turtledrum
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Season 261. Submission #1. "Widow With A Shawl" (Written and recorded by Donovan, 1967)
First, thank you, TCK, for the phenomenal spirit you've generated with your opening post, celebration of UkeyDave (oh, do I wish I got here sooner so I could have known him!), and warm-spirited support of us all. Thank you!
And now, a few things. First of all, Dave, I'm involved with a couple of collabs so you'll see me around a bit before the week is out.
But today, I need to tell you a bit of a story. I woke this morning and started rooting around for this song, and I don't know why. I've never sung it before and I haven't heard it in ages, but I did have the lyrics and chords in an old campfire songbook I put together. I went to the Tube and listened to Donovan's recording and knew immediately that I had to do it.
And I immediately knew why.
Here is my Valentine to all those who have been separated from their lovers. And, Dave, I kid you not - they were all with me on this one. I did not sing alone.
So, my friend - my first post this Season and it's going to seem as if I'm the only one singing. And it's going to seem as if the uke wasn't prominent. And it's going to seem as if I didn't pay attention to any of the things you said you wanted. But I did. Honest. Thornton rule? Please. But if I need to move this, please just say. Believe me, I'll understand.
And so.... my Valentine to those separated from their loved ones. They were with me on this one.
First, thank you, TCK, for the phenomenal spirit you've generated with your opening post, celebration of UkeyDave (oh, do I wish I got here sooner so I could have known him!), and warm-spirited support of us all. Thank you!
And now, a few things. First of all, Dave, I'm involved with a couple of collabs so you'll see me around a bit before the week is out.
But today, I need to tell you a bit of a story. I woke this morning and started rooting around for this song, and I don't know why. I've never sung it before and I haven't heard it in ages, but I did have the lyrics and chords in an old campfire songbook I put together. I went to the Tube and listened to Donovan's recording and knew immediately that I had to do it.
And I immediately knew why.
Here is my Valentine to all those who have been separated from their lovers. And, Dave, I kid you not - they were all with me on this one. I did not sing alone.
So, my friend - my first post this Season and it's going to seem as if I'm the only one singing. And it's going to seem as if the uke wasn't prominent. And it's going to seem as if I didn't pay attention to any of the things you said you wanted. But I did. Honest. Thornton rule? Please. But if I need to move this, please just say. Believe me, I'll understand.
And so.... my Valentine to those separated from their loved ones. They were with me on this one.
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