Vin Garbutt (Vincent Paul Garbutt, 20 November 1947 – 6 June 2017) was an E… Read Full Bio ↴Vin Garbutt (Vincent Paul Garbutt, 20 November 1947 – 6 June 2017) was an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his repertoire consists of protest songs covering topics such as "the Troubles" in Northern Ireland (Troubles of Erin), unemployment, and social issues.
Vin Garbutt was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, the son of an English father and an Irish mother. He discovered folk music while he was still at school, and began visiting and performing at the Rifle Club in Cannon Street, Middlesbrough. After leaving school he was encouraged to become an apprentice at the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Wilton chemical plant, near to his home. During this period he often visited Ireland in search of his musical roots. At the age of 21, he threw caution to the winds and became a professional musician. Armed with the rich repertoire of songs he had amassed, he spent the first summer busking his way around the bars of Spain's Mediterranean coast, and on to Morocco via Gibraltar. It was then that he found he had a talent for songwriting.
Back in England in 1972 he recorded his first album for Bill Leader, The Valley of Tees. This firmly established him as a singer and songwriter of well-crafted, socially conscious and environmentally aware songs.
During 1999 Garbutt celebrated his 30th year as a professional performer. He spent the early part of the year on a world tour, playing extensively in the Far East, Australia and New Zealand. As soon as he got back to England he set off on his “Take It Easy after 30 Years on the Road” tour. To coincide with the tour he released his Word of Mouth CD, playing in various British venues to packed theatres. His rambling patter between the songs can take longer than the amount of time singing.
During 2001 Garbutt published the first collection of his songs, The Vin Garbutt Songbook. The collection spans his career from "The Valley of Tees" written in 1971 to "The Troubles of Erin'" written in 1999. Shortly afterwards, the companion CD was issued, Garbutt's first ever compilation CD and another world tour followed in 2004. A health check highlighted a minor health problem but in early 2005, whilst on a sabbatical trip to Spain, Garbutt's condition deteriorated. On his return he was hospitalised and a repair made to one of his heart valves. He made a full recovery and was back on the road. In his recuperation period he worked on his album Persona … Grata which was launched at The Sage Gateshead on 6 October 2005.
In 2001 Garbutt won the "Best Live Act” award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and was also nominated for "Folk Singer of the Year" (with the award going to Norma Waterson). Later that year, he was awarded an Honorary Degree of Master of Arts by the University of Teesside. In 2007 he was nominated for "Best Live Act" again at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with the award going to Bellowhead.
Discography
The Valley of Tees (1972)
The Young Tin Whistle Pest (live) (1974)
King Gooden (1976)
Eston California (1977)
Tossin' a Wobbler (1978)
Little Innocents (1983)
Shy Tot Pommy (1985) (live - Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia)
When The Tide Turns (1989)
The By-Pass Syndrome (1991)
Bandalised (1994)
Plugged! (1995) (live - Red Lion Folk Club, Birmingham, UK.)
When the Tide Turns Again (1998) (reissue of 1989 album with one additional track)
Word Of Mouth (1999)
The Vin Garbutt Songbook Vol 1 (2003)
Persona ... Grata (2005)
Teesside Troubadour documentary & live DVD (2011)
Synthetic Hues (2014)
In 2009 The Land of the Three Rivers from Eston California was included in Topic Records 70 year anniversary boxed set Three Score and Ten as track fourteen on the fifth CD.
Vin Garbutt was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, the son of an English father and an Irish mother. He discovered folk music while he was still at school, and began visiting and performing at the Rifle Club in Cannon Street, Middlesbrough. After leaving school he was encouraged to become an apprentice at the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Wilton chemical plant, near to his home. During this period he often visited Ireland in search of his musical roots. At the age of 21, he threw caution to the winds and became a professional musician. Armed with the rich repertoire of songs he had amassed, he spent the first summer busking his way around the bars of Spain's Mediterranean coast, and on to Morocco via Gibraltar. It was then that he found he had a talent for songwriting.
Back in England in 1972 he recorded his first album for Bill Leader, The Valley of Tees. This firmly established him as a singer and songwriter of well-crafted, socially conscious and environmentally aware songs.
During 1999 Garbutt celebrated his 30th year as a professional performer. He spent the early part of the year on a world tour, playing extensively in the Far East, Australia and New Zealand. As soon as he got back to England he set off on his “Take It Easy after 30 Years on the Road” tour. To coincide with the tour he released his Word of Mouth CD, playing in various British venues to packed theatres. His rambling patter between the songs can take longer than the amount of time singing.
During 2001 Garbutt published the first collection of his songs, The Vin Garbutt Songbook. The collection spans his career from "The Valley of Tees" written in 1971 to "The Troubles of Erin'" written in 1999. Shortly afterwards, the companion CD was issued, Garbutt's first ever compilation CD and another world tour followed in 2004. A health check highlighted a minor health problem but in early 2005, whilst on a sabbatical trip to Spain, Garbutt's condition deteriorated. On his return he was hospitalised and a repair made to one of his heart valves. He made a full recovery and was back on the road. In his recuperation period he worked on his album Persona … Grata which was launched at The Sage Gateshead on 6 October 2005.
In 2001 Garbutt won the "Best Live Act” award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and was also nominated for "Folk Singer of the Year" (with the award going to Norma Waterson). Later that year, he was awarded an Honorary Degree of Master of Arts by the University of Teesside. In 2007 he was nominated for "Best Live Act" again at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with the award going to Bellowhead.
Discography
The Valley of Tees (1972)
The Young Tin Whistle Pest (live) (1974)
King Gooden (1976)
Eston California (1977)
Tossin' a Wobbler (1978)
Little Innocents (1983)
Shy Tot Pommy (1985) (live - Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia)
When The Tide Turns (1989)
The By-Pass Syndrome (1991)
Bandalised (1994)
Plugged! (1995) (live - Red Lion Folk Club, Birmingham, UK.)
When the Tide Turns Again (1998) (reissue of 1989 album with one additional track)
Word Of Mouth (1999)
The Vin Garbutt Songbook Vol 1 (2003)
Persona ... Grata (2005)
Teesside Troubadour documentary & live DVD (2011)
Synthetic Hues (2014)
In 2009 The Land of the Three Rivers from Eston California was included in Topic Records 70 year anniversary boxed set Three Score and Ten as track fourteen on the fifth CD.
Not For the First Time
Vin Garbutt Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Vin Garbutt:
If If you can keep your head when all about you Are…
Man of the Earth A man of the earth, a man of the soil…
Morning Informs Gone, gone in the wink of an eye Swore to be…
The Ring Of Iron It's all around the town All around the town It's all around…
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@lizdubarry-gurr8212
There will never be another Vin. Always loved and still love everything about that rare human being being ❤❤
@anncarrier9404
He was just absolutely brilliant!! We first met him in Nantwich in 1987/88. He was just a genius, and a beautiful person. Very sadly missed.
@richardturner4420
Remember seeing vin when I was 14 learning and started playing guitar at the cook in staithes and he was so amazing and pushed me to be the person I am today. Even remember when my mam would cross stitch and put it down and listen when he played silver and gold. Always had a laugh and a few drinks. Now I'm 35 and he still hits me with musical enchantment, always showed respect. Always had a laugh and he would help me to progress. What a loss but he will always be remembered as the humble amazing musician that will always be vin
@ryanchapman2636
First watched Vinny as a kid, seen him a half dozen times since. Will never be the same without him.
@grrwuff4099
VG made an immediate impression on me when I listened to the 'Shy Tot Pommy (1985)' -album (Hymn To El Salvador, +++). His presense, humor and political satire - and the cover of the album, travelling in Australia. A true troubadour, sing-a-song writer, social commentator - a one-of-a-kind... BTW - I actually 'stole' the album from a public library, claiming I'd lost it and paid the fine. That's how Vin got to me...
@ianblades1759
RIP Teesside legend.
@CarolHaynesJ
😢😢😢 RIP Vin - you were a one off x
@Gledster
I love this song and it's a great performance by Vin, thanks for sharing it.
@Nederdutchess
Vin ROCKS. Haven't seen Vin in over 20 years (alas, we moved far away), didn't recognize the video until he opened his mouth. Love his HUMOR, accent, message, and music. Stoelen, Vin!
@ericb3323
Great Perfomance , thanks for the share .