Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer perform "When I Go"

The late, great Dave Carter and the very much alive and vibrant Tracy Grammer performing at the St John's Pub, Portland, Oregon, 2001. Wonderful backing by Benjy Wertheimer

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• dave
• carter
• tracy
• grammer
• portland
• folk
• music

[davecarter]

Hi all--- I heard of him of course (same name) so I thought Id check him out.. Crikey his good--But why Late? What happened to him?

[twoodburn]

Dave died unexpectedly of a heart attack while on tour.

[fairlybursting]

That's the amazing Benjy Wertheimer on sitar and tabla.

[twoodburn]

That's right, I forgot to mention him for credit. Lovely playing by Benjjy on this.

[maya7360]

uuh I really need somebody to Well yah should find out

[kenorian]

Seriously, one of the best songs I've ever heard from two people whose alchemy together was inspired from above.

[pamelyna1]

fairlybursting...I believe that lovely instrument that Benjy is playing so well is actually a dilruba..."bowed sitar"...WONDERFUL choice for the piece!

[occams99]

I feel rage toward a spirit that hangs overhead like Crane's unimpressed sun that allows you to die only because you can. Dave Carter's message grows bolder by the day. Play this while watching footage of the Wall Street protest currently going on. As I live in a world that increasingly forces me to exploit those weaker than I just to survive, I am exposed only by the words of a gifted few who remind me that I still have a conscience. It's humbling and yet still vital. Forgive me when I go.

[indivent]

REAVERS!!!

[djdjango917]

Amazing. Stunning. Thanks so much for posting.

[ProseMaker]

Such a distilled, concentrated...can't even call it a "performance." Am spellbound every time and moved beyond words. Did get the chance to hear a stark, beautiful Bryan Bowers rendition some time ago.

[BThomas1073]

Remarkable song, amazing songwriter. A great cover, by Pete & Maura Kennedy, is something you should not miss. Of an earlier non-HD version, one comment was "Gorgeous and magical, a brilliant complement to Dave Carter's song and The Kennedys' performance of it." Tracy Grammer commented, "ah, so lovely. thank you for the images to fly by, and thanks as ever to the kennedys for their reverent rendition. xo. tracy."  Search YouTube for: When I Go - HD - Pete & Maura Kennedy (Dave Carter song)

[LDClark45]

Bill Nash performed this song at Uncle Calvin's on Friday night. (Great job, Bill) I've had it in my own songbook for a long time and do it from time to time, but this is such a great version, by the guy who wrote it. Note the Sitar being played with a bow at the beginning. Interesting.