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Jon Boyes -> Sad but true (Jul. 14 2003 9:50:40)

Scene: Last Friday night, Jon's gig at a local pub/restaurant which is having a 'Spanish night'.

Half way through my set of the usual stuff (Spanish classical, latin, rumba and pop) this woman comes over and asks me:

"This is nice but do you know any traditional flamenco?"

Jon's eyes light up, this is not a normal request in these parts..

"..umm, yeah, a little, I could play my Soleares for you if you like?"

Blank look.

"..or maybe some Fandangos De Huelva or a little Bulerias material?"

Blank look.

"Can you play Bamboleo?"

<Sigh>



Phil -> RE: Sad but true (Jul. 14 2003 17:10:32)

Jon,
You should have asked her if she wanted the more traditional Julio Iglesias' version or the modern Gypsy Kings' version.[:o] I'm sitting here laughing imagining the look on your face. But, I guess we have to be tolerant. Most people don't know the difference between Flamenco and a big pink bird. It's frustrating, but understandable when you think about it. However, when you get some uppity know-it-all who makes a fool of themself it becomes kind of funny.
Phil

PS. Could you play the traditional Flamenco song "Besa Mi Mucho"?



Ron.M -> RE: Sad but true (Jul. 14 2003 20:22:52)

Paco de Lucia and Ramon de Algeciras did a nice job on "Beso me Mucho" in a "12 Greatest Hits" album I bought back in the late 60's.
Also a "cool" rendicion of "Jealosy" and "Que Sera Sera"!

Ron



bailoro2000 -> RE: Sad but true (Jul. 14 2003 20:28:29)

John.

My wife was working with a Spanish Lady who ran her home one night. My wife introduced us and I threw in my greeting in Spanish " El gusto is mio" etc etc.
The woman beamed and said; "Hey, I even have my flamenco tape with me". She proudly dived into the glove compartment and produced it with a flourish. I nodded
dumbly with a strangled smile as I gazed at the "Gypsy Kings live in concert". It was pointless to say anything.[sm=lol.gif]

Jim



Jon Boyes -> RE: Sad but true (Jul. 15 2003 8:19:56)

I just remembered she asked me for 'La Bamba' too!

Jon (who is now considering adding 'Besa Mi Smoocho' to his setlist..)



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