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vlmagee · 06-26-2004, 08:40 AM

Interesting that someone posted in this thread again. This time I can say: if you want to know more about Hamilton Camp, visit his (relatively new) Official Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com . In fact, it was the Pride Of Man connection that originally led to my meeting him.

And yes, he is both an actor (since 1946!) and a singer/songwriter (since about 1960). His music career started when he joined up with Bob Gibson and together, as Gibson & Camp, they made a major contribution to the evolution of folk music. Their live recording "Gibson & Camp At The Gate Of Horn" was one of the most influential folk recordings of its time (released in 1961). He and Gibson did not stay together long, but they reunited many times over the decades and recorded two other albums together including a 25th anniversary repeat of the original "Gate" album ("... Revisited").

Pride Of Man was actually a hit single for Quicksilver Messenger Service, but Lightfoot's version was the first one I heard, and his is faithful to Hamilton's original in terms of feeling and musical style. Hamilton's recording of Pride Of Man is on Paths Of Victory, an album that also includes seven (!) Dylan covers and Hamilton's recording of Get Together - not the "popular version" but one that is often included on folk compilations. Hamilton had a minor hit single himself with a song called Here's To You. He released his most recent solo album, "Mardi's Bard", in 1999 and is currently working on another, with his son Ray.

As an actor, he is been in film, on stage (including Broadway), on TV, and even a voice artist for some of the most well-known animated films and computer games. He also coaches theater games. He is really a remarkable man and I have had a wonderful time working with him. I hope you visit his web site; the four albums that are available on CD can be purchased from his site.

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Valerie Magee

Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's web site at hamiltoncamp.com and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com

[This message has been edited by vlmagee (edited July 07, 2004).]

06-26-2004, 08:40 AM	#7
vlmagee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 724	Interesting that someone posted in this thread again. This time I can say: if you want to know more about Hamilton Camp, visit his (relatively new) Official Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com . In fact, it was the Pride Of Man connection that originally led to my meeting him. And yes, he is both an actor (since 1946!) and a singer/songwriter (since about 1960). His music career started when he joined up with Bob Gibson and together, as Gibson & Camp, they made a major contribution to the evolution of folk music. Their live recording "Gibson & Camp At The Gate Of Horn" was one of the most influential folk recordings of its time (released in 1961). He and Gibson did not stay together long, but they reunited many times over the decades and recorded two other albums together including a 25th anniversary repeat of the original "Gate" album ("... Revisited"). Pride Of Man was actually a hit single for Quicksilver Messenger Service, but Lightfoot's version was the first one I heard, and his is faithful to Hamilton's original in terms of feeling and musical style. Hamilton's recording of Pride Of Man is on Paths Of Victory, an album that also includes seven (!) Dylan covers and Hamilton's recording of Get Together - not the "popular version" but one that is often included on folk compilations. Hamilton had a minor hit single himself with a song called Here's To You. He released his most recent solo album, "Mardi's Bard", in 1999 and is currently working on another, with his son Ray. As an actor, he is been in film, on stage (including Broadway), on TV, and even a voice artist for some of the most well-known animated films and computer games. He also coaches theater games. He is really a remarkable man and I have had a wonderful time working with him. I hope you visit his web site; the four albums that are available on CD can be purchased from his site. ------------------ Valerie Magee Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's web site at hamiltoncamp.com and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com [This message has been edited by vlmagee (edited July 07, 2004).]