I was there too and had repeated shivers down my spine as Natalie sang this. Sandy Denny died when I was only 12 but this rendition brought the soul of this song back to life. Everything about her set was magical. I don't think a concert has ever inspired such depth of emotion in me. Thanks for posting.
It's encouraging to see artists continuing to pay tribute to Sandy and Fairport. They don't get their due (except for Richard Thompson). I've loved their music since the early 60's. I saw them at Harvard University in the late 70's during one of their reunions. it was quite a thrill.
I was there too and had repeated shivers down my spine as Natalie sang this. Sandy Denny died when I was only 12 but this rendition brought the soul of this song back to life. Everything about her set was magical. I don't think a concert has ever inspired such depth of emotion in me.
Natalie does a splendid, indeed best cover I've heard. I would contend however, that it is Sandy Denny, who originally sang it, that is beyond compare. No one touches my heart-o as did she. To wit> th-cam.com/video/_iCpevmITMc/w-d-xo.html
Same as Portcullis stated nobody can sing it like Sandy, but the moment I listened to this performance tears streamed down my cheeks just because the song finally found another performer that could capture the essence of the pain it engulfs. It is a tribute and a rennaissance for this gem of world music!
I was totally blown away by the song when it came out on Liege and Lief. But you must not go without hearing Richard Thompson's solo rendition: th-cam.com/video/H9veqWYynww/w-d-xo.html
a worthy vocalist for this beguiling and wonderful tune..shame the reat of the musicians(apart from the fiddle)dont seem to know the gravity of the tune..but good one Nathalie..
Outstanding! but I'm not surprised Nathalie Merchant is used to doing outstanding things. She'sgot so much talent and such a lovely voice. Excellente version de Crazy Man Michael qui est aussi bonne que celle de sandy Denny.
A lovely song and a spirited performance. Takes us straight back to Sandy, though. More than a few very iffy notes too, but live performance isn’t always perfect. Still, good to hear the song again.
And I would add Rhiannon Giddens to this elite list. Probably the finest technical singer in popular music, but more importantly, her voice is versatile and soulful. I bitterly regret that I never got the chance to see Sandy Denny, but I have seen Natalie Merchant and Rhiannon Giddens a few times in the last four years, and they were awesome live. It is tempting, but I try not to compare and just enjoy all three. For me, they are right at the top of a long list of wonderful female singer-songwriters.
She is totally out of tune I'm not impressed at all for the love of jesus who told that lady she could sing extremely poor version of the song very poor performance
Best singer ever. It's frustrating when she doesn't know the lyrics and I always do. This is her full time job and I know her lyrics way better than she does. She turns down a lot of requests at her shows because she doesn't know the lyrics. Inexcusable.
That's opinion, which everyone's entitled to, yet hardly a fact. I'd put Sandy's body of work up to Natalie's any day and come to the conclusion she blows her away. Just my opinion, of course.
@@robertrichman6873 Shame to have to compare the two. Happily, music is not a competition. In my opinion, they are the two finest female singer-songwriters. Songs such as 'Verdi Cries', 'Thick As Thieves', 'Noah's Dove' and 'Beloved Wife' are every bit as beautiful as 'Nothing More', 'Fotheringay' 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes' and 'No End'.
@@portcullis5622 - You're right. I could, and should've remained on point by simply saying how much more Sandy's version moves me without disparaging Natalie, and left it at that. My bad.
@@robertrichman6873 No problem at all. Thanks for the prompt reply. I actually prefer Sandy's version too. Both fine songwriters with very different, but gorgeous voices.
I was there too and had repeated shivers down my spine as Natalie sang this. Sandy Denny died when I was only 12 but this rendition brought the soul of this song back to life. Everything about her set was magical. I don't think a concert has ever inspired such depth of emotion in me. Thanks for posting.
It's encouraging to see artists continuing to pay tribute to Sandy and Fairport. They don't get their due (except for Richard Thompson). I've loved their music since the early 60's. I saw them at Harvard University in the late 70's during one of their reunions. it was quite a thrill.
You are blessed Gary to have seen them performing!
If I'd ever sung anything as beautiful as that I'd probably break down in tears
Me too! Sandy was a Treasure, and Natalie gives her Tribute. Bob.
I was there too and had repeated shivers down my spine as Natalie sang this. Sandy Denny died when I was only 12 but this rendition brought the soul of this song back to life. Everything about her set was magical. I don't think a concert has ever inspired such depth of emotion in me.
An awesome rendition. So beautiful!
A finer tear has never before been shed!
Natalie is the master, no one compares, her understanding storytelling is unique....
and THAT VOICE!
cant wait for the new album of originals.....
Natalie does a splendid, indeed best cover I've heard. I would contend however, that it is Sandy Denny, who originally sang it, that is beyond compare. No one touches my heart-o as did she. To wit> th-cam.com/video/_iCpevmITMc/w-d-xo.html
One of the years I missed CFF. I still sing this song, which I first sang under the trees to my friends in the campsite in 1988 :)
Beautiful voice and beautiful song!
bone-chillingly beautiful
absolutely brilliant.
I love everything about this
Me too !
Amazing !..
a beautiful cover, Natalie can sing the yellow pages and would be awesome 🙂
I'm glad someone is paying tribute to Sandy Denny.
Surely Richard Thompson wrote this?
Wende Snijders from the Netherlands did too.
@@yeojohn Dave Swarbrick wrote the music on piano, RT wrote the stunning lyrics
Natalie Merchant, maravilhosa, linda, a musica adorei sensacional.
beautiful!!
Wow very cool love it:) Thanks for the posting
😎👍Con q' sentimiento canta y interpretan los integrantes de este conjunto de personas.🌿🌴🐾😓
brings me back to my student days in Galway 1969/1070 when we listened to fairport convention vinyls. Great song. Check out Dave Swarbrigg
Dave Swarbrick
Natalie does a good job with it, as she does with most things. I wish her violinist had listened more to 'Crazy Man' Dave Swarbrick.
Swarb’s fiddle on this song is exquisite!
Thank you for posting this. I was there but didn't record anything. I love Natalie and this song so very much. :)
She is spellbinding.
She has a lovely voice, but she's not Sandy Denny. But I, too, am glad to see her remembered and honored.
Nobody sounds like Sandy Denny. For that matter, nobody sounds like Natalie Merchant either. Both are wonderful.
Same as Portcullis stated nobody can sing it like Sandy, but the moment I listened to this performance tears streamed down my cheeks just because the song finally found another performer that could capture the essence of the pain it engulfs. It is a tribute and a rennaissance for this gem of world music!
I'm definitely with Portcullis here. Two superb vocalists ; leave it at that.
this song was made for her voice !...
a great song but I personally prefer sandy denny with fairport when they sing it
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I was totally blown away by the song when it came out on Liege and Lief. But you must not go without hearing Richard Thompson's solo rendition:
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guys. where did her studio version go?
I was wondering that as well. Must have been taken down.
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It's Swarbrick ;-)
hmmm... got the lyrics wrong
a worthy vocalist for this beguiling and wonderful tune..shame the reat of the musicians(apart from the fiddle)dont seem to know the gravity of the tune..but good one Nathalie..
Sandy would be happy.
Outstanding! but I'm not surprised Nathalie Merchant is used to doing outstanding things. She'sgot so much talent and such a lovely voice. Excellente version de Crazy Man Michael qui est aussi bonne que celle de sandy Denny.
A lovely song and a spirited performance. Takes us straight back to Sandy, though. More than a few very iffy notes too, but live performance isn’t always perfect. Still, good to hear the song again.
She may not be Sandy, but it's about the best voice since
Both great songwriters too.
Tim Hatton I loved Sandy Denny, but Natalie merchant is a better singer in my opinion.
And I would add Rhiannon Giddens to this elite list. Probably the finest technical singer in popular music, but more importantly, her voice is versatile and soulful. I bitterly regret that I never got the chance to see Sandy Denny, but I have seen Natalie Merchant and Rhiannon Giddens a few times in the last four years, and they were awesome live. It is tempting, but I try not to compare and just enjoy all three. For me, they are right at the top of a long list of wonderful female singer-songwriters.
This song however, was a deeply personal written by Richard Thompson.
She is totally out of tune I'm not impressed at all for the love of jesus who told that lady she could sing extremely poor version of the song very poor performance
Brutal bad singing she has totally destroyed a beautiful song leave it to sandy denny
Best singer ever. It's frustrating when she doesn't know the lyrics and I always do. This is her full time job and I know her lyrics way better than she does. She turns down a lot of requests at her shows because she doesn't know the lyrics. Inexcusable.
That's opinion, which everyone's entitled to, yet hardly a fact. I'd put Sandy's body of work up to Natalie's any day and come to the conclusion she blows her away. Just my opinion, of course.
@@robertrichman6873 Shame to have to compare the two. Happily, music is not a competition. In my opinion, they are the two finest female singer-songwriters. Songs such as 'Verdi Cries', 'Thick As Thieves', 'Noah's Dove' and 'Beloved Wife' are every bit as beautiful as 'Nothing More', 'Fotheringay' 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes' and 'No End'.
@@portcullis5622 - You're right. I could, and should've remained on point by simply saying how much more Sandy's version moves me without disparaging Natalie, and left it at that. My bad.
@@robertrichman6873 No problem at all. Thanks for the prompt reply. I actually prefer Sandy's version too. Both fine songwriters with very different, but gorgeous voices.
Way to kill a great song , one thing to live a tortured life , must you take us along .