Hey, hwy, Handy Andy, saw the title and was expecting a Wille Nelson tune - pleasant surprise - loved the harmonica break ! Your voice is great for this genre - sweet tune!!
Gary was only fooling around on the spoons. He was one of the most naturally talented musicians I have ever had the honor and privilege to play some music with. and a great human being as well.
I think everyone in Newfoundland knows how to play a musical instrument. I’ll never forget the time I attended a convention there and met many fine people. I was screeched in and learned the song I’se the by’s.
I went fishing with my uncle Alex Oakley in Bay bulls Newfoundland off the grand banks, great cod fishing area. he had a fancy little speed boat. I asked him how deep the water was? he said at least 1000 feet deep. as the waves began to swell, all of a sudden that fancy little boat seemed like a 6 foot bath tub in waters deeper than the length of the empire state building. suddenly I thought "what the hell am I doing out here a 1000 ft of churning ocean in a damn bathtub? we're going to die if a big wave hits us. my uncle Alex said put on that life jacket. it will make it easier for them to find your body. phew!, that was a long day but we survived.
He is from Shearstown, Newfoundland; in the early 1970s he was a member of the Newfoundland Showband with others such as Ray MacLean, Bill Whelan and David Noseworthy
"i put out my hand and touched the face of God", i dont know if anyone actually realized at the very moment she sang those words, exactly what a masterpiece she turned those solemn words into. This girl is nothing short, in any way possibly imaginable, a sheer gifted musical genius.
Yes, I remember it quite well. Patty had the "Jigs" dinner and all the sisters were there with you guys, the husbands and the kids. Marie H was there with my mom, Annie O, childhood friends as they were, and I think Bardy may have been there. It was truly a treasured moment. You guys had the world by the tail. Wow thats really sad news to hear Gary is gone. He was one of the best accordian players I have ever had the honor to have played with. He had this natural gift. once he put himself in that zone he could take the music spontaneously off in any and all directions, hop around, make a few extra body gestures, jump up in his seat, and not lose a beat. you are correct he was a truly exceptional character and that very vibrant spirit he had and that energy source will be quite definately missed.
I had to edit your message. Sorry about that. I tryed to contact you on your channel. you have the one Liam Clancy video of Wild mountain Tyme but you turned off the comments and I did'nt know how else to reply. " Your still going strong man. good on ya.! remember many years ago you, Gary O, Ed O, and I playing in Garys kitchen in St. John's. Don't know if you heard or not but Gary passed to the other side in june 2022. God bless him - quite the character he was".
no problem with the edit - i should have realized not to be using names and all! i hardly use yt for posting at all, hence the lack of activity on the channel - just thought i'd pass on the sad news about Gary.
That’s my uncle Joe, I miss him and wish I could see more of these old videos of him, this is the only one I’ve found, ever! If anyone out there has any more, there’s a nephew here who would sure love to see them or hear anything recorded as well! I was young when Uncle Joe was alive and I didn’t get to ask so much! I’m hungry for anything anyone could send for me to see or hear! I miss uncle Joe!
