roy harper. hors d'oeuvres

[walkquietlyby]

The beginning of the song is very similar to the traditionnal "Willy O'Winsbury", particulary Pentangle's version (which was recorded afterward though). Anyone know if there's a story behind that?

[dermotoblong]

@walkquietlyby i always thought it was the same sound as the song in the wicker man soundtrack. probably the same one. a traditional folk piece i reckon

[VivianeOfAvalon]

I do so agree - eeMondili!!! A rarely heard, but really great acoustic album that is totally Unique - we will not hear the like of it again!! I am doing my best to promote it on the 'Net'!

[freudastaire]

The H Bomb

[thegrandwazoooo]

take a roy harper tape up to nepal .....

[dermotoblong]

heard this last night for the first time, and it blew me away

[bogowww]

I still cant believe how much music is to discover... Its first time when I hear Roy Harper and all I can say is OH MY GOD !!!

[cheeseandonionchrisp]

I love this, not listened to it for ages - over 20 years - frightening! Smiling now

[jimboooong]

i have a version of this..its 1 of billion...i have the only copy ov it..havent found it any were else on the net...message me..i have it uploaded on here..its by jimboooong...check it out

[TheFunkyKingston]

Introspective

[teamcrumb]

only 41 likes? people are such douches for only liking shite affirmed by shits.

[BlackNapkin61]

..jeeeez! ..Im blown away ..that was special..

hors d'oeuvres.. *got to check out Stormcock* Think Im in for a treat... d[-_-]b

[Django5198]

Great song. I think I can call Roy Harper a philosipher aswell. Without trying to sound rude here, is Harper a homosexual cause I saw this picture of him and Robert Plant in drag?

[darrylsweetland]

@Django5198 Take a close listen to Forbidden Fruit, Commune, and Another Day by the great man, and I think you will have your answer.

Incidentally, the last time I wore women's clothes was to a Stranglers concert in Cardiff in 1979!! I must say I enjoyed it, despite having to endure hearing 'nice legs, shame about the face' all evening!!

[Drblooter99]

@darrylsweetland

So yours were the legs whose memory has thrilled me for 30 years. I am an otherwise decent and proper Cardiffian, but Is it too late for us to dress up together ... ?

[darrylsweetland]

@Drblooter99 I have never heard of a 'decent and proper Cardiffian' before. Surely this is a contradiction in terms!! Apart from the time when I wore a mini-skirt and pink fluffy T-shirt to the Stranglers concert alluded to, my legs were also frequently on display around South Wales during my games for Llantwit Major Rugby Club - oh yes, I am all man really!!!!

[Drblooter99]

@darrylsweetland

Yes, you're a man really -- and I'm not really gay, never liked the Stranglers, and I might not even be from Cardiff!

Hey dude, get virtual -- this is the Net!!

[jamesfromwimbledon]

@Django5198 I wonder if Nick knows

[misterselecta]

So pleased to re-acquaint myself with an album I thought I'd never hear again. It's an angry young man song, but the genius is making it so haunting as well. Still gives me the shivers, even now.

[eeMondli]

One of the greatest albums. Ever.

[davedyment99]

I've been re-listening to Roy H again over the last a couple of years and only really now recognise his genius, not a term I use frequently. I've added his Lifemask and Stormcock albums to my Must Have list. Let's hope he comes out of retirement for a few more live shows. Thanks for posting this great track.

Dave D.

[Mrhellsy]

@davedyment99 HE is! hes supporting Joanna Newsom I saw him in bristol uk start of the month! 

[daveyboydyment]

@Mrhellsy - bugger, I've missed him again but thanks for the 'heads up'. Nice to know, he still gets out there.

[ElemeFF]

Let's do this one an' all! lol

5*

[SWELLTECHNO]

5* .

[conefsl]

I love Roy Harper!! he should be a HUGE star.