Talk:Harvey Andrews

Place of birth

I always thought he came from Hull (Boothferry Bridge, etc), not Birmingham Bluewave 16:22, 14 October 2005 (UTC)

He was born in Birmingham see official website CustardJack 21:28, 14 October 2005 (UTC)

FOLK SINGER??

Harvey Andrews says of himself, "I only sing songs what i have written", so it is debatable whether he is actually a "folk" singer rather than a 'singer-songwriter'

Having seen, and been thoroughly entertained by Harvey Andrews on many occasions I can categorically state that he is a genius, a singer song writer of exceptional talent -- and also a real died in the wool folk singer. By definition, a person who writes and performs songs of their time is a folk singer. Never forsaking his roots, a true man of the people, his ability to observe and then put into words and music in such a cogent and musical fashion is breathtaking. I was first drawn in by the haunting Boothferry Bridge - but stayed to be elevated by such great songs and melodies as 'when I am old' - 'lovely lonely lady' - 'found and loved' - 'margerita' - 'hey sandy' and never forgetting the very funny 'driving in the middle lane' --- I could write a whole page of my favourites - but suffice to say that an evening in this gentleman's company was a time to be treasured - very witty, veru talented, but most of all very genuine! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.166.229.248 (talk) 22:07, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

Soldier

I believe 'Soldier' is based on a real incident which happened in Northern Ireland where a Sergeant of the Parachute Regiment used his body as a 'human shield' to protect civilians from a bomb. As his body was carried away members of the crowd sang songs and spat at it/him.

Yes it is. Sgt Michael Willetts GC, 3 PARA. 'Arry Boy (talk) 17:44, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Paul Simon

According to Harvey Andrews himself, he was the first person to cover a Paul Simon song (Trevek (talk) 22:16, 14 February 2008 (UTC))

Trivia

Moved to talk as trivia: RJFJR (talk) 19:33, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

He is a follower of Birmingham City Football Club, a fact celebrated by Les Barker in the "Harvey Andrews Chorus" (set to the music of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus"), which has been recorded by The Mrs Ackroyd Band on the CD "Tubular Dogs".

Referencing etc

I came here as a long term fan of Andrews in the late 60s early 70s from the folk clubs in order to find out more about him and his songs. The article gives me that information but it is pretty much entirely unreferenced at present, soi I've tagged it for a bit of love and care in the reference department. Fiddle Faddle (talk) 08:15, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

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