Live from an outdoor concert in 1970. Sandy Denny is already gone and Richard Thompson would soon leave. Still, this is a very beautiful song and music clip.
Every time I hear … Every time I hear this song, I`m thankful I`m old enough to know and enjoy this incredible band!!! Working hard to pass it on to my kids…
Totally agree.
… Totally agree.
trouble is that after the realisation sets in that they have escaped the cabaret circuit and/or the coal mine, then it REALLY goes downhill.
All the fire and passion: PHUT
The punk rock spirit: bysy bye now
and suddenly they are playing 40 yr anniversary concerts when they have NO original members left.
lol
Very happy to see a … Very happy to see a video of these guys! This is one of my favourite songs of theirs! Ive seen them in concert a fair few times, and Richard Thompson! Dad used to take me when I was a kid! Love live good folk music!
I hope you have … I hope you have found the answer by now,but if you haven’t,it is Dave Swarbrick,The erstwhile and legendary fiddler.
In 1999,He had the dubious but (to some sad souls) hilarious distinction of having an obituary printed in a major newspaper while he was still alive!.
He is still with us today,and doing well, despite chronic bad health and having to use someone else’s lungs.
Retrospect is a … Retrospect is a great thing.Nobody ,least of all Fairport, would have believed someone would be getting teary eyed over something they did 40 years ago!.
Most musicians of the time thought it would last 5 years Max,before it was back to the cabaret circuit.Or the coal mine.
The great thing is we have a document such as this,and the records themselves, to prove that they were once young,vital,talented,and that Richard Thompson used to have hair!.
What a great band, … What a great band, so underappreciated, at least in America. In retrospect, much better than most of the more famous bands of that era.
Well, he did say it … Well, he did say it was the Army, not the RAF (maybe on one of the other clips of this event). Perhaps Chuck was a fan and pulled a few strings.
Dave Swarbrick.long … Dave Swarbrick.long suffering violinist,mandolinist,guitarist and sadly underused lead singer!.It’s neat to see him here so young and vital!.He has had major health problems for many years now,leading to a double lung transplant in 2004.but is still ‘up for it’ when he is well enough.
Who’s the lead … Who’s the lead singer? Ian Matthews? I’m not that familiar with all the incarnations of Fairport Convention but I’m trying to learn more.
.. so why **were** … .. so why **were** the RAF at that gorgeous and sweet concert? .. Was it part of a Peace Gathering? .. or was it just a few ‘Blokes’ from Swindon who insist on crashing concerts .. I wonder which one was more likely?
naw there are still … naw there are still a coupla human americans,,they’re just very well hidden,,,when this video was shot my fine countrymen were dropping chemical weapons on villagers from helicopters not unlike these in the vid
Live from an outdoor concert in 1970. Sandy Denny is already gone and Richard Thompson would soon leave. Still, this is a very beautiful song and music clip.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
gods we was …
gods we was beautiful once……..
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
One of FC’s very …
One of FC’s very best songs. What a gem of a video this is. Thanks for posting
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Every time I hear …
Every time I hear this song, I`m thankful I`m old enough to know and enjoy this incredible band!!! Working hard to pass it on to my kids…
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Totally agree.
…
Totally agree.
trouble is that after the realisation sets in that they have escaped the cabaret circuit and/or the coal mine, then it REALLY goes downhill.
All the fire and passion: PHUT
The punk rock spirit: bysy bye now
and suddenly they are playing 40 yr anniversary concerts when they have NO original members left.
lol
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
my hair stands…. …
my hair stands….wow…my fav after Who Knows Where The Time Goes…what a voice….
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
A few moments of …
A few moments of joy. This is really lovely – thanks for posting this. Most people forget how well Dave could sing.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Very happy to see a …
Very happy to see a video of these guys! This is one of my favourite songs of theirs! Ive seen them in concert a fair few times, and Richard Thompson! Dad used to take me when I was a kid! Love live good folk music!
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
I hope you have …
I hope you have found the answer by now,but if you haven’t,it is Dave Swarbrick,The erstwhile and legendary fiddler.
In 1999,He had the dubious but (to some sad souls) hilarious distinction of having an obituary printed in a major newspaper while he was still alive!.
He is still with us today,and doing well, despite chronic bad health and having to use someone else’s lungs.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Retrospect is a …
Retrospect is a great thing.Nobody ,least of all Fairport, would have believed someone would be getting teary eyed over something they did 40 years ago!.
Most musicians of the time thought it would last 5 years Max,before it was back to the cabaret circuit.Or the coal mine.
The great thing is we have a document such as this,and the records themselves, to prove that they were once young,vital,talented,and that Richard Thompson used to have hair!.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
What a great band, …
What a great band, so underappreciated, at least in America. In retrospect, much better than most of the more famous bands of that era.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
fantastic melody, …
fantastic melody,great chorus
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Fairport’s harvest …
Fairport’s harvest hymn!
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
This song is just …
This song is just about as close to PURE BLISS as it is possible to get on this earth.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
I can’t believe …
I can’t believe I’ve missed this for 38 years! Incredible.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Swarbrick is an …
Swarbrick is an utter legend ….. no need to say anything else
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Thanks once again …
Thanks once again checotahkid for an other super share.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Well, he did say it …
Well, he did say it was the Army, not the RAF (maybe on one of the other clips of this event). Perhaps Chuck was a fan and pulled a few strings.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Dave Swarbrick.long …
Dave Swarbrick.long suffering violinist,mandolinist,guitarist and sadly underused lead singer!.It’s neat to see him here so young and vital!.He has had major health problems for many years now,leading to a double lung transplant in 2004.but is still ‘up for it’ when he is well enough.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Who’s the lead …
Who’s the lead singer? Ian Matthews? I’m not that familiar with all the incarnations of Fairport Convention but I’m trying to learn more.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
.. so why **were** …
.. so why **were** the RAF at that gorgeous and sweet concert? .. Was it part of a Peace Gathering? .. or was it just a few ‘Blokes’ from Swindon who insist on crashing concerts .. I wonder which one was more likely?
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Fantastic….great …
but I find this totally fantastic great stuff
Fantastic….great harmonys…. sry for bad spelling
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Just discovered …
Just discovered this song. Goosebumps! Wow!
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Does somebody has …
Does somebody has the Polly on The Shore video from the 70’s?? I’d be relly glad to see that again on UT.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
naw there are still …
naw there are still a coupla human americans,,they’re just very well hidden,,,when this video was shot my fine countrymen were dropping chemical weapons on villagers from helicopters not unlike these in the vid
August 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Michty me fit rare …
Michty me fit rare to heer ‘n’ see this wonderous piece o’work