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30/Jul/2002:08:26:48 |
Hey Joe. Where you goin with that gun in your hand?
Just noticed your comments on the guestbook. Martin Maguire at
this
site has a comprehensive list of Loudon's songs. The only song
I can
think of that you might mean is a song from the Grown Man album
which
isn't too recent. "There was a baby on a plane/ Maybe she
was 2/ And
she was smiling at me/ I was not sure what to do." Hope
this helps. |
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Joe |
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29/Jul/2002:15:49:40 |
I really like wainewright! Hes unique and intresting,I
just have a few
questions! Where can I get a list of his songs? I ve only heard
one and
cant remember the name! It pretty new! He was riding on a plane
and
write thins song! Any takers? I would really like to get more
info on
this song,Somebody e-mail me on this info! Thanks a lot
-Joe- |
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Jeffrey |
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10/Jul/2002:23:08:17 |
Loudon Wainwright III could very well be my favorite
artist. I have
such a wide range of music and yet I always go back to listening
to
Loudon. One of my hobbies is collecting and trading live music.
I have
some live shows of Loudons about 13 in all. but as you well know,
live
recordings of his are hard to come by. If there is anyone out
there who
would be interested in trading, please let me know.
I love your site by the way.
jeffrey |
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Martin Hennighan |
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08/Jun/2002:23:55:11 |
I don't know what I can say that isn't totally unoriginal.
To me
your music is the best thing that has happened since the invention
of
sliced bread! Seriously, many thanks indeed for the most wonderful
entertainment over the years.
Very best wishes to you and yours. |
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Tony |
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05/Jun/2002:04:32:43 |
Great site - pity LW himself seems not to give you
guys too much
recognition in his shows (based on my reading of your reviews).
Keep up the good work ! |
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DH |
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23/May/2002:21:08:52 |
Obviously Guinness has more than one n.P.S. Best ever
concert was at
The Theatre Royal Glasgow early 80's or late 70's.If anything
was
sublime that was it. |
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Davie H |
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23/May/2002:21:05:50 |
The only downside of Loudon is the fact that he gave
me a can of Skol
lager at the '76 bash.It was probably the worst thing I have
ever
drank.The positive side of this story is that I turned to Guiness
and
have never looked back. |
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David Hughes |
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11/May/2002:19:16:06 |
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Make that the Pavilion Glasgow.Is Rufus a good chanter? |
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Mickey |
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05/May/2002:16:55:41 |
Just saw Loudon last night in Somerville, Mass., Great
show!!!! This
was my fifth time seeing him. One of the highlights last night
was
IDTTYWLM (I don't think that your wife likes me), great accoustic
version. Lots of stuff from his new CD. |
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Davie Hughes |
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03/May/2002:19:58:15 |
First saw Loudo at the Apollo Glasgow 1976,last saw
Loudo at The
Playhouse Glasgow April 2002.He's like a good bottle of wine
methinks! |
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Mike Thompson |
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30/Apr/2002:13:03:25 |
Hi. I've been lucky to have seen Loudon in concert
twice. Once at the
Arts Theatre October 11th, 1992. The first was at the Whitla
Hall at
Queens Uni. October 7th, 1979 when I recall he sang "Dead
Skunk" in a
reggae style, "Dread Skunk".
Both were memorable gigs from a true entertainer.
More in hope than anything else, would anyone out there happen
to have
a copy of the set lists of either ( or both) shows? |
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Dean Short |
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28/Apr/2002:00:12:12 |
I've been nurtured by Loudon's Music since the early
seventies and it
still continues to feed my soul today. I saw him in concert for
the
first time at the Bottom Line in New York City way back in June
of '75.
It remains for me one of the funniest and satsisfying experiences
musically I have ever had. I saw him again in '97 at the Temple
of Music
and Art in Tucson, Arizona. That experience too was an hilarious
and
joyful time for me. I look forward to hearing you again someday.
Thank
YOU Loudon for the genius and humor you put into lyrics and melody.
I
wish you all the success and happiness you can st |
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doug hand |
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25/Apr/2002:20:26:25 |
I was at Croydon on Tuesday,with a seat in the front
row, wearing of
course my 1987 tour T-shirt, a little posey i know.
Support from Peter Blegvad who was much better than the last
time i saw
him with Loudon at the Union Chapel a few years ago. Both of
them are
not really suited to these large concert hall venues, but see
them when
you can, so take it as it comes.Lots of songs from the last C.D.
The encore was a very nice duet of one of Peters songs about
his
daughter when she was three.
Also went to Saturday night at UCL Bloomsbury, where Loudon did
a gig
last year, its a nice college theatre,small enough to be intimate
with
good sound. Some different songs from both of them, but a shorter
encore
than before,same song though,Peter was on a radio prog at 10.45.
The big surprise was who was drinking in the bar at half time,
none
other than DAMON HILL ex F1 champion, i had a couple of words,
he is a
big Loudon fan, and had a seat right in the middle downstairs.
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marian |
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24/Apr/2002:23:42:21 |
Just popped in to check out the site.....great! (but
then I knew it
would be) How about a site for Crosby Stills Nash and Young next? |
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Gary Mc Kernan |
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24/Apr/2002:15:38:52 |
Great site, Martin. I've been a Loudon fan since he
did Jasper Carrot
many moons ago. I'm totally gutted about his non-appearance in
Belfast
this April. Just to set the cat amongst the pigeons, we all know
and
respect Loudons' role as the truthteller (warts and all. I'm
actually
suprised we haven't heard a song discussing Rufus's homosexuality.
From
what I hear he is evidently NOT a titman. |
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robo32 |
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21/Apr/2002:21:22:10 |
been here before,still agreat site my first encounter
with loudo was
driving home late one night,put the car in the garage,and i heard
this
song on the radio everybody sounded drunk.[which song your asking].song
was [wine with dinner].hooked. |
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pruitt |
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19/Apr/2002:02:31:54 |
hi, i don't know why, but my dad wants me to contact
Loudon Wainwright
III and ask him about the song "the man who couldn't cry".
can anyone
help me out? |
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Bosie Martin |
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17/Apr/2002:04:29:48 |
Great to know there are so many other LWIII fans.
Looking forward to
seein him in the US in May. I'd travel (for the 3rd time) back
to the
UK to see him if I had to. Great guy I've loved his music for
over 30
years... Guess that makes ME old. Most of it on LP. Keep listening.
Regards from the US -&- Cheers!
Bosie |
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Lawson |
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16/Apr/2002:09:38:39 |
Looking forward to the Colston Hall gig on Thursday.
I'ts my birthday present from my wife, bless her.
Does anyone else get the feeling that LW111 is a bit like the
"Truman
Show"? We have been watching his life for over thirty years
now!
"With all it's aspects of greek tradgedy it's better than
a soap"!!! |
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Adi Kuhlmann |
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12/Apr/2002:22:29:31 |
Hi,
it's a very nice website and I like it.
I like most the songs of the second album, because sometimes
he seems
to sing about me and my life.
Now I have a copy of a song called "I'M GONNA KILL THAT
BILL GATES GUY"
I think it's a song from a live-preformance of LW III., but I
really
don't know and I can't find the song in the discography. Can
you help
me?
Adi |
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Bill
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12/Apr/2002:16:20:06 |
Hi Martin
Just thought I'd let you know that I am going to see LW3 in Croydon
on
Tuesday. Looking forward to it!
We must arrange that pint (or several) soon - I fancy a visit
to the
seaside when the good weather (!) kicks in.
Look after yourself ...
Bill |
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Charlie |
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09/Apr/2002:23:47:22 |
Ive been a Loudo fan for years, why he hasnt been
given the status of
Dylan bewilders me. His music and lyrics can make me laugh and
cry, I
dont want to sound like a nut, but his life seems to reflect
mine so
much. His honesty seeps through, you cant help but like the guy.
Im off
to see him next week, in Manchester. I cant wait. My wife likes
Robbie
Williams (Im sorry, its a fact) How can anyone compare Loudo
with that
pretentious prat.
My other passion is Leonard Cohen, a true poet of song. I think
time
will put these two giants (my opinion) in their rightful place.
If, by
any chance, Loudo reads this I say, your music speaks, those
with
intelect and ears will hear.
I know all of you reading this are already Wainwright fans, and
I
salute your taste.
Last man on earth is a classic, "Homeless" can make
me cry.
(Im a 43yr old Firefighter, that says something for his talent)
Oh my friends, enjoy Loudo as much as I do.
P.S. Have you noticed, hes a bit.... well.. strange.
Cant wait for t |
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Mandy |
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08/Apr/2002:17:12:46 |
Great website. Disappointed to learn that the man
is "doing" Dublin
and Limerick later this month and not coming north of the border!! |
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jim |
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07/Mar/2002:06:26:06 |
just saw loudin in grass valley kalifornia. closed
with primrose hill
nice show loudin, sorry few pwople showed up |
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Lawson |
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14/Feb/2002:22:17:29 |
So, who read the news today (Oh, Boy) LW3 1 Robbie
Williams 0
After much wrangling in the courts Loudon's lawyers have won
a victory
against Robbie Williams.
25% of all song royalties from "Jesus in a camper van"
from Robbie to
the loundon camp.
All new pressings of "Iv'e been expecting you" to NOT
contain the
song "Jesus in a camper van"
I have no objection to RWs (he can carry a tune) but it's nice
to see
the small chap win. |
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Mark |
Shaping
your own Psychology |
20/Dec/2001:18:07:49 |
Great Site-great graphics. Keep doing it! |
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Martin |
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20/Dec/2001:07:35:25 |
Just a final word . . .
The word is (UNCONFIRMED) that there *may* be a UK tour by Loudon
Wainwright in April 2002. You heard it here first folks!!! |
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Martin |
'White
Winos' Song Nomination |
20/Dec/2001:08:17:27 |
Many thanks to Doug Hand for bringing the news of
Loudon's song
nomination to my ears. Below is a bit more about the news item.
Also,
click on the web link (above) to see the actual page!!!
"Loudon Wainwright's 'White Winos' is one of the four nominations
for
the Best Original Song in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - to be
announced on February 11th, 2002." |
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Loudon
Wainwright III - the Belfast Website |
20/Dec/2001:08:02:17 |
'Dreaming' by Loudon Wainwright III
(From the 1995 album 'Grown Man' and also featured in the movie
'28
Days')
I`d rather be dreaming than living
Living`s just too hard to do
It`s chances not choices
Noises not voices
A day`s just a thing to get through
Living`s just too hard to do
I`d rather be dreaming than talking
There`s nothing to hear or to say
With ears covered mouth closed
The world is opposed
Nothing gets in or away
There`s nothing to hear or to say
I`d rather be dreaming than thinking
Thoughts are small comfort to me
Dreams might be pretend
But at least dreams end
And I just can`t stop thinking you see
Thoughts are small comfort to me
I`d rather be dreaming than sleeping
Just sleeping you`re just as well dead
In dreams I can fly
In dreams I don`t die
That`s why I lie here in this bed
Just sleeping you`re just as well dead
I`d rather be dreaming |
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19/Dec/2001:21:40:38 |
I have just been listening to Mike Harding on Radio
2, and Loudon's
song WHITE WINOS is up for nomination as song of the year
on the proggrame, and people are being asked to vote.
I did not get the web address, but assume it would be the
usual BBC site.
Anybody out there want to start the voting off. Doug Hand |
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Cathy |
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19/Dec/2001:10:17:16 |
Hello there. Everytimei watch 28 Days, I hear that
song in the
background after that girl dies; how living is just too hard
to do. I
really really want those lyrics because I am in a big rut now
and I
think that is how i feel. I am not sure, but i think its Dreaming
by
Loudon Wainwright III. Can anyone help me out by emailing me
the
lyrics? I have searched a great deal on the internet and I havent
had
any luck. Thanks! 3 cathy |
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06/Nov/2001:13:15:08 |
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love him to bits. he is so inspirational |
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Aaron
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03/Nov/2001:00:28:10 |
hello!, iI just wanted to say thanks for all the great
songs
sir. You have been the bridge to link my father and myself as
far
as music goes and for that I`m so greatful. |
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Edo Sweijd |
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22/Oct/2001:13:39:17 |
Nice Fan-site. Already read a couple of Articles/Reviews.
I'm a big
LWIII-Fan since hearing the (Vinyl)Album 'Attempted Mustache'
in 1973.
Keep up the good work. Greetings from Holland, Edo |
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Ken |
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20/Oct/2001:09:37:58 |
Congratulations on a very interesting and useful website.I
first heard
Loudon on the John Peel show in the early 1970s (1971?).I still
have
the very poor quality recording I made of the studio session
he did.I
first saw him live a few months late (1972?) when he was the
support
act for the Buffy St.Marie tour.Poor old Buffy was a bit of a
one hit
wonder and Loudon just seemed to take over the whole show.I still
have
the programme which compares him to Dylan!I now have about 20
albums in
various formats,plus tapes of studio sessions on Radios 1,3 and
4, and
try to go to any UK performances.After 30 years of LW3 I find
it
staggering that he can still produce songs such as White Winos,probably
my all time favourite.I would also say that his live performances,such
as the Cambridge Folk Fesival 1999,are better than ever.
Keep up the good work.I no longer feel as though I am a member
of a
secret society! |
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Lawson |
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20/Oct/2001:01:52:03 |
someone asked about the loudon version of my girl
with john h.
I have a copy of same.
Does anyone out there have a copy of Final exam?
it is the one album I am missing.
A copy on tape would be appriciated.
I am a dilletente at this web/net stuff so : help! |
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Martin |
Loudon
Wainwright III - the Belfast Website |
15/Oct/2001:13:47:50 |
Thanks D (McFadden) for your wordy comment. It was
very much
appreciated.
Yes, the NY Times article was exceptionally good, very human,
loved the
bit where Loudon bought that wheelbarrow (and not the plastic
one, even
though it was cheaper).
I remember the free concert in the L.A Plaza (July '99). It was
filmed
by CNN TV at the time and some scenes were included in a report
about
Loudon a month later. (Video stills can be see on the 'CNN Report'
link under Television which is top left).
Thanks again for your posting.
Martin |
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15/Oct/2001:02:29:38 |
Continuation.....(got cut off by the server)
....or rapt in attention by turns.
The ability to be humorous w/out being excessively jokey, to
be heavy
w/out being pretentious, to be melancholy w/out being depressing
-
these are considerable gifts, methinks.
Rare and wonderful stuff! -&- a big inspiration in my own
songwriting
experiments.
David McFadden
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D. McFadden |
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15/Oct/2001:01:21:26 |
A general head's up:
There was a really good feature in the New York Times today (10/14)
on
Loudon Wainwright. A well-written, thoughtful piece.
And a general comment, for no good reason:
Being somewhat of a young'un, the only time I've seen Loudon
perform
was in Los Angeles a couple years back. I was working for a dreadful
social services agency in a blighted area of LA close to downtown.
Some
city agency or another organized a series of lunch-time concerts
to
soothe the harried brains of office workers in the financial
district.
A number of really fantastic musicians and bands played over
the course
of the summer.
Anyhoo, saw Loudon perform (not having been familiar with his
stuff) in
this downtown square - and it was probaly the finest performance
I've
seen any solo performer give. The diverse crowd made up of investment
bankers, secretaries, advertising copy-writers, bottle-and-can-
collectors, disillusioned social workers, and the happily unemployed
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12/Oct/2001:15:12:24 |
Hi Martin,
It's Ags Connolly here. We met at the Bloomsbury. My modem's
been down until now, so I couldn't get on here, but I thought
the show
was great, and it was nice to meet you too! Unfortunately, the
next
night I went and got drunk and totally forgot to tape the John
Peel
show. I think you said you were recording it, so if that's the
case I'd
be happy to pay you for a copy, especially if he did 'No Sure
Way', the
new one. Whatever he did, I'm dying to get hold of it! Get back
to me.
Cheers Ags. |
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jan verschuur |
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11/Oct/2001:15:02:31 |
I would like to compliment you on your excellent website.
And I must
say that it thrills me to find another fan who finds 'tip that
waitress' among his all-time favourite songs. Compassion with
those who
struggle in life in a very humoristic and truthfull way! |
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Peter O'Reilly |
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09/Oct/2001:12:36:54 |
I'm also a fan of 'fear of flying' and I still have
a copy of the album
around somewhere. It was recently returned to me by a friend.
She'd
borrowed it twenty years or so ago. |
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Karl Schubert |
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06/Oct/2001:19:55:39 |
I appreciate this Belfast Website so much. All the
work that has gone
into it so that we, the fans can enjoy it. Excellent effort!
Keep up
the spirit and Loudon´s music. Karl |
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Dragonfly |
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04/Oct/2001:15:28:55 |
My big sister bought a couple of LW3 albums back in
the 70's. The only
one I really remember is FINAL EXAM. I've always enjoyed this
album a
lot. I learned each song backward and forward. (A friend and
I even
re-wrote the lyrics to "Fear of Flying" to capture
the terror we
experienced as passengers in our friend, Annette's car.)
Imagine my disappointment to learn that LW3 himself doesn't like
this
one and that it's not available on CD (and likely won't be).
I don't
know his other material (which I'm sure is good) but would love
to get
this one on CD. My sister's old vinyl album is very worn from
(my)
repeated playings.
Any ideas on how I can get this one on CD? Does anyone have a
clean
copy on vinyl?
Drop me a line, I'd love to hear from another fan who likes this
album.
Dragonfly |
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30/Sep/2001:19:57:27 |
Love the site.
I just went to see Louden at the Bloomsbury Theatre and loved
it. It's
my Mum who played him to me when I was little, and so I grew
up
listening to him. Mainly 'Attempted Moustache' and his first
album,
with 'School Days' at the beginning.
Saw him in Shepherd's Bush in 1999 for the first time, it was
mad to
actually see him because I hadn't really thought he was still
touring.
I only saw he was playing the Bloomsbury the day before, when
I was
flicking around these sites. Anyway, I was the guy who pulled
out an LP
copy of his 'Dead Skunk' album. I'd been searching for some of
his
albums in record stores in London, but could only find that one
and 'T-
shirt'. Would really like my own copies of the two I grew up
listening
to. Anyway, he signed his beard and I was happy.
Looking forward to his next trip to London!
Pasco |
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D. McFadden |
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29/Sep/2001:02:54:50 |
What a great site for a great songwriter and performer.
Huzzah to you, web-person! -&- Huzzah to Mister Wainwright,
natch!
Milk -&- honey without milk,
D.McFadden |
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joe marzano |
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28/Sep/2001:06:39:56 |
I HAVE FOLLOWED LOUDONS CAREER AND MET HIM FINALLY
AT STEPHENS TALK
HOUSE IN AMMAGANZETT NY.THIS IS ONE FANTASTIC SINGER AND CROWD
PLEASER.TO SEE HIM ONCE IN CONCERT MAKES YOU SICK TO THINK WHAT
YOUVE
MISSED UP UNTIL THEN!I AM DYING TO FIND OUT WHERE TO GET THE
SONG HE
SANG IN 28 DAYS.EVERSLEEP/DREAMING/MOURNING.....IF ANYONE CAN
TELL ME
WHICH ALBUM ITS ON IT WILL MAKE MY DAY.I HOPE ITS ON ONE INSTEAD
OF
HAVING TO BUY THE WHOLE 28 DAYS SOUNDTRACK..IF ANY ONE KNOWS
PLEASE
TELL ME............THANKS JOE |
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mareth |
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23/Sep/2001:17:05:18 |
hi martin. great site thanks have been really enjoying
looking
through it.see you later Marethxx |
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20/Sep/2001:23:23:42 |
Thankyou.
I have just seen the video of Loudon singing 'White Winos' and
I think
it is a beatiful song.
I can't stop playing it and I hope that I get to see him perform
it
live.
God bless Loudon and God bless America.
Best regards
David |
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18/Sep/2001:21:04:38 |
great site.....I would like to know the uk dates for
later this year,
loudon mentioned them on the johnny walker show tonite [18.09.01]
thanks mick c |
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Andrew Harris |
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Excellent job, excellent site. Well done |
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laurie |
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13/Sep/2001:02:29:41 |
i've heard loudon's song "rufus is a tit man
"
(yeah i like rufus!!)
it's very funny ,lol
..Anyone know the ryrics of this song..?
i would like it.... |
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Owen |
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05/Sep/2001:22:41:01 |
Thanks Martin
Great to find this site at last !!
Keep up the good work
Enjoyed your review of the Ulster Hall Gig, it was at least that
good !!
Cheers
O |
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Dave |
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30/Aug/2001:00:08:01 |
Hey
Great news about the London gig and thanks for mentioning it
on your
website Martin, because I would NEVER have known otherwise!!!
No adverts in the press . . . how did we live without the internet
and
websites to keep us informed? We'll HAVE to have a big 'get together',
a 'gathering of the loudheads'. It's up to you Martin, c'mon
get
something organised!!! :)
Dave |
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ags connolly |
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27/Aug/2001:14:10:54 |
Hi, i've been a Loudo fan for a couple of years, but
only just found
this site. As most of us now, Loudo is probably the finest songwriter
alive, and my absolute hero. I went to the Monday Jazz Cafe gig
last
year and have a ticket for the Bloomsbury. Would love to hear
from
others going to the same show.
Cheers Ags. |
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mike
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22/Aug/2001:15:21:50 |
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A fantabulous web site |
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Sarahjane |
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22/Jul/2001:12:38:34 |
Hi Martin!
Tonight I've been pouring over this incredible site, having followed
the link Karman gave on your Don McLean message board!
OH MY GOD!!! This site is so BEAUTIFUL!! I find everything so
interesting, and I know that THIS is an artist I must get into.
Specially as you have such impeccable taste! I'll check out Loudon's
music and post here again to say what I think when I've absorbed
enough
of it. Thanks for introducing me to this artist! :)
Again... this site is amazing. I would say "unparalleled"
were it not
for your two, exquisite Don Mclean sites! You have a genius for
providing information and presenting it in the most wonderful
manner
possible. Absolutely marvellous!!!
You're the best. I'm so impressed with this site and with you.
:)
Kudos!!!!!
Love SJ! |
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David Edwards |
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17/Jul/2001:01:44:56 |
I first heard Loudon about 1972-3 when Dead Skunk
was playing on the
radio and I must admit that it really appealed to my warped sense
of
humour. Over the years I collected LP's and then Cd's to the
point I
have a complete collection. I have managed to subvert both of
my
daughters to the point they are greater fans than I am. LW111
was
supposed to tour Australia in April this year and of course we
booked
tickets and then the tour was cancelled no explanations, a great
disappointment for us. I did see LW111 live back in the early
80;s in
Sydney on the same bill as Sonny Terry and Brownie Magee and
it was a
great show. Well all I can hope for is another tour that wont
be
cancelled.
I do like the web site good content and I will visit again
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13/Jul/2001:05:34:31 |
Great site. I learned a lot about a performer that
I had forgotten
about back in the "70s. I know only one other person in
my area who
ever heard of Loudon Wainwright III so I may have a hard time
finding
any recordings locally. I intend to check out more of his music.
Thanks
for the site. |
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Meike |
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08/Jul/2001:16:06:33 |
Hi folks,
I've been a fan for a couple of years now, but when you live
in Germany
(as I do) and ask people for LWIII the only thing you get to
hear is
a "errrrr... who??" So I'm glad to have found this
page to be kept
updated. No chance to see him live in Germany, but I would even
go to
the UK if I had the possibility.
Keep up the good work, have fun, take care! Good page :-))
Best wishes from Hameln
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Harry |
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05/Jul/2001:13:18:43 |
Hi people, Being a booted blue jeaned guitar thumping
guy from Scotland
way back in the 70's. I discovered Loudon's song Samson and the
Warden
and never looked back. Now we have the internet an abundance
of
Loudon's songs can be downloaded for free, but spare a thought
for the
guy. BUY the albums and this will keep Loudon writing more great
songs
for us.
It amazes me how many people have never heard of Loudon WainwrightIII,
but everywhere I go I make sure the do, especially in Holland,
where I
live now. So everyone, spread the word..
Harry.. |
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Karman |
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20/Jun/2001:00:27:34 |
Hi Martin!
Beautiful site, but that's to be expected from you! Just wanted
you to
know that since you think Loudon is so wonderful, I'll download
some of
his stuff and check him out... What little I've heard is very
clever
and if you've bothered to devote a web page to him, there must
be lots
of great stuff out there that I've never heard.
Once again, this is a fantastic site - it's just so PRETTY...
You're a
genius!
Love ya,
Karman |
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Sarah |
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14/Jun/2001:07:11:03 |
Does anyone know where I can get hold of these books
in Australia? I
can buy the first online (at almost $100 (for second hand books!),
inc
postage that's out of my league), anyone that has a copy to sell,
please contact me.
a) The Loudon Wainwright Song Book
b) More Fabulous Songs
I'd also like to add that I think it's pretty funny that so many
'fans'
don't know how to spell LoudOn WainWright's name...you guys need
to
listen to "They spelled my name wrong again" from Career
Moves. |
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Ida |
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09/Jun/2001:16:20:45 |
Hi everybody.
I live in London and have just read about the "one man guy"
tv programme
from 1993 about Loudon.
Does anyone know where/how to get it?
Is anyone interested in maybe making a copy for me?
Of course I'd pay postage,etc...
Please get in touch if you can help me out.
Ida |
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derek |
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06/Jun/2001:22:36:43 |
Eleanor
Please contact me
from me to you
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Kelly |
oblique;pello |
05/Jun/2001:15:04:30 |
Could someone please give my the lyrics for "Dreaming"?
I have
searched EVERYHWERE for them, and I cannot find them. Please
email
me! Thanks! |
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Jim Chandler |
Thunder
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31/May/2001:17:50:01 |
Long live Loudon! I'd give my left nut for a RA copy
of "Motel Blues."
Well, the right one maybe. |
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Phil Lowe |
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27/May/2001:23:53:07 |
Gentlemen (Ladies?Whatever?) I just stumbled across
your LWIII page.
Great stuff! In these days when the 'biz' is obsessed with every
scratch and fart of more-or-less talentless nonentities, I raise
a
glass (any excuse!) to anyone who champions the cause of those
real
talents who have done their best to entertain us for many a moon
now
with scant reward. So, more power to your elbow. And three cheers
to
those who appreciate the songwriting prowess of such as Mr. Wainwright
(Gawd bless 'ee, zur!), Richard Thompson, Kate and Anna McGarrigle,
Aimee Mann, Bill Nelson and XTC. To mention but a few who should
get
more of a mention. |
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24/May/2001:23:13:47 |
hi guys the stewardess is smiling but i know she's
scared
shitless,just one of many great lines from so many great songs
got the
whole discography seen him too many times i can remember.great
site be
in touch soon. g |
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Jan Jee |
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22/May/2001:01:52:09 |
Thank you, God, for LWIII. (Sorry, Louden, for all
that heartache;
but thank you for writing about it with your original, poignant,
funny,
honest, witty, personal, universal panache.) There's nobody like
you
out there in the music world. You have created your own genre.
I've heard Louden in concert a few times. He is an extraordinary
performer. Some friends complain that he is sexist, homophobic,
etc. I
think that totally misses the point. His songs don't put down
anyone
so much as they illustrate the pain that his unrelenting viewpoint,
his
hedonism, his machoism, and his priviledge have created in his
life.
They also convey the drive for pleasure in an eloquent, yet
straightforward way. Most any adult can relate to his situations.
They
don't exploit anyone; he always points the finger at himself.
Thank
you, Louden. |
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06/May/2001:20:10:46 |
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great to see your brilliant web site at last keep
up the good work |
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James |
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04/May/2001:19:37:02 |
Friends don't understand why I'm addicted to the music
of Loudon
Wainwright III. But you lot will.....
Could somebody please copy Primrose Hill for me?
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doug hand |
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01/May/2001:21:17:15 |
You are all quite right,this is the best site.
I have been a follower since the early 1970's since hearing him
on
John Peel's radio show.I have all the vinyl and all the C.D.S
and also
lots of promo stuff on both formats,the latest of which is a
PROMO tape
copy of Grown Man from Virgin, aquired in a charity shop for
a pound.
I also have a large collection of concert posters, B+W publicity
photos
and an ever growing collection of seven inch singles and concert
tapes.
Keep up the good work, hopefully a new C.D. will be coming soon. |
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teri melton |
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30/Apr/2001:19:26:15 |
Just discovered him on 28 Days, and am especially
taken with the song
Dreaming on the movie after the death. Can't find the lyrics
or which
album it is on from the website. |
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Tila Juadita |
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29/Apr/2001:05:42:29 |
Although I'm old enough to have discovered Loudon
with his first album,
I discovered him only 2 years ago. Luckily I was introduced to
"Grown
man". I was instantly addicted, and I still listen to the
CD
constantly. I moved onto "Little Ship" and finally
had the great
privilege to see Loudon last year, bringing 5 friends along with
me. I
was so in awe seeing and hearing him in the flesh! I purchased
"Social
Studies" and got him to autograph it. I told him how I love
"Grown Man"
and he said that this new CD is quite a different flavor. He's
right,
of course. I still think he's the best singer/songwriter I have
ever
encountered. He puts into words and music all of the guilt, sadness,
giddiness, disgust, cynicism, and wonder of being a fallible
human. And
it feels so good hearing it coming from him!
Thanks for the wonderful discography. I've got my music shopping
list
all set up for me now. I just hope that Loudon still receives
proceeds
from the sale of these CDs. Knowing |
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Steve Mack |
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14/Apr/2001:13:48:35 |
Have been a huge fan for years. Please keep coming
back to Belfast.
Steve Armagh |
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Amy Ruse |
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11/Apr/2001:12:00:04 |
Saw LW in Sydney a couple of years back and appreciated
great
performer. Recently began listening to CDs again.
Did LW record a song "Kay" in late 60s early 70s? |
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leif haag |
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06/Apr/2001:08:52:53 |
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Fun wright songs very fun and intellegent |
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Mat Russell |
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05/Apr/2001:12:44:12 |
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Hi Loudon,will you be coming downunder soon? I hope
so. |
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David
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05/Apr/2001:12:42:07 |
It's been a while since I last searched for a Loudon
page, it looks as
though I've found a good one! I first heard Loudon in the seventies
on
a sight'n'sound concert which I recorded, I treasured that tape
for
years but it was eventually lost, recorded over, trodden on or
whatever. Time has come to buy a few albums, I ocassionally look
in
the Ls or Ws or folk sections of the CD racks in W H Smiths or
Virgin
but have never seen any Loudon albums, where can I buy them?
P.S. One of my favourites from that concert went....'we used
to be in
love, now we are in hate' 'you used to say I came too early,
but it was
you who came too late' 'thats a whole lotta crap about a tender
trap'
'what it is is a suicide snare'..........is this the Suicide
Song
because I must have it! |
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23/Mar/2001:00:04:02 |
Well done on an excellent page. Full of everything
you need to know
about Mr Wainwright. only thing is i feel very old, having bought
album
II on it's release. never mind life would be less enjoyable without
his
music.lets all push for the bbc to release all his concerts,
especially
the two sight and sound gigs from the mid 70s. keep up the good
work.
Derek Rodger |
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Steve Brady |
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21/Mar/2001:20:42:07 |
Louden's music has the ability to make me laugh and
also to
cry. I have seen the great man 3 times (Leeds Irish Centre and
Leeds City Varieties) shook his hand got an autograph and had
my photo taken with him . The greatest singer songwriter the
world has ever seen. When is he touring in 2001? |
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michael e christian |
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10/Mar/2001:14:03:41 |
Love the websight. Love lw3! But What about "this
song don't have a
video" is it a single? I hope I can see Louden once. Will
he tour the
U.S.? |
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ian andrews |
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09/Mar/2001:14:25:25 |
Martin
I thought that I was Loudons biggest fan! I heard him in '75
on the
Whistle Test(I get the Blues). I knew I'd like him when my mother
turned over the Sight and Sound Concert in 1978 during Kick in
the Head.
Seen him over 30 times and have all the usual stuff on vinyl
and CD but
the best concert was the first, Leeds Uni '79.
Nice to know that through all the lonely years the mans talent
was
being recognised too by others.
ian |
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Larry Cook |
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07/Mar/2001:01:53:46 |
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Always a pleasure to stop by your site. |
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jonno |
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06/Mar/2001:21:48:08 |
been waiting to see the great loudo at the basement
sydney
but concert cancelled
get well soon loudo
your music is one of lifes pleasures,-&- a great
inspiration
j |
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Scott Miller |
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23/Feb/2001:18:46:12 |
Is anyone interested in doing some good old fashioned
tape trading? (I
don't have a computer at home, so I can't burn CDs.) I have tons
of
unreleased/live LWIII stuff from the early 70s to the mid-90s.
I'm
looking for his most recent songs -- stuff like "Bed"
and "Homeless."
Let me know - thanks! |
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Alex |
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14/Feb/2001:19:04:03 |
Love the web-site. Contents spot-on, structure excellent
- everything
works!
Here's a question - Several years ago, Loudon guest-hosted an
edition
of 'Radio2 Country' on the BBC. He played a marvellous selection
of his
favourite country tracks. Does anyone, by an absolute miracle,
have a
listing for this show?
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10/Feb/2001:18:46:16 |
Great site Martin,easily the best I've seen yet. A
big hello to
fellow "Rattlin Squad" members if you see this, we
keep Loudon alive
and kicking every year at the "Rat's Supper", along
with Rabbie of
course......Booblar. |
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Sid |
Management
Training and Outdoor Pursuits |
04/Feb/2001:19:36:15 |
I first discovered LWIII on a BBC Bank Holdiday Special
series of
programmes called Words and Music in 1994. The programme was
about
songwriters and each featured artist explained how their song
came to
be written and what inspired it, then performed it accoustically
in the
studio.
Loudon performed Thanksgiving, and I loved the line about "its
now our
kids who spill the milk, and our turn to want to kill them".
I finally got a couple of his CDs from my local library last
week, and
I love Social Studies.
I saw his highlights at Cambridge last year and would love to
see him
live.
I think your site is exellent.
Sid
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john
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01/Feb/2001:15:23:42 |
I know of only two loud fans in SE Georgia so Hi!
to larry and charles
if you see this. |
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martin clark |
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25/Jan/2001:22:30:20 |
I am so happy to find this site. I should'nt be so
surprised that
there are so many Loudo fans, but I could'nt find you. And if
your out
there Whitepants, we don't seem so different after all. |
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19/Jan/2001:22:24:17 |
Great, clean, site. Top work. I agree with all the
preceding comments
on Loudon's originality and talent; so much better and more valid
than
the meaningless pap churned out by the "artistes" of
today. OK, so I
have no clue as to what half his lyrics mean but, hey, that makes
them
more fun. Plus I like it that he's a cheeky monkey. I can even
forgive
him for screwing up "Talking New Bob Dylan" at Celtic
Connections in
Glasgow May 98 - must have been the beery fumes.
I got "Attempted Mustache" for £3.99 on CD last
week - is this a record
(no, a record is a circulkar poice of black vinyl..
Bootleg / copies of videos (e.g. Dutch TV 1993) - how can I get
these
rarities?
Keep healthy. |
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Natalie |
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18/Jan/2001:07:53:41 |
youve done a great job guys.
Im looking for any guitar tabliture off Loudens first few albums.
Mainly the first one. I think that the song me and my freind
the cat is
on it if you can help end my long search please please e mail
me |
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fons |
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08/Jan/2001:21:39:56 |
just great!
where is the dutch "followers" web-side? |
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David |
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22/Dec/2000:00:51:16 |
Martin, you have a brilliant site here, dedicated
to one of the most
underrated songwriting geniuses still writing, singing and touring
today.
There is no one to touch the absolute brilliance of Loudon Wainwright
III.
Keep up the great work Martin,
Dave |
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Rhonda |
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20/Dec/2000:18:52:19 |
Hi,
I was so glad to find the site. A friend of mine is trying desperately
to find sheet music. Can you give me some guidance.
Thanks
Rhonda Latham |
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Paul Anderson |
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14/Dec/2000:20:57:45 |
Mightily impressed that the man has not been forgotten
or overlooked. He
is a great talent and some of his words have become part of my
list of
comments on the world, rarely understood by others because they
are
totally out of context. Great to see his old stuff being reissued
and
available. |
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Christine |
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07/Nov/2000:23:02:25 |
HI MARTIN,
JUST LETTING YOU KNOW I FOUND THE WEBSITE- VERY INTERSTING!! |
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sean |
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26/Oct/2000:12:57:55 |
LOUDENHEAD FROM THE DAYS OF YORE. THANK YOU RALPH
T. FOR TURNING ME ON
TO HIM YEARS AGO. I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO TURN AS MANY ON TO HIM
AS I
CAN MYSELF. SAW HIM A FEW TIMES AROUND NEW ENGLAND, ME AND THE
OTHER
TWELVE OR THIRTEEN FANS IN NEW ENGLAND. ANYWAYS CAN YOU TELL
ME WHAT
LOUDEN SONG THEY PLAYED AT THE END OF THE SEASON PREMIERE OF
DAWSONS
CREAK. THANK YOU
THE BEST
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Maida K |
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11/Oct/2000:01:31:51 |
Where can I buy a copy of final exam, new? I am looking
for a song
with something about "summer School" on it. would really
appreciate
it if someone would e-mail me a place to buy/order this album,
tape or
CD. Thanks Maida K. |
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Ann Roche |
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10/Oct/2000:17:21:00 |
I'm a fan since 'History'. Saw him in Cork in, can't
remember, circa
1992? It was rivetting stuff. I haven't seen him since. I suppose
I'm lazy. He has influenced my own song-writing. I never meet
Loudon
fans. They tend to be a lot older than me. Is he coming to Ireland
in
2001? |
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Larry Cook |
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Greg |
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16/Sep/2000:09:01:17 |
Hey, great to find your page(s). As a longtime Loudonhead
I will
consider it a resourse to music's "Mr. Underated."
I last saw Loudon
at the Largo here in L.A. and there was a really bothersome heckler,
so I hope he comes back soon so I can get the taste of that show
out of my mouth. Keep up the good work...gW |
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jim montes |
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15/Sep/2000:18:06:23 |
WOW! What a website! More Loudon than i knew existed.
Was just listening
to Little Ship at work, and checked this site out. Hope he returns
to
Chicago soon. caught him last year with the mcgarrigles at old
town
school, and was reminded how fantastic he is. keep up the great
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Loudon
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05/Sep/2000:19:21:36 |
Hey John
Thanks for signing the ole guestbook. I love your comments. Believe
it or not, while you were signing the book, I was online, doin'
a bit
of drunken surfing too.
Re your questions:
Loudon was last in Wales in November '99 (at the Beaufort Theatre,
Ebbw
Vale). He seems to do a major UK tour every two years, mainly
around
October, November, so keep your eyes out for more info coming
up to
this time next year. Hopefully he'll make Cardiff this time.
has anyone heard loudo's cover of "MY GIRL" with John
Hiat?
Yep, sure have, and it's a GREAT version too. Loudon RARELY does
cover
versions. His version really gets the 'Loudon treatment'.
I also remember that Cambribge Folk Festival appearance. I think
it
was about 1979? And I've always LOVED 'Vampire Blues', though
in those
days I never really understood that line "I love you baby,
when you're
ripe and ready on the rag".
What a sheltered childhood I had :-)))
Martin
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05/Sep/2000:02:46:01 |
this computer stuff is a pain when your drunk yknow,
good stuff here
though, has anyone heard loudo's cover of "MY GIRL"
with john hiat?
1st heard the man about 78 on an atlantic compo album "MOTEL
BLUES"the
song. Then whilst on tour in belfast (yep an x squaddie) watching
cambridge folk festival on tv he came on -&- sang vampire
blues . i think
nobody can touch the man |
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05/Sep/2000:02:31:39 |
have seen the man twice here in cardiff about 10 years
ago now ,just
rekindled my love for the mans life in song ,any idea when he
intends
to come back over the pond? |
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Mark
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13/Aug/2000:19:33:26 |
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Dave |
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08/Aug/2000:23:17:56 |
Hey Martin
I'm stunned by your brilliant - colorful - website.
The Jazz cafe review is stunning, like I was almost there. Keep
up the
great work!!!
Dave |
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james mccormack |
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27/Jun/2000:00:57:56 |
just came across your page very informative just got
my ticket for the
aug 23 concert 2000 dublin 2 yrs in a row were spoiled here in
ireland
dont know anyone else here in colaois wholistens to loudon but
hey if
he was mainstream he wouldnt be good jimmy |
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23/Jun/2000:02:04:29 |
By far the most talented songwriter and singer to
date. I mean it
though and it's hard to say because I love Dylan and John Prine
so much
too. It boggles my mind that he is not a hero to many more, as
the
above mentioned are. I ask people I meet who like folk music
if they
have heard of him and very few have. When I do meet a fan I am
instantly a friend of theirs (it has only happened twice. |
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Caesar Glebbeek |
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16/Jun/2000:00:01:23 |
Nice new look!
Keep It Up, M!
CG |
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Dec Daly |
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26/May/2000:21:27:58 |
Excellent site!, I'm looking for the lyrics of the
Bob Dylan "happy
birthday" song, and any future concert dates in Dublin. |
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Terry O'Hara (usa) |
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22/Apr/2000:23:42:23 |
A Loudon fan for 30 years (honest).
First heard Motel Blues on the radio
whilst keeping a broken-backed friend
company. Never looked back. |
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fons duin |
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22/Apr/2000:18:56:55 |
great homepage ,greetings a "Loudo" follower for atleast
22 Years. |
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David |
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16/Apr/2000:20:23:42 |
Heeeyyy
A great colorful site Martin. Loudon Wainwright is the man!!! |
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Dan |
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08/Apr/2000:14:37:03 |
I was first introduced to Loudin by a friend in the
early 70's. I
was not aware that he is still preforming so often today.The
drinking
song was our war cry in the decade known as the 70's.Good job
on your
site, and thank you. |
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Kathy McHugh |
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31/Mar/2000:04:35:08 |
Nice web page Maguire! Just turned on to Loudon
in last couple years - great songwriter - trying
desparately to catch him playing in the US at a
local venue - can't wait to catch a live show!! |
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Graham
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20/Mar/2000:23:33:02 |
This website is one of the best I've visited [and
revisited...regularly...about once or more a week]."I confess,I
digress...",but I'm a big fan of LWIII and this site does
him proud. |
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Ramsay Wallace |
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22/Feb/2000:00:38:10 |
Great site Martin. Just came accross it tonight. Great
links too. Can't
wait to get the song book (I got the Atlantic Recordings last
week)
PS There's only three Loudon Wainwrights |
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Tracy
McIver |
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20/Feb/2000:12:41:38 |
Great website - do you do anything else apart from
travel the world
following Loudon?
If you can point me to where I could find information on Australian
concerts please let me know. Apparently, Loudon has played the
Port
Fairy folk festival (Victoria, Australia) before, so perhaps
he will do
this again some time.
Thanks Tracy. |
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Bob Reichert |
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29/Jan/2000:17:56:10 |
Great page.....thanks for your efforts....one of loudo's
loudest fans
as he has told me twice. Oklahoma City |
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Howard Wolowitz |
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22/Jan/2000:22:20:04 |
CORRECTION (it was just a typo)
The URL should have been:
http://www.photobuff.com/loudon.htm
Howie |
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Howard Wolowitz |
Amatuers Photographer's
Site |
22/Jan/2000:22:17:57 |
Thanks for a fine site about the old Loudo.
Please add a link to my Loudon photo page starting at:
http://www.photobuff.com/loudin.htm
Howie |
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Andy |
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17/Jan/2000:02:04:01 |
Greetings from Allentown, PA, USA! Terrific page.
I would love to find a page that has Loudo's songs transcribed
for guitar . . so
if anyone knows where to look, drop me a line. Thanks! |
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George
St.Amour |
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15/Jan/2000:03:23:54 |
Just popped in for a quick Loudo Fix the man plays
in Montreal Tomorrow
night, a mere 12 hrs drive away. Unfortunatly Logistics and all
Great Page Martin |
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Wynn |
MSFAN80's
Home Page |
28/Dec/1999:22:39:36 |
Great page!! This is one of the nicer Loudon Pages
I've seen. Good
work. |
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Peter
J |
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10/Nov/1999:14:13:29 |
I have been a LWIII fan since I failed, sorry took
a year out from
university and Iheard him by chance on Jools Holland's Later.
I have seen him live 3 times aned am going to the Leed's date
this
Saturday. I've even influenced 2 work collegues to go with me. |
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Karen C. Stevenson |
A Celebration
of Nature - Greeting cards for every |
20/Aug/1999:00:10:42 |
Hi Martin!
I'm glad to bookmark your site again. Just before Christmas,
I
lost all of my files when I tried to compress Drive C: to gain
more
diskspace, and your page was one of them. But...now I have it
back!
It's great as always, |
