Meet me on the Corner=Lindisfarne

If you know of a song that you think would make a good lesson, here is the place to bring it up. As of May, 2015 we have over 800 song lessons but are always on the lookout for more. Be sure to point out what about the song makes it a good candidate, unique or unusual, a particular part that interests you, or just that you think a bunch of members would enjoy it. An embedded video would be helpful as well.
BarryJ
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Tue May 20, 2025 8:45 am

I don't think Lindisfarne made any impact in the States, but they managed a few hits in the UK and they were kind of UK folk rock. This song is a really good song for acoustic guitar quite a few chord changes but basic chord shapes that link together well but also include a few little fills and bass runs
I get a lot of fun out of playing and singing it-the neighbours maybe not so much- but I think it's one people who don't know it will enjoy to learn. I guess Lindisfarne are a bit like Smokie and Strawbs


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TGNeil
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Tue May 20, 2025 10:12 pm

Great idea!

The closest we have come to traditional English Folk is the couple Pentangle tunes from last year. I recently dug out some similar bands and played them randomly over a couple days. Lindesfarne was included along with Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Fotheringay, The Strawbs and even Silly Wizard.

Listening to Meet Me On The Corner, basic strumming song but interesting progression. And a little unusual for the folk vein.

Neil


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