Hi. A couple of years ago I downloaded a copy of Barretts Privateers by GBS. My old computer bit the dust, and I lost it. Now I've been trying to find it again, and I don't see it on any of the albums. Anybody out there heard it, and know where I can find it? It's an incredible piece!

They've never actually recorded it. That version you downloaded was probably by the Irish Decendants (I think...). Someone just labelled it by GBS. It's still good though

Hi Newfiesgirl!

Try this site....

http://www.emusic.com/album/10819/10819443.html

You should be able to scoop a copy there.

Cheers!
Deb

Hey There!

This is such a wonderful accapella (sp?) song. It was written by Stan Rogers and is so powerful. If you want information and lyrics, go to the Fogarty Cove Site; http://www.stanrogers.net

cheers, moe

Just popping in to say that if you have the choice between the ID version of the song or Stan's go for Stan's. IMO, it's got more power and passion and who can top his style?

Later, Meg.

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"You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down."
Mary Pickford

I have to agree with moe and sapphire. The Stan Rogers version IS powerful. And while we are on the topic of Stan Rogers, I could think of a few of his other songs I'd like to hear GBS sing. What's your favorite Stan song? Mine would have to include Forty five years (for the sentimental value), Fogarty's Cove, The Mary Ellen Carter, and of course, White Squall.

I LOVE Stan! S'all good! But The Mary Ellen Carter tops 'em for me for sentimental(sp?) reasons and 45 years for the same reason.

Liz

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Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we're here we might as well dance! - unknown

No matter what you've lost, be it a home, a love, a friend, like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again - Stan Rogers

Can you pick a favourite Stan song? That's like picking a favourite GBS song or your favourite child. If I had to pick though, Forty-five Years would be right at the top. I think "The Woodbridge Dog Disaster"(or something like that) would be pretty close, too. That one always makes me laugh.

I also really like the spoof of Barrett's that Garnet does called "Garnet's Homemade Beer". If you ever need to laugh out loud, look that one up!

Later, Meg.

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"You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down."
Mary Pickford

I agree it's very hard to pick one favourite song by Stan Rogers, he wrote so many wonderful ones. I'd have to go with 'Forty-five years". "The Mary Ellen Carter" and "Field Behind the Plough"(being the daughter of a farmer, this one chokes me up every time I herar it!)

You know what makes it really hard to choose your favorite?

Stan was such an artist in performance that I have my favorites on Cd but I have my favorites in concert, only because of his wonderful storytelling to each.


Hmmmm... Barrett's Privateers has to be my most favorite song on CD.

As for live performance? *moe thinking and shaking her head* .... I can't choose )

Ah yes, I somehow forgot about "Field Behind the Plow". that too is a great song. Love the story in it.

You're right, it is difficult to choose a favorite. There are too many.

You know, even though its been 22 years since he died, I still regret this: He was playing a show in my area just about 2 weeks before he died. I passed on going to the show, as a sort-of friend was getting married at an out of town location. I just thought to myself, well, I'll catch him next time around. It just goes to show you, you never know......

I'm a fan of White Squall myself. Northwest Passage and Free in the Harbour are also great ones.

newfiesgirl,
I have a copy, if you are on MSN messenger I can send it to you as a file... I am not sure if I can just email it as an attachment or not but I know the msn route works for sure... EMail me and I can get it off to you..
Joanne