Fairport Convention - Crazy Man Michael

[MrIpomoea]

beautiful ballad.... busked it many times, ty OP.

[mekigal]

this is for you and Me Bebelina

[cameronpful]

Christ!! What a voice she had.

[adnil1258]

The original Fairport Convention line-up w/Sandy Denny was the best incarnation of the band. She had that ethereal voice that had all imitators frustrated and dumbfounded It's very sad she's no longer with us since her tragic accident many years ago. Another loss for the music industry who again dies so young like so many of them -

[danvers0549]

@adnil1258 I think Judy Dyble was first - could be wrong

[danvers0549]

@adnil1258 I think Judy Dyble was first - could be wrong

Who cares anyway still wonderful!!

[adnil1258]

@danvers0549 Of course, you are correct - Judy was the first singer - forgot about her! Sandy was a better singer for the group anyways, so anyone before her is easily overlooked.

[Meandgenevieve]

Mate, does this make my top hundred songs? YOU'D BETTER BELIEVE IT!

[yoyo3man]

Just one of the best songs ever.

[Jarrahnut]

Oh ... I meant to wish one and all ... best wishes ... from Jarrahnut ... in wonderful Western Australia. Cheers!

[Jarrahnut]

For many, many years ... I believed this to be a traditional English folk song .. then ... I learned that it had been written by Swarbrick and Thompson. What a lovely song ... it's passed into the tradition now ... hasn't it?

[pjotr60dvd]

@Jarrahnut Indeed, it was intended to sound like a traditional song considering the lyrics. What a great job they did, didn't they? It is one of my all time favourites with awesome singing by Sandy...

[Ansible1000]

Three-Quarter-Ale has a pretty good cover of this song as well. I'd recommend looking into them. They're a pretty fun tavern-yarn themed group often found at renaissance festivals.

[doddeddo]

ah the times when vocalists actually had talent and autotune was but a bad dream's joke

[AntzTunez]

Just the most beautiful female Folk voice you will ever hear! a voice that truly plucks your emotional strings.

[TheLynxen]

such a beautiful voice.

[Noacuervo]

incredible voice

[nocenocillanoce]

poesia pura...

[eleanorluery]

sing this to my daughter at bedtime, maybe not suitable but soo beautiful

[missmarplefan]

she was a good singer

[eleanorluery]

@missmarplefan understatement?!

[nyghtowl]

Superb.

TYVM

[arhatyellow]

harryf200 : Wish I could have heard you play. Keep on brother. The soul of and in music like this is the soul of all of us human beans. Pretty sure it's Richard Thompson on the git box - a distinctive tremolo, or maybe a Fender Twin on vibrato. Leige and Leif - Law and Life.

[agz666]

I'd love to drown in Sandy Denny's voice..

[folkmusicgirl]

One of my favourite Sandy Denny songs. The purest of voices. So incredible, sometimes it is a voice beyond description. The beauty of it just brings you to tears! After all these years of her passing I still feel such sadness when I think of her untimely death.

[59penrod]

Sandy's voice is fine beyond description, but I also like the guitar -- presumably played by Richard Thompson -- with the eerie tremolo effect.

[pjotr60dvd]

@59penrod not presumably, it IS Richard.

[arhatyellow]

Sandy Denny was an angel of all time and beauty. Heard this one over and over on a tape given to me by a classical musician friend back in '84. My life will always be filled with Fairport and Pentangle and Tull and Faithfull and all the rest - evermore. Peace Life Love Light

[harryf200]

@arhatyellow Me too. 100% with you on this.

[Derweiland]

@arhatyellow Me too....fantastic time of acoustic music!



[sg72646]

The first song I ever learned on the accoustic back in the 60's. Thanks for posting.

[harryf200]

@sg72646 It's one of he first I learnt, too and it became one of my favourites for solo when I used to play the folk clubs waaaaay back in the 1970s.

[22fret]

I can't explain why, this voice simply gives me goosebumps and a lump in my throat...

[DimitrisSkl]

The voice of gold and silver !!!

[smeghead1851]

Sandy Denny is the only person i've ever heard do the phrasing on the song this way. She had a unique way of doing that with anything she sang. Her vocal on Genesis Hall is timeless.

[padraigpurseal]

God rest her but she still sounds great thanks for the memory

[sitithesecond]

beautiful song, beautiful voice ... ah, the good old days!

[Nixie26]

This was an excellent band. We all loved them . Sandy Denny had the most beautiful voice. But then, so did Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span; she had a high and low range you couldn't forget.

[raysteer]

@Nixie26 I imagine Maddy Prior is still singing, if not touring. Anyway for my tastes MP she is too much of a technical singer, SD had just as much power and precision but much more feeling.

[nicehatfool15]

Amazing....

[kendercreations]

still have the album..pure gold..

[dedepamir]

There are some decent attempts at covering this song but only when you hear Sandy Denny's voice you realise how truly unique and magnificently beautiful it is.

[TheAMTRAK]

Une des plus belles chansons de tous les temps . Fairport + Sandy Denny = que du bonheur! voir aussi Strawbs et Fotheringay (pas mal non plus) . On n'oublie pas Sandy.

[punkcity]

Most music made today is made specifically for this time period, for this time in history. I love music like this because it elicits an emotional response, and if this song had been played for people living a hundred, two hundred, four hundred, six hundred years ago it would have elicited a similar, very strong emotional response from the listeners.

[Mrfairchap]

Wonderful, haunting, ethereal - there aren't enough adjectives to describe this track, nor to describe Sandy Denny's other-worldly voice. Thanks for posting.

[y54tub]

great troubadours to soothe the folk- more wood on the campfire...

[francfortois]

Check Zoe Conway's version out - the most beautiful performance i've ever heard

[raysteer]

I can only agree with what others have already said, I think everything came together here to create something absolutely perfect.

[nisusCGA]

Woooow... this is great ,-)

[m8kyn]

Beautiful, just beautiful

TY for posting

[catweasel28]

Sandy's singing could never be bettered.

Yet another sublime track from the greatest British album (of any genre) of all time.

[Jarrahnut]

We don't have to Win the human race ... just SAVE it ...

[Jarrahnut]

What this weary old world needs is to bring about a state of affairs wherein we can't see the carbon for the trees.

[Jarrahnut]

What a pity we can't bottle the Christmas spirit and open it up whenever we feel dispirited. By the way, I'm an atheist. Banksiasong ... you sound a little dispirited ... hope you are soon feeling happier with life. Good luck!

[Jarrahnut]

Banksiasong: I was a volunteer fireman for several years; I raised a lot of funds for the local brigade; I've worked with marginalised people (volunteer prison work); I am a long-term blood donor (80-odd units): I am fighting to save Mundlimup Forest from being logged (non-beligerent action); oh ... and I own a house in Mandurah. Best wishes to you.

[banksiasong]

There is a wonderful humanity to Sandy's voice.

[lurak9]

I thought this was written by richard thompson?

[westpalmscott]

LOL you're absolutely right! When I posted, I thought I was on Reynardine. My bad. Thanks for bringing that to my lack of attention

[lurak9]

No problem man, RT just doesnt get the recognition he deserves in my opinion so I like to do what i can to help :D

[westpalmscott]

Thompson is not only a great songwriter, but an incredible guitarist. I have a few tracks of his in my favorites

[RTFan52]

Actually, it was a cowrite with Dave Swarbrick, at least according the credits on the album.  But yes, RT is an amazing songwriter and guitarist

[MilesBennetDyson]

Beautiful.

[bartyfarslar]

greatest folk song ever written and the most beautiful voice ever singing it.

Sandy REst in Peace

[japinvt]

bless you Sandy and may God hold you close your voice is for the ages but we really need you now

[Thorsson64]

Brilliant. Still brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye, even 40 years later.

[Jarrahnut]

I had always thought this was an English traditional folk song. It was only in recent years that I learned that it was written by Swarbrick and Thompson. Absolutely beautiful. Greetings to one and all from Jarrahnut (Colin) in wonderful Western Australia.

[banksiasong]

@Jarrahnut: I understand you love WA, but constantly reading it at the end of your comments, at the same time as living the nightmare of climate change is beginning to wear on me. I'm not asking you to stop of course, it is sweet to hear someone has found a safe spot, but maybe remember the rest of us, eh?

Fighting bushfires, working with marginalised people, fighting racism, Mandurah under water in 30 years - that stuff.

WA is not all 'wonderful'.

[magslyfarnham1]

Sandy Denny - voice of an angel RIP

[y54tub]

fairport-heaven-sandy denny, blessed earth-were she here -we would be so honored-christened!!!!

[petervdveenmuis]

Beautiful song.............

[atfatw]

nothing brings a smile to my face faster than conversing with the silly, silly, english.

[DrakeWeAreLEAVING]

i dont mean to be rude but your comments are all over youtube and im really sorry but its kinda pathetic,its like you are arguing with yourself over things people couldnt care less about ? as i say,im sorry but man,go outside and breathesome fresh air!

[atfatw]

horrible subject matter but a fine performance by ms. denny a much better singer than ms. maddy pryor

[TheAMTRAK]

2ème commentaire : Que c'est beau !cela n'a pas vieilli d'une ride . J'écoute toujours avec ravissement cette chanson depuis plus de 10 ans !Je ne pense pas que quelqu'un puisse la chanter aussi bien que Sandy . Elle est imbattable . Thanks for the wonderful songs you gave to us, Sandy .You are the best . richard.

[TheAMTRAK]

C'est de toute évidence sublime! Sandy nous manque beaucoup.

[shanekeane200123456]

Fairport Convention's greatest moment. And that's saying a lot.

[madhurpole]

Very beautiful tune... very moving

[morristonian]

Probably one of the loveliest tunes ever written. Anyone who ever witnessed Denny, Swarbrick and Thompson together knew full well that it was a special moment in life. Thanks for this!

[plakplaatje]

such a sad song. makes me cry

[ChoirboyUK]

This song takes me back to my youth. I was enchanted with it then and am enchanted with it still. Surely the test of brilliance is the test of time? Swarbrick, Prior just incredible, breathtaking in it's purity and simplicity.

[littledorrit01]

Love it so much!

[ronknee100]

Sandy. XXXXXXXXX love you.

[raahead]

Wow. Not heard this for a while. Utter brilliance.

[pentangle4444]

Sandy was most proud of the song The Deserter on this great album "Liege and Lief" but Crazy Man Michael and Farewell, Farewell are utopia and Sandy at her introspective best.

[Sootycork]

Not really a great fan of this genre of music but Sandy Denny had one of the most beautiful, haunting voices I have ever heard.

[PatrickSHutchinson]

Such a beautiful voice,lovely fiddle.

The drumming is top-notch.

[ClivedCaptn]

I've got this album and most of her others - Fotheringay and herself as Sandy Denny. She had the most awesome voice and should never had died as young as she did.

Bless her x

[ClivedCaptn]

I've got the original album - and most of her others as Fotheringay and Sandy Denny as herself - check out i-Tunes!! Happily Iam old enough to have seen her live. She wrote many awesome songs, and I've cried to most of them. She should never have died so young...

[zealotnut]

I love almost all genre's of music. I love this whole l.p., however it's this particular song which 'showcases' Denny's breathtaking, astoundingly beautiful voice.

Lump-in-your-throat stuff!

[nemchinov]

Hi from Russia! Very beautiful song!

[stiegy97291]

breeeegs assuming you are kidding....no !

[nezichov]

Sandy........ more beautiful than the song

[glasengel]

Great, Great, Great - i love the band

[stiegy97291]

you notice how all these so called progressive rock bands come from Great Britian...Fairport...Steeleye Span...Renaissance.....ELP...E­LO... Queen...Pink Floyd...Yes..Jethro Tull...Amazing

[stiegy97291]

ooops how can we forget the Kinks

[atento611]

thats true, i always wish to be en england at the 70`s but i born in 1985 and very far away(venezuela) but i will recommend you searching for bands from other countries, you wii be amaized when italian,german, soviets and other bands arrives to your ears!

[atento611]

i will suggest, Holderling,ELOY and willcomen (germany) Le orme, Apoteosi, PFM (italy) sagrado coracao da terra and gemini (brazil) terpandre (france) kano(canada) Canarios, Haizea, Itoiz and triana from Spain an a lot more! have you a suggestion about "underground prog bands from the U.K?

[breeeegs]

Is this song about Michael Richards!

[marcinkus81]

Piango tutte le volte che l'ascolto.

[crowfoots]

SHES TIMELESS

[renderizer01]

I stand in awe...Sandy was one of the most amazing female singers ever...with her voice, she's kinda running up and down my spine...driving the tears to my eyes along the way.

So sad that she had to go much too soon.

R.I.P. Sandy - can't wait to meet you someplace where there will be beautiful music forever and ever!

[barrowchap]

can we all buy a house and live with each other? This is my ideal Sunday, looking for some Steeleye & Silly Sisters after this.

[Jarrahnut]

What an absolutely beautiful song. Denny's sweet voice, Swarbrick's imaginative fiddle, and Thompson's exquisite guitar.

We don't have to WIN the human race ... just SAVE it ...

Colin Hugh Abbott.

Western Australia.

[kenp3L]

I was with you up till that last sentence with it's hollow sentimentality.

[tvargan]

Don't forget Hutchings' nature organisational talent ... and bass playing!

[mentalrevenge]

one of the greatest songs of all time... somehow this also reminds me of Niall Griffiths novel 'Sheepshagger'  bore da

[barrowchap]

it's like being in a private members club. what a voice x

[lukeroberts123]

HEARING THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG JUST TAKES ME BACK TO MY YOUTH. wHAT A VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zeit23geist]

Her voice sends I don't know what down my spine; and the violin spekas of some kind of homecoming in the widest sense of the word; there are many shy, secretive things in the Wiltshire and Dorset countryside; trees with shadows that dance in the stillness of a sullen stormy light - that sort of thing!

[Jarrahnut]

How very beautiful. I had always taken this to be a traditional folk song, and was astonished to discover that it was written by Dave Swarbrick and Richard Thompson.

We don't have to WIN the human race ... just SAVE it ...

Colin Hugh Abbott

Jarrahdale

Western Australia.

[olebohem]

Havaard suger, Fartein er imba!

[saintp1]

If Sandy Denny were alive today, I could sit and listen to her read the phone book for _days_.

[lucyb1969]

Great!!

[07dotty07]

thanks sooo much 4 uploading this!!!great song!

[franklymike]

Of all the Thompson /Swarbrick songs ,this is arguably the best.

[Jarrahnut]

So beautiful ...

[cosmogrow]

Super album! What a voice!

[kadulurepa]

thank you for uploading.

such a pearl of a song.

8)

[geithuus]

so true

8)

[madamemimp]

Thank you, One of my many favourite.

[selli82pips]

really a beautiful song...