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No Time To Wave Goodbye
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A song for my older siblings, and thousands like them evacuated from London during World War II.
singer songwriter acoustic folk country vocalist guitarist james taylor
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Mainly acoustic, a mix of folk, country, pop and whatever I feel like at the time. I don't like boxes. They only put limits on you.
Please say a prayer for my best friend and mentor, Sal Joseph, who passed away on Thursday, June 24th, 2010. *****IMPORTANT!!!!! PLEASE NOTE: THE SONG "BABES IN THE WOOD" IS DUE TO GO ON SALE IN THE BRIGHTON, UK BRANCHES OF VIRGIN RECORDS AND HMV IN OCTOBER 2007 TO COINCIDE WITH THE 21st ANNIVERSARY OF THE HORRIFIC MURDERS OF NICOLA AND KAREN...DAWN SINCLAIR AND I ARE HAPPY TO DONATE OUR ROYALITIES TO THE CAUSE OF CHANGING LAWS APPERTAINING TO THE CONVICTION OF PEDOPHILES AND CHILD-MURDERERS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME OR DAWN SINCLAIR THROUGH THE USUAL SOUNDCLICK CHANNELS. THANK YOU.***** Ron and Dawn were recently contacted by Paul Williams, world renowned singer/songwriter/actor, who had this to say about the upcoming release of their song, "The Babes In The Wood": "Every act of kindness is a little bit of love we leave behind. I hope Ron and Dawns song touches someone enough to jog a memory and provide the information that will end this mystery. The tragedy remains. We can only fight to keep our own children safe , and to lovingly remember Nicola and Karen once ran joyfully together. Just 'Babes in the Wood". - Paul Williams My first CD, simply entitled "Ron Gletherow" is now available on CD Baby. The second, entitled "From England to New England will be available there very shortly. This first album is also available to download digitally from CD Baby and iTunes. ****PLEASE SEE THE LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO CONTACT ORGANIZATIONS FOR HELPING KATRINA VICTIMS**** ------------------------------------------------- Hi, I'm Ron Gletherow, originally from England, where I played both solo, and with various bands for over 25 years before moving to Connecticut, USA. I'm a singer/songwriter who plays guitar and piano. I sometimes co-write with my wife, Meg, and sometimes with Debra Foster, my good friend and great lyricist from Nashville, Tennessee, plus the very talented Dawn Diamond from Scotland, Dawn Sinclair from England and David William Bethune from Canada. I generally do all my own recording, play all the instruments and do all the vocals (and make all the mistakes, LOL!). My one claim to fame (hurrah!) is that I appeared on British national TV in the show "Stars In Their Eyes" as my idol, Jim Croce. I've loved Jim's music for so many years, and it was so great to "be him", if only for a day, singing and playing to a viewing audience of over 10 million! In live sets, I sometimes perform solo, and sometimes as part of a duo, "Maggie's Guitar" along with my wife, Meg. Actually, that band name was given to us by our friend, and brilliant songwriter, Paul Williams (Yep, he of "Bugsy Malone" fame and writer of great songs for the Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, to name but a few). You see, Meg was very shy about appearing with me on stage so I had to "bribe" her by buying her a new guitar. Paul thought that was hilarious. Take your time and listen to some of my songs if you will. I hope you like them, 'cos then my living has not been in vain!! Take care now! ------------------------------------------------- Also check out these links to some great artists and good friends of mine on Soundclick:- Sal Joseph: Great musician, my good friend and mentor. Listen to Sal's music: Tom Orecchio: Another top notch singer/songwriter/musician and good friend. Listen to Tom's music: David William Bethune: My good friend and great songwriter from Canada. Listen to David's music: Jared Starr: Another good friend, and great singer/songwriter with a true "Garth Brooks" quality to his voice. Listen to Jared's music: Retrofin: Okay...so Peter, the lead singer, is family! Nevertheless, this is a great up and coming rock band from London. Listen to Retrofin's music: Dawn Diamond: The voice of an angel. I feel priveliged to have worked with Dawn, performing duets and co-writes on several occasions. Thank you so much Dawn, my friend. I hope we can work together again soon. Listen to Dawn's music: Dawn Sinclair: Brilliant poet/lyricist, and friend. So proud to have Dawn co-write with me on several songs. Dawn's lyrics are legendary in many co-writes with various artists on Soundclick. Listen to Dawn's music: Tony DeLecce: Great singer/songwriter musician, friend, and fellow Beatles fan. I'm also very grateful to Tony for showing me how to create these links (LOL). Listen to Tony's music: Michel Griffin: Superb singer/songwriter musician, friend, and poet in the Leonard Cohen style. Listen to Michel's music: Mark Ellis: Excellent singer/songwriter musician and friend. Listen to Mark's music: Svenni Bjorgvins: Superb singer/songwriter musician, and a master at production. Listen to Svenni's music: Carol Douglas: Another great songwriter, and good friend. Listen to Carol's music: Grand Jury: Great songwriter/musician and musical production genius. Listen to Grand Jury's music: Thomas Moore: Singer/songwriter and excellent guitarist of the folk idiom. Sit back, relax and listen to some great songs. Listen to Tom's music: Amy Caldwell: Talented singer/songwriter with a memorable voice for any number of genres of music. Listen to Amy's music: Johnny Proctor: Versatile singer/songwriter with some great "Beach Boy" style harmonies. Listen to Johnny's music: Michael Peace: Stylish singer/songwriter with a wealth of experience in the business. His song, "Paradise Is In Your Eyes" will be featured in the upcoming movie, "Surfer King". Congratulations on a great job, Mike!! Listen to Michael's music: ------------------------------------------------- My own site at www.rongletherow.com (which also has a bio of Sal on it), now has video clips of "Maggie's Guitar" live in concert, as well as video of my appearance on British TV's "Stars In Their Eyes". ------------------------------------------------- Also check out the Jim Croce Tribute Page at www.jimcrocefans.com Anything and everything for anyone who's ever listened to and loved the music of Jim Croce!! -------------------------------------------------
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#6,166 today Peak #104
#2,279 in subgenre Peak #22
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Ron Gletherow
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Ron Gletherow
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May 08, 2010
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MP3 4.5 MB 128 kbps 4:52
Story behind the song
My three older sisters were among the many thousands evacuated from the London blitz during World War II. Many thanks to the late Ben Wicks for inspiring the title of this song with his excellent book of the same name.
Lyrics
Brown paper packages and trusting eyes Waiting at the station for the train to come Tear stained faces on a roller coaster ride Heading out of London They haven't got no time to wave goodbye Parents, teachers guide the flock to stand in line Clutching bundles shuffling down the platform Tiny hands are reaching out for those they cannot find Heading for the country And they haven't got no time to wave goodbye Children leaving. Mothers weeping. Fathers off to war. Hard now to imagine autumn '39. With a change of clothes and food for the journey, they came in their thousands From out of the slums of the city In a war without pity Some come from the east end where they fear the worst Name tags hanging loosely from their coats Some come from south of the river, with a lump held in their throats Heading out to who knows where And they haven't got no time to wave goodbye Children leaving. Mothers weeping. Families torn apart Life would never ever be the same A silent crowd afraid for their future. Heading for somewhere. Not knowing when they'll meet again All of them feeling the pain Older brothers, younger sisters hand in hand Wondering in amazement what was going on Boarding trains and buses for an unfamiliar land Heading off to who knows where And they haven't got no time to wave goodbye
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Mark Ellis
Apr 27, 2013
As i get older and indeed much more nostalgic and wistfull it seems both in my musical tastes and lyrics, (my own and others) I find songs like this with beautiful melodies and sweet acoustic backing a real treat.. and love this track my friend... well performed and enjoyed it very much. Lovely song.
Jamey Darnold
Jun 14, 2010
Hey Ron, I always enjoy your music. Very heartfelt tune. Hope every thing is well for you. Jamey
ALEXIS PATRICK
May 12, 2010
This is a gem of a song. Fabulous work!!!!!!!! Blessings, Lekzee
Tony DeLecce
May 11, 2010
Hi Ron, Came by to spin a few and found this new chestnut. A beautiful song. This is why you need to be writing you are a rare talent. I really liked the whole concept and having been in London this last year and going to the palace and hearing about the bombing runs certainly gives me a better appreciation of this. Now where did your siblings go? I guess the folks scattered to the countryside and to anywhere they may have family. Thanks for the song. Oh and you know I firmly believe that with the way society is in both England and the USA we would all be talking German if the Nazis came calling today. Great work!
dawnsinclair
May 09, 2010
This has a Babes in the Wood feel to it (soundwise) and the lyrics are touching, a reminder that war affects every single person, even those who have no idea what it's all about. Quality my dear. And how great it is to know you are still out there creating as well as performing.