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10/07/2007, 18:27 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Fujeirah, U.A.E Posts 2,240 Re: The songs we are singing Bridge over troubled waters.    very meaningful. Steve Fujeirah Emirate, U.A.E + 50 (in France) ...........................................................................    Report

10/07/2007, 18:56 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 10,144 Re: The songs we are singing Which Carly Simon was playing S. I want 'The Island' at my funeral.......... www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

10/07/2007, 19:29 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Fujeirah, U.A.E Posts 2,240 Re: The songs we are singing  Russethouse wrote: Which Carly Simon was playing S. Where, and when, there is no previous reference as far as I can see. Steve Fujeirah Emirate, U.A.E + 50 (in France) ...........................................................................    Report

10/07/2007, 19:32 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 10,144 Re: The songs we are singing  S wrote: I lost my virginity to Carly Simon! Reference above. - Sorry !   www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

10/07/2007, 19:35 Gluestick Joined on 22/03/2006 UK and Nord Pas de Calais Posts 2,343 Re: The songs we are singing  powerdesal wrote: Bridge over troubled waters.    very meaningful. Back in the good old days, when musicians were musicians and bands played instruments, great buddy of mine was a semi-pro folk musician and also worked for his agent. His boss told him to report to Heathrow and pick up a young guitarist, harp player and singer ("Harp" in this context does not mean one of those bloody great curved things you don't take to parties, it means  harmonica.) and bring him to London to start his tour of the folk clubs. For the next few weeks, David my mate, ran this young lad around the clubs for his gigs; some of which David was also playing. As Dave put it, this young shy lad with a guitar in a case and a duffle bag over his shoulder and wearing a pair of Levis which he wore for three weeks arrived; played and astounded us all. Eventually, the agent told David to take this lad back to the airport. David said "Are you mad? He's a genius! Sign him! Now!" No, the agent wasn't impressed. So,  David took Paul Simon back to Heathrow and waved goodbye................................ and then met Art Garfunkle. One bit of trivia; the song Homeward Bound, "Waiting on a railway station............" was written by Paul Simon whilst waiting for a train at either Harold Wood or Shenfield station, on the London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria Line.   "Yes, but that apart, Mrs Lincoln, did you enjoy the play?" Gluestick    Report

10/07/2007, 20:24 Le Grand Joined on 10/07/2007 Posts 2 Re: The songs we are singing That seemed rather nasty Paysage , I am a "newbie" but your remark seemed uncalled for. We all like different music & lyrics.      Report

10/07/2007, 20:31 trumpet Joined on 21/06/2007 Bretagne 22 Posts 224 Re: The songs we are singing That's wonderful Gluestick Just a slight (I am nervous as I have already had my butt kicked on another topic today) Disagreement Gluestick I thought the song Homeward bound was written on Widness Station. .    Report

10/07/2007, 20:56 krusty Joined on 13/08/2006 haute vienne (87) Posts 2,912 Re: The songs we are singing yes it was widnes station http://archive.thisiswirral.co.uk/2001/04/25/9456.html    Report

10/07/2007, 21:00 Gluestick Joined on 22/03/2006 UK and Nord Pas de Calais Posts 2,343 Re: The songs we are singing Except the Web Ref says: "Some fans are probably aware that their idol may not have written the lyrics at this particular station. When Paul Simon was homeward bound after a gruelling tour of Britain in September 1964, Widnes had two stations. WCI lecturer Stephen Wainwright, said: "The new plaque is the culmination of intensive research that our four students conducted in investigating the Paul Simon story. Although it is debatable whether Simon actually wrote 'Homeward Bound' at Widnes station, the plaque has returned to its spiritual home." I'll stick with Dave!   "Yes, but that apart, Mrs Lincoln, did you enjoy the play?" Gluestick    Report

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