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Music Appreciation

yonder

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2. You ARE a lucky person and he is an absolute treasure.

Reply to AZSkiffyGeek (Reply #1)

Fri May 21, 2021, 02:22 PM

May 2021

He is a human encyclopedia of English folk ballads and melodies plus a fantastic musician with one the most unique and identifiable guitar styles around, not to mention his unmistakable voice.

I've followed him since the early Steeleye Span days and once had a chance to see him play at the old Denver Folklore Center about 42 years ago but I was starting a new job that very evening. 'What to do?' I missed the concert, went to work and to this day, regret it.

Happy birthday Mr. Carthy

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Martin Carthy has a birthday today. [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2021 OP

Carthy is a treasure AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #1

You ARE a lucky person and he is an absolute treasure. yonder May 2021 #2

His daughter Eliza is also incredible AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #3

I love Eliza. Her voice is so rich and her performances come straight from her heart. Midnight Writer May 2021 #5

Yes, the Watersons, his daughter - so much talent. yonder May 2021 #6

Norma's solo album from the 90s was great AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #7

Oh now you did it - brought up Richard Thompson did you? yonder May 2021 #8

The recent ones of Carthy's that I know are good AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #9

My favorite version... AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #4