Alistair Hulett died at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow on Thursday evening, January 28, 2010.
Singer, songwriter, socialist.
I only saw Alistair play live once, at the Celtic Club (1887–), some time in the early ’90s. He gave a great performance. One day I’ll upload the Benefit Single For the Campaign Exposing The Frame Up Of Tim Anderson – CEFTA (1990); you can listen to the A-Side here.
Cheers mate.
See also : Alistair Hulett – RIP, folk radio uk, January 28, 2010 | R.I.P. Alistair Hulett, The Red Wombat Hole, January 29, 2010 | Alistair Hulett, 1951-2010, LeftClick, January 29, 2010 | Alistair Hulett has died, Songwriter’s Notebook, January 28, 2010.
Update : Oh yeah… ‘Framed’:
well well @ndy, i had no idea you had such a soft spot for a trot. who’d have thought!
till we meet in folkheaven dear old friend.
geordie, family and friends.
thanks , Alistair for all the great gigs you never did a bad one . Lenny and Ann .
This Friday night on ABC Radio National @ 7PM – everyone’s favourite Trotskyite singer. Looking at the playlist and they are going to play ‘Yuppie Town’, a bloody great track, goes like this –
“People who live round here they don’t have that much.
They make do with things others wouldn’t even touch.
People who live round here they work in the factory.
They don’t have to choose they’re ruled by necessity”
Anyway turn on, tune in, Trot out –
The Music of Alistair Hulett
In this Music Deli program, we feature songs by acclaimed songwriter and singer Alistair Hulett, who sadly died last week in Glasgow.
His forthright views were always a strong part of his own songs and powerful Scottish ballads were also part of his performances.
Music Deli recorded several performances by Alistair Hulett, including a live set at the 1992 Port Fairy Folk Festival, and a studio session in 2001.
Track title: The Swaggies Have All Waltzed Matilda Away
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 4’07”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording 2001
Track title: Don’t Sign Up for War
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 4’44”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording 2001
Track title: Story of Brown Adam
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 4’51”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording 2001
Track title: A Migrant’s Lullaby
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 4’18”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording 2001
Track title: Carry The Can
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 2’30”
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording, Port Fairy Folk Festival 1992
Track title: Yuppie Town
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 3’00”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording, Port Fairy Folk Festival 1992
Track title: Out in The Danger Zone
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 3’58”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording, Port Fairy Folk Festival 1992
Track title: Which Side Are You On?
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 2’35”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording, Port Fairy Folk Festival 1992
Track title: The Internationale
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 3’00”
Composer: Pottier/Degeyter
CD details: ABC Music Deli Recording, Port Fairy Folk Festival 1992
Track title: He Fades Away
Artist: Alistair Hulett
Duration: 3’42”
Composer: Alistair Hulett
CD details: Intercord CD IRS 986.956
URL: http://www.alistairhulett.com/
Presenter: Paul Petran
Producer: Paul Petran