Young Colin (11 years old) really liked the skiffle rhythms after hearing “Cumberland Gap”. With reference to the thought provoking (not!) lyrics, I am assuming that Lonnie Donegan was used to a cabaret style of entertaining hence the insertion of a few “funny lines” which had nothing to do with the song. I listen to it now and, while the words are meaningless, I still like the skiffle sound and rhythm!
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Oh my…I wasn’t a fan “back in the day,” but I enjoyed the clip now.Different, for sure.
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Wow! That is fast singing. Can’t help but smile. 🙂
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It was very contagious “in it’s day”!
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Oh my, I remember this too!!!
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I wonder if that Donegan guy moonlighted as an auctioneer. Good, fast-paced song to get one’s adrenaline going. I also liked the instrumental solos.
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It was certainly a different sound. Popular back then, but extremely dated now of course. Just for you (below):
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That’s some fast singing.
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