Fairport Convention were one of the most innovative and influential British bands of the late 1960’s and are still recording and touring today. The lead singer during their greatest period was Sandy Denny who was in my opinion the greatest female vocalist of that or any era. The enormous emotional range of her voice has been unsurpassed by any other singer. Sandy died tragically in 1978 of a cerebral haemorrhage after falling down a flight of stairs.
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August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
great song one of …
great song one of my favourites, but….nothing beats sailors life!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Great!
Great!
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
oh man this is just …
oh man this is just such a beautiful song
Sandy Denny’s voice is amazing!!
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
ohhhh
ohhhh
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Every few months I …
Every few months I always come back to this video./music clip. thats how much i love it…….I would love to see Kate Bush do a version of it…. she might even come close to this one…… Though no one can come close to the magic of the era…as she said….who knows where the time goes.:) God bless her,
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Beautiful. …
Beautiful. Spectacular, They should have been a super group, but to me, they were. Yes, Sandy was an angel. I see 212,535 listeners and there should be 2,000,000.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I would add Eliza …
I would add Eliza Carthy and Norma Waterson too ……
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
simply beautiful .. …
simply beautiful ……
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Beautiful
Beautiful
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Her vocal …
Her vocal inflections are amazing
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Thanks, I’m really …
Thanks, I’m really happy you liked my comment.. Sandy is timeless..So many people dont what they are missing.. And those that do know, just want to tell others to listen, listen
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
have to agree Sandy …
have to agree Sandy left us far too soon along with Maddy Prior she was the epitome of english folk music, this is just pure joy to my ears, RIP Sandy Denny.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Martin Lamble..the …
Martin Lamble..the drum player on this…RIP
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Sandy Denny shoud …
Sandy Denny shoud never have left us so early she was an ANGEL
Along with Richard Thompson and the others in Fairrport this is many peoples ALL TIME CLASSIC it certainly is mine
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
While I love Kate …
While I love Kate Rusby, her voice strikes me as being a little more nasal, and her elocution less than perfect. That being said, she is an awesome performer!!! I think a lot of her appeal (to me anyway) is her selections, and the amount emotion she pours into her performances.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Beautiful guitar …
Beautiful guitar and drum work on this song. Subtle and very complimentary to the vocal. What a blend of great talent.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Percy’s Song from …
Percy’s Song from the same album (Unhalfbricking) has some great acoustic guitar and lovely vocals by Sandy.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I would add Kate …
I would add Kate Rusby to those three.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Maddy Prior, June …
Maddy Prior, June Tabor, and Sandy Denny… Three of the greatest, purest voices ever! (In my not so humble opinion!)
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Fully agree with …
Fully agree with Elfman, she was the greatest female vocalist. And with Provostandjudge, this is the definitive version of a great song. Saw them in ‘74 in Toronto. Sadly Sandy couldn’t sing, but played piano that night.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I like what you …
I like what you said. Sandy Denny is a typical English Rose and always will be.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
This song has …
This song has everything…It says everything & means much more. Englands greatest ever lady singer..So why did the bbc drop her from a recent documentary series on great English lady singers. They must broadcast it… I demand it. Lets petition them ..NOW… Sandy’s time has come at last
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Yes, I like Judy …
Yes, I like Judy Collins but this is the best. No female singer has the haunting quality of Sandy
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Breaks my heart – …
Breaks my heart – where did her time go?
August 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
saw them in 1975 at …
saw them in 1975 at the santa monica convention center (ca) 150 total people there. 15 minutes into the show the ushers had all changed into their own clothes and were enjoying the show. everyone was dancing in the aisles the rest of the concert. phenomenal experience!!!