Joe Boyd's A-Z

[Globaltruth]

I thought Joe was on top form this fortnight as he starts his double P with Petrushka by Pete Seeger and weaving his way through Pete's 1954 10 incher 'Goofing-off Suite' and giving us a wee tour of Pete's banjo virtuoso through a couple of classical classics, and of course we get a mention of JB's fall out with Pete over the refusal to turn down the volume of Dylan at Newport. But very enjoyable podcast it is.

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/letterpp

Absolutely agree JC those 12 mins simply flew by, great insights into PS's musicianship. I'd listen to JB drawl on for hours given the chance.

...and I had an enjoyable wee listen to 'Goofing-off Suite' on YT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTBcD36_G4

Absolutely agree JC, 12 mins flew by. I'd listen to JB's drawl for hours given the chance. Top marks for him being chock full of well observed insights.

[Lat-Literal]

I thought Joe was on top form this fortnight as he starts his double P with Petrushka by Pete Seeger and weaving his way through Pete's 1954 10 incher 'Goofing-off Suite' and giving us a wee tour of Pete's banjo virtuoso through a couple of classical classics, and of course we get a mention of JB's fall out with Pete over the refusal to turn down the volume of Dylan at Newport. But very enjoyable podcast it is.

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/letterpp

...and I had an enjoyable wee listen to 'Goofing-off Suite' on YT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTBcD36_G4

Thanks JC.

I haven't forgotten - and hope to catch up soon!

[Lat-Literal]

I thought Joe was on top form this fortnight as he starts his double P with Petrushka by Pete Seeger and weaving his way through Pete's 1954 10 incher 'Goofing-off Suite' and giving us a wee tour of Pete's banjo virtuoso through a couple of classical classics, and of course we get a mention of JB's fall out with Pete over the refusal to turn down the volume of Dylan at Newport. But very enjoyable podcast it is.

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/letterpp

...and I had an enjoyable wee listen to 'Goofing-off Suite' on YT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTBcD36_G4

Well this chimes wonderfully well with a lot of recent things. Oddly, I was looking today at a clip of Stravinsky conducting. I love Pete Seeger but didn't know the extent of his classical music leanings. I agree that this was a very interesting episode. JB gives a good account of him in view of his role re Dylan at Newport - a strange incident given also the nature of Pete Yarrow's involvement. It was good to have a track by Dino Lipati too - and I am now enjoying the clip of the Goofing-Off Suite which I will listen to in whole.

This is a fairly balanced piece of writing which addresses in part JB's comments on Stravinsky. I have added the question mark in the title as that seems apt. The final paragraph is probably the most important and it would seem linked to Seeger's own views even though he often came from a clear left wing - though also a conservative - perspective.

New York Times - Music View : Reactionary Musical Modernists? - http://www.nytimes.com/1988/09/11/ar...odernists.html

[johncorrigan]

Well this chimes wonderfully well with a lot of recent things. Oddly, I was looking today at a clip of Stravinsky conducting. I love Pete Seeger but didn't know the extent of his classical music leanings. I agree that this was a very interesting episode. JB gives a good account of him in view of his role re Dylan at Newport - a strange incident given also the nature of Pete Yarrow's involvement. It was good to have a track by Dino Lipati too - and I am now enjoying the clip of the Goofing-Off Suite which I will listen to in whole.

This is a fairly balanced piece of writing which addresses in part JB's comments on Stravinsky. I have added the question mark in the title as that seems apt. The final paragraph is probably the most important and it would seem linked to Seeger's own views even though he often came from a clear left wing - though also a conservative - perspective.

New York Times - Music View : Reactionary Musical Modernists? - http://www.nytimes.com/1988/09/11/ar...odernists.html

Too true, Lat.
By the way, in the middle week of the fortnight here's a link to Joe's tale of Newport - M - Maggie's Farm.

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/letterm

...and while Joe's in mind I came across Songlines 90 where Joe picked 5 of his favourites among which was this belter:
Etoile De Dakar (featuring Youssou N'Dour) - Jalo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ichyBbsWXIE

...and a fine wee bit of Argentinian Tango from Carlos Gardel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNKbVGmdyVo
Thought I should share!

[Lat-Literal]

Too true, Lat.
By the way, in the middle week of the fortnight here's a link to Joe's tale of Newport - M - Maggie's Farm.

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/letterm

...and while Joe's in mind I came across Songlines 90 where Joe picked 5 of his favourites among which was this belter:
Etoile De Dakar (featuring Youssou N'Dour) - Jalo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ichyBbsWXIE

...and a fine wee bit of Argentinian Tango from Carlos Gardel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNKbVGmdyVo
Thought I should share!

Those are very good, JC. Thank you very much. Oddly, I don't have any Gardel. On a different point, I am not sure if it was on this thread or another thread that I was recently rambling on about how to get "Shumba" on CD. Having looked at my CD collection properly, I see that I already have it on the album of the same name. A good job I checked!

[Globaltruth]

One of the highlights of Joe's current series must surely be this QQ episode. Toumani Diabate, Ballake Sissoko, Taj Mahal - yep, you can guess the album. We owe Joe huge thanks for that magnificent album and, listen, there's Dr Lucy's involvement mentioned right there.

Bring her back on the radio someone please

[Globaltruth]

Joe demonstrating his respect for Kate McGarrigle once again as we reach SS.

2 T's & 3 S's
Teddy Thompson: Saratoga Summer Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1FLm9b49tU

Sorry Joe, still doesn't beat this McGarrigle work in my humble opinion - good show though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4di1pbzveQ

[Lat-Literal]

One of the highlights of Joe's current series must surely be this QQ episode. Toumani Diabate, Ballake Sissoko, Taj Mahal - yep, you can guess the album. We owe Joe huge thanks for that magnificent album and, listen, there's Dr Lucy's involvement mentioned right there.

Bring her back on the radio someone please

Yes - a very interesting episode focusing on a great album. As in a couple of the other episodes, there was also the exciting suggestion of an album to be released. The episode RR was on John Trudell who I have to admit is new to me although it is just possible he was with Midnight Oil when I saw them in the late 1980s. Again, fascinating, and quite timely.

Joe demonstrating his respect for Kate McGarrigle once again as we reach SS.

2 T's & 3 S's
Teddy Thompson: Saratoga Summer Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1FLm9b49tU

I enjoyed this one too. As with Leonard Cohen, there is little need for comment - other than to remark on the quality - as the very fine lyrics in her songs speak for themselves.

[Globaltruth]

Don't miss TT Boyd fans.

I'm already wondering if the next series will be AAA-ZZZ...?? Or numbers - keep on keeping on Joe, this format suits him.

[johncorrigan]

Don't miss TT Boyd fans.

I'm already wondering if the next series will be AAA-ZZZ...?? Or numbers - keep on keeping on Joe, this format suits him.

I've been struggling to access them recently, GT. In fact I haven't managed to hear the last 4 programmes...not sure what I'm doing wrong. Missing it actually!

[Globaltruth]

I've been struggling to access them recently, GT. In fact I haven't managed to hear the last 4 programmes...not sure what I'm doing wrong. Missing it actually!

Bummer. Is this link any good?

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/lettertt

If so, you owe me a pint of heavy.

[johncorrigan]

Bummer. Is this link any good?

https://www.acast.com/boydaz/lettertt

If so, you owe me a pint of heavy.

Nae joy, Global...I press play, it looks like it's about to start...but it doesn't go anywhere. Re Pint of Heavy, if you're passing the Ericht in Blair happy to get a round in...mind and give me a bit of notice so I can get to the cashline first.

[Lat-Literal]

Nae joy, Global...I press play, it looks like it's about to start...but it doesn't go anywhere. Re Pint of Heavy, if you're passing the Ericht in Blair happy to get a round in...mind and give me a bit of notice so I can get to the cashline first.

Oh no JC - this is a different link you could try - http://www.joeboyd.co.uk/podcast-player. If that doesn't work here is information about 71 year old Michelle's Girl, Dr Gugum Gumbira Graham - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gugum_Gumbira and Idjah Hadidjah's "Tonggeret" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJDd49R6ZIU (kliningan with rebab).

(They obviously stole the first three notes from the closing bars of "Soul Serenade" by King Curtis ('64) - see Alexis Korner etc etc - but apart from that I have no complaints)

[Globaltruth]

Oh no JC - this is a different link you could try - http://www.joeboyd.co.uk/podcast-player. If that doesn't work here is information about 71 year old Michelle's Girl, Dr Gugum Gumbira Graham - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gugum_Gumbira and Idjah Hadidjah's "Tonggeret" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJDd49R6ZIU (kliningan with rebab).

(They obviously stole the first three notes from the closing bars of "Soul Serenade" by King Curtis ('64) - see Alexis Korner etc etc - but apart from that I have no complaints)

Maybe we could ask Joe to switch it off and on at his end?
Actually he could perhaps reset the planet while he's at it.

I have a podcast app (but then I would wouldn't I? :-) ) and I've added Joe Boyd's to that, so the new one pops up automatically, no idea where it pulls it from


nice post Lat by the way, lovely track; and the full album is on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/3xkqma3VNlN3A8CO4qriPx

and that track is featured on the Nonesuch Explorer series album on Indonesian Music, which contains other gamelan treasures.

[Lat-Literal]

Maybe we could ask Joe to switch it off and on at his end?
Actually he could perhaps reset the planet while he's at it.

I have a podcast app (but then I would wouldn't I? :-) ) and I've added Joe Boyd's to that, so the new one pops up automatically, no idea where it pulls it from


nice post Lat by the way, lovely track; and the full album is on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/3xkqma3VNlN3A8CO4qriPx

and that track is featured on the Nonesuch Explorer series album on Indonesian Music, which contains other gamelan treasures.

Thank you kindly.