Dick Gaughin

[Nick]

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Just bought tickets for Dick Gaughin in Craignish Village Hall this coming Friday. There's still some left if anyone is interested.

[BlowingOldBoots]

Out of interest I looked this singer up on the wonderful WWW and here is his web site: -

http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk

What an interesting web site and in particular the "Dick Gaughan Ramblings" and :solutions seeking problems" rambling. An unexpected wee gem.

[Nick]

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He's a very interesting guy.

[Telo]

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He's a very interesting guy.

Phenomenal memory for words (obviously!) but also names places, names and faces. And selfless.

[Dougie the Mate]

I saw Dick Gaughin on Alba last week in the Song for Ireland programme and I thought he encapsulated what for me is the worst style of folk singing - especially Scottish Folk singing. His nasal, tuneless delivery is one which has been copied by many aspiring Scots folkies and he has female equivalents. We have a fantastic heritage of music and song but much of it is murdered by those who purport to love it.

[Rowana]

I saw Dick Gaughin on Alba last week in the Song for Ireland programme and I thought he encapsulated what for me is the worst style of folk singing - especially Scottish Folk singing. His nasal, tuneless delivery is one which has been copied by many aspiring Scots folkies and he has female equivalents. We have a fantastic heritage of music and song but much of it is murdered by those who purport to love it.

I agree 100% with you there Dougie. I personally wouldn't bother going to see him, even if it was free. And me an Aberdonian as well!

[Nick]

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[youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=F3aniiKuxL8[/youtube]

[claymore]

Each to their own - ask him to sing Westlin' Winds

[Nick]

Each to their own - ask him to sing Westlin' Winds

[youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=41jvRmno5Jk[/youtube]

[claymore]

I did a bit of roady-ing for 5 hand reel

[Nick]

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Just back. It was a great night.