can anyone suggest what the Bellowhead version of this song has that this one doesn't. I think this is every bit as good . At least Steeleye Span smile. Has someone told all the members of Bellowhead to look miserable whenever they have their picture taken ?
@slygingerdog That is true- bellowhead are quite grumpy looking. I like both bands in different ways. I think I like the 'big band'-ness of bellowhead, whereas steeleye's charm is its simplicity.
@meadowlarks100 Hi there, thanks for that. Yes , Bellowhead are a great band, and in fact I sometimes wish Steeleye would also produce a bigger sound, although their latest lineup has certainly gone a long way towards that. Maybe it's me that's grumpy !
@QMPhilosophe I'm jealous. I wish I had been around then, since I didn't find out about them til the early 90's when we were getting heavily into Celtic/traditional music. They are a superb band. Must've been great seeing them live back then. Thanks for the upload, john. Great song, even without Maddy taking lead-- shows that all members of the band could hold their own weight. Nice one. :))
can anyone suggest what the Bellowhead version of this song has that this one doesn't. I think this is every bit as good . At least Steeleye Span smile. Has someone told all the members of Bellowhead to look miserable whenever they have their picture taken ?
slygingerdog 1 month ago
@slygingerdog That is true- bellowhead are quite grumpy looking. I like both bands in different ways. I think I like the 'big band'-ness of bellowhead, whereas steeleye's charm is its simplicity.
meadowlarks100 3 weeks ago
@meadowlarks100 Hi there, thanks for that. Yes , Bellowhead are a great band, and in fact I sometimes wish Steeleye would also produce a bigger sound, although their latest lineup has certainly gone a long way towards that. Maybe it's me that's grumpy !
slygingerdog 3 weeks ago
"santy"-= phallic reference
wick1860 3 months ago
Whose is this song?, Because I see many have sung
elgoleador97 5 months ago
stop that sinful rhythm type singing Min!!
albionparish 6 months ago
@albionparish Min has done well for himself - he's Deputy MD at the IMF nowadays!
cantleysugar 5 months ago
I saw Steeleye Span in 1973 - have been listening to them ever since. What a great band!
QMPhilosophe 7 months ago 2
@QMPhilosophe I'm jealous. I wish I had been around then, since I didn't find out about them til the early 90's when we were getting heavily into Celtic/traditional music. They are a superb band. Must've been great seeing them live back then. Thanks for the upload, john. Great song, even without Maddy taking lead-- shows that all members of the band could hold their own weight. Nice one. :))
Gwid01 1 month ago
Is it not short for "away your sanity"?
solarbuduk 9 months ago
I'm not sure what santy relates to in this song.
The only thing I do know is it is a christian name for a male.
johnatkin69 9 months ago
@johnatkin69 all i found was "shanty"
the irish that were the poorest of the poor.
hope it helps, as i think she sings shanty.????
jocksmen 9 months ago
Lovely it will soon be a You Tube hit with all those lovely photographs and the lyrics too. But tell me please, "what is a SANTY?'
Baycliff 9 months ago
MAGNIFICENT..........Remember the airplay when this came out.
Peter Sellers "CLASS ACT" taken far too soon from us (RIP).
jocksmen 9 months ago
Lovely song.
mcfrdmn 10 months ago