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Posted by Mark Newbrook in Wirral, UK @ 10:24 on Jul 7 2009
Peter (or Ray): anything more re Jenny & Juliana? I;d LOVE some info. TYVM (How to contact Ray?)
Peter (or Ray): anything more re Jenny & Juliana? I;d LOVE some info. TYVM (How to contact Ray?)
Posted by Peter Thomas in Brentwood UK @ 19:54 on Jun 17 2009
I saw WIWB at a gig in Cambridge sometime 75-78. The vinyl has made its way into mp3 for my own listening and I still play back or sing (or get others to sing far better) Stranger or Hillclimbing in services and youth events. Hillclimbing remains the best Christian song ever written! Its impact on me is still incredible. Thank you guys so much! www.pbthomas.com
I saw WIWB at a gig in Cambridge sometime 75-78. The vinyl has made its way into mp3 for my own listening and I still play back or sing (or get others to sing far better) Stranger or Hillclimbing in services and youth events. Hillclimbing remains the best Christian song ever written! Its impact on me is still incredible. Thank you guys so much! www.pbthomas.com
Posted by Ian Rockett in Stoke on Trent @ 22:42 on May 28 2009
I saw the band in 1974 at my school (Royal Hospital School near Ipswich) and thought they were brilliant. They only had the songs on the album so the encore was "Stranger....." again but just as enjoyable. The lads signed the albums we bought and we all went away happy. The lads went back to one of the boarding houses with some of the pupils and we were talking about the gig for the rest of the term.
I still play the album although I am transferring it onto CD to preserve the vinyl. Incidentally about 18 months ago I was offered £300 for the album by a dealer who said he could sell it to colectors in Japan and still make a good profit! Didn't sell it though.........
I saw the band in 1974 at my school (Royal Hospital School near Ipswich) and thought they were brilliant. They only had the songs on the album so the encore was "Stranger....." again but just as enjoyable. The lads signed the albums we bought and we all went away happy. The lads went back to one of the boarding houses with some of the pupils and we were talking about the gig for the rest of the term.
I still play the album although I am transferring it onto CD to preserve the vinyl. Incidentally about 18 months ago I was offered £300 for the album by a dealer who said he could sell it to colectors in Japan and still make a good profit! Didn't sell it though.........
Posted by Glen Baker in Ware, Herts @ 00:50 on May 26 2009
I saw the Band at Bedford College of Education in 1973/4 and bought the Vinyl, which has sadly become lost over the years. I have the cd and have just purchased a another copy for a young friend of mine. I believe that Ruth Mourant had made the arrangements for the performance. I was lucky enough to meet Trevor on a couple of occasions after that when he was undertaking a teaching experience at the Bedford School. Thanks guys it is truly great music that I still listen to frequently.
I saw the Band at Bedford College of Education in 1973/4 and bought the Vinyl, which has sadly become lost over the years. I have the cd and have just purchased a another copy for a young friend of mine. I believe that Ruth Mourant had made the arrangements for the performance. I was lucky enough to meet Trevor on a couple of occasions after that when he was undertaking a teaching experience at the Bedford School. Thanks guys it is truly great music that I still listen to frequently.
Posted by Janet Hislop in Hemel Hempstead @ 16:56 on May 23 2009
Good to know you are all about and belated Happy Birthday to Ray. One of my few claims to fame was mangling the piano part to Harvest time (I think) at Warwick Uni in about 1975 cos Bill couldn't play piano and fiddle at the same time. Not even he was that brilliant. I am still in touch with Gari (now Gareth!) Williams - flute on Harvest Time - occasionally. Hope I won't be breaching copyright by playing Hill Climbing in Church this Sunday - you can hunt me down for the fee if necessary.
much love - Janet
Good to know you are all about and belated Happy Birthday to Ray. One of my few claims to fame was mangling the piano part to Harvest time (I think) at Warwick Uni in about 1975 cos Bill couldn't play piano and fiddle at the same time. Not even he was that brilliant. I am still in touch with Gari (now Gareth!) Williams - flute on Harvest Time - occasionally. Hope I won't be breaching copyright by playing Hill Climbing in Church this Sunday - you can hunt me down for the fee if necessary.
much love - Janet
Posted by Mark Newbrook in Wirral, UK @ 00:45 on May 6 2009
Thanks very very much, Peter! This has haunted me all these years, and until now WWW had not helped (as it has with much else)! Please keep me posted re Ray's email address or with the info itself! Are the songs AVAILABLE anywhere? (The song Jenny continues: 'Catch me when I'm ????? down your way...'.) Cheers! Mark
Thanks very very much, Peter! This has haunted me all these years, and until now WWW had not helped (as it has with much else)! Please keep me posted re Ray's email address or with the info itself! Are the songs AVAILABLE anywhere? (The song Jenny continues: 'Catch me when I'm ????? down your way...'.) Cheers! Mark
Posted by Mark Newbrook in Wirral, UK @ 12:53 on Apr 21 2009
I attended a WIWB gig at Pembroke College, Oxford, in Jan '75. Although I'm no Christian, I really enjoyed the gig and have their album with Stranger In The World etc. They sang two songs called Juliana (I think) and Jenny ('Jenny, you've got a place in ?Paris?...), which I've never been able to trace. Anyone know about these songs? TYVM! Mark
I attended a WIWB gig at Pembroke College, Oxford, in Jan '75. Although I'm no Christian, I really enjoyed the gig and have their album with Stranger In The World etc. They sang two songs called Juliana (I think) and Jenny ('Jenny, you've got a place in ?Paris?...), which I've never been able to trace. Anyone know about these songs? TYVM! Mark
Reply by peter mcmunn in london @ 13:55 on Apr 23 2009
mark
you'd need to ask ray about the two songs you mention - he wrote both of them but we never recorded either. juliana was one of his first songs we put together when I met him at the back end of 71 and I always liked it. I can't remember the words to Jenny! I'll try to get ray to get back to you - I can't find his email address with me at the moment. If you do get in touch at some point you'd better wish him a happy birthday as the old boy is sixty on Sun 26 April!
Kind regards
Peter
So glad you enjoyed the music! I can't remember the gig, though we played in Oxford on a number of occasions.
mark
you'd need to ask ray about the two songs you mention - he wrote both of them but we never recorded either. juliana was one of his first songs we put together when I met him at the back end of 71 and I always liked it. I can't remember the words to Jenny! I'll try to get ray to get back to you - I can't find his email address with me at the moment. If you do get in touch at some point you'd better wish him a happy birthday as the old boy is sixty on Sun 26 April!
Kind regards
Peter
So glad you enjoyed the music! I can't remember the gig, though we played in Oxford on a number of occasions.
Posted by HELEN MCDUFF in CHICHESTER @ 17:46 on Jan 18 2009
i heard WIWB in74 inUEA and fell in love with Hill Climbing! What a great song- it remains my all time favourite and even now after all these years i find new meanings..... Thanks guys.
i heard WIWB in74 inUEA and fell in love with Hill Climbing! What a great song- it remains my all time favourite and even now after all these years i find new meanings..... Thanks guys.
Reply by peter in london @ 14:28 on Apr 24 2009
Helen Thanks for writing. I told Trevor (who wrote the song) about your comments last night - he may add a few words to this site. So pleased you can remember the distant times - I remember (just!) playing at UEA.
Thanks again for getting in touch, hope all is well with you. Oh, and Ray (with the once long blond hair) is sixty this weekend....
Peter
Helen Thanks for writing. I told Trevor (who wrote the song) about your comments last night - he may add a few words to this site. So pleased you can remember the distant times - I remember (just!) playing at UEA.
Thanks again for getting in touch, hope all is well with you. Oh, and Ray (with the once long blond hair) is sixty this weekend....
Peter
Reply by peter mcmunn in london @ 15:08 on Apr 23 2009
Thanks helen. I vaguely remember playing at UEA - but it's a long time ago. I'll tell Trevor (who wrote the song) you posted your comments - I'm seeing him this evening. So nice to hear from people who remember us - love
Peter
Thanks helen. I vaguely remember playing at UEA - but it's a long time ago. I'll tell Trevor (who wrote the song) you posted your comments - I'm seeing him this evening. So nice to hear from people who remember us - love
Peter
Posted by david in missouri, usa @ 03:21 on Jan 1 2009
I heard this album in 1976, and I still have the LP I bought as soon as I could find it. The title song ends with a most profound and succinct description of grace:"And ever since the morning, there has been no right or wrong but love."
I used to love Stranger in the World-most of the lines were true of me then. I'm much less a stranger now-I have the checkbook, the car, and so many other comforts of the world. But I'm still walking in a body that I do not even own or really know. Thanks, guys, for a classic album with especially those 2 songs that still resonate deep within me.
I heard this album in 1976, and I still have the LP I bought as soon as I could find it. The title song ends with a most profound and succinct description of grace:"And ever since the morning, there has been no right or wrong but love."
I used to love Stranger in the World-most of the lines were true of me then. I'm much less a stranger now-I have the checkbook, the car, and so many other comforts of the world. But I'm still walking in a body that I do not even own or really know. Thanks, guys, for a classic album with especially those 2 songs that still resonate deep within me.
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Still very interested! Mark
Mark - further to my last post I think I may have played support to WIW at the gig you saw (if it was Jan 20 1975). I'd be happy to try and produce an mp3 or two of "Juliana" for you if you wish to e-mail me on jongarvey AT btinternet DOT com. I doubt that Ray would mind, though I've not spoken to him since 1978. He didn't even invite us to his 60th!
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