@jmsbk12345 I would recommend you check out Cecil Sharp who was a collector of British ballads (Cecil Sharp House, London), He was the equivalent of Francis Child (Child ballads) who collected ballads in the USA. They are both featured on utube. The best collections of British and USA ballads. Hope this helps.
atfatw secretly worships england and everything english. he begins his day on bended knee before a portrait of the queen. don't deny it atfatw, we know who you are.
When i think back to the time when i was a young man and listening quite often to SES, i knew they were good. Now many years latter i realize they were quite exceptional at their craft.
I'm thinking that in view of your comment, it'd be all right if I mentioned that I've been a fan of SS, especially Maddy Prior for over 30 years, and that I love this version of the song. Just having you on, tansbell...
R.J.Stewart is a Scottish feary seer and he plays the psaltry. He does a marvelous version of Thomas Rhymer but I have only heard it in person. He has recordings and did a lot of accompaniments with 1960's and 70's British folk musicians Maybe he is online someplace with that.
@OrlopRat42 Steeleye Span have released at least 4 versions of Thomas through the years; 'Now We Are Six' (long version) in the UK, 'Now We Are Six' (short version) in the US, at least one live version, and a new one on 'Present - The Very Best of Steeleye Span'.
Most people are familiar with the short version from Now We are Six that was released as a single. It has a sharper intro and more edgy rock beat - you'll find it at: watch = D4IMtejYZgE
@transferXmofts ........the version by Newfoundland singer Pamela Morgan is gorgeous (on her CD Ancestral Songs)...don't know if you can find it where you are but you will never hear the song the same way again
It is all about the music and it is all the better for being different have some of you never been to a concert where people don't lip sync this is a great version of a epic song.
No, they were NOT taken from the sleevenotes of the album, as far as I know. I don't even own the LP, I have it on CD. I found the images doing a Google image search for "Thomas the Rhymer". And even if they are, so what? I consider the images unimportant, I'm just presenting a tune for folks to listen to and hopefully enjoy. I'm not making a music video. It's the music that counts, not the pictures.
So this is the new version then, yes? Must be because its a bit different than my Below the Salt version etc. Still excellent though. And its nicely extended....
Be careful here - the Shanarhi CD version of Thomas the Rhymer on "Now We Are Six" is not the same as the original, full length verion, which is on the Chrysalis UK LP record. However, the remaining tracks are the same.
Ok then... where can I find the original extended/full version on CD?? and while we are at it... what are your 3 most favorite Steeleye Span albums??? cheers!
You can find the full version of TTR (or True Thomas, as it is sometimes known) on "A Rare Collection 1972-1996".
Because there are so many anotholgies around, it is difficult to say which I prefer. However "Parcel of Rogues" and "Now We Are Six" both contain some of my favourites tracks". I'm not enamoured of "AA My Hat" & "Stookey" (a TV theme song).
And after True Thomas' Seven years in Fair Elfland, he wanetd homeward. The Queen then offered him a rare parting gift, but un-named, which Thomas did accept. She told him then, that her gift was a tongue that would never lie. Oh, did he try to graciously decline, but she said that what she gives, none can return. So True Thomas did homeward to this world, the most gifted troubador. His music had unearthly improved in Fair Elfland. But, Oh: 'Ware the questions you would ask of him!
beautiful fiddle playing and singing
loughlinh 6 months ago
Which groups or albums would people recommend if you are just looking for typically quintessential English music?
jmsbk12345 1 year ago
@jmsbk12345 You could try "Folk Songs of Old England" vol. 1 & 2 by Maddy Prior and Tim Hart of Steeleye Span. Good albums.
OrlopRat42 1 year ago
@jmsbk12345 I would recommend you check out Cecil Sharp who was a collector of British ballads (Cecil Sharp House, London), He was the equivalent of Francis Child (Child ballads) who collected ballads in the USA. They are both featured on utube. The best collections of British and USA ballads. Hope this helps.
tracy070991 10 months ago
There was a video, since gone, with barely mediocre sound quality, of an amazing version of this song 1997 with a great Woods/Prior performance.
I would consider that the best version of all time.
neocritic422 1 year ago
You are all too picky! Appreciate it for what it is. Pure and folksy, I think! Also takes me back to my youth - that becomes important! Mu x
helenthemu 1 year ago
I love all songs of Steeleye Span
vinnypimentel 1 year ago
And old favorite...
tomrue 1 year ago
RIGHT Yees all odd! I like it but thats what makes the world go round ...... maybe see you in Hell!
Ellislea1 1 year ago
atfatw secretly worships england and everything english. he begins his day on bended knee before a portrait of the queen. don't deny it atfatw, we know who you are.
bwanna23 2 years ago 8
@bwanna23 Whats wrong with being an anglophile? This band itself celebrates english folk songs.
ReticentArc 1 year ago
How nice not to see some comment by that di*khead, atfatw. Hehehe.
RogerF337 2 years ago 6
rogerfluk,
I say old bean you are a nasty immature
poofy punk aren't you? ha ha
atfatw 2 years ago
When i think back to the time when i was a young man and listening quite often to SES, i knew they were good. Now many years latter i realize they were quite exceptional at their craft.
bwanna23 2 years ago 2
Awesome! Maddy sang this when I saw her back in April. She's just as good!!!! Thanks for posting.
diddydiddycool 2 years ago
kickass performance!
Gilnar13 2 years ago
P.S If you dont like this song, dont view it or comment on it...SIMPLE!
tansbell 2 years ago 20
I'm thinking that in view of your comment, it'd be all right if I mentioned that I've been a fan of SS, especially Maddy Prior for over 30 years, and that I love this version of the song. Just having you on, tansbell...
buttonpuncher 2 years ago
this is the BEST version of this song that I have EVER heard!!!
tansbell 2 years ago 3
This is an interesting version and one i have not heard. Love the acoustic guitar and slower tempo. thanks so much for posting this tune.
tambourmn 2 years ago
you many want to check out the live version of thomas the rhymer uploaded by nigihayahi 06-18-2008...its much more upbeat!
stiegy97291 3 years ago
R.J.Stewart is a Scottish feary seer and he plays the psaltry. He does a marvelous version of Thomas Rhymer but I have only heard it in person. He has recordings and did a lot of accompaniments with 1960's and 70's British folk musicians Maybe he is online someplace with that.
6Lucifera9 3 years ago
I'm sorry, but I really hate this version.
It ruined the beauty of the song.
transferXmofts 3 years ago
Perhaps you could name a version you like better so we could check it out? I like to hear as many versions as I can of my favorite tunes.
OrlopRat42 3 years ago
I've been trying to find one with the traditional tune, the child ballad version.
But I can't seem to find one on Youtube, all I can find is this horrible cover.
transferXmofts 3 years ago
@OrlopRat42 Steeleye Span have released at least 4 versions of Thomas through the years; 'Now We Are Six' (long version) in the UK, 'Now We Are Six' (short version) in the US, at least one live version, and a new one on 'Present - The Very Best of Steeleye Span'.
Most people are familiar with the short version from Now We are Six that was released as a single. It has a sharper intro and more edgy rock beat - you'll find it at: watch = D4IMtejYZgE
pkt42 1 year ago
@OrlopRat42 Me too, prefer the original track with the deep bass.
slartibartfast68 1 year ago
@transferXmofts ........the version by Newfoundland singer Pamela Morgan is gorgeous (on her CD Ancestral Songs)...don't know if you can find it where you are but you will never hear the song the same way again
jeanhaliburtonwills 1 year ago
It is all about the music and it is all the better for being different have some of you never been to a concert where people don't lip sync this is a great version of a epic song.
RERaven 3 years ago 3
If you can't turn crap into something useful how come gardeners always want maure for heir gardens?
rayoung74 3 years ago
Awesome song, crappy pictures. NO ONE can change my mind.
NotOrdinaryInGames 3 years ago
True. It's hard to change a lump of crap into anything useful.
Eolippus 3 years ago
1.I'm afraid that the pictures were taken from the sleevenotes of the album.
2.You have to admit, the song itself is awesome.
NotOrdinaryInGames 3 years ago
No, they were NOT taken from the sleevenotes of the album, as far as I know. I don't even own the LP, I have it on CD. I found the images doing a Google image search for "Thomas the Rhymer". And even if they are, so what? I consider the images unimportant, I'm just presenting a tune for folks to listen to and hopefully enjoy. I'm not making a music video. It's the music that counts, not the pictures.
OrlopRat42 3 years ago
I already said that I like the song itself very much, thanks for adding!
NotOrdinaryInGames 3 years ago 2
But the chorus is kind of boring. Much more elaborated in the "Now we are six" version.
klausthemusician 3 years ago
What album is the full version of this song on?
edzeppelin1984 3 years ago
It's on "Present--The Very Best of Steeleye Span" which consists of new versions of earlier songs. Good album, worth getting.
OrlopRat42 3 years ago
So this is the new version then, yes? Must be because its a bit different than my Below the Salt version etc. Still excellent though. And its nicely extended....
davalos8000 3 years ago
***oops. I meant to say 'Now We Are Six' album... Not 'Below the Salt'... I need another mead. haha...
davalos8000 3 years ago
Be careful here - the Shanarhi CD version of Thomas the Rhymer on "Now We Are Six" is not the same as the original, full length verion, which is on the Chrysalis UK LP record. However, the remaining tracks are the same.
FeiJiFancier 3 years ago
Ok then... where can I find the original extended/full version on CD?? and while we are at it... what are your 3 most favorite Steeleye Span albums??? cheers!
davalos8000 3 years ago
You can find the full version of TTR (or True Thomas, as it is sometimes known) on "A Rare Collection 1972-1996".
Because there are so many anotholgies around, it is difficult to say which I prefer. However "Parcel of Rogues" and "Now We Are Six" both contain some of my favourites tracks". I'm not enamoured of "AA My Hat" & "Stookey" (a TV theme song).
FeiJiFancier 3 years ago
Wonderful song. Thanks for posting!
Leonid3s 3 years ago
this kind of melody make me feel relax...........
its great...
risingwavemeche 3 years ago
And after True Thomas' Seven years in Fair Elfland, he wanetd homeward. The Queen then offered him a rare parting gift, but un-named, which Thomas did accept. She told him then, that her gift was a tongue that would never lie. Oh, did he try to graciously decline, but she said that what she gives, none can return. So True Thomas did homeward to this world, the most gifted troubador. His music had unearthly improved in Fair Elfland. But, Oh: 'Ware the questions you would ask of him!
JU8788 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this superb work!
Francis J. O'Reilly
foreilly1958 3 years ago
Perdy.
AlbertMondback 3 years ago
I love the pictures you found! Love love love. Almost as much as I love Steeleye Span =)
coramunroe 3 years ago
Fantastic.
Tubba324 3 years ago