yeah my nan, grandad lived up there but it was me and my uncle who brought it, they have unfortnatly all passed away now but had the teddy for a good 12 years now x x love the song again very nice :D
You are without any shadow of a doubt the Star of You Tube. I am going to have a pint and toast with honour the districts of Cheshire, Derby and half way between....lol. Thank you Sir {{{hugs}}} "Swaggering Boney" I am told is the other name of this tune when played on mandolin. 5 Stars
I arrived home from work and Chris had asked if I could do this Congleton Bear as he had done it in his youth. I didnt know it but found enough bits ont internet.... to have a go.....
I just had to relive it.... :-)
cjwaywell 10 months ago
@cjwaywell
Thanks mate keep reliving
davidholness 9 months ago
Nice performance! Thanks for posting.
John Roberts and Tony Barrand have a nice cover of this on their album, Eat Bertha's Mussels.
Rhydderch69 1 year ago
They sold the church bible to buy a new bear .haha.
no1breaks 2 years ago
It's amazing the power of religion. One can only hope the bear was converted.
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David
davidholness 2 years ago
I live in Congleton dude, it's in Cheshire not Staffordshire :p
Cocketinyoursocket 2 years ago
Apologies Sir
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David
davidholness 2 years ago
Congleton Rare,
Congleton Rare,
Sold the Bible to buy the Bear.
Great song. Reminds me of home!
By the way, Congleton is in Cheshire on the border of Stafordshire.
minijimi 3 years ago
how weird i have a bear called congleton bear x x i am so honoured :D and he still with me x
shellybaby1621 3 years ago
So Shelley This was a new song for me ( not DIMPLE ) and loved doing it. Great to hear that this your bear's name. Very comforting.
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David
davidholness 3 years ago
yeah my nan, grandad lived up there but it was me and my uncle who brought it, they have unfortnatly all passed away now but had the teddy for a good 12 years now x x love the song again very nice :D
shellybaby1621 3 years ago
You are without any shadow of a doubt the Star of You Tube. I am going to have a pint and toast with honour the districts of Cheshire, Derby and half way between....lol. Thank you Sir {{{hugs}}} "Swaggering Boney" I am told is the other name of this tune when played on mandolin. 5 Stars
cjwaywell 3 years ago
Now its a long time since I had a boney!!!
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David
davidholness 3 years ago
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cjwaywell 3 years ago
I live 17.4 miles from Congleton haha, woo
JimHxn 3 years ago
And very nice it will be there. Watch out for them there bears!!!!
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David
davidholness 3 years ago
And a very nice place to live too
David
davidholness 3 years ago
New to me .Great song Thanks for sharing..
ghostgal30e 3 years ago
Hey GG new to me till today also!!!
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David
davidholness 3 years ago
Hello
David...
It is coming to your channel to discover little hidden musical treasures such as this one that make the whole You Tubing experience so rewarding.
Peace,
Stewball
stewballmax2 3 years ago
I arrived home from work and Chris had asked if I could do this Congleton Bear as he had done it in his youth. I didnt know it but found enough bits ont internet.... to have a go.....
Congleton to Derby 25 miles
Congleton to Warrington 25 miles.
Take Care
David
davidholness 3 years ago