Great Folk Singers

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donnie
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Something about the first Tir na nOg one reminds me vaguely of Jethro Tull. Thick as a Brick, maybe?

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donnie wrote:
Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:40 pm
Something about the first Tir na nOg one reminds me vaguely of Jethro Tull. Thick as a Brick, maybe?
Could be, but this album predates it. May 1971.
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I'm gonna throw another Kingston Trio log on the fire...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuLu1iyHBt4
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What a great sound they had! :) This one really has a bluegrassy sound.

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The opening titles of the film Georgy Girl (1966), with the classic soundtrack sung by the Seekers. I dig the song heavily, but I've not seen the movie—it looks like a good one. :) Anyone here seen it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGukkdt5yOo

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donnie wrote:
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:07 pm
The opening titles of the film Georgy Girl (1966), with the classic soundtrack sung by the Seekers. I dig the song heavily, but I've not seen the movie—it looks like a good one. :) Anyone here seen it?
I haven't seen the film, but have always loved the song. I always thought the song was about a closeted/trans person, as Georgy could be a name for boy or girl. I'm probably totally wrong, but it's what I always connected with the song.
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Tom and Dick Smothers, They Call the Wind Mariah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XayLXgMyVlg

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A beautiful rendition of one my favorite American folk songs, Shenandoah, by Becky and the Bluegrass Boys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptIlDHyHsvs

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