Hey Eric, We loved your "reach out" to us here in USA the other evening...That was sweet and we are still listening to all your wonderful music here in North Carolina USA...Carry on with a melody!
Very highly regarded in Ireland as a MASTER song writer ( so much so that we stole all his songs, but recognise his genius.) Thanks Eric for sharing your gift.
I have memories of visiting and staying a couple of days with Eric in his home in Peebles with my parents before he emigrated out to Australia. My mother wanted to record him singing and talking about his song-writing before he left Scotland for good. Not sure what happened to those tapes, but if I know what my Mum was like, she will have donated them to the archives of the School of Scottish Studies in Edinburgh. Everyone remembers Eric's two most famous anti-war songs, "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and "No Man's Land" (which sometimes gets called "The Green Fields Of France") but my personal favourite of Eric's is "All The Fine Young Men". I play it every time Remembrance Day comes along and it touches the soul every time as only Eric Bogle can. Scotland's loss was most definitely Australia's gain!
A great interview thank you. I heard him interviewed on ABC radio this week and no wonder he’d not wanted to do it- he was constantly interrupted especially if he said anything about anti war. Yet he kept his temper… more than I did! Kudos to Eric👍
What an outstanding interview with an outstanding man. Well done Adam for letting Eric talk, you played that beautifully. I don't share Eric's politics so end up with cognitivie dissonance everytime I play or sing his songs - they are compulsive, they manage to talk to your heart and bypass any objection. Deep respect and thanks for Eric taking the trouble to reply to an email I sent just after he'd said he was retiring - after John's demise. I'm so glad he hasn't stopped. I would love to sit and have a beer with this man whose opinions I don't share, but respect immensely. This world seems to have forgotten that a philosophical difference of opinion is just that, 'hate' is not required or even welcomed. It's just a difference of opinion. Thank you Adam and a huge thank you to Eric for sharing who you are with us.
Thank you Brian for your wonderful comment. We love seeing comments like this on our projects- it's wonderful to see people who disagree still respecting differing opinions and appreciating the art they produce.
Just saw Eric, Emma and Pete in NZ, Oct '22... well it isn't time yet Eric and I don't think your fans will ever think so. Always an honour and privilege to hear Eric live.
Eric Bogle came to Colchester Folk Club (I think early 90's) with John Munro. They were on a 'world tour' and arrived in a old Ford Sierra. No airs or graces but Oh boy what a concert ..... serious , funny, totally heart-warming. So proud to have shaken his hand.... I sing a few of his songs too...... thank you for posting
Me,my brother,my mate & my Dad went to see Eric at the Hitchin folk club a few years ago,as my Dad is a MASSIVE fan of Eric Bogle. To be honest,we went along to rib my Dad about his taste in music. How wrong we were. All blown away by Eric and the brilliant John Munro. A moving night of beautiful,heartfelt story telling through music. My Dad got a picture with his musical hero. That picture takes pride of place in my mum and dad’s house. It’s usually us kids who give their parents memories. But seeing my dad meet his musical hero,will be fondly and indelibly etched forever in my brain I doff my metaphorical cap to this lyrical genius.
Met Eric and John here in UK . Eric is a wonderful human being . What you see is what you get and I did meet my hero and never regretted it John was so friendly too .. thanks Eric and John
My sons about to embark on the same path Eric took all them years ago, (once this pandemics over) to try his hand in Australia, he’s a brilliant musician, and brilliant young man, look after him Australia love from Scotland.
This man wrote the most poignant, beutiful, honest, poetic anti-war song in existence, and then went and did it all over again. No Man's Land and The Band Played Waltzing Matilda are unparalleled pieces of genius. Eric Bogle needs more recognition - he should be a national hero in Scotland.
👏JUST WATCHED THIS INTERVIEW AND FANTASTIC. BEEN AWAKE 3 NIGHTS AND DID NOT GET ANY SLEEP WOW. LOVE TOO SEE HIM LIVE AND CRY/LAUGH/LISTEN/LEARN LOVE A COOK BOOK TOO????? IMAGINE THAT? XXXXOOOO
Though he may have emigrated, i will always rate Eric among the great Scottish poets and songwriters. The Irish and the Scottish make the best folk music in the world,
I have the fondest memories of seeing Eric at Orange Civic Centre. Mum and dad and us kids never missed a concert. Still love his stories and timeless ballads.
Eric, like so many Celts, you're a hopeless romantic. That distinguishes you from the comedians you mentioned. Proud of you as a Celt, and as an Australian. Your songs provoke deep thought and introspection. Thank you for sharing your heart.
This man doesn't get the recognition he deserves in the UK a very talented Scot and great song writer
Hey Eric, We loved your "reach out" to us here in USA the other evening...That was sweet and we are still listening to all your wonderful music here in North Carolina USA...Carry on with a melody!
Tears in my eyes listening to his music. Many sessions in Ireland to his songs, playing if wishes were fishes today. Amazing memories
Very highly regarded in Ireland as a MASTER song writer ( so much so that we stole all his songs, but recognise his genius.)
Thanks Eric for sharing your gift.
A legend who's beautiful songs will last forever.
I have memories of visiting and staying a couple of days with Eric in his home in Peebles with my parents before he emigrated out to Australia. My mother wanted to record him singing and talking about his song-writing before he left Scotland for good. Not sure what happened to those tapes, but if I know what my Mum was like, she will have donated them to the archives of the School of Scottish Studies in Edinburgh. Everyone remembers Eric's two most famous anti-war songs, "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and "No Man's Land" (which sometimes gets called "The Green Fields Of France") but my personal favourite of Eric's is "All The Fine Young Men". I play it every time Remembrance Day comes along and it touches the soul every time as only Eric Bogle can. Scotland's loss was most definitely Australia's gain!
A great interview thank you. I heard him interviewed on ABC radio this week and no wonder he’d not wanted to do it- he was constantly interrupted especially if he said anything about anti war. Yet he kept his temper… more than I did! Kudos to Eric👍
I met and spoke to you in the Acorn Hotel Glenrothes way back when, an excellent person Thank You
What an outstanding interview with an outstanding man. Well done Adam for letting Eric talk, you played that beautifully.
I don't share Eric's politics so end up with cognitivie dissonance everytime I play or sing his songs - they are compulsive, they manage to talk to your heart and bypass any objection.
Deep respect and thanks for Eric taking the trouble to reply to an email I sent just after he'd said he was retiring - after John's demise. I'm so glad he hasn't stopped.
I would love to sit and have a beer with this man whose opinions I don't share, but respect immensely. This world seems to have forgotten that a philosophical difference of opinion is just that, 'hate' is not required or even welcomed. It's just a difference of opinion.
Thank you Adam and a huge thank you to Eric for sharing who you are with us.
Thank you Brian for your wonderful comment.
We love seeing comments like this on our projects- it's wonderful to see people who disagree still respecting differing opinions and appreciating the art they produce.
Just saw Eric, Emma and Pete in NZ, Oct '22... well it isn't time yet Eric and I don't think your fans will ever think so. Always an honour and privilege to hear Eric live.
I had the pleasure of seeing him perform in Newfoundland when he made his last tour of North America. A wonderful show indeed!
Eric Bogle came to Colchester Folk Club (I think early 90's) with John Munro. They were on a 'world tour' and arrived in a old Ford Sierra. No airs or graces but Oh boy what a concert ..... serious , funny, totally heart-warming. So proud to have shaken his hand.... I sing a few of his songs too...... thank you for posting
He is a very down to earth man. An absolute pleasure to work with.
Many years ago I first time I saw Eric, it was his "Bathroom Renovation Tour" and yesterday he was on his "farewell" tour
Me,my brother,my mate & my Dad went to see Eric at the Hitchin folk club a few years ago,as my Dad is a MASSIVE fan of Eric Bogle. To be honest,we went along to rib my Dad about his taste in music. How wrong we were. All blown away by Eric and the brilliant John Munro.
A moving night of beautiful,heartfelt story telling through music. My Dad got a picture with his musical hero. That picture takes pride of place in my mum and dad’s house. It’s usually us kids who give their parents memories. But seeing my dad meet his musical hero,will be fondly and indelibly etched forever in my brain
I doff my metaphorical cap to this lyrical genius.
You will never know how much you mean to us in Northern Ireland Eric - a true legend
Met Eric and John here in UK . Eric is a wonderful human being . What you see is what you get and I did meet my hero and never regretted it John was so friendly too .. thanks Eric and John
My sons about to embark on the same path Eric took all them years ago, (once this pandemics over) to try his hand in Australia, he’s a brilliant musician, and brilliant young man, look after him Australia love from Scotland.
This man wrote the most poignant, beutiful, honest, poetic anti-war song in existence, and then went and did it all over again. No Man's Land and The Band Played Waltzing Matilda are unparalleled pieces of genius. Eric Bogle needs more recognition - he should be a national hero in Scotland.
👏JUST WATCHED THIS INTERVIEW AND FANTASTIC. BEEN AWAKE 3 NIGHTS AND DID NOT GET ANY SLEEP WOW. LOVE TOO SEE HIM LIVE AND CRY/LAUGH/LISTEN/LEARN LOVE A COOK BOOK TOO????? IMAGINE THAT? XXXXOOOO
And what a cool, intelligent, kind man he seems too.
He was a pleasure to interview. A very interesting and open man.
Though he may have emigrated, i will always rate Eric among the great Scottish poets and songwriters. The Irish and the Scottish make the best folk music in the world,
Eric should be regarded In the same league as Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie; as well as being Peebles' greatest export!
I have the fondest memories of seeing Eric at Orange Civic Centre. Mum and dad and us kids never missed a concert. Still love his stories and timeless ballads.
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Great after all your time in Australia you haven’t lost your Scottish accent.
Great to see you lookin good Eric! What a legend!
Eric you look like in your 50s, so please write more songs. Thanks
Love to hear him live again in Adelaide..and the new songs!
Great to hear a part of Eric’s interesting story.
fabulous fella
Eric, like so many Celts, you're a hopeless romantic. That distinguishes you from the comedians you mentioned. Proud of you as a Celt, and as an Australian. Your songs provoke deep thought and introspection. Thank you for sharing your heart.
I can't listen to the last verse of The Green Fields of France without crying. Thank you.
Seen you a few times in Perth and heard that song Jimmy Dancer on one of your CDs among a lot of great songs.