One more thing about this group, they actually had a lot of beautiful songs that we're overshadowed by "You Were On My Mind." This is a little hidden gem of theirs on Youtube, "What's Going On" youtube.com/watch?v=psM9qNAT_6U
This song was taped on a Sculley Reel to Reel tape deck, with Beverly's voice multi-tracked, a masterpiece recording of vocal harmonies. Not sure everyone realizes that the lyrics, originally written folk singing duo Ian and Sylvia, most likely allude to heroin addiction: "So I went to the corner, Just to ease my pain." "I got worries, I got wounds to bind." But nevertheless a great rendition of the original, whether it makes you think of someone special, or your next vial of morphine. :p
I always liked this version a lot -- especially with the jangly Rickenbackerish guitar -- but in fairness the best version was by the writers, Ian & Sylvia.
If you ever heard them do this, especially in a small venue like DC's old Cellar Door, the power of Ian's voice is unforgettable & left goose bumps on me for the past 40+ years.
This is a darn near perfect recording. It has an excellent arrangement that builds and builds, then comes down and builds even more for the strong outro...all with wonderful harmonies and (seminal) jangly folk rock playing. Credit of course to Sylvia writing it but also lots of credit to the late Michael Stewart (John's brother) remaking it via his great arrangement and production. And of course to Bev for singing her heart out.
@GuiitarBilly it is perfect, and stunning. how strange that considering the poor recording technology in the 60s, that ppl came up w/ such breath-taking records. the opposite of now. the technology is fantastic now, but the music SUCKS. i guess song writing peaked in the 60s n 70s, n its been downhill ever since.
@bobbyb826 Regarding the so-called "poor technology" of 60's sound recording, You've got it backwards. Analog is far superior to digital in every way. Digital sounds FLAT due to the complete lack of depth ( soundwave compression ) and corresponding lack of fidelity. I've never owned a CD player and never will. I listen to vinyl and open reel tapes ONLY. However, I do agree the newer "music" sucks.
Sylvia (Fricker) Tyson actually wrote the song in 1964. When Crispian St Peters claimed it as a Public Domain folk song in 1966, the lawyers for Ian and Sylvia took him to task over it. The US release of his version of it corrects the songwriter credit. He's better known in the US for "The Pied Piper"
One more thing about this group, they actually had a lot of beautiful songs that we're overshadowed by "You Were On My Mind." This is a little hidden gem of theirs on Youtube, "What's Going On" youtube.com/watch?v=psM9qNAT_6U
MrSwj2009 1 week ago
This song was taped on a Sculley Reel to Reel tape deck, with Beverly's voice multi-tracked, a masterpiece recording of vocal harmonies. Not sure everyone realizes that the lyrics, originally written folk singing duo Ian and Sylvia, most likely allude to heroin addiction: "So I went to the corner, Just to ease my pain." "I got worries, I got wounds to bind." But nevertheless a great rendition of the original, whether it makes you think of someone special, or your next vial of morphine. :p
MrSwj2009 1 week ago
I miss this kind of music so much. Rap sucks!
lifeisarock66 3 weeks ago
sounds pretty damn good to my junior son of a bitch
78DannyRay 1 month ago
I always liked this version a lot -- especially with the jangly Rickenbackerish guitar -- but in fairness the best version was by the writers, Ian & Sylvia.
If you ever heard them do this, especially in a small venue like DC's old Cellar Door, the power of Ian's voice is unforgettable & left goose bumps on me for the past 40+ years.
BlazingFerret 2 months ago
best cover "io ho in mente te" by Equipe84 ...year 1966, (singer Maurizio Vandelli).
Equipe84 had been introduced to the Beatles as the "most popular beat band in italy" disappointing paul mccartney LOL
ziofagio 3 months ago
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The dynamics of this song are amazing and Bev the vocalist is powerful and amazing.
If The Who had done this song in the exact same manner, you would be hearing all over classic rock radio to this day....
dannycia 3 months ago
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The dynamics of this song are amazing and Bev the vocalist is out of this world.
If The Who had done this song in the exact same manner, you would still be hearing it all over classic rock radio.
dannycia 3 months ago
beautiful song!
SassyFrass18 4 months ago
One of my all time favorites.. it will never grow old
HonchoPoncho455 5 months ago
This is a darn near perfect recording. It has an excellent arrangement that builds and builds, then comes down and builds even more for the strong outro...all with wonderful harmonies and (seminal) jangly folk rock playing. Credit of course to Sylvia writing it but also lots of credit to the late Michael Stewart (John's brother) remaking it via his great arrangement and production. And of course to Bev for singing her heart out.
GuiitarBilly 5 months ago 2
@GuiitarBilly it is perfect, and stunning. how strange that considering the poor recording technology in the 60s, that ppl came up w/ such breath-taking records. the opposite of now. the technology is fantastic now, but the music SUCKS. i guess song writing peaked in the 60s n 70s, n its been downhill ever since.
bobbyb826 4 months ago 4
@bobbyb826 Regarding the so-called "poor technology" of 60's sound recording, You've got it backwards. Analog is far superior to digital in every way. Digital sounds FLAT due to the complete lack of depth ( soundwave compression ) and corresponding lack of fidelity. I've never owned a CD player and never will. I listen to vinyl and open reel tapes ONLY. However, I do agree the newer "music" sucks.
65rock4ever 2 months ago
Sylvia (Fricker) Tyson actually wrote the song in 1964. When Crispian St Peters claimed it as a Public Domain folk song in 1966, the lawyers for Ian and Sylvia took him to task over it. The US release of his version of it corrects the songwriter credit. He's better known in the US for "The Pied Piper"
AbbyJaneChick 6 months ago
@AbbyJaneChick His version was derivative and crappy
bigmarty56 4 months ago
Nice clip, but not stereo.
EarleYetter 7 months ago
@EarleYetter Oops...I corrected the notation. Thanks.
Nocaro 7 months ago
@Nocaro Another 50 thumbs up upload. Thank you. BgMs
BgMsDangerus 2 months ago
@EarleYetter That's o.k.. When it came out back in the 60's, I was listening to it on a tiny 9V radio, so this is exactly how I remember it sounding.
nitestar95 3 months ago 6
@nitestar95 ditto on that
sweetsurrender2me 1 week ago in playlist One Hit Wonders
Ian and Sylvia (Canadian) did it first. I think specifically Ian Tyson's then wife, Sylvia Fricker (sp), when Ian usually wrote most of the songs.
The different versions are interesting but THIS version is the best on many levels. This brings in a certain mood the others did not.
vonKressenstein 1 year ago
Great song, great group.
wolfeshadow1313 1 year ago 2
This is Christian St. Peters' song. But. C'mon. Beverly Bivens came along and just nailed it. God, I love her voice in this song.
Rigmeister9 1 year ago
@Rigmeister9 Actually it was a Ian and Sylvia song that both We Five and Christain St Peters adopted.
drpainification 1 year ago 3
Wonderful !! Thanks :-)))
RedWitch07 1 year ago
great sound quality. Great hit song.
repentorburnbaby 1 year ago
This song was big in Europe done by Cristian St. Peter..
thanks for sharing this !!!
tickyreal 1 year ago
BRAVO LANNY, ANOTHER NOTCH ON YOUR GUN BELT, 5 STARS!!!!
theloveman11378 1 year ago
i love it,thank you.
stratman45us 1 year ago