TalkAwhile - The Folk Corporation Forum
November 01, 2024, 01:24:56 AM *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
News:
 
   Home   Help Calendar Login Register  
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: RT Songs  (Read 13009 times)
Ollie
Always one there is.
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3539
Loc: Sheffield

I Morris, therefore I am


WWW
« on: May 11, 2007, 06:43:35 PM »

Does anyone have any suggestions of an RT song that I could teach a group of 12-13 year olds that is fairly easy to play? Idealy it should appeal to them, as they have to vote to do it.
Cheers

Ollie
Logged

"Tradition must be respected, convention can be broken; but only when you know which is which."
martin driver
I like the cut of his gibberish
Folkcorp Guru 2nd Dan
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 1200
Loc: Surbiton



« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2007, 07:11:58 PM »

"Meet on the Ledge" possibly, though the subject matter might be considered a bit grim for a group of 13 year olds to sing.
Logged
Paul
I've Got A Bike
Global Moderator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 4160
Loc: Hampshire


I was a fair young curate then.


WWW
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2007, 07:23:12 PM »

Crazy man Michael is easy to play.

Paul
Logged

Ollie
Always one there is.
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3539
Loc: Sheffield

I Morris, therefore I am


WWW
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2007, 08:46:01 PM »


"Meet on the Ledge" possibly, though the subject matter might be considered a bit grim for a group of 13 year olds to sing.


I have actually done that one, along with Now Be Thankful. Thay liked NBT, but loved MOTL and we still do it now and then. I was think of one from his solo career. As for Crazy Man Michael, it doen't really have a chorus or particually easy words to learn.
Logged

"Tradition must be respected, convention can be broken; but only when you know which is which."
Bob Barrows
Give me time ... it will wear on me
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2159
Loc: Auburn, MA USA


Bob


WWW
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2007, 09:08:26 PM »

How about Walking the Long Miles Home?
Or Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands?
Logged
Andy
Brain half the size of a planet
Global Moderator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 8603
Loc: South West Wales


Not perfect. Never claimed to be.


WWW
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2007, 09:26:26 PM »

You could try his treatment of "Ooops I did it again".

More (or perhaps less) seriously, "Beeswing", "Alexander Graham Bell", "My Daddy Is A Mummy", "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight".

Logged

My Photos: Bands, People, Wildlife: https://tinyurl.com/AndyLeslieFlickr
Ollie
Always one there is.
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3539
Loc: Sheffield

I Morris, therefore I am


WWW
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2007, 09:30:06 PM »


You could try his treatment of "Ooops I did it again".

More (or perhaps less) seriously, "Beeswing", "Alexander Graham Bell", "My Daddy Is A Mummy", "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight".




This group is Christian based, so methinks I'll give that one a miss  Wink Tried Beeswing, but the chords I have don't fit very well to the song. I think I may do I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight, but other suggestions are still welcome
Logged

"Tradition must be respected, convention can be broken; but only when you know which is which."
Andy
Brain half the size of a planet
Global Moderator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 8603
Loc: South West Wales


Not perfect. Never claimed to be.


WWW
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2007, 09:36:32 PM »

Have you even listened to "My Daddy Is A Mummy"? Huh What on earth makes you think a Christian-based group wouldn't want to perform it? Of course, I'm no Christian, but I can't imagine what the objection would be.

By the sound of it, "Now Be Thankful" might be what you want. Not controversial at all.



Edit: Oh! I get it. Someone might think it was about Lesbians. No room for homosexuality in a Christian group then? How....sad.

Logged

My Photos: Bands, People, Wildlife: https://tinyurl.com/AndyLeslieFlickr
Ollie
Always one there is.
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3539
Loc: Sheffield

I Morris, therefore I am


WWW
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2007, 09:44:20 PM »


Have you even listened to "My Daddy Is A Mummy"? Huh What on earth makes you think a Christian-based group wouldn't want to perform it? Of course, I'm no Christian, but I can't imagine what the objection would be.

By the sound of it, "Now Be Thankful" might be what you want. Not controversial at all.




I think that the title would put people off, is probably what I meant to say. Our adult co-ordinator wouldn't approve. I know that the content isn't bad at all, but if I said to our audience at our concert, "Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like to open with a song called 'My Daddy is a Mummy'" there would be a few raised eyebrows. And as said earlier, we've done Now Be Thankful, and they liked.
Logged

"Tradition must be respected, convention can be broken; but only when you know which is which."
Paul
I've Got A Bike
Global Moderator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 4160
Loc: Hampshire


I was a fair young curate then.


WWW
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2007, 11:14:02 PM »


Have you even listened to "My Daddy Is A Mummy"? Huh What on earth makes you think a Christian-based group wouldn't want to perform it? Of course, I'm no Christian, but I can't imagine what the objection would be.

By the sound of it, "Now Be Thankful" might be what you want. Not controversial at all.



Edit: Oh! I get it. Someone might think it was about Lesbians. No room for homosexuality in a Christian group then? How....sad.




Well I am, and I've got no objection. I think it's hilarious.

Paul
Logged

Andy
Brain half the size of a planet
Global Moderator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 8603
Loc: South West Wales


Not perfect. Never claimed to be.


WWW
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2007, 11:25:23 PM »



Have you even listened to "My Daddy Is A Mummy"? Huh What on earth makes you think a Christian-based group wouldn't want to perform it? Of course, I'm no Christian, but I can't imagine what the objection would be.

By the sound of it, "Now Be Thankful" might be what you want. Not controversial at all.




I think that the title would put people off, is probably what I meant to say. Our adult co-ordinator wouldn't approve. I know that the content isn't bad at all, but if I said to our audience at our concert, "Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like to open with a song called 'My Daddy is a Mummy'" there would be a few raised eyebrows. And as said earlier, we've done Now Be Thankful, and they liked.


How really, really sad. And dumb.
Logged

My Photos: Bands, People, Wildlife: https://tinyurl.com/AndyLeslieFlickr
Jules Gray
Go on, groove my truffles
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 12029
Loc: Cheltenham


What makes the buzzard buzz?


WWW
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2007, 12:42:01 AM »

How about Walking Down The Streets Of Paradise?  That'd be pretty appropriate!

 Smiley

Jules
Logged

Now be thankful for good things below
Ollie
Always one there is.
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3539
Loc: Sheffield

I Morris, therefore I am


WWW
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2007, 09:32:05 AM »




Have you even listened to "My Daddy Is A Mummy"? Huh What on earth makes you think a Christian-based group wouldn't want to perform it? Of course, I'm no Christian, but I can't imagine what the objection would be.

By the sound of it, "Now Be Thankful" might be what you want. Not controversial at all.




I think that the title would put people off, is probably what I meant to say. Our adult co-ordinator wouldn't approve. I know that the content isn't bad at all, but if I said to our audience at our concert, "Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like to open with a song called 'My Daddy is a Mummy'" there would be a few raised eyebrows. And as said earlier, we've done Now Be Thankful, and they liked.


How really, really sad. And dumb.


Yeah, I know, but he ho, there are plenty of other good ones!!  Grin Wink
Logged

"Tradition must be respected, convention can be broken; but only when you know which is which."
RichardH
Full Member
***
Offline Offline

Posts: 97
Loc: London N19


« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2007, 09:18:41 PM »

Get them to do "End of the Rainbow".

Seriously, the suggestion of "Jimmy Shands" was quite good. Or "Tear Stained Letter".

I have a iPod playlist called "RT Cheerful". That was quite a task.
Logged
Paul
I've Got A Bike
Global Moderator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 4160
Loc: Hampshire


I was a fair young curate then.


WWW
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2007, 10:35:42 PM »

I enjoy playing and singing Genesis Hall, the violin intro can be done on a guitar if you slide up a Dm to a Bb.

Surely nobody could object to that? There is a verse about drinking up your whisky and wine, so it should go down well with catholics.  Grin

Paul
Logged

Jules Gray
Go on, groove my truffles
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 12029
Loc: Cheltenham


What makes the buzzard buzz?


WWW
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2007, 09:10:34 AM »


I enjoy playing and singing Genesis Hall, the violin intro can be done on a guitar


I don't remember a violin on Genesis Hall........??

Jules
Logged

Now be thankful for good things below
PaulT
Up pops Paul with the Flowerpot Men
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3165
Loc: Gloucester



« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2007, 10:22:59 AM »

"The angels took my racehorse away"?  Wink
Logged

Flobbadob!
Keith
Mostly Harmless
Folkcorp Guru 3rd Dan
*******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2212
Loc: Land of the Reivers, Scotland


Trying to save himself.


WWW
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2007, 10:51:15 AM »



Have you even listened to "My Daddy Is A Mummy"? Huh What on earth makes you think a Christian-based group wouldn't want to perform it? Of course, I'm no Christian, but I can't imagine what the objection would be.

By the sound of it, "Now Be Thankful" might be what you want. Not controversial at all.



Edit: Oh! I get it. Someone might think it was about Lesbians. No room for homosexuality in a Christian group then? How....sad.




Well I am, and I've got no objection. I think it's hilarious.

Paul



You're a Lesbian, Paul?  Huh


What about Sibella? That could be easily stripped down. Great beat!
Logged

Already free, and soon you can pay for it...

www.underminers.org
Malcolm
crazily brandishing my swat
Folkcorp Guru 2nd Dan
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 1520
Loc: Powys



« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2007, 11:10:07 AM »

Don't step on my Jimmy Shands could turn into a social history lesson and be of cultural benefit apart from the music.

Few 13 year olds are likely to have heard of Jimmy, they wouldn't understand that RT is warning people not to tread on 78s - why would anyone have music stored on a breakable medium? Why would anyone take music to a party? The list may go on.
Logged
Nick
Calendar Boy
Administrator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 3167
Loc: South Oxon


Block and Chip


« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2007, 03:59:00 PM »



You could try his treatment of "Ooops I did it again".

More (or perhaps less) seriously, "Beeswing", "Alexander Graham Bell", "My Daddy Is A Mummy", "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight".




This group is Christian based, so methinks I'll give that one a miss  Wink Tried Beeswing, but the chords I have don't fit very well to the song. I think I may do I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight, but other suggestions are still welcome


I missed this over the weekend so sorry to rewind all the way back to here...

"My Daddy is a Mummy" is perfectly appropriate. Richard Thompson wrote it for kids after all...

It's about Egyptian Pharoahs!

If any of your adult co-ordinators have a problem with this concept, take them to one side and explain what the Egyptians of 5,000 years ago did to their leaders when they died. Be sure to include lots of gruesome details involving brains and internal organs and jars and suchlike  Smiley

Cheers

Nick
Logged

You've got questions, we've got assumptions
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
  Print  
 
Jump to:  

Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.21 | SMF © 2015, Simple Machines Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!
Page created in 0.153 seconds with 20 queries.