I loved this MAN immensely. he used to read my poetry during his gigs. he came to RIPON folk club where I first met him. he was an inspiration....thankyou xxxx
Love this song, Vin. Your rendition reminds me of my reason for loving folk music for over 50 years...how my ear concentrates , laser like, on the voice and the lyrics while my soul revels in the guitar sounds. Ex-Kirkbymoorside boy across the pond.
This was Vin's favourite song of all the ones he wrote or performed. From the 1989 vinyl album of the same name and later released on CD with an extra track! Great choice Vin! rest in peace my 'King Gooden'
If my old mate from the Houghton weavers at Cambridge .wat a weekend IF was the song I'm Have in that .I wonder did ya .Billy T aspull.thanks for the memories pal
Thanks Ian. It's probably the kind of song that allows various interpretations. I spoke to Vin about a year or so ago and thought I'd got the right `angle'. You'll be aware of his strong views on some approaches to limiting the population - references in this piece and many others. Anyway, all the best with your folk club!
Thanks for posting this. I think the point of the song is rather different though! Isn't it about the vitality of developing countries and the faith that informs life in them? The song laments our loss of connection with "Nature's advice and God's wonder". When the turn tides things start to flow in the opposite direction. Reverse mission is already happening!
Hi Keith, I'm sure Vin will be interested in your interpretation of his lyrics, my brief description would have been informed by Vin's own explanation of his song that for editing purposes I had to cut out.
Every line merits a listen, though it's not always comfortable. Nice to see some debate about interpretation. On a more literal point, I've always thought the black priest referred to is John Sentamu, as a Ugandan always ready to face up to government and corporate "mission creep" and now Archbishop of York, a major change of the public face of the C of E. If the song predated Sentamu, then it merely makes it more prophetic...
Never quite comfortable on the meaning of these lyrics, but such a lovely tune. Plus I'm pretty sure it's the only song I've heard with the word 'symbiosis.'
Ian Swinburne: I think you should change the description you have of the song because it wasn't inspired by concerns about 'over population.' Your description not only distorts what the song is about but also Vin's appreciation of human beings' right to live on this planet without being regarded as surplus to requirements.
One of the best performers and musicians of his generation. He just brought joy and laughter wherever he went. We all miss you Vin😢
One of the best . Can't be beaten .Don't think we'll see anybody like him ever again
Miss him----One of a kind !!
Great Vin, musician and a real character, RIP Vin,
I loved this MAN immensely.
he used to read my poetry during his gigs.
he came to RIPON folk club where I first met him.
he was an inspiration....thankyou xxxx
One of the best folk voices, to my ears. Lovely finger-style playing as well.
RIP Vin Garbutt, it was an honour to know you.
Vin. Sorely missed. Love and peace.
Love this song, Vin. Your rendition reminds me of my reason for loving folk music for over 50 years...how my ear concentrates , laser like, on the voice and the lyrics while my soul revels in the guitar sounds. Ex-Kirkbymoorside boy across the pond.
Thanks for posting !
This was Vin's favourite song of all the ones he wrote or performed. From the 1989 vinyl album of the same name and later released on CD with an extra track! Great choice Vin! rest in peace my 'King Gooden'
RIP Vin, one of the greatest :(
Brilliant! Nuff said!
If my old mate from the Houghton weavers at Cambridge .wat a weekend IF was the song I'm Have in that .I wonder did ya .Billy T aspull.thanks for the memories pal
Brilliant.
Thanks Ian. It's probably the kind of song that allows various interpretations. I spoke to Vin about a year or so ago and thought I'd got the right `angle'. You'll be aware of his strong views on some approaches to limiting the population - references in this piece and many others. Anyway, all the best with your folk club!
Thanks for posting this. I think the point of the song is rather different though! Isn't it about the vitality of developing countries and the faith that informs life in them? The song laments our loss of connection with "Nature's advice and God's wonder". When the turn tides things start to flow in the opposite direction. Reverse mission is already happening!
I’m going
Hi Keith, I'm sure Vin will be interested in your interpretation of his lyrics, my brief description would have been informed by Vin's own explanation of his song that for editing purposes I had to cut out.
Every line merits a listen, though it's not always comfortable. Nice to see some debate about interpretation. On a more literal point, I've always thought the black priest referred to is John Sentamu, as a Ugandan always ready to face up to government and corporate "mission creep" and now Archbishop of York, a major change of the public face of the C of E. If the song predated Sentamu, then it merely makes it more prophetic...
I wonder how Vin feels about the England of today ?
Never quite comfortable on the meaning of these lyrics, but such a lovely tune. Plus I'm pretty sure it's the only song I've heard with the word 'symbiosis.'
Ian Swinburne: I think you should change the description you have of the song because it wasn't inspired by concerns about 'over population.' Your description not only distorts what the song is about but also Vin's appreciation of human beings' right to live on this planet without being regarded as surplus to requirements.