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Nic Jones is one of the most enduring artists to come out of the 70s English folk revival. Although he originally styled himself as a folk singer, his fame rests largely on his skill as a guitarist and in composing memorable arrangements for traditional songs. He was born in 1947 in England in the town of Orpington, Kent.
His early musical interests included acts like Ray Charles and The Shadows. He first learned to play guitar while at school. His interest in folk music was aroused by some old school friends who had formed into a folk band called the Halliard. When the members of the Halliard decided to turn professional, one of them left to pursue a different career and Nic was invited to take his place. Whilst playing with the Halliard, Nic learned how to play the fiddle, and also how to research and arrange traditional material.
The Halliard split up in 1968 as the members decided to pursue individual interests. For Nic, after a period at home with his family, this meant forging a career as a solo artist. At first finding work as a session musician, his solo career eventually took off and he recorded five solo albums, plus contributions to another album with the folk act Bandoggs.
In February of 1982, he was involved in a serious car accident while driving home after perfoming at Glossop Folk Club. He broke a large number of bones and suffered some brain damage and was hospitalised for eight months. Although he survived, he still suffers co-ordination problems and feels he is unable to play the guitar well enough to perform and record. He can no longer play the fiddle at all.
His early musical interests included acts like Ray Charles and The Shadows. He first learned to play guitar while at school. His interest in folk music was aroused by some old school friends who had formed into a folk band called the Halliard. When the members of the Halliard decided to turn professional, one of them left to pursue a different career and Nic was invited to take his place. Whilst playing with the Halliard, Nic learned how to play the fiddle, and also how to research and arrange traditional material.
The Halliard split up in 1968 as the members decided to pursue individual interests. For Nic, after a period at home with his family, this meant forging a career as a solo artist. At first finding work as a session musician, his solo career eventually took off and he recorded five solo albums, plus contributions to another album with the folk act Bandoggs.
In February of 1982, he was involved in a serious car accident while driving home after perfoming at Glossop Folk Club. He broke a large number of bones and suffered some brain damage and was hospitalised for eight months. Although he survived, he still suffers co-ordination problems and feels he is unable to play the guitar well enough to perform and record. He can no longer play the fiddle at all.
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Planxty Davis
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Farewell to the Gold
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The Drowned Lovers
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The Little Pot Stove
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Courting Is a Pleasure
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The Flandyke Shore
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Billy Don't You Weep For Me
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Barrack Street
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Master Kilby
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Seven Yellow Gypsies
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Hamburger Polka
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Clyde Water
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Bonny Light Horseman
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Ashona223 wrote:
love Nic Jones
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Judas_Iscariot wrote:
I still can't get over his talent for arrangement. Sometimes the original tunes are driven from my head and all I can remember is Nic's version.
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allremovables wrote:
I understand that 'Ballads and Songs' is not a good buy owing to the fact that nic gets no money from its current owner. If any of you would be willing to email me the tracks I'll donate my money to Nic himself rather than the company importing this beautiful music for profit alone. Hell, I'd be happy just to get Annan Water.
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KeithJones wrote:
His album "Penguin Eggs" must be of the best ever!
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Kunitsune wrote:
Amber_Eye, as for his classification as 'Canadian' I think we have a tendency to think anyone who ever bothers singing about Canada (his amazing track 'Canadee-I-O') must be Canadian. Its a rule that works most of the time... but not always!
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fergalmc wrote:
Nic may you have 1million plus plays!
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Judas_Iscariot wrote:
Don't forget Female Vocalists!
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tigerclown wrote:
Talking about arrangemants and if they should be copyright. What about the theme song for the film Fly Away Home. It is a pure lift from Nic Jones' 10000 Miles.
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tigerclown wrote:
The lost albums are available. I have them all. Let me know if you want them. Nic Jones is supremely GOOD.
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Amber_Eye wrote:
What are all these crazy tags - 'alt-country'? 'Canadian'?? 'Celtic'??? 'Freak Zone'???? ....what are you people listening to?!
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woferl, RichardLionhear and Trainer54 added Nic Jones to their libraries. yesterday evening
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blackadders tagged Nic Jones with ‘british folk master’. Tuesday evening
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ohskylab wrote about Nic Jones in Council Flats in the mix. 27 days ago
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