RIP Dave Cousins of the Strawbs

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    Durkar Red Well-Known Member

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    Seem to play Barnsley Civic every other week back in the day
     
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    Meeting Jesus R.I.P.

     
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    Saw him and Dave Lambert at the Civic just a few years ago. RIP.
     
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    I loved the Strawbs, I saw the film they made for the album Grave New World (along with ELP's Pictures at an Exhibition) in a cinema in Sheffield. I bought Grave New World the next day.

    Bless daylight and Bless the man. RIP
     
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    I saw them at the Civic in 1971 I think and was blown away by the power from a so-called folk group. I went out and bought Grave New World the next day. I was watching several videos yesterday on YouTube following the announcement, including his last live show at Fairport’s Cropredy in August 2023. Even in his 80s and in failing health the distinctive voice was still there.

    None of the no-talent acts around these days will still be performing when/if they get to his age. He was a true musician and brilliant songwriter.

    The wanderer no longer has far to go…
     
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    May he rest....
     
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    The Strawbs film. The song Grave New World is 7 minutes in, truly moving song, perfectly accompanied by images of destruction (mostly in Northern Ireland).

    Strawbs Grave New World Movie
     
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    ….in your grave…new world
     
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    I've obviously missed a trick with the Strawbs, as I'd only ever heard "Part Of The Union" and pretty much dismissed them as a one hit wonder. The idea of them as a progressive rock band is an eye-opener, as is the fact that Rick Wakeman was once part of the band. I've put "Grave New World" on my list of music to check out. Every day's a school day...

    RIP Mr Cousins.
     
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    Easy mistake to make. Lots of people only associate Steeleye Span with the mediocre “All Around My Hat” even though their many incarnations since the 1960s have produced lots of top class music. I’ve seen them live many times and bought plenty of their albums.

    “Part of the Union” is pleasant enough in a singalong style but is way down my list of Strawbs favourites. You should make Grave New World your next must listen to collection. You’ll find them all on YouTube.

    Rick Wakeman had a short spell with them at the beginning of the 70s but the excellent Blue Weaver replaced him by the time I saw them at Barnsley Civic.
     
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    Enjoy.
     
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    Part of the union.. was actually a anti-union song. Emphasizing the stupidity of the union leaders in the early 70s.. practically destroying the UK car industry single-handedley.
    "With a hell of a shout it's out brothers out and the rise of the factory's fall"..
     
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    Yes it's one of their songs I don't really like.
     
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