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General timeframe of this tune constitutes a specific few years in my life which cause me the most wistful looking back, so strongly as to induce tears. There are specific reasons/memories the time was so special and cherished which I won't detail. But this very song -- from that hallowed time, w...

Breathtaking and yes, epic. And breathes the combined despair and determination of his youthful struggles. Claustrophobic, feeling almost helpless, & entangled in the frustrating throes of crafting and marketing his chosen profession, he was also highly idealistic and highly ambitious at once. He...

Some just do not appreciate...but it's truly hilarious! Ah, the history and dynamics between John and Paul particularly in the "later days" of Beatles and beyond. Entire concept of this video is a real hoot, but must know a few things re/ the songwritings and things that went down in order to get...

macisso is truly a great added asset whenever it's feasible to get him! Entire band is great, though, because Al consistently acquires the best people to back him up!

Love how all the elements come together to make such a beautiful and dynamic tune. Also probably my favorite song by these guys. So great but too short; thought so way back when and still think so today. :)

sooo cool to be able to get this. first time I've heard it.It's bliss being able to get so much VM stuff via YT now! Great arrangement, great Van voice here!

Just looks and sounds so excellent here! How many of us would have just about killed in order to come along on that trip back to England? To revisit all kinds of old haunts in his lifetime, including in large measure those memorable places (living, working...) where he so struggled to make it in ...

@LaserBeam002 It's a superb example of the multi-faceted aspects of his intellectual genius and combined artistry. It's not very easy being the exceptional talent AS is, and his gifts are apparently too precious and elusive to gain the massive, widespread appreciation of which he is quite justifi...

This one, and also DB's rendition of Wild Is The Wind are, to my ears, two of the most gorgeous pieces of music ever. What gifts! And what a gift is YouTube, because I don't believe I've been aware of them before; what?!

Ah...how many times have I listened to this song (mp3) in the evening around here, after dark, black w/ random illumination, just walking in the lovely weather...Gem of perfection.

His professed love for Fairport Convention's rendition of Matty Groves tune is certainly genuine here, as the track "Immelman Turn" from the perfectly wonderful A Beach Full Of Shells album (2005) is, musically, clearly influenced by it. No surprise when I recently read Al's acknowledgement of th...

Yeeaah...Daisy did such an outstanding job, making her dad and fellow musician/artist quite justifiably proud! Amazed me to realize how young she is yet! Has huge abundance of TIME left-- wish I did, ha! :) Take excellent care, please!

Thanks so much for uploading all of these, Mike. Hope I catch you playing w/ Al (and Dave) one day before too long. So love that bass and you've got such a cool, comely but nicely understated personality and style which highlights Al as well. Thanks again and take good care!

So beautifully, enchantingly mystical, w/ lyrics/arrangement suited together perfectly, and once again: content highly intelligent and precocious...As stated before, when I bought this album (cat) in my early 20's soon upon release, it was unfortunately a bit over my relatively superficial, wee h...

Beyond all the artistic creativity and skill, brilliantly complicated nuance, etc... it takes incredible wisdom, insight and sensitivity--unsurpassed, vibrant humanity--to write like this. Long live Al, for the ages....

Displaying that rare genius cooly in his shades...Still had lots of hair, huh, but oh well he's still as beautiful, and even evermore genius; just a bit locked inside anymore rather than so overtly, outwardly, commercially creative quite as much...Today's music industry m.o. hardly motivates to ...

A most amazing, wonderful talent was Nilsson. Love, love the incredible vocal nuance, and entire production/arrangement. A great artistic beauty of all time, this one tune. How tragic and dumbfounding when a great creative, genius soul such as his self-destructs far too soon...Never tire of this:...

@sandinyourshoes Yes, that and much more besides. And all of it absolutely sublime. Never the simplest, most accessible, common formula, either.

@SilvanaaLennon Never perceived him as crying here. Just profusely perspiring under the lights plus maybe a bit nervous, on a huge show knowing millions watching him perform alone this time. But I don't believe tears are flowing out of his eyes.

What a great song, but, as usual!, was probably too "esoteric", etc., for marketing/radio play...Another Al Stewart "K of P" upload (runningman904) appears amazingly like my bedroom, incl. cherry wood plain, shaker-style, very high 4 poster (no canopy) king-size, ceiling fan, mirror, large west s...

With all their incredible talent, maturity and marvelous successes, still sooo sweet and charming. Never apt to lose their childlike wonder and mystical anticipation in life, which feeds their artistic brilliance, of course! (really meant for their SmoothJazzNotes uploaded interview on YT but "co...

Still so amazed over this: only Al Stewart could/would dare attempt and execute, w/ use of language and the message therein...Result is one wonderfully rare, precious gem of a tune!

I figured only those with no smidgeon whatsoever of good ear or taste could lack passion for this. When I bought about '77, I recall noting w/ satisfaction the track list included On The Border, too, but title track alone was worth it. Ultimately, the other glorious tracks were mainly gems soo ov...

What a show, what writing, what a theme song...Such quality we never see anymore; just beyond superb compared to today's crapola. But do ya suppose Kerouac got any deserved just due for inspiring all this, as this whole idea was taken straight out of On The Road including the two main characters ...

About age 5 or 6, 1960 thereabouts, I'd mischievously get out of bed to sit on the stairstep, sneaking a peek at this beloved t.v. show my young Dad (and Mom too I guess) always watched. Now all I know is that it was one true, original quality show, and oh lord what a glorious composition this is...

Levon Helm touches my heart and soul a bit like no other artist ever...There is NOBODY recording out there whom I find more genuine, sincere, just absolutely REAL to the core. He also seems to have true humility coupled with an inner wisdom and confidence about what is truly important in this lif...

@evhguitarist3 It's good for him that he's the highlight for their comic schtik, and the main attraction. It's comically obvious that he's the one with the real talent--works for them this way. I would certainly hope, though, that he is getting decent money for what he does so fabulously well, th...

Heehee...all the amazing talent and genius notwithstanding, he is the most charming and lovable dork in all musical artistry/entertainment. A most unique one-of-a-kind, and folks had better discover and appreciate post haste! :)

We ALL should be aware just how horribly screwed he was by scumbag circus barker "Col." Tom Parker, a Dutch hustler who wouldn't allow Elvis desires, most notably performing overseas (and serious acting), because he (Tom) was banned from trans-continental travel due to (alleged) crime, esp. murde...

@gtsop1968 Must be about his most strikingly profound in lyrical intensity w/ arrangement. Beyond any of his songs, it seared blazingly right through my heart at first listen...Too incredible that it's hardly known! To those familiar with Al's catalog, Wakeman's keyboards probably help garner muc...

Love this: what the heck happened to my Ram album?! Anyway, this is like such a guilty pleasure...I'll always love this as a rarity hardly heard or thought of for ages, but thanks to Youtube here it is, aaah....

Actual performance footage of this is available via YT (one of the YOTC vids from late 70's; easy to locate w/o direct linking.) Really exuberant and agree it's indeed one of very best versions. Truly gorgeous, intricate compositions/arrangements like this are too rare (if not totally nonexistant...

@antonis218 Well thanks much for uploading! It's too fantastic to be so obscure--must see light of day *somewhere*! R/A album has proven difficult to acquire at any halfway decent price even via Amazon. Remains the last (Al Stewart commercial release) holdout for me. But sooner or later I'll have...

Thanks much for this!! Unaware of any opening act for Al Stewart, I arrived after WT act was over due to probs locating venue on 2-lane, unfamiliar, desolate pitch dark US-1 stretch (and some rain), up from Orlando. Was *very* relieved I missed no part of main set, but would've enjoyed these guys...

One day soon may it come to pass that teachers/professors widely implement the vehicle that is Al Stewart; his songwriting messages, composition and that voice. (Actually first time I've even heard this song. R/A album has been too scarce for me.) Arrangement aspects bring to mind Three Mules fro...

Almost unspeakably beautiful, ethereal, magical...Entire album is full of such sweet yet powerful stuff. Spiritual elements outmatch tangible images. And it's... just...Real Music.

Ok I was 22 and this song was a truly wonderful, prime example of our available music choices. Nothing much by way of such calibre and quality for those around that age *these* days. Unless they can dig up past gems such as this....

Oooh. So this is just a lip-synch situation...? Well nevermind then. Very nice video just the same.

When they return June 3rd next year, they should do this one again! (Had better! ;)) Such great sports to perform this rarity (albeit truly an exquisite gem) from way back in his catalog; now they're stuck, ha! :) The venue name ("Evanston Space") rhyme was some sweet stroke of luck!

Absolutely gorgeous; bravo! Superb tribute/homage to the great (now recently departed) Bert Jansch--strongly influential to Al's own multi-faceted brilliance. Attended this show but the soft-voiced spoken intro here was barely audible. Nonetheless was reminded of Bert's own Anji as A Small Fruit ...