Comments on: Ivy Day 1968: Archive Footage of a Much Older Tradition

By: John Gibbons

John Gibbons — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:11:58 +0000

Bobby was a star even back then…and dressed up like one…great smile, Bobby

By: Terry Stenberg '56

Terry Stenberg '56 — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:32:53 +0000

I too linked on to this 1968 “Ivy Day” archive, mainly because my Bowdoin Class (1956) was honored to have The Reverend Robert Ives lead our 60th Reunion Memorial Service (June ’16). I happened to be the Meddiebempster who was the arranger of “Mountain Greenery.” I am aware of (at least) four Meddiebempsters albums from yesteryear that include “Mountain Greenery” selections: two 10″ LP”s–“The Meddies” (1955) and “La Mer” (1957); two 12″ LP’s–“The Meddies” (1960) and “Prime Cuts” (1977).

By: Tom Porter

Tom Porter — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:26:05 +0000

Hi Doug – It was indeed the Meddiebempsters but I’m afraid I don’t have the line up. I took it from a CD called ‘Bowdoin: Echoes from the Pines,” which is a compilation. I believe that recording of Mountain Greenery was originally on an album called “Prime Cuts.” Regards, Tom Porter

By: Doug Crabtree Bowdoin 1960

Doug Crabtree Bowdoin 1960 — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:33:49 +0000

Who was singing Mountain Greenery? Meddiebempsters? Names of singers at that time?