MARTIN CARTHY 1966 LORD FRANKLIN
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Uploaded by LilacVine on Sep 8, 2010
Martin Carthy's stunning version of Lord Franklin from his second album, recorded in 1966. Lyrics below.
Lord Franklin
It was homeward bound one night on the deep
Swinging in my hammock I fell asleep
I dreamed a dream and I thought it true
Concerning Franklin and his gallant crew.
With a hundred seamen he sailed away
To the frozen ocean in the month of May
To seek that passage around the pole
Where we poor sailors do sometimes go.
Through cruel hardships his men did go
His ship on mountains of ice was drove,
Where the Eskimo in his skin canoe
Was the only one who ever came through.
In Baffin Bay where the whale fish blow
The fate of Franklin no man may know;
The fate of Franklin no tongue can tell
Lord Franklin long with his sailors do dwell.
And now my burden it gives me pain
For my long-lost Franklin I'd cross the main
Ten thousand pounds would I freely give
To know on earth, that my Franklin do live.
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@michaelrosasmusic Yes, 'Bear indeed it is. In fact, on the album sleeve for the album on which Dylan includes " ....Dream", Dylan makes a point of giving credit to Carthy for showing the medium to which he could set "Bob Dylan's Dream".
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@mouldybear Awesome version! Bob Dylan's song, "Bob Dylan's Dream" from the Freewheelin' album was clearly an adaptation of this classic, right?
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Great version of this song which was admired by Bob Dylan who
loves Martin's work. They became good friends. Good taste Dylan.
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Martin is a heroic figure, as far as I can tell.
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This is a stunning arrangement and performance by a very young Martin Carthy. -- all the more incredible because of his youth.
Aviv52 2 months ago
@Aviv52... Absolutely, and it sounds as fresh today as when he recorded it over four decades ago.
LilacVine 1 month ago
His interpretation of this song is poignant - lovely. Thanks
chinatree1 4 months ago
@chinatree1 You're welcome... glad you enjoyed it :-)
LilacVine 3 months ago
@tapper1477... I agree!
LilacVine 6 months ago
So good to hear early Martin. Thanks, LilacVine!
McGrenzer 1 year ago
@McGrenzer Glad you liked it. His version is still my favourite!
LilacVine 9 months ago