504. Those Were the Days (Gene Raskin) - Steve Walker

[trustasia]

G'day Raymond it was great to catch up with you at the OCH, 2 days ago, pity the HKWMVC guys were still recovering from Beijing and could'nt join us. I am back in Australia now and looking forward to an aussie Xmas for a change. Thanks for posting this video, it was a great night, I only wish I had not forgotten to wear my HKWMVC red shirt.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Steve. It was good to catch up with you again. I found out some of them were actually at the OCH a bit earlier but must have left before you and your friends arrived. Hope to see you some time in Australia. Keep up the singing.

[rington1]

What a great night it must have been. Thanks for the posting. Any more?

Alex...

[raymondcrooke]

Two more coming. I've had computer problems so there's a bit of a delay.

[richpat]

Sung with "Gusto"... A great version of a great song...

[raymondcrooke]

High praise indeed, coming from such a fan of Mary Hopkin. I agree that Steve did a great job with this.

[nondepouk]

wonderful!!! when I was a little boy, it was my favourite song. it was sung by Dalida in frensh.

thanks so uch for this delicious memory,

[oldstewball]

Hi

nondepouk...

Have you ever heard Mary Hopkin's French version? She too,does this classic chestnut justice. I believe she also recorded it in Italian,Spanish and German as well. Sir Paul Mac apparently wanted the song to be a true international hit.

Even though Mary Hopkin is Welsh,I don't think she would fit in very well with Raymond's fellow choir members...:)

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

We do sometimes do a concert with a women's choir or sing with a female guest performer at our annual ball. I'm sure she'd be very welcome! :-)

[raymondcrooke]

I don't think I've heard the French version. I'm sure it would work really well. It has a kind of French cabaret sound about it.

[dannyknapp]

sounds like the crowd is really getting into it !! after drinks ?

[raymondcrooke]

Of course!

[babybookworm003]

great song

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks. I'm glad we managed to capture it.

[oldstewball]

Hello

Raymond...

I enjoyed this particular installment for it showed the choral members engaging in delightful musical merriment. Many thanks for sharing these video snippets from a very special gathering of music,,song,drink,merriment and mirth.

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

Glad you're enjoying this, Max. I have two more snippets to come.

[DaraghPhelan]

This song makes me sad, after 40 years this is the alst song the Clancys sang :( but great video!!

[raymondcrooke]

They made a very appropriate choice with this song. The Clancys did a lot to popularise folk music. They've given us so much.

[pmb003]

I really enjoy the video's that you post Raymond...

Yea, those were the Day's

5******

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Phyllis. These ones are a bit of a departure from what I usually put up.

[raymondcrooke]

It was a great evening. It's always fun when these guys get together.

[mindfulmusic78]

looked like a good time!!