this always reminds me of lake winderemmere in 1972, me and my palls caught about 4 buses to get there from Leeds, this was been played in the pubs at the time, we had nowhere to sleep except bus shelters and peoples garages, police kept moving us on and cos we were all long hiared hippies. still, i love this song, want it played at my funeral.
Great, I have been a fan of folk rock for more years than I can count, possibly since 1970, and this is the first time I 've been on this site thanks to Tempest
Fallen in love with this song all over again, fantastic lyrics, someone must have been a huge Poe fan, the lyrics just sum up Poe's writing and Usher.
Is the flute and guitar intro played here part of the original studio track??? I only ask because the BBC live sessions I have on CD do not feature a prolonged intro with flute. I happen to love it!!! very haunting way to lead in.
Two original members here: Ray Laidlaw (drums) and Rod Clements (songwriter and bass then - mandolin and guitar now). Plus Marty Craggs who's been in the band since the 1980s (lead vocal here); Billy Mitchell (ex-Jack The Lad); Dave Denholm (guitar - Alan Hull's son-in-law!); and Ian Thompson (bass).
Miss the old guys - Simon brews beer, Jacka paints (pictures of) buses and we all miss Hully, but time rolls on and the lads are rollin' just fine here. It's all about the music.
If anything this version is even better than the original. Goes to show, musicians could play it live in those days, hence they can still do it. Well done lads!
I have been listenng to this track since it was recorded (yes, I am that old) and I really like this version. Great work from a great bunch of proper musicians. Wish there were a few more left.
It seems strange at first seeing this song without Alan Hull and Jacka at the front. I never saw the post Alan Hull iteration of the band, but this is a really good version of a classic. Like it.
hi it brings a tear to me aswell . when you think these lads made labour and all LABOUR IS JUST FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS and us white working class have no one standing up for us thats why it is working class jobs going all the time while middel class pen pushing twats keeps theres FUCK ALL MPs
I WISH I HAD SEEN THESE LADS but i was going to see assholes like gary moore a piss up asshole who as to use a backing tape and who treats fans like shit gary moore the biggest twat in music . yorkshire rules
thought you might like this daddy,as we say in the rave circles nuff respect! Innit.Poor grammer i know but ive not sent you the fog on the tyne with gazza (well not yet)
The singer's Marty Craggs. He joined the group in the 1980s and took a bigger role in the 90s after Ray Jackson left.
When Alan Hull died in 1995, Billy Mitchell joined the group as front man, and they split most of Alan's songs between them. Marty took Lady Eleanor :)
Either two sad people, or they missed the wrong button.
samoyedfan 3 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
this always reminds me of lake winderemmere in 1972, me and my palls caught about 4 buses to get there from Leeds, this was been played in the pubs at the time, we had nowhere to sleep except bus shelters and peoples garages, police kept moving us on and cos we were all long hiared hippies. still, i love this song, want it played at my funeral.
vladimir1341 2 months ago
70's - musically, the last great decade. Come to think of it, same for TV and Movies too!
HardWarUK 2 months ago
Great, I have been a fan of folk rock for more years than I can count, possibly since 1970, and this is the first time I 've been on this site thanks to Tempest
mikecoleman153 2 months ago
Fallen in love with this song all over again, fantastic lyrics, someone must have been a huge Poe fan, the lyrics just sum up Poe's writing and Usher.
samoyedfan 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Awesome!! Marty Craggs still gigs in the Newcastle area with 'The Happy Cats' - check their website for dates:- thehappycats(dot)com
42jph 3 months ago
One of the most romantic and ethereal songs ever recorded .Genius!
futurethinker123 4 months ago
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAV GROUPS, AND SONG, WELL PRESENTED. 10 OUT OF 10 FOR THIS ONE MY FRIEND.
TOURQPOOL 4 months ago
Is the flute and guitar intro played here part of the original studio track??? I only ask because the BBC live sessions I have on CD do not feature a prolonged intro with flute. I happen to love it!!! very haunting way to lead in.
pilates68 4 months ago
First single I ever bought - first band I ever saw live, Had a pint with the lads before the gig. Wouldn't happen with todays bands.
grahamjpayne1956 4 months ago
One of those songs you grow up with and which stays with you your whole life, and there aren't many of those.
andrewnorris2 5 months ago
Two original members here: Ray Laidlaw (drums) and Rod Clements (songwriter and bass then - mandolin and guitar now). Plus Marty Craggs who's been in the band since the 1980s (lead vocal here); Billy Mitchell (ex-Jack The Lad); Dave Denholm (guitar - Alan Hull's son-in-law!); and Ian Thompson (bass).
Miss the old guys - Simon brews beer, Jacka paints (pictures of) buses and we all miss Hully, but time rolls on and the lads are rollin' just fine here. It's all about the music.
muriseay 6 months ago
Who are the band members here?
marisha4sure 6 months ago
Don't recognise many old band members in this video but it's excellent!
marisha4sure 6 months ago
If anything this version is even better than the original. Goes to show, musicians could play it live in those days, hence they can still do it. Well done lads!
lmorrisey100 6 months ago
WoW! Just WoW! No, not just WoW, this song is legendary in my head and in actuality. These guys are loved by millions, and justifiably so.
wordreet 7 months ago
still my favourite ever single and this is a great version..
wornormy2 7 months ago
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nice song, check my songs too, cheers The Makem Folk Singer
TheMakemFolksinger 8 months ago
Crap audience, a bunch of stiffs!!
jurrasiccoast 9 months ago
I have been listenng to this track since it was recorded (yes, I am that old) and I really like this version. Great work from a great bunch of proper musicians. Wish there were a few more left.
Fergyguitar 10 months ago 2
It's a classic.....
aives1 11 months ago
@americangeordie1 Not for you, for them!
armandin2048 11 months ago
@americangeordie1 Who is your interpreter lol?
armandin2048 11 months ago
its in the hair.
bvo1956 1 year ago
what a great version of one of the most haunting records ever made cant stop playing it
TheGuitarlegend57 1 year ago
I have a problem with rock bands who have short hair
noproblem53 1 year ago
@noproblem53
They're not a rock band!
jurrasiccoast 9 months ago
It seems strange at first seeing this song without Alan Hull and Jacka at the front. I never saw the post Alan Hull iteration of the band, but this is a really good version of a classic. Like it.
bertfrantic 1 year ago
Always loved this song.....the video is beautifully done; takes me away............
sewberrygran 1 year ago
Sad yes, but Marty Craggs actually sings it better. The flute is a wonderful, haunting addition.
petrov3957 1 year ago
So sad not to hear Alan Hull's voice singing it!
boo66 1 year ago
great posting my friend, great song well performed by the boys, and fantastic vidio, 10 out of 10 for this one.
TOURQPOOL 1 year ago
classic song, miss their christmas shows at Newcastle city Hall
aidancairns 1 year ago
A fine rendition, up there with the original.
spectrum99122 1 year ago
Great
gollumnz 1 year ago
great A++
nigegt 1 year ago
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hi it brings a tear to me aswell . when you think these lads made labour and all LABOUR IS JUST FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS and us white working class have no one standing up for us thats why it is working class jobs going all the time while middel class pen pushing twats keeps theres FUCK ALL MPs
yorkshiretractors 1 year ago
Ah... se meu Brasil fosse assim.... os verdadeiros talento valorizados!!!
Lopestattoo1 1 year ago 6
Man can't you just hear the changes over the years. This band is now tight as - well - real tight....
MrStupidHead 1 year ago
Great song - named my daughter Eleanor because of it! saw them live at York Uni crica 1982
da1961ja 1 year ago
really like this
michellehogan123 1 year ago
Very nice, I've never heard this song before, thank you. Peace.
KenLattari 1 year ago
beautiful and eternal.....one of my all time favourites
many thanks for sharing!
Gary :--)
ivebeenthere1 1 year ago
Beautiful video!!!
Grandma mary
Fr3derick 1 year ago
great band
donottawaguitar 1 year ago
Such a beautiful song! ;)
KarenEng 1 year ago
FANTASTICO 10**********
guitarro661 1 year ago 6
@guitarro661 I agreed
amonduultje 1 year ago
I WISH I HAD SEEN THESE LADS but i was going to see assholes like gary moore a piss up asshole who as to use a backing tape and who treats fans like shit gary moore the biggest twat in music . yorkshire rules
yorkshiretractors 1 year ago
Classic, Thanks for this Wayne
sneakyuploader 1 year ago
just great like the groundhogs
MrRogersjon 1 year ago
i wish i had seen this band but i saw twats like gary moore who treats is fans like shit and was useing a back tape the last time i saw him
yorkshiretractors 1 year ago
thought you might like this daddy,as we say in the rave circles nuff respect! Innit.Poor grammer i know but ive not sent you the fog on the tyne with gazza (well not yet)
gzp303 1 year ago
I absolutely love this song. Who is the singer? What a great group.
verrejoputa 3 years ago
The singer's Marty Craggs. He joined the group in the 1980s and took a bigger role in the 90s after Ray Jackson left.
When Alan Hull died in 1995, Billy Mitchell joined the group as front man, and they split most of Alan's songs between them. Marty took Lady Eleanor :)
johners1990 2 years ago 4