She'll be 64 soon - born in 47. I was a great fan in the 60s and still am. She no longer has the wonderful, soaring voice, but still one of the great legends that folk singers aspire to be.
Ahh, nostalgia. . . I, too, had the opportunity to hear Maddy and the lads of Steeleye Span in a great double bill in Oaklnad with Jethro Tull. Inspired ever after, we played "One Misty Moisty Morning" at our wedding. We also had the good fortune to hear her in Boulder in the mid-nineties at the Upstart Crow. Glad to hear she's still out and about and performing. Gaudete!
I'm always jealous of those of you in the USA who got to see Steeleye Span and Jethro Tull on the same bill. Span were already headliners in the UK by then, so I never got to see what must have been a perfect evening of music.
It was around 1974. A large rock arena in the American Midwest. Thousands of Jethro Tull fans were prepared to sit through the obligatory opening act. As the lights came up she stood in the shadow/light and began to sing the haunting ballad Cam Ye Oer Frae France. For many a profound change in the ear would occur. The wonderful world of English, Irish, and Scottish folk music had been introduced. Our thanks to Ms. Prior and to Mr. Anderson. We were enriched.
In 1974, I was a huge Jethro Tull fan and a huge Steeleye Span fan. I drove from Little Rock, Arkansas to Dallas, Texas with 3 equally demented friends to hear Maddy and Ian. Couldn't say who we were most excited about.
EnglishBayley - you Tayxanians have no fight with the Brits, neither have we Germans....but confess: "Cam Ye O´er" had you stand straighter and look for redcoats to have a word with. ;)
NotordGames, Maybe but not as good as she sang in her prime, still theres lots of old fogeys who will still listen to her now and think she is better than they can recall. I wonder if she will still be singing when is is 90
why is everythin based on an old irish tune..would u ever go on and get urselves a life...the whole world doesnt revolve about the irish..or the bold feinan men
Maddy Prior continues to inspire and entertain - I saw Steeleye Span in the 70s as a young student in Cardiff and again in Aylesbury a few years back. Her cd of Christmas carols is a staple in our household each year. Thanks for putting this video up.
her eyes are very wide
Phoeobus 3 months ago in playlist British folk
She'll be 64 soon - born in 47. I was a great fan in the 60s and still am. She no longer has the wonderful, soaring voice, but still one of the great legends that folk singers aspire to be.
dinerouk 9 months ago
Ahh, nostalgia. . . I, too, had the opportunity to hear Maddy and the lads of Steeleye Span in a great double bill in Oaklnad with Jethro Tull. Inspired ever after, we played "One Misty Moisty Morning" at our wedding. We also had the good fortune to hear her in Boulder in the mid-nineties at the Upstart Crow. Glad to hear she's still out and about and performing. Gaudete!
FockeWulf200C 1 year ago
i live near maddy prior , so tempted to try one of her singing classes
MrLail 1 year ago
I'm always jealous of those of you in the USA who got to see Steeleye Span and Jethro Tull on the same bill. Span were already headliners in the UK by then, so I never got to see what must have been a perfect evening of music.
cymruisrael 1 year ago
Absolute fave female vocalist anywhere, anytime....she's still the goddess!
regardez403 1 year ago
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This one ate too many cream cakes all around her hat!
BRUTUALTRUTH 1 year ago
Just my luck, I suppose. I live on the north side of Dallas, but when she was in Dallas in '74 I lived in Peru.
We call that "zigging when you ought to be zagging" in South Texas, where I was born.
buttonpuncher 2 years ago
It was around 1974. A large rock arena in the American Midwest. Thousands of Jethro Tull fans were prepared to sit through the obligatory opening act. As the lights came up she stood in the shadow/light and began to sing the haunting ballad Cam Ye Oer Frae France. For many a profound change in the ear would occur. The wonderful world of English, Irish, and Scottish folk music had been introduced. Our thanks to Ms. Prior and to Mr. Anderson. We were enriched.
EnglishBayley 2 years ago 10
In 1974, I was a huge Jethro Tull fan and a huge Steeleye Span fan. I drove from Little Rock, Arkansas to Dallas, Texas with 3 equally demented friends to hear Maddy and Ian. Couldn't say who we were most excited about.
Pangael 2 years ago 2
EnglishBayley - you Tayxanians have no fight with the Brits, neither have we Germans....but confess: "Cam Ye O´er" had you stand straighter and look for redcoats to have a word with. ;)
Pitfossil 2 years ago
@EnglishBayley It's a beautiful thing when you go to see the opening act and they make converts, eh? Nothing against Jethro Tull, of course.
Anglagard1 1 year ago
hey, that was great. i love to sing also and i know good singing and your it. your really good.
twilightfans444 2 years ago
She is surrounded with magic
Nearonamous 2 years ago 3
Maybe her voice is not as powerful as it was in her prime, but it's still good enough to show the most of the young pop-ladies what singing is.
Ich liebe ihre Stimme seit 37 Jahren.
philiparthurdent 2 years ago 9
Nice! I looked up gigs of the various Steeleye Span members; there's a chance I can see Maddy live this fall when I'm in London!
coramunroe 2 years ago
I think Maddie Prior is ABSOLUTELY LOVELY! She is a clever, talented example of British womanhood. Cant get enough!!
cactus1961harley 3 years ago 4
loved her since the 70's and she's still magic! todays singers should listen AND learn
cheerydavie 3 years ago
thank you for posting this fantastic song!
greetings from bavaria.
HeartRover57 3 years ago
Great to see real live musicians.Hyped"celebrities"can't compare,even if Maddy does defend Maddona.
noazarkle 3 years ago
What a lovely voice and persona...love her since the 70's and she's still magic! Thanks for posting!
Chastalard 3 years ago
I'm a big fan of this band, LOVE YA !!!!
Thank's for posting.
Caroline
irishghetto 3 years ago
At her age she still sings good!
NotOrdinaryInGames 3 years ago
NotordGames, Maybe but not as good as she sang in her prime, still theres lots of old fogeys who will still listen to her now and think she is better than they can recall. I wonder if she will still be singing when is is 90
atfatw 3 years ago 2
Its an old traditional Irish tune..
dudeabidez 3 years ago
MADDY PRIOR can sing t ohell and cut in pieces all dirty stinking cops!
rockballsmeke 3 years ago
Its based on an old Irish tune..
HotSummerof1976 3 years ago 4
why is everythin based on an old irish tune..would u ever go on and get urselves a life...the whole world doesnt revolve about the irish..or the bold feinan men
TARTANCAM 3 years ago
@HotSummerof1976, Scottish actually.
gaspode18 2 years ago
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WHats interesting is that Johnny Rotten is a fan.
volgodon 3 years ago
Rotten is not a fan, he was misquoted,get ur facts right,your wrong again..
HotSummerof1976 3 years ago
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"one of the most wondeful things I have ever done is to meet Maddy Prior." is a misquote?
No, I think your ultra-nationalist agenda helps you ignore the facts.
volgodon 3 years ago
More lies ? You people are so arrogant,your famous for it..
HotSummerof1976 3 years ago
I'll ask you again. What people?
That quote is from Mojo magazine. Look it up.
volgodon 3 years ago
It was a misquote ,your wrong again,silly ,stupid woman...You people!!
HotSummerof1976 3 years ago 3
Has anyone got a video or anything,
of "Deep in the Darkest Night" ?
I've been looking for it EVERYWHERE.
Absolutely everywhere, and I can't find it.
I may have to resort to buying it off the internet... tragic. (:
GetYourDrinkOn 3 years ago
Great, my father has old LPs from Steeleye Span. I love the voice from Maddy Prior.
pollux1991 3 years ago
usual excelence
nmdmaster 3 years ago
A truly gracious lady, saw her in concert a few years ago and going to see her next month.
pugwashsecond 3 years ago
Maddy still rocks....i wish she was my mum!
NapalmTheElf 3 years ago
woooow - she's STILL got kick-ass pipes
cwbutler 4 years ago
Only one question - would you? Oh yes.
steveissimo 4 years ago
It would be rude not to.
jim8202 3 years ago
God has blessed her with a wonderful voice.
chuckler1 4 years ago
Maddy Prior, voice immortal! Just beautiful!
Congreave2 4 years ago
Maddy Prior continues to inspire and entertain - I saw Steeleye Span in the 70s as a young student in Cardiff and again in Aylesbury a few years back. Her cd of Christmas carols is a staple in our household each year. Thanks for putting this video up.
Creissels 4 years ago