as Eric Morcombe might have said, "you didn't see the join"

Most people didn't notice because of the catatonic state induced by the aforementioned Mrs Wobble.

[Andy]

So Jah had a Wobble?  Is he related to Uncle Bulgaria?

(Sorry, getting silly now)

[Nick Reg]

I spoke to Country Joe at a gig a few months before Cropredy and he was very friendly. The support group were a young local band and he bought their self produced CD.
I always remember seeing him in the early 70's (solo) when the dreaded football songs were rife. He asked for requests and some wag shouted "Blue is the Colour". Joe played the whole song from start to finish and he'd only been in the country a few days!

[davidmjs]

You are not alone Bernie, perhaps we are of a similar vintage but I also thoroughly enjoyed Country Joe. However I can understand him not being to everyone's taste but contrary to Jim's opinion, I found the man very approachable and pleasant.

I didn't partake in the Summer of Love, instead chosing to get myself born in it.  So maybe a different generation but I love Country Joe (& The Fish).  For those that don't know it and think of Joe as a bit of a 'hippie novelty act' you should check out 'Electric Music for the Mind & Body', truly one of THE great psychedelic albums...

[Russ]

Best for me??...............Tull and 10cc worst??................... errrmmm struggling actually......... really am..help...... hopefully not this year coming!!!!!!!!!!

[tullist/raymond]

You are not alone Bernie, perhaps we are of a similar vintage but I also thoroughly enjoyed Country Joe. However I can understand him not being to everyone's taste but contrary to Jim's opinion, I found the man very approachable and pleasant.

I didn't partake in the Summer of Love, instead chosing to get myself born in it.  So maybe a different generation but I love Country Joe (& The Fish).  For those that don't know it and think of Joe as a bit of a 'hippie novelty act' you should check out 'Electric Music for the Mind & Body', truly one of THE great psychedelic albums...

Or see them on the Monterey 67 film. Very hippie, Very trippy, Berkeley variety. Owsley's influence all over that gathering

[Albie]

I spoke to Country Joe at a gig a few months before Cropredy and he was very friendly. The support group were a young local band and he bought their self produced CD.
I always remember seeing him in the early 70's (solo) when the dreaded football songs were rife. He asked for requests and some wag shouted "Blue is the Colour". Joe played the whole song from start to finish and he'd only been in the country a few days!

So he's a glory hunting Chelsea w***a is he, as if I needed another reason for not liking him. 

I know what people mean when they say he was part of their yoof and connected to the politics of the time way back, but so was Tariq Ali, and I wouldn't want to see him at Croppers either. 

I thought Country Joe was dull, very disappointing, but the Dylan Project the next night were fantastic.

I've only been to two, so can't contribute much, but last year was superb I thought, The Ukeleles, Muffin Men, Hamsters, Dylan P, RT, some wonderful highlights.

[Cocker Freeman]

I forgot, a brilliant hour of Loudon Wainwright!