Barbara Dickson - Caravans

[mollymophead3]

Caravans is unique to you Barbara:) Beautiful lyrics.............. singing in prose:)

[mollymophead3]

Barbara this is a unique song to you:)

[dharmonic]

reading your comments while listening to this master piece makes me feel like watching opera with decent people wearing fancy clothes, talking, smiling friendly to each other, minding nothing but the beauty of the notes and the perfection of the performance

[mjgjhb]

Gives me shivers up and down my spine! -absolutely beautiful song



[robertbuk100]

I agree this song brings back memories and if I remember it was from the 2 ronnies show and yes not a care in the world and yes the old clock is catching up but in the heart and head one is still in ones early 30,s

[physivois]

Having given birth to twin boys, I lay listening to this song and felt simply elated. The boys will be 23 next month and to listen to that song now brings back those memories, although tinged with sadness . Their father missed their birth due to a traumatic flight and arrival in the UK from HK. He passed away 6 years ago. He would be so proud of them now. Wow! I remember singing this song and feeling sooo happy. I'm going to learn the words, so I can sing along. ahhh!

[Truimphful]

nice



[Beerwaddy]

beautiful the way barabara sings it



[glurbpot]

Beautiful woman, beautiful singer, beautiful songs....... just beautiful!! Must be one of the best singers ever; such a clear and perfect voice. She's beautiful to look at and has a lovely personality. Every man should have one.

[rrctaylorman]

A flawless crystal clear performance by Barbara Dickson...her voice is so beautful to listen to and convey the emotion of the song....no singer has done it better..

[aliuk147]

Everytime i listen to this it brings back the light into my life I miss so much... Why dont we have songs like this anymore

[jedlad31]

1 of the most underated we have ever had

[Beerwaddy]

She can tell a story with her voice

[jedlad31]

UNDERATED 1 OF THE BEST THESE SHORES HAVE EVER HAD....GO ON GIRL!

[stephenhkent]

What a beautiful song and an astonishing vocal. A work of art.

[Porkazoid]

Barbara is still a superstar, I had the joy of meeting her last year

[mattc031]

always think of my sister in oz she stayed in a caravan in cairns miss her

[robertbuk100]

suoerdonna888 thanks for reminding me that I am getting older I would hate to forget LOL

[Truimphful]

Am I odd? I would rather have a rendevous with Barbara than Maddona. Beyonce, Pink or the Cheeky Girls. She was so sexy and the best singer.

[SuperDonna888]

@Truimphful I don't think you're odd at all, this was recorded when women were women and not the plastic Barbie Doll Look-a-likes filled with silicon and completely false like many are today.

[tommy46ish]

I love this song, brings memories back , great voice and she hasn't had the recognition,

[TheVimtoMoustache]

Does anyone have the follow up-Volvo estate followed by two mile tailback?

[unrealaldridgeguy]

@TheVimtoMoustache LMAO !!!

[sashashikaamali37]

My name is Mike from LA Although there busizz4me.info

[multiplesystem]

Barbara Dickson marvellous as ever. Such a beautiful song

[supergransdisco]

you and me both the older i get the more i love her voice and songs anyone know where i can get the gracie fields songs that barbara sang

[robertbuk100]

How lovely to hear this song again was the world a nicer place then or am I just geting old.

[SuperDonna888]

@robertbuk100 It was a nicer place then and you've gotten older too. I do agree it's a lovely song.

[alfiesgirluk]

Why aren't she or Miike Batt mega stars????

[Triketra1602]

Such a lovely song. It brings back so many memories of when i used to stay with one of my uncles.

[greenisland75]

Beautiful song. Barbara Dickson has a great voice.

[ashsue99]

just lovely 

[MrJacob1274]

Remember this when me and oor Lee where papped in the room to watch James Bond movies when the rest of the family had a small refreshment!!!!!

[gcc639]

Barbara did great with this, and later excellent with Elaine Paige in CHESS. I am fascinated by what Mike Batt did..... this, and the rest of his music is brilliant.

[mickycurran]

to the clarks,,good to be back amongst loved ones,,,im better now,,,all over her,,,moved on,,,was time of troubles,,,sorry i ipset my beloved family,,i apolagise truely,,i was hurting sooo bad,,,now back on my feet,,,gott another fun crazu lady by my side helen,,,

[Transistorised]

This song was never the hit it should have been since January February was released early to coincde with January and Caravans was withdrawn from the market (so I believe). Great singer, lovely voice and some great expressionswhen she sings.

[ouatia45]

Brilliant!....many thanks for the up.

[essexreiver]

I went to a male voice choir concert in Essex ( South Woodham Ferrers Male Voice Choir) and they sang an excellent arragement of this brilliant song

[panchopuskas1]

Whatever happened to Barabara? Great voice and nice looking. How come she never made it really big?

[rightmoment]

@panchopuskas1

She's still performing and just gets better and better!! Touring, recording, doing festivals. Take a look at her website.

I think she never made it really big because she's always been ambivalent about pop music. She began her career as a folk singer - that's where her heart is.

[3373157]

@rightmoment

But she did make it really big! She's the biggest selling Scottish Female of all time.I agree that she was always ambivalent about the pop arena and the fame game. All those decades of concerts I attended hoping that one day she'd get back to what she did best - and now she's doing it brilliantly. Full circle indeed. She now has a job convincing the folk world that she's still the best singer in this genre. and give her the rightful crown that has been hers all along.

[rightmoment]

@3373157 I think she is a truly great singer...one of the finest this country has ever produced. However, although she was a big star she never - despite some efforts by both RSO and CBS - became an international pop artist.

I'm delighted she's returned to folk/roots/acoustic music - its fantastic she's bursting with creative energy at this stage of her life and career. She's an absolute gem.

PS: I suspect Subo is now the biggest selling Scots Female artist.

[adzthejuggler123]

This song used to feature on an obscure German satelite channel of footage of Planet Earth from space every Friday night-Does anybody know what this channel was or have any footage to upload?

[gjiannigorden]

feckoff, this song i heard when we where making summer holidays at the isle of lewis (summer holidays). stop beeeing negative about this song

[MustaffaCuppa]

I love Barbara's voice.

[munchiemoo]

again I come back to this vocal masterclass from Dickson. the tone is so pure it touches something deep inside.. again. the speech quality voice to thin folds is effortless...this woman's vocal repiotre will go in time I am sure...pure brilliance

[soupdragonuk]

i remember watching her on the Two Ronnies in the late 70's & 80's. Beautiful song.

[hankhilltexas]

Beautiful, just beautiful

[schusterlehrling]

Mike Batt is a Genius.

[ecksact]

Somebody, somewhere gave this less than a five star rating. How sad! This is just brilliant! Only criticism is it's not long enough!

[throovest]

@ecksact Hear hear. Classic of all time.

[jaysea32]

There are so many great Scottish singers,past and present.Barbara is one of those singers.Makes me proud to be Scottish.

[hampden12]

lie down

[aliuk147]

Wonderful, this song brings back memories of when I did not have a care in the world, now the world has changed so much and age is catching up and life is coming to a conclusion, as I listen to Barbara the clock continues to tick, and the thoughts of a emotional past run through my mind. This is a classic and will always be.

[TheDon444]

Couldn't have put it better myself. First heard this on 'The Two Ronnies' about 2000yrs ago (feels like it anyhow!) And loved it ever since. Beautiful.

[woodster1965]

@aliuk147 Thank you for that very emotional comment. I have tears in my eyes as i read this.Don't know what else to say so i wont say anything. Respect always.

[Volgan16666]

@aliuk147

Chin up there lad. Glory in the good memories.

[shecaboose]

@aliuk147  A year has passed and I wonder how you are?

[Beerwaddy]

@aliuk147 nice post. It's powerful music. I have the same feelings.

[TheSilverDollarQueen]

@aliuk147 Could not have summed this song up better myself :)

[56TURNIP]

@aliuk147 Me too

[manjit1966]

@aliuk147 heart rendering summary of the passge of time. May you be at peace for the rest of your life

[dabbleduck]

such a classic, and memories of years long gone from childhood....

[3373157]

Check her out, singing McCrimmons Lament - unaccompanied. Then you'll see her strength as one of Britain's greatest singers. Also her version of She Moved Thro' the Fair - no one can beat her.

[littymac2]

When I die this is the song I will be brought into church for people to hear. I feel it summarises eternity.

[santab88]

I am looking for the lyrics of Caravans sang by Mynie Grove. Please help me! That is the greatest version of Caravans.

[BumbleBeeInABluebell]

Is the argument on here for real?

[rightmoment]

Well unlike Elaine Paige - Barbara is a musician. She's a musician who was raised and is steeped in an extraordinarily rich musical culture - traditional/celtic music - which informs her best work. She is a subtle and hugely sophisticated artist who attracts a very discriminating audience. This allied to Dickson's superb voice puts her head and shoulders above competent singers like Paige who - outside of the characters she has played in musicals - has absolutely no musical identity at all.

[rightmoment]

Tell me, how is she "better"? I explained to you why I believe Dickson to be by far the most interesting and talented - noting her technical abilities as a singer - pitch, tone, unforced vibratto etc - also the rich culture of traditional music which informs her work - plus Dickson's abilities as a musician - she plays piano and guitar. As a concert artist Dickson is exceptional - unlike poor Elaine who can't string two words together to a live audience without using autocue.

[throovest]

I'm so grateful for such an enlightened insight into this great artist - this wonderful performer. You've got the measure of Barbara exactly. Much love. Arthur

[JakeStorm]

I can play the kazoo and sing. Does that make me a better singer than other male singers who aren't musicians.

Paige and Dickson- Two different vocal types, both quite good in their respective styles. In a case like that it is only personal preferrence that makes one better than the other in a fan's mind. I prefer to enjoy both.

[Kiets2]

I am looking for the sheet music for Caravan song. Can anybody help me?

[Inveridiot]

willie rennie MP won a date with this lass. To his credit he was only 12. Fair play

[3373157]

susan boyle, elaine paige!!!! what a fuss. this woman can sing better than both of them. and she sounds better today than she did in her heyday.

[Teejay57flowers]

No She Can`t Elaine Paige Is A Better Singer Than Barbara Dickson Any Day And So Is Susan Boyle.

[rightmoment]

The beautiful tonal qualities of Dickson's voice, her virtual perfect pitch, her musicianship, her grounding in the rich traditional musical culture of her native Scotland make her a hugely more interesting and important artist than singers like Paige or Boyle. Technically and artistically Dickson is in a different league.

[skegsthomson]

Typical idiotic comment

[munchiemoo]

cannot think of an artist in 1990s or 2000s who has the quality of vocal like Barbara Dickson....the thick fold voice quality change to twang/thin fold quality with a deep tone is just unique....the only artist i have heard that had a similar tone is Dusty Springfield....Barbara..you are an unsung vocal talent of your time....

[stephenhkent]

@munchiemoo Just discovered Caravan by Barbra Dickson.I so agree with your comment-a moving,clear and powerful voice-stunning.Her power is never forced and the range is astonishing.She hits such low notes and the sound retains beauty.Agree too about Dusty Springfield but my other favorites are Karen Carpenter, Agneta and Frida from Abba, Alison Moyet and,currently,Adele.

[potato73]

Mike Batt used to write some really good songs, so why does he write all that boring stuff for Katie Melua now?

[tillydamilly]

dont do it girl you're left trailing behind with the camel dung! great song all the same for the free bit not the hope part shes so good isnt she thanx for posting this one

[crisscreations]

I guess I'll have to be the Simon here....

I was searching for great 80's songs and unfortunately came here.

For all the great 80's songs I have to say I don't remember this one and now know why.

Don't hate me...just my opinion

[newmark401]

I totally disagree with you there, Simon, and so do Dannii and Cheryl, so it's three yesses and one no for this great song.

Louis

[olemuckspreader]

Had this on my Walkman when I travelled overland to Austria in 1984. Lots of memories.

[jonbrumie]

excellent

[soupdragon65]

I can remember watching her on the Two Ronnies show. I must admit she was amazing then and still is now. I also have her acting with James Bolam in the Missing Postman.

[reebokblokey]

Just downloaded from iTunes so great to hear this again and watch this video, amazing song... mark

[cookewitch]

I haven't heard this in years, what an amazing song it!

[gg4u6]

i was brought up with her songs - amazing!

[ImperialAerosolKid]

Don't comment on other people's typing errors please. You don't look particularly intelligent when you do this just after you made them yourself.

[jezzeruk]

my mum and dad used to play barbara dickson tapes in the car when i was in my teens , so even though im only in my late 20's, i love all this

[2BalderDash]

Still, after all the years, one of the best and most touchings songs ever !!

[KaduFlyer222]

One of the greatest songs Mike Batt ever wrote, performed by the most beautiful and under-rated singer with such an awesome voice Britain has ever produced. This brings back such memories for me of how in love with her I truly was in the 80's, and this song is such a sweet heartbreaker for anyone with a memory of better times. Thank you for this wonderful clip - and God bless the gorgeous, wonderful Barbara Dickson..!!

[chollie1000]

i agree with everything you have said i also loved her u cant have her i want her

[rightmoment]

Barbara Dickson is an exceptional talent...a truly stunnning voice.

[filiberia]

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

[palujia]

One of my all time favourites

[fifer50]

Nice to see a clip of this beautiful song.Anyone who has heard Barbara Dickson sing will appreciate what a class act she is! Thank you!

[rightmoment]

Certainly one of the finest female singers Britain has ever produced. A class act. Scotland should be proud!!

[Banquo1972]

Memories of the Two Ronnies spring to mind - I think she used to be on a lot. Great song!

[bongfreex]

this could do beter

[fateocharlie]

So could your English. Tell me, why would you bother logging in to leave a negative comment like that?

[eblanaken]

spastic

[woodster1965]

@bongfreex How the hell can you get much better than this?? u f****ng muppet!!!

[pikachops]

@bongfreex yes it could be removed completely from the history of music,

[TheDon444]

@pikachops Or maybe we should just completeley remove you from the planet eh!

[rayrac]

Thank you!

[rayrac]

Our choir's next piece to learn and perform, arranged by our md so I'm told.

I'd like to know the words, could someone print them up please?

[fateocharlie]

The lyrics are on Barbara's website (look under the "All For A Song" album?)

[7Spring]

One of the very BEST ever

[Musicbyveronica]

She looks so young and pretty on this clip than the others that I have seen of her.

[WalkerMarshall]

Great song, reminds me of my childhood listening to it with my Dad.

[1Lucyinthesky]

wonderful song!!! I´ve heard it on the radio today...the background choir sounds verv nice...

[mark0776829]

shes was on band of gold

that drama series on tv about prostitutes lol

[rightmoment]

What's your point!!!??

[azulmarino3]

She sings better in the soundtrack album take.

[smego36]

Another 1 of my OLD fav's...still sounds as gud as it did 1st time.....TYVM

[acesmac]

it is really funny coz once i ahd to learn this song at skool

[B16DAN]

The un-mistakeable voice of Barbara Dickson. Fantastic !!!!

[Nightfighter74]

A very nice song, done very well by a real cuetie ...

[LeCanadienerrant]

When you think that I have heard that song over 40 yeras ago

in the movie : "Caravans" and it is the first time I see it perform alive by the singer: Barbara Dickson who I never hears of before . It is quite amasing and emotional. Thank you for posting this clip.

[mimasch]

this was the song off our school leaving ... all pupils of our grade sang this song ...

[HIBBO32]

My favourite song from one of my favourite singers with a wonderful performance as always.

Thanks for sharing this clip!

[celticmystt]

thanks for posting, this song is very special to me

[Wetsuit67]

'I don't know where I'm going but I'm going' What kind of prescription do you need to write this line? The Caravan Theme is one of the best tunes ever written.

[XxbbychazxX]

this is a vry personal song to me, as it was played at my grandads funeral. love listenining to it, it brings back all the memories. :')

[atozonly09]

Barbara is one of the best singers I have ever heard. I remember seeing her live in the early 80's, I think 1982 at the Palace Theatre in Morecambe. She made this dilapidated old theatre, famed fro pantos in my early years come to life. I seem to remember she had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction with the tight leather pants before the concert. After all this time it is one of my fondest memories of live entertainment.

[rhonddachick]

wonderful balled...cant stop playing it in my media player...its so personal to me..

[rightmoment]

er....Barbara DICKSON!

[dxxkelly]

Barbara Dixon with Mick Batt..what more could you ask for.

[celticmystt]

thanks for this upload, a classic tune,my uncle used to take me up glencoe walking when i was a kid and have this playing on way there, such good memories

cheers

[Eversteijn1944]

Beautiful song!! Beautiful lady singer!!

The movie is one of my favorits.

[georgebur]

Nice song but this looks like a mime to me!

[whuzzzup]

'cause it is^^

[xitp7]

I must say it is glad that a classic song like this is on here!Have added it to my favorites.Thank you!

[dercarsus]

Another favourite thank you

[terripur]

It is a sad song- has anyone tried the melody on guitar?

[penny62feest]

Nothing doing I'm afraid.. Martin Jenner, her guitarist was one of my closest friends...and remained so right up to his unfortunate death four years ago.

I wish I could get hold of the whole video..Any ideas would be appreciated ?

Regards Penny Feest

[tanagerbirder]

I have had some tips on playing this from Babs' arranger and producer Troy Donackley. If you email me I will help you with the guitar music.

[rightmoment]

Mike Batt claims that this song was all set to be a huge hit in January 1980 but that CBS deliberately took it out of the shops and stopped radio plays because they wanted Dickson's next single - January February - to be released in either Jan or Feb. Caravans was rocketing in the charts and then mysteriously stopped absolutely dead. Maybe it should be re-released??

[charmaine44]

This is the song that i will have played at my funeral,If any one cares.

[rexy100]

Good for you. It's a cracker. If I'm still alive, I'll come along.

[charmaine44]

The more the merrier!!Thank you.

[376493]

I love this song but it makes me ache for a life i will never have.

[milette6]

Hi, I am sorry to sense that you are sad about something. If it is someone you lost, I hope time helps you heal, if you are ill, I wish you well.

[okhuhok]

aw that sounds really sad. This is a haunting song to begin with!

[lminky]

sorry to hear you spil up so sad

[garfield2279]

Barbara went on to acting,starring in the excellent series "Band of gold" about prostitutes,made a bloody good job of that too.

[ascoltati]

i love this song!!

[boeingman777]

Wow, this brings back such memories... I lived in England during that time and I remember her beautiful voice well... Thanks for sharing this video. :-)

[stevielee1985]

i love her song january february its well cool

[JohnVasco]

I saw her do a show in Norwich some time ago. First song, she came on stage on her own, and just sang without any instrument backing. Absolutely awesome voice! One of the greatest female singers ever!

[AlisonEA]

Thanks so much for posting this up - have been looking for it online for a while. It was one of my dad's fave songs & we had it played at his funeral. Have stuck it on my MySpace page as my little reminder! Thanks! x

[room2njoy]

I have waited for ages for this video. I assume there is a promo video made for this? I would love to see that. But anyway, thanks, I think this song is unreal and underated completely.

[gralus]

Thanks for uploading this. Does anyone have the video of the bbc special on Barbara which featured an acompanying video of a train travelling up through the scottish highlands?

[clachanman]

The film is called Caravans, released in 1979 and starred Anthony Quinn.

[leeches]

Can anyone tell me what the movie was called? I love this music.

[shadowfx13]

tasteful.

trying to find guitar chords for this song.

Can anybody help?

[proinsiaspad]

Used to play it myself years ago - I think it's in drop D tuning - listen to the intro riff.

I think the chords I played were based around D BM EM A7 Bm

Then Chorus ...

was D G Em A7 D D G Em A7 D (LYRIC 'I don't know where I'm going but I'm going' - possibly a C major on the last word here)

Hope this is of help. Also I seem to remember there were one or two strange chords, possibly with 9ths or 6ths added in, running through the song but I can't remember what they were now)

[shadowfx13]

Hi.

Thanks for your reply, I will give it a go.

The chords look close, hope I can return the favour in the future.

Cheers.

[octomonkey1980]

Think I can help m8. The chords between the chorus' and verses are: D Em Eb D. The chord on the last word of the Chorus is G6. Maybe there are some more odd chords but you could get away with just straight majors/minors.

[tanagerbirder]

Hello - I had the same queries about this song so I asked the man himself - Troy Donockley and he explained it. The song is in D. For the second chord in the 1st line ie on the word "breaking" slide the D shape up 2. Then it's Em A7 and Bm. Try this and you'll see that the rest of the song is easy.

[terryclary]

Super rendition, but the sound is out of sync with the picture.

Barbara is always fantastic.