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Congratulations to RT & to Dougie; I think it's good to see music based upon the folk tradition being recognised in the "mainstream"; and if people turn on the telly/radio or read the paper & wonder who RT or Dougie are or what their music is like, then just maybe they might investigate deeper...
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« Reply #41 on: December 31, 2010, 01:04:03 PM » |
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Top of the class, Mr Thompson.
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« Reply #42 on: December 31, 2010, 01:09:57 PM » |
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« Reply #43 on: December 31, 2010, 01:11:41 PM » |
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Stupid boy I find it very childish to "tell them where they can stick it". I would have thought that it should be regarded as a great honour to receive an OBE. |
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« Reply #44 on: December 31, 2010, 01:15:09 PM » |
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Dougie Maclean got one too.
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« Reply #45 on: December 31, 2010, 01:18:04 PM » |
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I would have thought that it should be regarded as a great honour to receive an OBE.
That is your opinion which, like Jim, you are entitled to. I find calling someone you don't agree with a 'stupid boy' quite childish and utterly pointless, that is my opinion to which I am also entitled. My thoughts, for whatever they're worth, if Richard's happy to accept, good for him. |
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« Reply #46 on: December 31, 2010, 01:19:46 PM » |
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Well, whatever you may think of the awards system as a whole, well done to RT and to whoever thought of giving one to him in the first place.
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« Reply #47 on: December 31, 2010, 01:31:27 PM » |
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I would have thought that it should be regarded as a great honour to receive an OBE.
That is your opinion which, like Jim, you are entitled to. I find calling someone you don't agree with a 'stupid boy' quite childish and utterly pointless, that is my opinion to which I am also entitled. My thoughts, for whatever they're worth, if Richard's happy to accept, good for him. Mmmmm there are clearly veiled political comments appearing - not good, thought they were banned!! |
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« Reply #48 on: December 31, 2010, 01:37:05 PM » |
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I would have thought that it should be regarded as a great honour to receive an OBE.
That is your opinion which, like Jim, you are entitled to. I find calling someone you don't agree with a 'stupid boy' quite childish and utterly pointless, that is my opinion to which I am also entitled. My thoughts, for whatever they're worth, if Richard's happy to accept, good for him. Mmmmm there are clearly veiled political comments appearing - not good, thought they were banned!! I meant thinly veiled - where is the edot button? |
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« Reply #49 on: December 31, 2010, 01:38:37 PM » |
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« Reply #50 on: December 31, 2010, 01:40:50 PM » |
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« Reply #51 on: December 31, 2010, 01:44:03 PM » |
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When I started this topic last night I was really pleased that RT had been awarded an OBE for services to the music we all love.
Sadly it now seems to have degenerated in to political point scoring. Can't we just be pleased for Richard and if you disagree with the awards system this is not the thread for it.
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« Reply #52 on: December 31, 2010, 01:46:28 PM » |
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I understand that the suggestion was he'd get one for his charity work.
What - putting out singles that *we* pay for and contribute to Military charities?.....hmmmm |
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« Reply #53 on: December 31, 2010, 01:47:40 PM » |
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I don't think they can really be termed political comments. There has been some criticism of the honours system and some questioning of the point of it but the system applies irrespective of the political stripe of the incumbent government.
It is nice to see that if somebody is going to be honoured for their artistry it is someone like RT rather those we might regard as less deserving but I have to say I have no real comprehension of what it really means in the grand scheme if things.
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« Reply #54 on: December 31, 2010, 01:47:56 PM » |
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I see The Guardian refers to "guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson, once of Fairport Convention but also a writer of lyrics for Robert Plant and Elvis Costello".
Did I miss something?!!
It's great that he's got the recognition, whether you agree with the system or not, IMHO.
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« Reply #55 on: December 31, 2010, 01:48:17 PM » |
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I'd be really grateful if someone could point out exactly where I've made a comment on my opinion of the awards system, thinly veiled or otherwise, all I objected to was someone being called a stupid boy for expressing, and explaining, their opinion.
Actually, don't bother, I really couldn't care less.
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« Reply #56 on: December 31, 2010, 01:51:11 PM » |
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Your own advice from the other evening about not feeding Trolls is probably best, Goaty.
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« Reply #57 on: December 31, 2010, 01:52:54 PM » |
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Your own advice from the other evening about not feeding Trolls is probably best, Goaty.
Indeed Rory. I'm off down the pub, where I *will* raise a glass to Richard. |
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« Reply #58 on: December 31, 2010, 01:54:01 PM » |
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Your own advice from the other evening about not feeding Trolls is probably best, Goaty.
Indeed Rory. I'm off down the pub, where I *will* raise a glass to Richard. Happy New Year, mate. |
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« Reply #59 on: December 31, 2010, 02:01:32 PM » |
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