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Posted by Bill Davidson in New York @ 20:49 on Jun 22 2008
I notice in several Joystring websites I am listed as "Bill Davidson - Guitar". In fact I was actually a vocalist, played guitar, and wrote a reasonable percentage of the songs. Just in case we suffer from "revisionist history"... :-)
I notice in several Joystring websites I am listed as "Bill Davidson - Guitar". In fact I was actually a vocalist, played guitar, and wrote a reasonable percentage of the songs. Just in case we suffer from "revisionist history"... :-)
Reply by Ian Rabjohns in Bridgend, Wales, UK. @ 17:38 on Oct 8 2011
Hi Bill & Ruth, To make you feel a little better Bill, I will never forget that not only did you play guitars with the Joystrings, that you also, on a very large number of Joystrings tracks YOU WERE LEAD VOCALIST!! I love your Joystrings career and your solo stuff too, Bill. Thanks for being my 'friend' on Facebook, also, I'm honoured!
Dear Ruth, I will never forget that you, Lilian, Pauline, Thelma, Brenda, Nigel, Lars & Handel, all played your part in the Joystrings saga & that you all sung/played for your Saviour, Jesus Christ! Do feel free to contact me because I would love to hear from you. God bless you Ruth! With kindest regards from: Ian Rabjohns
Hi Bill & Ruth, To make you feel a little better Bill, I will never forget that not only did you play guitars with the Joystrings, that you also, on a very large number of Joystrings tracks YOU WERE LEAD VOCALIST!! I love your Joystrings career and your solo stuff too, Bill. Thanks for being my 'friend' on Facebook, also, I'm honoured!
Dear Ruth, I will never forget that you, Lilian, Pauline, Thelma, Brenda, Nigel, Lars & Handel, all played your part in the Joystrings saga & that you all sung/played for your Saviour, Jesus Christ! Do feel free to contact me because I would love to hear from you. God bless you Ruth! With kindest regards from: Ian Rabjohns
Reply by Ruth Howes (Swainsby in Harlow, Essex @ 21:24 on Dec 18 2008
Dear Bill
Having recently made contact with the Army again after 43 years, and looking at the Website of the Joystrings, which I say stirred many very happy memories, I see your name and your comments. Reporters never get it right, but at least you are listed. Many of us ladies are not, but we know we were there and had a great time! I understand I shall see you next August. How different will we look?
Love
Ruth
Dear Bill
Having recently made contact with the Army again after 43 years, and looking at the Website of the Joystrings, which I say stirred many very happy memories, I see your name and your comments. Reporters never get it right, but at least you are listed. Many of us ladies are not, but we know we were there and had a great time! I understand I shall see you next August. How different will we look?
Love
Ruth
Posted by Graeme Leslie in Warwickshire @ 15:38 on Feb 25 2008
Joy Webb was and still is a guiding light for all. I am blessed that I had the opportunity to attend the Group Fellowship weekends organised by Joy held at Sunbury Court.
May God continue to bless her.
Graeme Leslie.
Stairway.
Joy Webb was and still is a guiding light for all. I am blessed that I had the opportunity to attend the Group Fellowship weekends organised by Joy held at Sunbury Court.
May God continue to bless her.
Graeme Leslie.
Stairway.
Reply by Loretta in New York City @ 16:29 on Sep 16 2010
Do you know how I can get in contact with Joy Webb?
I'm trying to figure out what Performing Rights Organization he belonged to.
Do you know how I can get in contact with Joy Webb?
I'm trying to figure out what Performing Rights Organization he belonged to.
Posted by Diane Manifold in Lancaster @ 20:22 on Mar 22 2007
When my Dad and Mum was the officers in Penrith in the lakes for one of the weekends we had Major Joy Webb with Major Marrion Burdett it was one of the best weekends I have ever had in my life. I want to thank Major Webb for what she as done for the Army but more importantly for the Lord. May God continue to bless and use her.
When my Dad and Mum was the officers in Penrith in the lakes for one of the weekends we had Major Joy Webb with Major Marrion Burdett it was one of the best weekends I have ever had in my life. I want to thank Major Webb for what she as done for the Army but more importantly for the Lord. May God continue to bless and use her.
Posted by Brian J. Figueroa in Eastern THQ - West Nyack, NY @ 18:03 on Feb 13 2007
I was a Cadet when we had the opportunity to listen to the 45 singles at the SFOT. We were so thrilled to hear such a contemporary sound. It would be just a few years later when I would find myself in Greenwich Village opening up the first Salvation Army Coffee House in NYC.
This contemporary music of Joy Webb and the Joy Strings was an inspiration for me as a young Captain who would be ministering to "Hippies" "runaways" , College students and young people.
Thank you Major Joy Web, and the Joy Strings!!! Your influence has had a profound affect on my life.
My favorite: "It's an open secret"....
I was a Cadet when we had the opportunity to listen to the 45 singles at the SFOT. We were so thrilled to hear such a contemporary sound. It would be just a few years later when I would find myself in Greenwich Village opening up the first Salvation Army Coffee House in NYC.
This contemporary music of Joy Webb and the Joy Strings was an inspiration for me as a young Captain who would be ministering to "Hippies" "runaways" , College students and young people.
Thank you Major Joy Web, and the Joy Strings!!! Your influence has had a profound affect on my life.
My favorite: "It's an open secret"....
Reply by Claire @ 21:40 on Feb 14 2007
Joy Webb has been inspired by God and has been a means of bringing many people to the Lord She has been consistant in her inspiration in both words and music.God blessyou Brian
Joy Webb has been inspired by God and has been a means of bringing many people to the Lord She has been consistant in her inspiration in both words and music.God blessyou Brian
The opinions expressed in the Reader Comments are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms.
My dad died in 1964 when I was 10 years old. I used to listen to the Joy Strings Ep's and singles over and over. Last year I found the songs on the web site and as I played them they continued to minister to my heart. I was brought up in the Salvation Army and made many pledges but only really got born again at the age of 33 years old. I believe the Joy Strings helped me to stay close to the Lord even though I didn't really realise at the time. I also had the pleasure of making an LP with the Sunbury Singers in 1968 led by Joy. It had a huge impact on my life. I would love to say thank you to Joy.