The Lifeboat Flare, Virtual #51

 Here's another fine offering with fireworks from Derek ...

Dire Prognostications from Max; Virtual #50

 

A song written and first recorded by Al Stewart in 1973, and later by Peter Bellamy.

(No copyright infringement intended.)

Another Showcase for Berry, (Virtual #49)

 "Good morning!" says Berry.

Then he goes all wobbly ...

Something classical from Mick, (Virtual #48)

 Bouree by J S Bach, (after Jethro Tull.)

(I wonder if Mick can do this standing on one leg?)

In case you haven't noticed there was a funeral yesterday, (Virtual #47)

 Here is Tom Bowling, composed by Charles Dibdin, (1745-1814,) who wrote it in memory of his brother, Thomas, who died at sea.

Polly on the Shore; Virtual #46

Roger's debut on this virtual platform, accompanied by Mick ...

An expression of endearment from Berry, Sylvia & Max. Virtual #45

 Darling!

💋💋

Tiny Dancer. Virtual #44

 Just admire our grandson's moves ...

Hills and Dales. Virtual #43

 Here's Derek again with a song inspired by a TV programme featuring a winter walk in the Yorkshire Dales ...

(Do you really find eagles in the Yorkshire Dales)

Derek adds this ...

"When I was writing the song I had my doubts about eagles in the Dales, but did some research, and, according to the internet and, in particular, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, you do: White-tipped Eagles along with Golden Eagles, to be precise, which surprised me.

Not sure about wild budgies unless they've escaped through the window!"

Virtual #42

This is Derek feeling Far from Home ...

I Don't Know, (Virtual #41)

 Here's a poetic piece from David Gilligan who sends his best regards to us all....

I don’t know how to banish all your fears

and I never mean to cause you any tears

we have loved. as we do now,

it gets better, don’t know how

could I love you any more?

perhaps, but I’m not sure

You are Mine and I am

Yours, Jeannie dear.

 

All the years that we have had

such happiness, be glad

we have surely reached the peak,

heaven, hear the angels speak

we have had so much so long

and I can’t say it is wrong

You are Mine and I am

Yours, oh Jeannie dear.

 

To try and have it all,

seems that fate has the last call

if I couch you in my arms

will I dispel all alarms

when I hold you close and sigh,

will it still the urge to cry?

for I am Yours,

You’ll still be Mine

My Jeannie dear.

Being Holocaust Remembrance Day ...

 What is there to say?

Virtual #40

Ken's latest composition ...

The Nephew and The Lady.

"The story of the lost lady found, but what really happened. Didn't it?"

Being the 25th Day of January, the anniversary of Robert Burns' birth; (Virtual #39)

Burns wrote this as an indictment of his countrymen who accepted bribes in return for their support of the 1707 Act of Union.

It's haggis for supper today, dear!

Virtual #38

It could be that I have made a video of this before. I hope I haven't posted it previously. Entirely lost somewhere inside my machinery. Life can be so hard! 

Uncle John's Primus (Beresford John Speaks)

 Its not a song ...... YET! 

In fact it's much better than that. Filled with pathos (someone tell me what that means), it's like a high pressured firework. Personal history with a legacy. 

It's a subject ripe for a song. Unfortunately my song writing is at an all time low. Any songs I've tried to write have been spirit lowering dirges to a stolen tune. Certainly not suited to this engineering club. What! What did I say wrong? 

Some time ago Colin was kind enough to explain to me how to do the best possible BLOG post. I didn't understand what he said back in November but I have matured since then and the notes I took have re-appeared, At last I find myself able to understand them. I must have been ill.  Except that is, how to centralise the video. I have dragged its box to fill the screen. Will I regret doing that? Will I be expunged from the club precincts for defiance? For failing to tow the party line? For being 'orrible to Ken - who is, incidentally, a fine fellow, {they have made me say that}, when he doesn't sing..........   

Virtual #37

 Now let us be serious.
Here's an anthem for all seasons written by Keith Scowcroft with a melody by Derek Gifford ...

... and women may join in too!

Virtual #36

 In comes blurred Ken ...

One has to wonder ...
Is it the camera operator or Ken who has been imbibing?

Angry ladies making music ...

For some strange reason Berry points us in this direction ,,,

 

Virtual #35

 Derek offers another self-penned song about working life ...

What is this adjective 'working'?

Virtual #34

 A topical, socio-political contribution from Ken ...

Virtual #33, Festive #7

I cannot avoid offering this seasonal song before twelfth night ...

 

Some of you may recall that we regularly used this anthem in a few mummers plays several years ago, (at another club.)

Of course, it is from The Copper Family Song Book, (no copyright infringement intended.)
Singing solo, I have been unable to double-track the counterpoint for the second part of the verse, so I have improvised, based on the singing of Lester Simpson, (no copyright infringement intended!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYBODY!
MAY WE ALL ENJOY PEACE AND GOOD HEALTH.