Re: Keith Hampshire

this is the original recording of keith hampshires version of first cut is the deepest ,i just added the pix for video making

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[Ryhela]

I've come back numerous times because this is the penultimate version of this song, however I just watched the 2000 version of Keith singing this (in Oakville) and wanted to compare. He hasn't lost his voice, or his charm. If he ever checks this, THANK YOU KEITH.

and again, thank you Madbd for posting this.

[madbloodydog]

i agree 100% that this is the best and keith like us all we lose voice body shape whatever as we age , but we can all remember with the old versions as this is

[vista806]

Thanks for posting this. I think the best version to date. Didn't he do this in the 70's?

[madbloodydog]

yes vista806 you are correct ,this is from a promo cd that was for DJs to play ,it was all 70s music unavailable to purchase , i had never nor since heard this version except on this cd that i have

[nanajanamike]

When it comes to Rod Stewart he's cursed.

When it comes to Sheryl Crow she's the worst.

But when it comes to Keith Hampshire he's the FIRST!

[poltallach]

I firmly believe that Keiths version of this song is untouchable.

The song was written by Cat Stevens and has been recorded by many artists; however, Keith by far, conveys the pain through his wonderful voice and convinces the listener that he is personally suffering.

I love the horns as well!

[KTA0806]

I remember this from 1973 - I was in high school in San Bernardino CA and heard it on the two Top 40 stations on the air in town at that time (KMEN 1290 and KFXM 590). Not a big hit ( it went to #70 on the Billboard Hot 100) but I've always liked this version best. Years later I found a copy of the single (on the A&M label) at a Orange County record store - and I still have it!!

[cmc36905]

The first cut is the deepest. It might help if I stopped rubbing coarse salt into the wound to remind myself, though.

[sprocket1942]

This is indeed the best.

Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow - yuck. Neither can sing.

[sprocket1942]

Thanks madbloodydog. Actually I hear this played fairly often on one of our local rock stattions - just heard it today, in fact.

[roadglide21]

This is the Original version. others like Leonal Lewis, Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, and Sheryl Crow cannot sing this song like Keith Hampshire. He has a lot of power in his vocal cords that makes the listener feel the emotions of the words.

[dllewiszz]

@nostalgiahistoria67 It wasn't a big hit here in the States but it was played on a number of stations - including the one I worked for. Fans from that era still consider it the best cover.

[pincheborracho7]

Without a doubt, and with all due respect to the author (sorry Cat, Yusuf, whatever), this is THE BEST version of this lovely song. When it came out in 1973 I found out that my godfather was murdered in a brutal, horrific way, and this song was the melancholic anthem of that sad, sad period of my life. Sigh....

[monteblue7]

by far the BEST VERSION THIS SONG --DEEP CLEAR GREAT SOUND

[nostalgiahistoria67]

Best version of this song ever! Cat and Rod's versions are ok, but this one has more feeling, more soul and it's Canadian!!! Sadly Keith's version was not a hit here in the U.S. back in the 70s, but it sure is great to hear it here.

[thewillismon]

This is the first version of this song I ever heard when it came out in 73....much better than Cat Stevens and Sheryl Crow's versions...not quite as good as Rod Stewart's version in my opinion