Hurdy gurdy man...

[sermad]

Anyone know of any hurdy gurdy man cover versions?

I'm trying to track down quite a folky rock version - has a woman singing the lyrcis. Has a long intro - misses the first two verses and starts 'Histories of ages past...'

I'll try and get an mp3 up.

[Mr Divine]

Eartha Kitt does a version (Music For Pleasure), as do Spleen (US Limelight) - I'm sure there's a few hundred others.

[Rich Hero]

You thinking of the 'Music To Watch Girls Cry' version by any chance Sermad?

[sermad]

This one ->

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If its the same as the 'music to watch girls cry' one then its a coincidence as its from a cd given to me buy a prog rock dude.

[Rich Hero]

It's different and a lot better. But where's the vocals?

[sermad]

its different cos its the wrong bloody track. (I dont actually know what this is).

hehehe. hold on...

Ok the right one is up there now

[LDJB]

In a strange case of extremes, the two covers I can recall are by the Button Down Brass and the Butthole Surfers - it's unlikely to be either of these I would have thought.

[Matt Hero]

Quote[/b] (LDJB @ 07 July 2003,13:35)]In a strange case of extremes, the two covers I can recall are by the Button Down Brass and the Butthole Surfers - it's unlikely to be either of these I would have thought.

...but have you ever noticed how similar these versions actually are ? OK, ignore Gibby Haynes vocal on the Butthole's version, but *musically*.....

Who would have thought Ray Davies et al would ever get *that* comparison eh

[Rich Hero]

Quote[/b] (LDJB @ 07 July 2003,13:35)]In a strange case of extremes, the two covers I can recall are by the Button Down Brass and the Butthole Surfers - it's unlikely to be either of these I would have thought.

Actually, I think it just may well be the BDB version. Not 100% at all until I can give it a spin at home but it does sound *very* familiar...

[Lord Thames]

If there are lyrics missing, there's the smallest chance it might possibly be Fontana-era BDB, when they had a habit of doing half-instumental, half vocal stuff with the Mike Sammes Singers. Not sure whether I've got that version though - I'll see if I can find it.

(Slightly interestingly, I believe both the BDB and Donovan's original both feature Alan Parker on guitar - not quite as remarkable as the BDB's 'Melting Pot', which actually has most of Blue Mink playing on it.......)

[Rich Hero]

I'm more certain that it's the BDB after that Lord Thames - certainly sounds like Alan's axe strangling and the Mike Sammes Singers...

[sermad]

Very interesting guys. That mp3 is working proper now so checkity check it.

Your description of the BDB version has me thinking it is it as its a bit parpy. What lp is the BDB version on btw?

[Rich Hero]

'This Guy's In Love'. And I think it may have been reissued under another name?

[Lord Thames]

Ah yes - I think I've got both versions of that LP - give us a few minutes and I'll check.

[Matt Hero]

Quote[/b] (Lord Thames @ 07 July 2003,15:04)]Ah yes - I think I've got both versions of that LP - give us a few minutes and I'll check.

Should have just done this in the first place.... but I've had a listen and it is the BDB version as mentioned above. And a fine version it is too.....