A few unsolicited comments to Norm Walker about his CD
(from the people who really matter)

My whole family loves your album, you wonderful twisted bastard. - Marla

 
Hi Norm,

I cracked up all the way up the QEW last night listening to your very true stories of poodles, budgies, et al. What a great bunch of songs.Thanks for the CD!

Dan
I happened to hear your "Ohm's Law" on CBC2 a couple of weeks ago during the Afternoon Disc Drive.  I should have pulled over because my driving became erratic due to laughter.

 Alex


Excellent compact disc, with 71 minutes of hilarity, pathos, and thought-provoking themes. I especially love the translation of urban legends into folk songs, Your accompanying musicians are real pros too.

I shall enjoy playing "Ohm's Law" and "Interchange Two Phases", for my fellow hams, and for my significant other's eldest son, who is an electrician.....but I promise not to burn them bootleg copies. Ordering information only shall be provided  :))


Blair		 Hi Norm,

Got a real kick out of your song today. You see, I was down in our power plant (1920's) trying to get unit 1 governor to behave and I happened to come up late for coffee and caught you on the radio (CBC). I really appreciated the song but I was sorry that everyone else had missed it. Tried explaining to the guys about this great song in a western style but on an electrical theme. So the upshot is they accused me of being nuts or else somehow Stompin Tom has been cloned. No I says. Thats like saying what's the difference between Anne Murray and Rita MacNeil. The answer is that this Norman guy is like Rita... he can really sing. 

I'll be getting one of your CDs here shortly and make this our plant theme song. Keep up the song writing. I am dying to hear the rest of the CD. Thanks. 

Joe 
A huge thanks for your gift of your CD.  My 13-year old son loves it!  I asked him what his favourite tunes were.  Here are his top 6:

1. Rosa
2. The Mexican Pet
3. Interchange Two Phases
4. End of the Roll
5. Llewelyn and Gelert
6. No News

Hope our paths cross again soon.
Linda

 Hi Norm:

John and I have just spent a delightful time listening to your cd! The songs are clever, witty, poignant and profound. We really enjoyed them  and we are sure our son Michael will find them equally entertaining. Thanks for sending them and keep singing!

Cheers,
Frances
(In response to a question, did you get the cds I sent?)

Aaargh!  I DID, and I LOVE them!!!!!  I can't believe I forgot to write.

Delightful, as funny as I remember, and the round with Susan and the one about the bell made me cry.  Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!  I was SO delighted! Diamonds and Gold was another one that just got me.  Your song for Libba (Elizabeth Cotten) is SO beautiful.

Flip

 Hi Norm,

I dropped the cheque back in the mail today, along with a note to tell you how much my dog hates your CD. The good news is that Barb, Eilidh, Ruaridh and I all love it!  It's very cool.  I LOVE "Rosa" and "Interchange Two Phases".  They are very twisted, and funny.  The first verse of Rosa is such a great piece of writing.

Iain M.
Dear "Quiet Man"

Your "T" Time CD is a winner!  And your fellow musicians, fine.  As for your way with song lyrics, well, Norman  I am truly proud of you.  And...... the winter scene, and the nutmeg grater, everything speaks to my heart.  Congratulations!  You really have created a Winner!

With Love and Gratitude
Velzoe B.
Great effort!  What a lot of super songs, singing, playing.   And the production is top notch.  Interstellar Cowboy is close to my heart (man it really swings) but there's lots of other favourites.  I was particularly moved by Llewelyn and Gelert.  It's such a folk album, as it should be, and the mix of science fiction, wild west, working class roots, cherishing family and friends and wry humour is wonderful.

Gord F.

I just got your cd in the mail when I got home tonight and I'm playing it now as I write this to you.  It is so well done!  Thanks so much for sending that to me.  I'm not sure what I like better - listening to the ones I know or the ones I'm hearing for the first time.  I'm listening to the Time for the Sunset right now.  The cd has a great balance of the ridiculous and thoughtful.  You are amazing as a writer, as well as a singer and player.

Laura S.
Congratulations.  We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the album.  It's hard to pick a favourite as each piece appeals to a different mood &/or fits a different set of circumstances.  The last song is particularly powerful, & a good note to end on.  I'm glad to see your sense of humour remains as quirky as ever, tho'.

Brian R.
  I am really enjoying again the several songs you played at camp, the hilarious 'End Of The Roll', your grandma's heartwarming Christmas story and of course, 'Immaculate Conception', and then, all the others!  I had no idea you had written 'The Prairie Pagans' which I have recorded by Paddy Tutty who is such a part of your recording. She is great and so is the song.
 Pat C.		 Mom & Dad gave us your cd for Christmas and it's absolutely great. I like all your songs, especially The Spirit of Giving and Diamonds and Gold. Diamonds and Gold is a perfect song that I play over and over.

Dean & Leah

I received your CD!  Thank you so very much, I am impressed!  The entire presentation; music,  cover art, mixing, instrumentation...all of it is a wonderful work!

Marsha R.
The CD is great.  Must have been a massive amount of work and coordination and practicing to put it all together.  And the booklet with all the words to the songs.  You out did youself I think.  It is really good.

Larry S.