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Jono
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« on: February 20, 2011, 10:29:24 PM »

Hey experts...

I'm having a moment(?!)  Shocked

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???
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« Reply #1 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.
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2011, 10:01:40 AM »

Cheers Chris! How exciting!  Smiley

Hopefully Simon can confirm.
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« Reply #3 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.

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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2011, 01:16:10 PM »


Hey experts...

I'm having a moment(?!)  Shocked

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?
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« Reply #5 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!  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011, 04:08:58 PM »


Cheers Chris! How exciting!  Smiley

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.
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2011, 03:55:46 PM »

Thanks Simon - Seemed too coincidental to be a coincidence  Wink
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