Forty-six years ago I had managed to record the last few bars of this song on a then state-of-the-art Grundig 1/4 inch tape recorder of my parents. The song, which I loved from first hearing, haunted me, particularly when I emigrated and the words spoke to my homesickness. I received a full version about ten years ago, but not of this original quality. Is it 'Look Homeward, Angel' or is it 'Look, Homeward Angel'? I love both. I think I've come home.
There have been many Fortunes 'Best of" CDs, but it is hard to find many with this song on it. A group called The Monarchs had a hit with this song just before the Fortunes' version, and that is very good also....and it is on youtube. As far as other good songs by The Fortunes- try 'Here it Comes Again', 'The Idol', 'Here Comes that Rainy Day Feeling Again', 'Freedom Come, Freedom Go' and 'Storm in a Teacup', those are among the best.
Really interesting re-working of this song, originally recorded by Johnny Ray. Is there a CD out by The Fortunes? I remember their single "You've Got Your Troubles" but wasn't sure what their follow-up Hits were, so thanks for posting and thanks for the information.
Barry's brother, Dave, introduced me to this one. I'd just returned from playing in the Storyville Club, Cologne [John Marshall] where the Fortunes were also playing. They said "Listen out for 'You've Got Your Troubles'" which they'd just recorded. By the time we all got back to Blighty it was already a massive hit.
Saw these lads sing this at st.phillips club in sheffield i think1963,glen dale was lead vocal.sang it 3 times absolutley superb.i think it can blind the monarchs version.also think youv got your troubles is the best pop song of the era.texm
This is the version that I remember,not the one by the Monarchs.This one came to mind today.Couldn't recall the group but I knew I'd heard the song.Thanks for putting this one on!
Go to monarchmg and you can find the version of "Look Homeward Angel" recorded by The Monarchs of Louisville,Ky. Probably the best version of this song ever.
Forty-six years ago I had managed to record the last few bars of this song on a then state-of-the-art Grundig 1/4 inch tape recorder of my parents. The song, which I loved from first hearing, haunted me, particularly when I emigrated and the words spoke to my homesickness. I received a full version about ten years ago, but not of this original quality. Is it 'Look Homeward, Angel' or is it 'Look, Homeward Angel'? I love both. I think I've come home.
dcombeer 4 months ago
There have been many Fortunes 'Best of" CDs, but it is hard to find many with this song on it. A group called The Monarchs had a hit with this song just before the Fortunes' version, and that is very good also....and it is on youtube. As far as other good songs by The Fortunes- try 'Here it Comes Again', 'The Idol', 'Here Comes that Rainy Day Feeling Again', 'Freedom Come, Freedom Go' and 'Storm in a Teacup', those are among the best.
tremsfan 9 months ago
Really interesting re-working of this song, originally recorded by Johnny Ray. Is there a CD out by The Fortunes? I remember their single "You've Got Your Troubles" but wasn't sure what their follow-up Hits were, so thanks for posting and thanks for the information.
JohnnyGNV 9 months ago
Barry's brother, Dave, introduced me to this one. I'd just returned from playing in the Storyville Club, Cologne [John Marshall] where the Fortunes were also playing. They said "Listen out for 'You've Got Your Troubles'" which they'd just recorded. By the time we all got back to Blighty it was already a massive hit.
throovest 1 year ago
great cover...fantastic vocals
john111257 1 year ago
WOW, 3,500 views ! Now, if we can only get The Idol back up again...
tremsfan 1 year ago
Saw these lads sing this at st.phillips club in sheffield i think1963,glen dale was lead vocal.sang it 3 times absolutley superb.i think it can blind the monarchs version.also think youv got your troubles is the best pop song of the era.texm
starryeyed70 1 year ago
This is the version that I remember,not the one by the Monarchs.This one came to mind today.Couldn't recall the group but I knew I'd heard the song.Thanks for putting this one on!
crowleysridgegirl 1 year ago
Never understood how a group can continue with only 1-2 original much less 0.
tryithere 1 year ago
Great song. They were one of the most underrated groups of that period.
MrHekkus 1 year ago
Remember it / them well. Was with Barry Pritchard's brother, Dave, at the time. Probably one of the finest harmony versions of this great tune
throovest 1 year ago
Thanks so much for posting
The56jeannieable 1 year ago
tremendous harmony's great version of beautiful song
taphn 1 year ago
every one who did this song did a good job w it
4battis 1 year ago
A great version by the Fortunes.
skipper8257 1 year ago
I made an error in the text..The Fortunes' 1966 song is 'This GOLDEN Ring", not 'This Diamond Ring'.
tremsfan 2 years ago
Go to monarchmg and you can find the version of "Look Homeward Angel" recorded by The Monarchs of Louisville,Ky. Probably the best version of this song ever.
mltw1371 2 years ago
Great job ! You are coming up with some great tunes !
tremsfan 2 years ago