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« Reply #40 on: September 25, 2012, 06:37:45 PM » |
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I wish...but that concert at the Barbican a couple of years ago must have come close to what it was like. Ranks as one of my favourite events...shame it was never released.
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« Reply #41 on: September 25, 2012, 06:46:31 PM » |
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I wish...but that concert at the Barbican a couple of years ago must have come close to what it was like. Ranks as one of my favourite events...shame it was never released.
Decent recordings were well circulated though. It was indeed near perfect (and I had fantastic seats - right in the middle of the front row of the circle). It was only the late sulky withdrawal of Swarb which slightly marred it for me, although Chris deputised brilliantly. My fave memory of that was Jude nearly jumping out of her skin when Ashley's bass kicked in. He was loud. A Sailor's Life alone was more than worth the price of admission. If that wasn't truly psychedelic, then I don't know what is... |
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« Reply #42 on: September 25, 2012, 07:10:12 PM » |
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I wish...but that concert at the Barbican a couple of years ago must have come close to what it was like. Ranks as one of my favourite events...shame it was never released.
Decent recordings were well circulated though. It was indeed near perfect (and I had fantastic seats - right in the middle of the front row of the circle). It was only the late sulky withdrawal of Swarb which slightly marred it for me, although Chris deputised brilliantly. My fave memory of that was Jude nearly jumping out of her skin when Ashley's bass kicked in. He was loud. A Sailor's Life alone was more than worth the price of admission. If that wasn't truly psychedelic, then I don't know what is... One of the finest Fairport-related concerts ever ! |
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« Reply #43 on: September 26, 2012, 10:07:10 AM » |
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Yep, absolutely cracking night. Got to agree with David about A Sailor's Life, it was incredible  |
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« Reply #44 on: September 26, 2012, 10:21:49 AM » |
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A Sailor's Life alone was more than worth the price of admission. If that wasn't truly psychedelic, then I don't know what is...
Hearing it for the first time, in February 1969, way before Unhalfbricking was released (July '69 I think), was a jaw-dropping experience. Never having heard it before, being there (almost) at the birth of something incredible, is now a special memory. I have to send a message of thanks to Gouty for allowing me to bring this one back "out of the vaults". Cheers Captain... But then again, being a Fairport fan before even the first LP was issued puts me on the list of the really early followers. All thanks to John Peel, Top Gear, and If I Had A Ribbon Bow... |
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« Reply #45 on: September 26, 2012, 01:50:27 PM » |
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A Sailor's Life alone was more than worth the price of admission. If that wasn't truly psychedelic, then I don't know what is...
It is to my eternal regret that the pre gig beers kicked in at about that point and I heard the first half of A Sailor's Life via the surprisingly good acoustics of the Gents toilet at the back of the stalls!  I was back in time for the noisy bit though. Had I known there was about to be an interval I would have crossed my legs.  |
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« Reply #46 on: September 26, 2012, 02:16:56 PM » |
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I can confirm that the acoustics in the downstairs toilets are equally as good. Mind you, I knew there was an interval coming up and meant to beat the rush. |
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« Reply #47 on: September 26, 2012, 03:04:24 PM » |
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Now you come to mention it, I believe they were downstairs. I thought you looked familiar!  |
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« Reply #48 on: September 26, 2012, 03:32:32 PM » |
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It is to my eternal regret that the pre gig beers kicked in at about that point and I heard the first half of A Sailor's Life via the surprisingly good acoustics of the Gents toilet at the back of the stalls! I was back in time for the noisy bit though. Had I known there was about to be an interval I would have crossed my legs. Phew - for a minute there I thought you meant you were yawning in technicolour. I remember being up at the bar when Fairport did Time Will Show The Wiser at Croppers back in 2007. By the time I got back to the front of the stage the song was over and Jude was gone. I was seriously bummed. Love that song. Jules |
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« Reply #49 on: September 27, 2012, 10:34:07 AM » |
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I was at Bradford University from 1967 and saw them there - more than once. One time, they were announced but the curtains stayed closed but you could hear cymbals being played. The curtains slowly drew back as they launched into 'A Sailor's Life', the first time I had heard it. Talk about spellbinding! Amazingly, the gig just got better and better. They were always great favourites. I was never sure whether the reference to 'Bradford' on the cover of 'What we did..' was about the town, the uni or Ian Matthews playing for Bradford Park Avenue.
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« Reply #50 on: September 27, 2012, 10:57:05 AM » |
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I was at Bradford University from 1967 and saw them there - more than once. One time, they were announced but the curtains stayed closed but you could hear cymbals being played. The curtains slowly drew back as they launched into 'A Sailor's Life', the first time I had heard it. Talk about spellbinding! Amazingly, the gig just got better and better. They were always great favourites. I was never sure whether the reference to 'Bradford' on the cover of 'What we did..' was about the town, the uni or Ian Matthews playing for Bradford Park Avenue.
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« Reply #51 on: September 27, 2012, 11:30:08 AM » |
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I was at Bradford University from 1967 and saw them there - more than once. One time, they were announced but the curtains stayed closed but you could hear cymbals being played. The curtains slowly drew back as they launched into 'A Sailor's Life', the first time I had heard it. Talk about spellbinding! Amazingly, the gig just got better and better. They were always great favourites. I was never sure whether the reference to 'Bradford' on the cover of 'What we did..' was about the town, the uni or Ian Matthews playing for Bradford Park Avenue.
I alway thought Bradford was the dog. Jude confirmed in a seperate thread that Bradford was indeed the name of the large dog. |
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« Reply #52 on: September 27, 2012, 11:37:40 AM » |
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I was at Bradford University from 1967 and saw them there - more than once. One time, they were announced but the curtains stayed closed but you could hear cymbals being played. The curtains slowly drew back as they launched into 'A Sailor's Life', the first time I had heard it. Talk about spellbinding! Amazingly, the gig just got better and better. They were always great favourites. I was never sure whether the reference to 'Bradford' on the cover of 'What we did..' was about the town, the uni or Ian Matthews playing for Bradford Park Avenue.
I alway thought Bradford was the dog. Jude confirmed in a seperate thread that Bradford was indeed the name of the large dog. He was a GS (or Alsation as they were called in them days) and Harvey the roadie acquired him in Bradford. He chewed the buttons off my coat. Bradford(the dog) not Harvey  |
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« Reply #53 on: September 27, 2012, 12:01:17 PM » |
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At the Leeds gig I helped Simon carry a cuople of amplifiers up some steep narrow steps into the hall. Bradford was keeping a close eye on things, and despite being told that Bradford was fine, I sort of kept an eye on him meself...
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« Reply #54 on: September 27, 2012, 03:11:04 PM » |
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Wow, thanks everyone!! For over 40 years I've been wondering about Bradford. I remember the dog dozing on the stage during one performance, not at all excited by the wonderful music going on around it.
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« Reply #55 on: September 27, 2012, 06:39:14 PM » |
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He was a GS (or Alsation as they were called in them days) and Harvey the roadie acquired him in Bradford. He chewed the buttons off my coat. Bradford(the dog) not Harvey Jude, I realise this question is in the wrong section, but do you happen to remember if 'Harvey the roadie' went on to work for Arthur Lee and Love on a British tour later in his career? |
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« Reply #56 on: September 27, 2012, 06:46:26 PM » |
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He was a GS (or Alsation as they were called in them days) and Harvey the roadie acquired him in Bradford. He chewed the buttons off my coat. Bradford(the dog) not Harvey Jude, I realise this question is in the wrong section, but do you happen to remember if 'Harvey the roadie' went on to work for Arthur Lee and Love on a British tour later in his career? No I'm afraid I don't know what happened to him other than I believe he was convicted of dangerous driving, but no idea what happened to him after that.. |
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« Reply #57 on: September 27, 2012, 06:52:06 PM » |
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He was a GS (or Alsation as they were called in them days) and Harvey the roadie acquired him in Bradford. He chewed the buttons off my coat. Bradford(the dog) not Harvey Jude, I realise this question is in the wrong section, but do you happen to remember if 'Harvey the roadie' went on to work for Arthur Lee and Love on a British tour later in his career? No I'm afraid I don't know what happened to him other than I believe he was convicted of dangerous driving, but no idea what happened to him after that.. Thanks anyway Jude. |
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« Reply #58 on: September 27, 2012, 07:03:43 PM » |
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He was a GS (or Alsation as they were called in them days) and Harvey the roadie acquired him in Bradford. He chewed the buttons off my coat. Bradford(the dog) not Harvey Jude, I realise this question is in the wrong section, but do you happen to remember if 'Harvey the roadie' went on to work for Arthur Lee and Love on a British tour later in his career? No I'm afraid I don't know what happened to him other than I believe he was convicted of dangerous driving, but no idea what happened to him after that.. Thanks anyway Jude. Most of the Baby Lemonade 'Love' guys (Mike Randle, Rusty etc. and Johnny Echols too) are on Facebook....you could always ask them. |
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« Reply #59 on: September 27, 2012, 07:04:01 PM » |
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A Sailor's Life alone was more than worth the price of admission. If that wasn't truly psychedelic, then I don't know what is...
It is to my eternal regret that the pre gig beers kicked in at about that point and I heard the first half of A Sailor's Life via the surprisingly good acoustics of the Gents toilet at the back of the stalls! I was back in time for the noisy bit though. Had I known there was about to be an interval I would have crossed my legs. If we're reminiscing about visits to the Gents during this show, I had to make a dash for it during Teddy Thompson's rendition of Genesis Hall - luckily I seem to remember the foyer and the Gents were equipped with a speaker system so I managed to hear it all ! |
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