Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)

Subject: Obit: Rab Noakes 13/5/47 - 11/11/22
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 11 Nov 22 - 02:01 PM

Posted on FB by Barbara Dickson a couple of hours ago…

”My dear and old friend Rab Noakes has died suddenly in hospital today. I am shocked. We had so much in common - The Everly Brothers, the Flying Burrito Brothers and an enduring love of songs, particularly traditional music. Sleep well, Rab. May you rest in peace. Bx”

RIP Rab.

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Nov 22 - 03:55 PM

Such a shock, and not that old either. RIP Rab.

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: GUEST,Trevor Sheridan
Date: 11 Nov 22 - 05:11 PM

Sad news. Really lovely bloke and good friend for years. Had great times with him

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 11 Nov 22 - 05:36 PM

More sad news... This has been another real bad year for losin' the good guys of folk. RIP Rab.

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: GUEST,Lang Johnnie More
Date: 12 Nov 22 - 07:26 AM

Always liked Rab's music. He will bw missed. RIP.
"Together Forever" - with "Lindisfarne" :

https://youtu.be/IfOwIHn_nlk

A personal favourite - "Without Me, Just With You" :

https://youtu.be/GVTZffNQbus

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 12 Nov 22 - 03:33 PM

RIP Mr. Noakes

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: GUEST,Guest HB
Date: 12 Nov 22 - 05:26 PM

Great guy. Rab had so much knowledge on the history of popular music. A super singer & songwriter, he was always friendly and so down to earth. The world has lost someone special. Goodbye mate, we’re going miss you big time.

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 13 Nov 22 - 05:37 AM

Sad news indeed.
Met him first when Marsden Rattlers were spending a lot of time with the wonderful members of the Great Fife Road Show in the 60s.

   I hear he went to see Bob Dylan on two consecutive nights recently- Dylan was always his favourite but I'll always be grateful for introducing me to the classic Byrds LP- 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo'

RIP old pal

Subject: RE: Obit: Rab Noakes (1947-2022)
From: GUEST,johnmc
Date: 17 Nov 22 - 01:40 PM

His tribute song to Alex Campbell "Gently Does It" always gets me.

Subject: Rab Noakes
From: GUEST,John from Kemsing
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 10:40 AM

Obit for Rab Noakes in today`s "Daily Telegraph"

Subject: RE: 2022 Obit: Rab Noakes
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 11:29 AM

It would be helpful if you posted a link.

Subject: RE: 2022 Obit: Rab Noakes
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 11:43 AM

Always thought newspapers were “sold” in shops!

Subject: RE: 2022 Obit: Rab Noakes
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 11:48 AM

Here is one from The Scotsman