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« Reply #21 on: August 09, 2012, 10:15:18 PM » |
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We'll let you know when we get it jude Just looking this up-contributions by Paul McCartney and George Harrison? What is that about? I know DM has played for Sir Paul, and I'm sure there are tons of other connections, but I'm anxious to know! Made me curious..according to Wikipedia DM was with George when the news came in of John's murder. |
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« Reply #22 on: August 16, 2012, 02:39:17 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: August 16, 2012, 04:00:59 PM » |
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I am very much tempted and will probably shell the money out if I can, because its simply too tasty to pass up. But...one ever so slight reservation that maybe somebody knows about. I see this was put together in part by Nigel Schofield. Now I just wonder if this is something indeed very large scale a la the U2 book from a few years ago in which it went in chronological order with interviews culled together from people involved, and relavent pictures. Or...is this in any way a bit of an expaned mashup of all the material already out there in the books for the Free Reed boxsets? Not putting me off getting it mind you, it would be a great addition to my Fairport memorabilia, just wondering.
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« Reply #24 on: August 16, 2012, 05:17:46 PM » |
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is this in any way a bit of an expaned mashup of all the material already out there in the books for the Free Reed boxsets?
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« Reply #25 on: August 17, 2012, 07:45:22 AM » |
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is this in any way a bit of an expaned mashup of all the material already out there in the books for the Free Reed boxsets?
That thought occurred to me too. Jules I had time to think those thoughts several times before hitting the "Pay" button, but with a 400+ page volume in - as it looks- "coffee-table-book" format, I rest assured that there is enough new and interesting material even for us die-hard fans. My second, or third, thought was also: this is probably the last book to be written about the band, so I 'd better get this one quick. I have the old ones so I hope, as I have stated elsewhere, that this will be a more "warts-and-all" description of this loveley band's history. Writing a truthful biography doesn't mean you have write about those things that might hurt people, but being as truthful as possible concerning the things you do write about is what the "warts-and-all" metaphor stands for to me. So I look forward to this book with great enthusiasm. For one, I am curious if I'll get an answer to Peggy's cryptic comment about his shoes on pictures from a photo session during the 1974 Australian tour with Sandy.... |
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« Reply #26 on: August 17, 2012, 05:32:42 PM » |
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I am excited about this and just put my order in but holy smokes,the shipping costs almost as much as the book.
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« Reply #27 on: August 17, 2012, 06:26:44 PM » |
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I am excited about this and just put my order in but holy smokes,the shipping costs almost as much as the book.
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« Reply #28 on: August 20, 2012, 07:42:53 AM » |
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Ordered.
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« Reply #29 on: August 25, 2012, 08:13:48 AM » |
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When is it being released/ published?
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« Reply #30 on: August 25, 2012, 08:56:43 AM » |
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When is it being released/ published?
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« Reply #31 on: August 25, 2012, 07:21:32 PM » |
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Thanks Andy lets hope they don't refer to Jeff Wayne when they are looking for the Autumn timeframe. |
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« Reply #32 on: August 27, 2012, 07:40:33 AM » |
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« Reply #34 on: October 29, 2012, 04:02:16 PM » |
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The postie has posted a card through, saying a packet is too big for the letter box. I've got to pick it up tomorrow. Is it the book ? Has anyone else had it yet ? I'm excited |
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« Reply #35 on: October 29, 2012, 08:30:49 PM » |
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« Reply #36 on: October 29, 2012, 11:54:28 PM » |
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The postie has posted a card through, saying a packet is too big for the letter box. I've got to pick it up tomorrow. Is it the book ? Has anyone else had it yet ? I'm excited Don't think it'll be arriving just yet, by all accounts, though I could be wrong. That large packet was probably your gas bill  |
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« Reply #37 on: October 30, 2012, 02:38:28 PM » |
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« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2012, 04:53:27 PM » |
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False alarm. My daughter ordered some hair straighteners Ha! Hairport by Hairport. Jules |
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« Reply #39 on: October 30, 2012, 04:55:31 PM » |
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False alarm. My daughter ordered some hair straighteners Ha! Hairport by Hairport. Jules that is truly terrible! |
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