Just paid $18 on e-bay for the CD that contains this track.Only a few times in my life have I paid that much for a single song (assuming it's the only one on the CD that I'll like).A haunting rendition of a very powerful song.
Brilliant song, amazingly interpreted by the writer. A talent taken far too early, it amazes me that it is over 30 years since she died. This, and her other work, is a fitting epitaph
Thanks for posting this demo version. Sandy is the ONLY one who can sing this song, in my opinion. If I hear anyone else sing it, even Eva Cassidy, it's just not resonant with me. All the different versions that Sandy had recorded are beautiful - this is purely her song and her spirit that no one else can capture.
I suppose this is THE earliest version of her most famous composition. Heartbreaking to think of how her life evolved into self-destructon. Reading of it makes this song all the more sad instead of beautiful and wistful. We miss Ms D more as time passes. Thanx 4 this intimate piece of her soul!
@909chuck : 'Self destruction ' is a bit of an overstatement, she died of a brain tumour, which just may have influenced her well documented alcohol and drug problems.
@thepeteroz Wikipedia gives a different account of her demise.Of course Wikipedia isn't infallible.I think that only the coroner involved can say for sure but people,even talented people,can fall into alcoholism...a condition that all-too-often ends very badly.
@desert3347 check it up on wikipedia. she had a fall with fatal outcome, but it was complicated by drug and alcohol issues. a great tragedy for a great artist too rich and famous too young to handle it all....
Chilling and beautiful. Her life ended so badly, but there is so much beauty in her singing and in this timeless song. Thanks for the posting, and the photos.
Not Tom or Joni, this classic was written by Sandy herself. Remembering Sandy today as well, Saw her solo in 1973 opening for Loggins & Messina, and on Her wedding anniversary at the Beacon Theater when she was back with Fairport. What a beautiful voice. Missing her still...
@nathanfrodo11 - Sorry, I wasn't too clear...I knew about Sandy writing this, but always wondered who wrote "Urge for Going" I love both songs Sooo much.
I'm sure that Sandy sits high up there, in the clouds, even above the rain. She was folk beauty itself. Sometimes I detect her voice in a summer breeze, and as I walk it is as though she is walking with me. Perhaps that is testimony to a beautiful spirit that showered us with the creative wonder of one of the greatest female voices we ever heard. It seems so long ago now. God bless you Sandy.
I still have the original vynyl albums my love. Will never forget your empowerment. xx
Sandy Denny has been my absolute favourite since who knows when...she still is..I will never forget her ever...miss you...but your music lives on Sandy it has made you immortal really...a beautiful lady who made beautiful music...
This version of Who Knows Where the Time Goes is so raw and real. I sang this song to my mother at my own wedding recently. She died shortly afterward. I sing it to her now at the gravesite. It's timeless. This time thing. Who really knows where the time goes? We waste time, we make the most of the time, we take the time, we cherish the time, we spend the time. But we long and beg for it back when a loved one is gone, wanting always more time together. It's the way it is when you love.
@dianafailla Thanks for that moving tribute to Sandy Denny and your mother. My mother - a great Fairport fan - died not so long ago, and I also love the song.
@dianafailla A truly raw reading... but when you Love...well you live, and hopefully others see what living is...David is my friend who passed away 19years ago he was 37...I STILL sing to him at His graveside today with the scarecrows in the field opposite, we used to share our problems... being married, etc.etc.etc. then He was gone, now his wife is with someone else & does not talk to me anymore & if She did I would be torn....loads of love.
Who is playing guitar on this? Sandy? Richard Thompson? Someone else. The voice is stunning. It is arbitrary who is famous and who not. "Your fickle friends are leaving..."
@MickeyYahoo I'm not 100% certain but am pretty sure it's Sandy herself as she was known for amazing time signatures and tuning set ups especially in these early days
@MickeyYahoo : I have a version of this song by the Strawbs in 1967 (All Our Own Work) - very simple recording done in Amsterdam while Strawbs played there - guitarist would be Dave Cousins?
Two songs send shivers down my spine. Sandy with Fairport singing this song, Kathy Mattea singing "Where've you been?". Now this demo version of "Who knows were time goes" makes a third. Fantastic. Thank you
@dottywang. I have to disagree with you. Kate Rusby's recording lacks the warmth that Sandy Denny's home demo has. . What could be simpler than that? Miss Rusby's voice is a little to cute and contrived.
@katsbah It originally surfaced on an unofficial release called "Borrowed Thyme" but was also included in last year's "Sandy Denny" 19 disc (!) boxed set. That seems to have sold out now in its original Limited Edition packaging but I'm hoping they'll make all the rarities and demos from the set available for download soon.
Sandy recorded her song with The Strawbs on "All Our Own Work" and with Fairport Convention on "Unhalfbricking" - check out the compilation "No More Sad Refrains"
Yes, wonderful singer. The Fairport Who knows is too slow, dragged out; this is far too hasty, almost perfunctory. Kate Rusby does it very well in her simple style.
This is one of my all time favourite songs. I haven't heard it in decades and it takes me back to the 70s when I was at uni and Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span were so popular on the campus. Her voice is so full of feeling and I am now olso reminded of Joni Mitchel in Denny's wonderful use of open tunings and very unusual chords. Wonder who was influenced by whom. Listened to her play the piano and it so reminded me of Joni Mitchel too.
wow!! What a beautiful tribute to this talented woman who gave us SO MUCH music in her short years..... thank you so much, whoever created this. And how special to hear her "home demo" of this touching song. Bravo!!!
OK, don't laugh... but there's a character in Anne McCaffrey's Dagonriders of Pern books called Menolly, who is a Harper (teachers/musicians/etc for those unfamiliar.). In my head, Menolly sounds like Sandy Denny. There you go.
@bbhd12 It was originally on the unofficial demo collection CD "Borrowed Thyme", which is now out of print but copies crop up on ebay from time to time (there's one there now). A collossal 19CD Sandy Denny boxed set is due for release this autumn which features 2 demo versions of Who Knows... presumably this is one of them - see wwwDOTsandydennyDOTorgDOTuk for details. pete
SANDY, NICK DRAKE, DAVEY GRAHAM: 3 Legendary British artists who have had so much influence on other artists from All parts of the Globe ! Davey died last year
and his 'disappearance' from the British music scene for decades was a sad loss in itself ! RIP All.
I never heard of Sandy until today when it was sent to me as a share and I must admit she was very talented. I would put her in the folk genre and it's a shame she died so young she had a sweet voice and one awesome story teller, Thanks for posting it on YT!!!
This just makes me cry, every time....I remember it when it first came out....and I cried then! Now, at this time, it is so much more appropriate! just beautiful!
Wow how any idiot could give this song+your lovely vid the thumbs down...yep just proves there's alot of idiots here on YT for sure....Sandy had been my fav female singer since I was 14,wow nearly 30 yrs
...I understand the words of this song more than any other..."sad deserted shore,your fickle friends are leaving"..those words are etched in my heart sadly.. thanks once again...this reminds me of the love of my life my 1st boyfriend Yan...lolol..xxxx
I spent a week with you Trevor, Swarb and the guys in NZ in 1973, you encouraged me to return to the music industry in London and it changed my life. Thanks for your warmth and your smile . This track is SO you and how lucky we all are to have shared of your talent............................
I fell in love with her voice when I was 15, now I'm 55 and hearing her voice brings me back to those beautifull years in the early seventies.. Sandy...your voice still rules my heart and soul.
I am listening to this again - having previously commented on this track - with tears streaming down my 50+ year old cheeks......................................... who indeed knows where the time goes!!!!
Does anyone know how these bootlegs came about? These demo recordings were never broadcast and never released officially. They were private recordings made in her home!
This is a fabulous version of her song...I wonder if this is in the boxed set??? Fledg'ling should know about this...serious. I miss Sandy's music so much and her voice as well as lyrics. To Georgia with Love.
Wow---was looking for Judy Collins's version of this (leave it to WEA a.k.a. WMG [The Stasi of YouTube] to nuke) and stumbled on this, instead; in this case, I'm *GLAD* that "Big Brother's" pecunious ways have led me here! *Beautiful* post; *great sound upload* and the slideshow is perfect! Sandy Denny, regrettably, is easily forgotten: *Thank you* for reminding me of her.
I can't believe it is nearly 32 to years since this beautiful lady died - breaks my heart to listen to this track just simply perfect in every way - the voice ........
@quaich14 She was easily one of the finest singers, and obviously a major influence--even Morrissey is a fan I believe. Certainly Kate Bush must have listened to her as well. What talent Sandy had!
This is my favorite version of the song, for sure. I have Borrowed Thyme and some of the unreleased works are incredible. What other artists have the Jimmy Page-esque guitar tunings such as this?
This is just killing me, it's so beautiful. Richard Thompson was still dedicating albums to Sandy years after her untimely death. (ie: Mock Tudor) I am so thankful to FM radio in the late 60's early 70's for playing the likes of Sandy, Fairport, The Strawbs, Steeleye Span etc.
Joni's 1st album was in 1968. This song was written earlier than that. I think Sandy's 1st recording were about 1966 and this song appeared on a Strawbs/Denny album recorded before she joined Fairport. It's very unlikely that this early version would have been heard by Joni.
Does anyone know if there was ever any direct contact between Sandy Denny and Nick Drake.. he certainly walked in the same circles as FC but not sure if he had anything to do with Sandy ?
Have you heard John Martyn or Eva Cassidy.? Think you woul lik them. Eva Cassidy sounds like Sandy and also died young, eiry when you hear their voices!
Nick toured (briefly) with Sandy's band Fotheringay in 1970. In his autobiography producer Joe Boyd says that "Sandy and Nick regarded each other with respect but from a distance. Sandy couldn't relate to Nick, and Nick was as reticent towards her as he was towards most people".
@spitzbergen100: They both worked alongside engineer (producer) John Wood (and in his studio), whom I've had the privilege to work with, and as far as I know, they've met but had nothing to do with one another. I'll make sure to ask him more specifically when I'll see him next time.
What a smashing montage and tribute to an amazing singer. She is ever one of my favourites, and an irretrievable loss to the world of music ... nay ... the world!
awe - this is just precious. Thank you for posting it. So simple and honest - demos are the best - they are the essence of the artist - i think. Thank you again for this. Lovely captivating moment in time.
Thank you so much for posting this. It is hard to believe that it is "only a demo"!! What a lovely voice she had. Sorry I missed Fairport this year, I didn't realise they were still performing...
who knows where the time goes?, where has the time gone?. 40 years have gone in the blink of an eye?, it just seems like yesterday. THE MUSIC STILL SOUNDS GREAT
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search nicolas and the iceni summers end. They write beautiful folk music which has echoes of Denny and Drake.
Blake788 2 weeks ago
asif anyone disliked this song...mental!!
pliersbittaker 3 weeks ago
amazing when this is played in act 3 of jerusalem
leedel20 3 weeks ago
Why on Earth are Tears going down my face. Could it be that I
identify with this "sad", true to life song......
desert3347 1 month ago
very interesting video thanks
grisgrisy 1 month ago
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Calun3 1 month ago
R.I.P. Sandy x
icouldhavebeenanyone 2 months ago
Just paid $18 on e-bay for the CD that contains this track.Only a few times in my life have I paid that much for a single song (assuming it's the only one on the CD that I'll like).A haunting rendition of a very powerful song.
listerone 2 months ago
Words sung straight from her heart. What wonderful emotion she puts into every word.
And she had the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
Sandy, I miss you and the music you would have created if only you'd been given more time.
adjrean57 3 months ago
Brilliant song, amazingly interpreted by the writer. A talent taken far too early, it amazes me that it is over 30 years since she died. This, and her other work, is a fitting epitaph
thepeteroz 3 months ago in playlist More videos from prl1973
This is the best version of all. Thanks so much.
hotto1 4 months ago
Beautiful so much feeling love it 10*
bradfordnigel 5 months ago
Thanks for posting this demo version. Sandy is the ONLY one who can sing this song, in my opinion. If I hear anyone else sing it, even Eva Cassidy, it's just not resonant with me. All the different versions that Sandy had recorded are beautiful - this is purely her song and her spirit that no one else can capture.
sargentnoodle 5 months ago
search nicolas and the iceni summers end. they write beautiful folk which has echoes of denny and drake.
Blake788 5 months ago
I suppose this is THE earliest version of her most famous composition. Heartbreaking to think of how her life evolved into self-destructon. Reading of it makes this song all the more sad instead of beautiful and wistful. We miss Ms D more as time passes. Thanx 4 this intimate piece of her soul!
909chuck 6 months ago
@909chuck : 'Self destruction ' is a bit of an overstatement, she died of a brain tumour, which just may have influenced her well documented alcohol and drug problems.
thepeteroz 3 months ago in playlist More videos from prl1973
@thepeteroz Wikipedia gives a different account of her demise.Of course Wikipedia isn't infallible.I think that only the coroner involved can say for sure but people,even talented people,can fall into alcoholism...a condition that all-too-often ends very badly.
listerone 2 months ago
you really have to check Dez Mona, they covered this song, and it's even better than the original...
Wiesieboy 6 months ago
OMG...........still can't believe I didn't know of this "beautiful singer".
What Happened to Her
How Did She Die??
desert3347 7 months ago
@desert3347 Sandy Denny fell to her death whilst descending a flight of stone steps in her home. A tragic loss felt to this day.
Spacetwerp 6 months ago
@Spacetwerp So Sad Indeed...........
desert3347 4 months ago
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@desert3347 Sandy Denny fell to her death whilst descending a flight of stone steps in her home. A tragic loss felt to this day.
Spacetwerp 6 months ago
@desert3347 check it up on wikipedia. she had a fall with fatal outcome, but it was complicated by drug and alcohol issues. a great tragedy for a great artist too rich and famous too young to handle it all....
bisbeing88 4 months ago
Chilling and beautiful. Her life ended so badly, but there is so much beauty in her singing and in this timeless song. Thanks for the posting, and the photos.
elfpagesmusic 8 months ago
too sweet. heaven's choir indeed.
animascat 9 months ago
PS: This song reminds me of "Urge for Going", a lovely song too. Not sure if Tom Rush or Joni Mitchell wrote it...
rocktenniscat 10 months ago
@rocktenniscat
Not Tom or Joni, this classic was written by Sandy herself. Remembering Sandy today as well, Saw her solo in 1973 opening for Loggins & Messina, and on Her wedding anniversary at the Beacon Theater when she was back with Fairport. What a beautiful voice. Missing her still...
nathanfrodo11 10 months ago
@nathanfrodo11 - Sorry, I wasn't too clear...I knew about Sandy writing this, but always wondered who wrote "Urge for Going" I love both songs Sooo much.
rocktenniscat 10 months ago
@rocktenniscat Joni Mitchell wrote 'Urge for Going'
Spacetwerp 6 months ago
Remembering Sandy today: Jan. 6, 1947 – April 21, 1978. This is my favourite posting of Sandy on Youtube. So uncluttered, "unproduced" what a voice.
rocktenniscat 10 months ago
search nicolas and the iceni summer's end. they write beautiful songs which have echoes of sandy denny.
Blake788 10 months ago
I'm sure that Sandy sits high up there, in the clouds, even above the rain. She was folk beauty itself. Sometimes I detect her voice in a summer breeze, and as I walk it is as though she is walking with me. Perhaps that is testimony to a beautiful spirit that showered us with the creative wonder of one of the greatest female voices we ever heard. It seems so long ago now. God bless you Sandy.
I still have the original vynyl albums my love. Will never forget your empowerment. xx
ever
Blobcave 10 months ago
Utterly magnificent in every way. What a wonderful talent. Poor, sad little lady.....
AnnihilatingAngel 10 months ago
tremendous.i`m getting into this material for real now.
cosmicrider287 10 months ago
I didn't get to know you until after you died - Sorry I didn't say goodbye
andythepiano001 11 months ago
That sounds a lot like Nick Drake, the guitar anyway.
aroryboreallen 11 months ago
@aroryboreallen Yes, there is a real similarity in spirit between the two of them, in some songs. This does bring him to mind strongly.
manthasagittarius 10 months ago
Sandy Denny has been my absolute favourite since who knows when...she still is..I will never forget her ever...miss you...but your music lives on Sandy it has made you immortal really...a beautiful lady who made beautiful music...
Herra176 11 months ago
Sandy Denny reached genius with this song. All you need is one immortal tune. She did it.
takfam07 1 year ago
This version of Who Knows Where the Time Goes is so raw and real. I sang this song to my mother at my own wedding recently. She died shortly afterward. I sing it to her now at the gravesite. It's timeless. This time thing. Who really knows where the time goes? We waste time, we make the most of the time, we take the time, we cherish the time, we spend the time. But we long and beg for it back when a loved one is gone, wanting always more time together. It's the way it is when you love.
dianafailla 1 year ago 14
@dianafailla, beautiful song enhanced by your remarkably poigniant words.
MrGmloup 11 months ago
@dianafailla Thanks for your comment. Bless you.
DaVooz 4 months ago
@dianafailla Thanks for that moving tribute to Sandy Denny and your mother. My mother - a great Fairport fan - died not so long ago, and I also love the song.
afansi 2 months ago
@dianafailla A truly raw reading... but when you Love...well you live, and hopefully others see what living is...David is my friend who passed away 19years ago he was 37...I STILL sing to him at His graveside today with the scarecrows in the field opposite, we used to share our problems... being married, etc.etc.etc. then He was gone, now his wife is with someone else & does not talk to me anymore & if She did I would be torn....loads of love.
yobbsmissesalge 3 weeks ago
It couldn't but work, even with pictures of every thing else but Sandy, this sound can hold its own any time.
davidoffon 1 year ago
You can divide people in two groups.One group that likes cats.........the other who does'nt.Sandy was in the former and I like her music too
lujackb 1 year ago 3
Who is playing guitar on this? Sandy? Richard Thompson? Someone else. The voice is stunning. It is arbitrary who is famous and who not. "Your fickle friends are leaving..."
MickeyYahoo 1 year ago 2
@MickeyYahoo I'm not 100% certain but am pretty sure it's Sandy herself as she was known for amazing time signatures and tuning set ups especially in these early days
prl1973 1 year ago
@prl1973
i'm inclined to agree that it is Sandy herself.
psychobollox 10 months ago
@MickeyYahoo : I have a version of this song by the Strawbs in 1967 (All Our Own Work) - very simple recording done in Amsterdam while Strawbs played there - guitarist would be Dave Cousins?
thepeteroz 3 months ago in playlist More videos from prl1973
Two songs send shivers down my spine. Sandy with Fairport singing this song, Kathy Mattea singing "Where've you been?". Now this demo version of "Who knows were time goes" makes a third. Fantastic. Thank you
pjm290 1 year ago
If you like this song, you might also like Joni Mitchell's "Urge for Going" Something very poignant about these 2 songs.....
torontoskater2 1 year ago
beautiful beyond words eliciting whispered memories
sekhmetraptah 1 year ago
@dottywang. I have to disagree with you. Kate Rusby's recording lacks the warmth that Sandy Denny's home demo has. . What could be simpler than that? Miss Rusby's voice is a little to cute and contrived.
HenryandPP 1 year ago
I love this song and Sandy Denny's voice. Thank you for posting it.
HenryandPP 1 year ago
Simply beautiful, touching......
DirkjeA 1 year ago
@DirkjeA Sandy was always one of my favourite vocalists, especially with The Strawbs.
rocker53zero 1 year ago
simply beutiffull timeless class streight from heaven
micky44u 1 year ago
she is cute. but boring music.
Israe5l 1 year ago
@Israe5l You poor tasteless wanker.
rouseg7 1 year ago
Where did you get this track? Is it downloadable somewhere (iTunes)? It's FANTASTIC
katsbah 1 year ago
@katsbah It originally surfaced on an unofficial release called "Borrowed Thyme" but was also included in last year's "Sandy Denny" 19 disc (!) boxed set. That seems to have sold out now in its original Limited Edition packaging but I'm hoping they'll make all the rarities and demos from the set available for download soon.
Sandy recorded her song with The Strawbs on "All Our Own Work" and with Fairport Convention on "Unhalfbricking" - check out the compilation "No More Sad Refrains"
petelambert 1 year ago
Yes, wonderful singer. The Fairport Who knows is too slow, dragged out; this is far too hasty, almost perfunctory. Kate Rusby does it very well in her simple style.
DottyWang 1 year ago
@DottyWang
this is the best version, infinately better than mediocre Rusby...
fasima 1 year ago
This is incredible for a home demo. Its so good its really touching.
eamonosu 1 year ago 2
Superb version of a fabulous song.
RAYEDEN 1 year ago
Wow! Just heard this for the first time today by chance...beautiful voice.....love it.....
kingcrimson70 1 year ago
This is one of my all time favourite songs. I haven't heard it in decades and it takes me back to the 70s when I was at uni and Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span were so popular on the campus. Her voice is so full of feeling and I am now olso reminded of Joni Mitchel in Denny's wonderful use of open tunings and very unusual chords. Wonder who was influenced by whom. Listened to her play the piano and it so reminded me of Joni Mitchel too.
hobarthelen2 1 year ago
Yes, thank you for uploading this absolute gem of a recording x
DaveBrun 1 year ago
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DaveBrun 1 year ago
wow!! What a beautiful tribute to this talented woman who gave us SO MUCH music in her short years..... thank you so much, whoever created this. And how special to hear her "home demo" of this touching song. Bravo!!!
PamelaPollandMusic 1 year ago
Its that time of year again. Who knows where the time goes?
muggins54 1 year ago
OK, don't laugh... but there's a character in Anne McCaffrey's Dagonriders of Pern books called Menolly, who is a Harper (teachers/musicians/etc for those unfamiliar.). In my head, Menolly sounds like Sandy Denny. There you go.
eeaagoo 1 year ago
Makes the shivers run down my spine evry time I hear her sweet voice...most specially this song
BlindWaffelz 1 year ago
For you heather , happy birthday, were has the time gone !
frankbrackett 1 year ago
Dear Sandy, you must be one of Heaven's most beautiful angels.
NinaFrida 1 year ago
Love this song! Thank you for uploading it for everyone.
zany2x 1 year ago
petelambert - thank you for the info!
bbhd12 1 year ago
Look at John Malkovich's IMDB page. This is his favorite song.
MrTastytoes 1 year ago
can anyone advise where this version is available for purchase (what album/collection it is on)?
bbhd12 1 year ago
@bbhd12 It was originally on the unofficial demo collection CD "Borrowed Thyme", which is now out of print but copies crop up on ebay from time to time (there's one there now). A collossal 19CD Sandy Denny boxed set is due for release this autumn which features 2 demo versions of Who Knows... presumably this is one of them - see wwwDOTsandydennyDOTorgDOTuk for details. pete
petelambert 1 year ago
so lovely.....................
paravanto 1 year ago
SANDY, NICK DRAKE, DAVEY GRAHAM: 3 Legendary British artists who have had so much influence on other artists from All parts of the Globe ! Davey died last year
and his 'disappearance' from the British music scene for decades was a sad loss in itself ! RIP All.
JorgeBarka 1 year ago
So nice,so good, so pretty, so beutiful, so missed....
prettyhouse123 1 year ago
you will always be remembered as one of the greatest voices in song. we miss you
auldnickdevlin 1 year ago
I never heard of Sandy until today when it was sent to me as a share and I must admit she was very talented. I would put her in the folk genre and it's a shame she died so young she had a sweet voice and one awesome story teller, Thanks for posting it on YT!!!
dakotajim11378 1 year ago
It's official. 12 people have no souls. Poor dears!
CelticReject 1 year ago
What a beautiful voice. So sad she is gone too young.
johnkerry7 1 year ago
love you from 12 years old all the best 51 now!
MrCluster1 1 year ago
This just makes me cry, every time....I remember it when it first came out....and I cried then! Now, at this time, it is so much more appropriate! just beautiful!
cosmicdave1951 1 year ago 2
Wow how any idiot could give this song+your lovely vid the thumbs down...yep just proves there's alot of idiots here on YT for sure....Sandy had been my fav female singer since I was 14,wow nearly 30 yrs
...I understand the words of this song more than any other..."sad deserted shore,your fickle friends are leaving"..those words are etched in my heart sadly.. thanks once again...this reminds me of the love of my life my 1st boyfriend Yan...lolol..xxxx
MissPandora1967 1 year ago 2
thank you for posting this. music for souls in need of a hand up.
LateNotes 1 year ago
What this song is about?
There are in here a time thing, a sensation of being lost, it is all?
GabiMontez85 1 year ago
Sandy is up there singing and is still here with us.
asummersea 1 year ago
Beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes every time. Sandy's talent is sadly missed each and every day.
Tysonthebeerhound 1 year ago
Led Zeppelin brought me here.
DerekBayRoberts1 1 year ago 4
Oh my god, so sad and beautiful, not heard this for a few months.
MITCHWILD 1 year ago
she was so phenomenal , gone too soon .what a loss to all of us.we all miss her so much!
guitarslinger67 1 year ago
I spent a week with you Trevor, Swarb and the guys in NZ in 1973, you encouraged me to return to the music industry in London and it changed my life. Thanks for your warmth and your smile . This track is SO you and how lucky we all are to have shared of your talent............................
44RoganAve 1 year ago
This just kills me every time... I almost can't bear to listen to it.
ivelosthewilltolive 1 year ago
I fell in love with her voice when I was 15, now I'm 55 and hearing her voice brings me back to those beautifull years in the early seventies.. Sandy...your voice still rules my heart and soul.
Marlejo1955 1 year ago
I am listening to this again - having previously commented on this track - with tears streaming down my 50+ year old cheeks......................................... who indeed knows where the time goes!!!!
quaich14 1 year ago
Wonderful voice,beautiful guitar,great vibe,lovely song.
Thanks for uploading this gem.
Cheers
Buska1001 1 year ago
Does anyone know how these bootlegs came about? These demo recordings were never broadcast and never released officially. They were private recordings made in her home!
nuclian 1 year ago
It's time someone got that Borrowed Thyme bootleg album, and the other bootlegs with demos on and got an official album out.
nuclian 1 year ago
Beautiful!! Simply Beautiful!!!
wallb09 1 year ago 2
Heartbreaking, each time I hear this most beautiful voice. She died far too young
fleuriebottle 1 year ago 11
genialna, tragiczna, nieodżałowana, wyjątkowa ......... Sandy i pieśń która na zawsze pozostaje w pamięci swym pięknym i nieprzemijającym przekazem
Agnos66 1 year ago
This is a fabulous version of her song...I wonder if this is in the boxed set??? Fledg'ling should know about this...serious. I miss Sandy's music so much and her voice as well as lyrics. To Georgia with Love.
ceresmary206 1 year ago
Wow---was looking for Judy Collins's version of this (leave it to WEA a.k.a. WMG [The Stasi of YouTube] to nuke) and stumbled on this, instead; in this case, I'm *GLAD* that "Big Brother's" pecunious ways have led me here! *Beautiful* post; *great sound upload* and the slideshow is perfect! Sandy Denny, regrettably, is easily forgotten: *Thank you* for reminding me of her.
Mavarla 1 year ago 2
@Mavarla You did well. Judy murders it!
24066525 1 year ago
@24066525: I wouldn't say that Judy Collins "murders" it, ever, but this original Sandy Denny DEMO version is just *priceless*. :-D
Mavarla 1 year ago
I can't believe it is nearly 32 to years since this beautiful lady died - breaks my heart to listen to this track just simply perfect in every way - the voice ........
quaich14 2 years ago 5
@quaich14 She was easily one of the finest singers, and obviously a major influence--even Morrissey is a fan I believe. Certainly Kate Bush must have listened to her as well. What talent Sandy had!
bartonim 1 year ago 3
This is just magical.................
lisdoobean 2 years ago 5
Very moving.
4Sheryl4 2 years ago 2
The guitar's just a tad too loud but otherwise great, well is anything Sandy did anything than less than so?
MACHAWK123 2 years ago 2
Remembering lovely Sandy today -
January 6th, 1947 April 21st, 1978. A wonderful addition to heaven's choir - you are missed Sandy
rocktenniscat 2 years ago 26
@rocktenniscat yea this song makes me tear up...it's so sad and yet so beautiful
matco24 1 year ago
Some beautiful pictures there. Thank you.
anthonydansullivan 2 years ago
This is my favorite version of the song, for sure. I have Borrowed Thyme and some of the unreleased works are incredible. What other artists have the Jimmy Page-esque guitar tunings such as this?
Tengent 2 years ago 3
What more can you say besides , "Simply The Best"
yalehd 2 years ago 3
This is just killing me, it's so beautiful. Richard Thompson was still dedicating albums to Sandy years after her untimely death. (ie: Mock Tudor) I am so thankful to FM radio in the late 60's early 70's for playing the likes of Sandy, Fairport, The Strawbs, Steeleye Span etc.
rocktenniscat 2 years ago 5
What year was this? Was she listening to Joni, or vice versa??
TheNigelr 2 years ago
Joni's 1st album was in 1968. This song was written earlier than that. I think Sandy's 1st recording were about 1966 and this song appeared on a Strawbs/Denny album recorded before she joined Fairport. It's very unlikely that this early version would have been heard by Joni.
RatherLargeAllan 2 years ago
One of 'favouritest' songs ever. And absolutely my favourite lady singer. Wonderful.
Thorsson64 2 years ago
thanks for this, <3
shemanic1 2 years ago
Sensational voice.
RIP Sandy and thank you for the memories
charliebrockett 2 years ago
thank you! Very beautiful.
rosesredvioletsblue 2 years ago 2
This was great - I have Denny's complete box set of lp's, and most of Fairport Convention's catalog as well..
Great stuff - thanks for posting this!
..the Jman..
WmJoseSinclair 2 years ago
The biggest cover of this was Judy Collins, featured in the movie "The Subject Was Roses", a Pulitzer winning play..
WmJoseSinclair 2 years ago
perhaps one of the most beautiful songs ever!
debilt8 2 years ago 2
This is a demo, no words i can add, well one........
Beautiful
MITCHWILD 2 years ago 3
Very Good! Thank You! x x
LeeteaHutchin 2 years ago
Love this!!!
son6ics 2 years ago
great song , great woman .. great memories .. thanks to poster ..bravo .
lescot2000 2 years ago 4
Thanks for sharing this great version..
Tysonthebeerhound 2 years ago
I love to see Sandy like this. Before the hootch got to her.
pedelibero 2 years ago
what do you mean by hootch??
trevorduvall 2 years ago
An American slang term for booze. Eskimo origin (I think). As in 'hootchie cootchie'. ( the meaning of cootchie is something else entirely).
pedelibero 2 years ago
Oh, I see...I didn't know that, then again I know very little slang if any, I'm a prude hahah...
Peace
trevorduvall 2 years ago
The Hoochinoo were an Alaskan tribe who made their own alcohol.
leaningoak 2 years ago 2
Does anyone know if there was ever any direct contact between Sandy Denny and Nick Drake.. he certainly walked in the same circles as FC but not sure if he had anything to do with Sandy ?
Richard
spitzbergen100 2 years ago
Have you heard John Martyn or Eva Cassidy.? Think you woul lik them. Eva Cassidy sounds like Sandy and also died young, eiry when you hear their voices!
daysailer1 2 years ago
Nick toured (briefly) with Sandy's band Fotheringay in 1970. In his autobiography producer Joe Boyd says that "Sandy and Nick regarded each other with respect but from a distance. Sandy couldn't relate to Nick, and Nick was as reticent towards her as he was towards most people".
gildasderhuys 2 years ago
@spitzbergen100: They both worked alongside engineer (producer) John Wood (and in his studio), whom I've had the privilege to work with, and as far as I know, they've met but had nothing to do with one another. I'll make sure to ask him more specifically when I'll see him next time.
cphblue 2 years ago
So beautiful...back when music wasn't afraid to show its heart.
Thank you, so much, for posting this...I miss her beautiful voice, so much.
pieyedapple 2 years ago 4
Beautiful! 5 stars!
deirdrec1 2 years ago
Beautiful rendition - Is this available commercially ?
BeeMichael 2 years ago
yes
nuttytart01 2 years ago
I am so sorry she died so young. This kind of singing touches my heart.
joeygsmom 2 years ago
if you love her, you would also love another voice that died so young, Eve Cassidy!!
daysailer1 2 years ago
thanks for the suggestion, I will definately check her out!
joeygsmom 2 years ago
Yes i think you will love eva cassidy. - enjoy elizabeth!
daysailer1 2 years ago
Such a great voice!
So pure, so sad!
Why did you died so young?
Who dies young belongs to God!
ADLERize 2 years ago
What a rare find.Well done and many thanks.
thebrianjh 2 years ago
Såsåsåsåsåsåså smukt!
olgaandreapetri 2 years ago
Trist du skulle dø Sandy.
Du har ændret hele verden. Ikke meget, men lidt (:
olgaandreapetri 2 years ago
What a smashing montage and tribute to an amazing singer. She is ever one of my favourites, and an irretrievable loss to the world of music ... nay ... the world!
nolicnotrut 2 years ago
wow how beautiful was that! amazing
spiralisedcat 2 years ago
My all time favorite singer, in fact I named my daughter after her :-)
A great version of the classic, thanks for posting it.
btex99 2 years ago
awe - this is just precious. Thank you for posting it. So simple and honest - demos are the best - they are the essence of the artist - i think. Thank you again for this. Lovely captivating moment in time.
ZANTEDESH 2 years ago
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fooman71 2 years ago
Thanks for adding the lyrics.
RichVee 2 years ago 2
Never heard this original version - thank you so much
ChoirboyUK 2 years ago
Legendary folk singer, the like of which we will seldom see.
IridescentEye 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this. It is hard to believe that it is "only a demo"!! What a lovely voice she had. Sorry I missed Fairport this year, I didn't realise they were still performing...
Thanks again!
ngoat2009 2 years ago
"[...]to date she remains the only guest vocalist on a Led Zeppelin album."(wikipedia)
ianiiasu 2 years ago 3
Yeah people think it's Jonesey on backing vocals in the Battle of Evermore. It is actually Sandy. (I'm sure this has been said before)
paghob 2 years ago
who knows where the time goes?, where has the time gone?. 40 years have gone in the blink of an eye?, it just seems like yesterday. THE MUSIC STILL SOUNDS GREAT
ibrosonkeers 2 years ago 2
fantastic .... this is a classic ... woman , song , gui-tar ... et all . thanks for posting .... regards from Bonnie Scotland .
lescot2000 2 years ago
Beautiful!!! Thank you!!!
sultana63cover 2 years ago