Big Lil (Hull's Headscarf Heroes)

Responses

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   Catherine Harney 24 March, 2022

   Well here it is at last. My entry for the 22 competition co written with my Mockingbirds duo partner Pam Johnson . It’s our tribute to Big Lil Bilocca and Hull’s Headscarf Heroes. After the triple trawler disaster in 1968, they fought for a change in the law (and succeeded)to prevent fishing boats leaving the harbour without 2 way radio and other essential safety equipment which had been previously sadly lacking. Enough’s enough the women cried.

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   Lorraine McCann 26 March, 2022

   Love your harmonies! Great to hear a song inspired by history like this.

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      Catherine Harney 26 March, 2022

      Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment Lorraine. Much appreciated. We’re working on an album of story songs, featuring local heroes, events etc. It’s an interesting journey.

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   Chris Pinchen 28 March, 2022

   Interesting song and story Catherine and the album sounds great. My dad was a seafarer from up North (Sunderland), and always told a great story of how he was “Shanghaid” onto a trawler by his father and the ships’ skipper when he was 13, they promised him a day trip and then sailed off to the Iceland fisheries!

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   Chris Pinchen 28 March, 2022

   also that bass really works well in the song!

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   Catherine Harney 28 March, 2022

   Thanks for listening and commenting Chris. Much appreciated. A really interesting story about your Dad! I believe a lot of that went on. What a life…. I hope those days are gone for good.

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   Lealiza Lee 30 March, 2022

   Engaging story, interaction between singers, and intriguing bass.

7. Unknown Member 31 March, 2022

   Very nice melody and harmony and both ladies sing and play very well. Really enjoyable! Beautiful ending.?????????

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      Catherine Harney 31 March, 2022

      Thanks for listening and your lovely comment. Very much appreciated

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   Mervyn Brunt 31 March, 2022

   What a great project – good song too!

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      Catherine Harney 7 April, 2022

      Thanks for listening and commenting Mervyn. Much appreciated

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   John Drakes 1 April, 2022

   Lovely song fashioned from an amazing story. Really enjoyed it…bass, harmonica, harmonies and all. Good luck to you both.

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      Catherine Harney 1 April, 2022

      Thanks a million John. I much appreciate your comments

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    Catherine Harney 2 April, 2022

    Thanks very much Lealiza for listening and your lovely comment

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    Alan White 3 April, 2022

    Love this song. Brilliant (albeit tragic) story with super melody and harmonies.

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    Catherine Harney 3 April, 2022

    Thanks so much Alan. Very much appreciated

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    Ervin Munir 8 April, 2022

    Nice song Catherine. I cant get on with the harmonica yet (what holder did you use, it looks substantial). Nice melody and lovely harmonies.

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    Catherine Harney 8 April, 2022

    Hi Ervin, it’s about the 4th neck brace I’ve bought. They’re a nightmare!! My biggest issue is opening the clamp where the harmonica goes. I can’t get a slick change there so stick with just one key ? the 2nd issue is the brace staying in position. This one works on that count very well. I bought it on Amazon. I looked for the most robust one I could find that doesn’t have wing nuts. Glad you liked the song

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    Alan Soares 11 April, 2022

    You two sound great together! In the finest tradition of English folk song storytelling. Well done!

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       Catherine Harney 11 April, 2022

       Thanks for listening and your lovely comment. Much appreciated