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Beautifully put, Diane. I've just been playing MOTL from the 1997 Cropredy Box while cooking... so many memories... tears here... Luv ya Swarb.
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« Reply #61 on: June 03, 2016, 08:53:32 PM » |
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A great man who will live on in so many hearts. Listening to the old stuff tonight.  |
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So very sad especially after he seemed to have made a good recovery after his recent spell in hospital but as Mrs B commented, that can often happen - you have one final burst of life and then the Grim Reaper comes calling.
I remember seeing Lazarus at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal and Swarb was at the cd table in the interval and tried to flog me a book of fiddle tunes. The funny thing was that the cover reminded me of a book of Scottish fiddle tunes I'd had as a kid called Kerr's Merry Melodies.
When I get home I will get my fiddle out and see if I can remember how to play one of those old tunes. Thanks for the music and the inspiration Swarb.
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« Reply #63 on: June 03, 2016, 09:10:12 PM » |
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Whilst there's nothing to add about the great man and his music, I'd like to spare a thought today for the generous person (and their family) whose organs were donated to Swarb to give him, and us, another 12 years or so of his company and music.
Another part of this person passed away again today.
On a personal note, my four month old daughter Althea will always serve to remind me of Swarb and his music, having derived her name from you know where.
RIP Swarb x
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« Reply #64 on: June 03, 2016, 09:51:41 PM » |
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It occurs to me that Fairport are gigging tonight. Can you imagine Meet on the Ledge? I don't envy the chaps trying to hold it together tonight.
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« Reply #65 on: June 03, 2016, 10:19:40 PM » |
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« Reply #66 on: June 03, 2016, 10:34:51 PM » |
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Highlights for me:-
The many times I saw him at Cropredy;
Him playing Rosie with Chris Leslie standing next to him singing the words; I think it was his first visit to the Field post transplant;
The day his colleague at Crops (Dempsey or Carthy?) said of him as he inhaled from his oxygen cylinder "Its like being on stage with a second war bomber pilot!"
Getting his autograph on his first obituary, which is carefully filed away.
RIP, Swarb.
Some lovely words from Simon in the paper today.
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« Reply #67 on: June 03, 2016, 10:38:20 PM » |
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A great loss to music. As we raise a glass tonight I would echo an earlier post may we quietly give a nod of respect to the family who agreed to donate a loved ones organs many years ago which in consequence gave Dave a few more years and us a bit more joy.
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« Reply #68 on: June 03, 2016, 10:42:21 PM » |
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My first introduction to Fairport came when some of the musicians in my 6th form college did an assembly based on Babbacome Lee. I immediately got hold of the album, and was amazed. I think the whole thing is brilliant, and highlights Swarb's talents as a writer, fiddler, and singer. All three of which were excellent.
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« Reply #69 on: June 03, 2016, 10:58:54 PM » |
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Just listening to Smiddyburn and marvelling at the wonderful musicality of the album. RT and Swarb together is simply wonderful and more than just two musicians playing the right notes, they just sound so right and exciting, along with the many other fine musicians Swarb called on to help out. A great legacy to his talent.
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« Reply #70 on: June 03, 2016, 11:17:04 PM » |
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Particularly remember the Cropredy when both Swarb, and John Martyn, played solo sets, getting right down the front, to be as close to Music Gods as is decent, aware of the privilege even then.
'Rosie' and tears here, Thank You David Swarbrick. Meet on the Ledge.
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« Reply #71 on: June 03, 2016, 11:24:27 PM » |
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Oh Swarb, Swarb, Swarb
Always the best
love to you Jill and all x x x
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« Reply #72 on: June 04, 2016, 12:11:20 AM » |
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Farewell Swarb. Here's to you...
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« Reply #73 on: June 04, 2016, 01:30:06 AM » |
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RIP Swarb, and thanks for the wonderful music.
Condolences to Jill and family, and all those who counted him among their friends and collaborators.
We may never see his like again.
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« Reply #74 on: June 04, 2016, 01:45:54 AM » |
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Simply the Best.
Just heard a great tribute from Peggy on Radio 5 Live on the 'Up All Night ' show at around 1.25am
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« Reply #75 on: June 04, 2016, 01:48:07 AM » |
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Oh I remember seeing him play with RT at Ashby de la Zouch, Leicester . A joy.
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« Reply #76 on: June 04, 2016, 04:11:13 AM » |
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It's been a bad year for musical losses, which goes with the territory of our certain demographic.. but this is different. I felt bad about the others (especially Keith Emerson), but I'm crying tonight. If I have to name one single musician who influenced me in those formative mid-teenage years, then Swarb is the man. I'd go further... he turned me into a folkie, for which I'm eternally grateful. Yeah, the musical creativity, and the boundless energy; but it might have been for nothing without that impish grin, which seemed, right to the end, to just sum up an attitude to life.
Thanks for the memories...
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« Reply #77 on: June 04, 2016, 08:30:04 AM » |
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Just heard a great tribute from Peggy on Radio 5 Live on the 'Up All Night ' show at around 1.25am
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Simply the Best.
Just heard a great tribute from Peggy on Radio 5 Live on the 'Up All Night ' show at around 1.25am
It's on the I-Player at around 22m15s here : www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07cy3r2 |
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« Reply #79 on: June 04, 2016, 09:37:23 AM » |
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Simply the Best.
Just heard a great tribute from Peggy on Radio 5 Live on the 'Up All Night ' show at around 1.25am
It's on the I-Player at around 22m15s here : www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07cy3r2Thanks for the link Dan !...I'd never have found it otherwise...Lovely chat with Peggy... Farewell Farewell Swarb...Rest in Peace... |
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