Renaissance - Carpet Of The Sun

[BClotus]

Very excellent.

[kakumayama]

acoustic  bass??

[Adfumbler]

There are good music groups. There are even musical gods. Then, there is Renaissance.

"Nuff said.

[progfr0g]

Love this album. Beautiful voice from a beautiful woman

[ftsjr]

What a voice!

[bliss4jules]

I fell in love with Annie during the 70s in my teens; this reminds why.

[Seahawkwes]

Annie is a great person. I welcome Aything that she Does in her life.

[rematpac]

Perhaps..just perhaps the greatest rock band of all time.Ignored in the U.S. after the prog movement of the 70's died,they went on to capture a world-wide audience of millions outside the U.S. and made their last cd in 2003 in Japan sounding as remarkable as ever.This band may never die,not for many more decades anyway.

[drmarosen]

@rematpac You realize that they are, after all, an ENGLISH rock band. And, whether or not they achieved acceptance in the states is rather immaterial. BTW, I saw them while living in U.S., at sold out NYC performances. Progressive rock stations such as NY's WNEW-FM flagship, "where rock live(d)" gave them plenty of air-play. Most significantly, were very popular in the UK. Band members moved on to other great groups. Classically trained rockers they were. Cheers!

MAR, M.D.

[written12]

@drmarosen Yes, I too heard them alot on WNEW in the seventies.

And I agree they were most certainly an English band. However, they were actually better received in the U.S. than in Britain. The critical reception for them over there was not generally glowing.

[The096757]

more like a demo version than an unplugged one. beautiful music. europe must have been an awesome time back then. far more polished and piercing than joni mitchell.

[citizenintime]

My introduction to Renaissnce came in the mid-70s when I heard this song on my college radio station, WUSB. Not only was I taken by the beauty of Annie's voice in general, but I was simply mesmerized by the trill she delivers on the word "and" in "...the green grass soft AND sweet...". I rushed out to purchase all the Renaissance albums that I could afford, and the band remains on my mp3 player today.

[leftylefty1776]

Annie is as beautiful as her voice!!!

[iannafranc]

marvellous! known now Annie Haslam and already i love her!

[piomir]

Yes this is truly a nice version of maybe their most known single song. I will allways return to Renaissance in my music listening! Songs that never dies!

[borgduck]

Annie is an angel sent down from Heaven to sooth the savage breast of us mere mortals.

[RASTASURFVIDEOS]

I HAVE NO WORDS TO SAY HOW MUCH I LOVE HER AND HER VOICE. ANNIE MUSIC WITHOUT YOU CAN´T GO. I HOPE TOMORROW WILL MANY ANNIE BE BORN TO KEEP GOOD MUSIC LIVE.

[jferkfjkj]

saw them this week in concert. they did this song and it was just wonderful. annie haslam still sounds great after almost 40 years

[hubiex]

One of a kind composers...it all translates into beauty.

[sillybear969]

I too love this song, this group, this spirit! I love to feel it lift my heart, and I carry this vibration with me....and to those who wish we were 'back then;' do not despair, for we can join to reawaken to this feeling, regain the happy optimism! Maybe some of you would like to explore this global Renaissance?

Thank you "2Old2Rock" and I know you are not too old!!!

Peace and Love and Happyness and Healing...:)

[masymasmusic]

This song and her vocals make me cry! She is so original...I'm 19...I wish I was alive by then :(

[lusitanoxxx]

A miraculous voice.... a angel´s voices . I feel a big peace listening .....

[dulouz007]

Annie is a god fox of rock. She sings like I can't explain and she's really hot.

[SaitenWolf]

What a pure voice - amazing

[tigercubii]

The world needs more of this

[MrGrumpyAberdeen]

Takes me back to a simpler time God has blessed Annie so much.

[carlos321uk]

@MrGrumpyAberdeen

Annie and you Mr! Stop waiting and embrace what GOD has given you... if you dare? :0)

[oregonbobv]

The original band on Prologue and Ashes are burning was their best and most musical lineup. i saw their first tour in the US at the Academyof music in 1974 and they were incredible.

[mikmit54]

I have been in love with Annie for 20 years

[9608113]

@mikmit54 Make that almost 40 for me. Maddy Prior and Annie. Heaven.

[dwfeen00]

one of my most favorite songs of all time-------Annie is such a sweetheart---------this music is absolutely timeless unlike the crap thats out there today------my God ,what has happened to the music industry.thanks so much for the post

[grizzman65]

I friggin love this version.Beautiful.

[fredorulz1]

annies voice is superb. her brother michael who unfortunately died a few years ago was better though. she took her cue from him. he was managed by brian epstein and toured with the beatles for a couple of years. he was like boltons answer to elvis. love to see if anyone has any old postings of him. i only have him on video and dont know how to post it on here.

[geoffolehane]

This version really shows off Annie Haslam's beautiful voice.

[19fenderman60]

Thanks so much for posting this song, I always get I good warm feeling inside when I here it.

[janxzul]

thank for this video, this song for allways be a beatiful

[pelikaaann]

Love this song also unplugged because of Annies voice-Thank you....

[GRAHAMAUS]

Great singer - knocks all those ten-a-penny warbling "never sing one note when 200 will do" modern singers into a cocked-hat. Love this - simple, direct, unembellished, in tune.

[danastev924]

I'm 40, and my older brother had gotten me into them back in the late 70's/early 80's. I hadn't heard them in about 25 years, and all of a sudden floods of wonderful memories come back into my life. Thanks guys for having some gorgeous sounding songs

[Nessiefan]

Beautiful song!! I´ve never heard it before. I´ve only listened on their album "A song for all seasons".

[ravello99]

Takes me back to the late 70's in Bellingham, WA. We used to listen to those early Renaissance albums over and over!

Thanks for posting!!!

[marilena61]

che splendida voce!

[syr1811]

That voice still gets me after all these years - Amazing!  Thanks 2old!

[jcoleman200439]

she's cute!

[turnitup2]

Thanks for posting... brings back memories.

Saw Renaissance in Potsdam, NY (think it was '79)... concert was great, almost a surreal experience. Only downer was they did not play this tune.

SJDinAudubon.. if you are in touch, let her know she still has fans in PA :-)

[microflavor]

Yes, and Cincinnati, Ohio, too! Annie Haslam is just awesome!

[SJDinAudubon]

Hey, she still does a holiday concert in Bucks County every year - see for yourself! :)

[SJDinAudubon]

Annie now lives in Bucks County (PA) and still has that pure voice of an angel...

[pattiunforgotten]

... which is not easy if you live in Bucks County (PA) ...

[LEHIGHDRIVE]

SJD.. phoenixville here..I saw Annie down The Keswick in 2002. Renaissance and Al Stewart in 1975 Tower Theater

[19fenderman60]

@SJDinAudubon  Does she ever perform?

[Ic1cle]

Would this be in the early 80's ? I saw Renaissance on the Canadian program "New Music" in 1982, and the way they look here is how I remember them.

[yeshead]

Well, Azure d Or came out in 1980 and this was part of a film shot to promote that album, so that's pretty close.

[vainelson]

Wonderful.I would like to see a similiar version of "At The Harbour"...

[gasquini2]

this is a fivestars song! I hope you like "The captive heart"

[1987racheal]

Captive Heart, one of the top 10 Renaissance, yet no Betty Thatcher imput.

[ciano417]

.....fantastic amazing voice....

[pudd750]

utube never ceases to amaze- if ye know who yere looking for, ye shall find- never thought id see her sing this live, in several different eras no less -she still looks smashing!! - signed, flabbergasted

[binnyman]

THE Voice, period. Saw them 3 times, '77 through '80. Seeing 'Ocean Gypsy' with all of the dry ice roiling off of the stage, and poor Annie up there singing, barefoot....:-) Awesome voice, great band. Peace !!!

[CrypticEntity]

Very nice. It's great to see the faces behind this music.

[sojournerks]

Had the pleasure of hosting Annie at the church I served where she did annual concerts during the Christmas season for several years. She recorded a CD at the church (Upper Tinicum, Upper Black Eddy, PA)singing songs she had always wanted to record. She now paints with the same flair, passion, and skill with which she sang. Great memories and she always took time to meet and greet after every concert

[PereMarquette1225]

Her concerts became a Christmas tradition for me in the late 90's when she played at a church in Montclair, NJ. Always got to talk and take photos afterward. She's incredibly funny in concert, too.

[stiegy97291]

i think it was at the capital theatre PeterMarquette1225 where someone yelled out "ilove you Annie" She responded saying you haven't seen me in the morning! Another said "I want to marry you" she replyed you want to come back to England with us...Then Jon Camp said we can fly 10 747's...They always had a great rapport with their fans. Personally, John Tout and Terry Sullivan were most approachable. Did ride back to N.Y. with Michael and friend after a gig in Boston! Thats another story.

[VallinSFAS]

THE ORIGINAL!!!!

[puddypuss]

sorry, pressed wrong symbol

[hoty1957]

Annie is my dreamboat.....what a wonderful woman....

[puddypuss]

this is a really nice song, and i much approve of the ethos style and positivity of it, but it still slightly annoys me that most people probably think this was the original group. that was formed by keith relf in 1969 and included his sister jane. they made a great LP and when relf died reformed briefly as illusion in 1977.maybe they sanctioned this renaissance to take over their name and style ? who knows.

[stiegy97291]

no it was an evolution that started in 1972 with the release of Prologue! By 1977 Renaissance as we know them had already released 6 albums including the double live at carnegie hall!

[PereMarquette1225]

The original band members left of their own volition, and then the classic lineup coalesced. I think Jim McCarty was the only holdover, with his last contribution being Things I Don't Understand for Turn of the Cards.

[GreenDaylover817]

Than you for the memory from 30 years ago

[system01]

Enjoyed hearing Annie's little giggle at Jon Camp at the end(I think he was the band clown/cut-up).

[Misha0875]

I can't believe this is on here. I never knew anyone else new about Renaissance, this is wonderful , thanks so much.

[system01]

P.S.- there has been one or two reunion concerts of the band, minus bassist Jon Camp-a very private person and no one seems to know where he is.

[juttkeys]

I used to be in a band with Jon in the mid 90s in the north UK, tho haven't seen him since about '95

[system01]

i tried to research him on the internet but couldn't find any updated info.- do you think he's dead?

[VallinSFAS]

That is SO KUUL! He's such an influence on me.

[system01]

A rare acoustic performance- before joining Renaissance, Annie Haslam actually took professional/classical voice coaching on sugestion of a friend who overheard her singing with the radio one day and was amazed with what she heard! As a result, she naturally fit the bill as a lead vocalist for a group with a classical-rock flavor.

[SJDinAudubon]

The best YouTube version of this - that voice is so pure! What year was this made?

[pierstheoneandonly]

I much prefer this version with Annie's voice coming through unhindered by ranks of moaning synths.

[StsSunnyCharlie]

thanks for sharing

, great song, great video!

[cdtseng]

this is awesome. thank you for sharing this unbelievable footage.

[gjsjrr]

Perfetto.

[KyoShigure]

annie haslam is by far the best woman voice i've ever heard....it's superb, it's perfect.the sounds grow inside her so beautifully, it almost feels that she is entirely made of sounds.

[jaceisaacs]

have a different version of this, have this album(thats right an album memeber those,) I loved them,

thanks..

[2old2Rock]

I have quite a few of them on vinyl too. I played "Ashes Are Burning" so much you could practically see through the record! I've upgraded to CDs but I still miss those 12 inch album covers.

[leftylefty1776]

@2old2Rock I have listened to this LP on vinyl and CD and the vinyl BLOWS the CD away in dynamic range and warmth. Analog recording is better quality by far.

[gillcelt5]

Keep it in the now its a spirit...

[babyboxer199]

@gillcelt5' ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A STORY THAT BEGAN,ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A STORY THAT BEGAN..........'that's a frame tale Noted in John Barth's collected short stories..."Lost in the Fun House"  T' was philosophies brought to a different/popular light...let the era live on! RENNAISSANCE

[PhalainaBelgium]

Nice voice ! Annie could have been part of the Mama's and the Papa's ! Phalaina

[CastleStormer]

What a great video!  Where did you get this?

I'd love to see someone post anything from Novella.

[2old2Rock]

I think I found this in a newsgroup. Unfortunately it's the only Renaissance vid I've got. I've heard that a DVD of one of their performances is in the works so let's hope!

[tullist]

Good old Annie, used to love the way she sang with her hands on her hips, most beguiling, like the most entrancing little Yorkshire milkmaid

[trfesok]

From a promo video made at the time of the "Azure d'Or" album (1979), if I'm not mistaken -- the last with the calssic lineup.

[scvigo]

I love all the musics

[vidgamer77]

Rennaisance, most underrated band in prog...BEAUTIFUL!!!

[RainbowLightning]

I love this song!

What a band, music at it's best here!