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Post by cottonopolis on Sept 26, 2019 9:31:22 GMT
I'm a frequent user of the word "chap/chaps", though not in a posh way I don't think.
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Post by cottonopolis on Sept 21, 2019 16:07:33 GMT
Hi, Here's probably a new one for you to ponder. I have a suggestion from one of my guitar group that we should perform 'The Banana Boat Song'. (OK, I know .... but). However, I am concerned about the political correctness of this, particularly in the light of the headlines this week ..... 'Justin Trudeau pictured in another brownface photo singing Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) in Afro wig after brownface row'. Clearly we wouldn't be wearing black make-up etc but the song probably only works if sung with a carribbean lilt/accent and it so happens we are a predominantly white group (I must stress by coincidence and not rule or design). To remind you here are a couple of lines from the song .... 'Six han' seven han' eight han' bunch, Daylight come an' I wanna go home'. I know the world has gone totally mad on political correctness and I wouldn't want this thread to be an excuse for people to either express their support generally for such correctness or vent their frustration about it. My instinct is to avoid this sort of song, but what about other similar songs, either work songs or spirituals; is it OK for predominantly white people to be singing these with probable accentual overtones? I know this is a bit deep for a Friday morning........ FFJ The problem with the term Politically Correct, in my opinion. Is that it is used by people who yearn for the days of Bernard Manning and Love Thy Neighbour. Just like the newer Snowflake nonsense. Women, Gay Men and women, people with disabilities and Black/Asian people have had to fight to be accepted as equal, to white hetrosexual people. And they are not there yet. So I would say, your instincts are correct, don't do the song. Though if you do, don't be surprised if somebody is offended and pulls you up about it.
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Post by cottonopolis on Sept 21, 2019 15:58:36 GMT
Apologies in advance if I'm being thick or insensitive here; I don't want to start a political debate or cause any discomfort - but could someone please explain to me where, exactly, the offence lies: a) in singing the song at all b) in singing the song in a Caribbean accent c) in singing the song dressed and "made up" in faux Carribean outfit / make-up Peter As a 60 year old white Mancunian, I have never been belittled for my heritage, race or skin colour. Though I imagine if you have been portrayed as sub human, been called `Boy`, as a Black adult, untrustworthy etc etc. Then I would be raging if somebody thought they would drees up as a Minstrel, sang in a mock dialect etc. So I would say, leave this crap where it belongs, in the dustbin.
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Post by cottonopolis on Aug 23, 2019 13:10:22 GMT
Brilliant that Pete, really enjoyed it. Now the nerdy bit. What are the guitars being played in the video? Cheers. I am playing my Gibson L50 (1940ish) and my Yamaha FG300 (early 70s). You also get a shot of Olly playing some lead on my Ozark 3515n resonator, which I bought new in about 2002/3. The one you're actually hearing on this track is the Gibson. Thanks for the info Pete. The Gibson sounds beautiful.
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Post by cottonopolis on Aug 22, 2019 21:19:13 GMT
Brilliant that Pete, really enjoyed it. Now the nerdy bit. What are the guitars being played in the video? Cheers.
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Post by cottonopolis on Aug 16, 2019 12:01:05 GMT
Problem solved. Partner bought me a new guitar! Result.
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Post by cottonopolis on Aug 12, 2019 18:37:28 GMT
Some review that Andy. Thanks for taking the time.
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Post by cottonopolis on Aug 7, 2019 20:42:44 GMT
This full length concert may be of interest.
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Post by cottonopolis on Jul 31, 2019 10:52:11 GMT
Just getting in the mood for the John Prine gig in Manchester. Only a few weeks now.
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Post by cottonopolis on Jul 19, 2019 20:30:22 GMT
Well done Chris. What a fine Ambassador to the US you would make. A vacancy to fill as well ! Hope this tool doesn`t find out.
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Post by cottonopolis on Jul 7, 2019 12:21:36 GMT
Briliant that Cams, thanks for posting.
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Post by cottonopolis on Apr 17, 2019 13:52:15 GMT
Wow!! Well done Alex, a cannon indeed. And more please.
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Post by cottonopolis on Apr 16, 2019 17:59:30 GMT
Yes Martin, the Mance Lipscomb biography is an excellent read. Also a great player in any key or style. BTW. I have just received my copy of Preachin the Blues` book. I found a used one cheap online, will start it after the Woody Guthrie I am reading at the moment. Cheers. Have you read Mance's book? If you have you're the only other person I've met who has. Some facinating stuff in there: everything from his personal exeperince of the Jim Crow laws to his thoughts on "that rascal Bobby Dylan." And all the personal stuff like breaking a string if he saw his "best girl" dancing with someone else. A wonderful read. I loved his quotes about Lightin Hopkins` only playing in one key, whereas Mance played in any. It is an excellent read and the Texas drawl dialect, really takes you into the time and place. Along with the Blind Will Mctell biography, Hand Me My Travelin` Shoes. It is the best I have read.
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Post by cottonopolis on Apr 16, 2019 9:02:46 GMT
Enjoyed following the build Alex looking forward to the recordings.
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Post by cottonopolis on Apr 15, 2019 11:36:35 GMT
Yes Martin, the Mance Lipscomb biography is an excellent read. Also a great player in any key or style. BTW. I have just received my copy of Preachin the Blues` book. I found a used one cheap online, will start it after the Woody Guthrie I am reading at the moment. Cheers.
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