My bucket list is forever incomplete with his passing. Loved him from the first day I ever heard him sing in 1966. Thought I'd get to see him one more time. RIP Scott.
This song is a masterpiece. It's a thematic companion piece to Rosemary. I don't listen to Scott enough since he passed. But every time I do I get that same thrill as when I discovered him in 2013.
One of his best songs from the ‘67 - ‘70 period. A kitchen sink drama set to song. Epic internal lives within ordinary people living day to day. Nobody has done that kind of songwriting better than him. Love his music both from then and now.
Yes I'm still listening to Scott at 75 yrs!! No artist has surpassed his talent his voice his song writing his style his gorgeous synesthetic expression. Wow to have shared the years with the incomparable Scott Walker. Thanks Guidofski as always
Something about the word "telly" really fascinates me. It seems such a mundane word for a song by such a fantastic singer/ songwriter/ performer but just seems so "right" at the same time. Marvelous song
It makes me so happy to Walker felt at home in London and stayed. It truly is the best city for weirdos like him, i mean that as a high-level compliment!
mrs.guidofski... when you can, please enjoy these songs... "deeper tones of blue", nick garrie; "if i know you where the one", richard twice; "october morning", tucker zimmerman; "milk and honey", jackson c. frank; "if i knew", phil ochs; "winter winds", fotheringay (sandy danny); "love song", vashti bunyan... watch this movie, beautiful and reflective, "shun li and the poet", italian of 2011... and, finally, read this magnificent book, of the genial and dear, sándor márai... by your refined good taste, you will adore everything, really... bravo! : )
@guidofski @guidofski No need for thanks. You posted this wonderful song and your lyrics are correct. Such work deserves the thanks, particularly when many online sites quote the lyrics incorrectly. With Scott, there is really no debate as to his lyrics (in words as opposed to meaning) as, I have heard no-one (no exaggeration) who's singing diction is as perfect as his. Tis a small piece of genius and I give you my thanks that this exists on youtube. Feel proud.
My thanks for this wonderful song. I rarely hear it being cited as a masterpiece but to my humble ears, it is indeed. Truly wonderful & thought-provoking - many thanks again. x
Connelly? He's my favorite working songwriter ... Never heard of Scott Walker before Whiplash Boychild, shame on me but ,,, oh well, such is life, much prefer CC
It's a pity Scott Walker doesn't sort out himself the words, channing or enchanting way, he wrote it, doesn't anyone out there know the man to ask, i wish i did, cos he's the KING for me. This is a reminder of the genius of his work, if only he would do more of this.
listen to Chris Connelly sing this on his own debut album from '91, Whiplash Boychild, and then listen to the whole thing, it is as brilliant as anything of its time or since
@ratchetfp That's what I figured too but, there's also a Channing Way -googled it- near where Scott grew up in Ohio. Not sure if it even exsisted back then though.
Is it possible Scott intentionally chose the name of the place to be "Channing Way" as a sort of play on words so that "In Channing Way" would sound close to "enchanting way?"
For decades I assumed it "enchanting ways" in his American accent. Even though that didn't make much sense, I took it to be that. When I found it was Channing Way, I was floored.
the guy that has it all figured out ........ the one that makes it ...... found him self ........ the success ........ that could give himm everything ...... accept what matters ..... live to be what he wanted to be ... a one that had .... llove .......... and to live as a normal one ......
@DrusillaDarko Thank you, I wouldn't have said it better myself. It seems that "enchanting way" appears in the song's lyrics if you search for it on the Internet, which is never a foolproof way to get any song's lyrics right, as everyone should know by now. ;) It also appears in the "Boy Child" booklet, which shows several incorrections in the lyrics of other songs as well.
I too thought it was enchanting way....so now I have to review the whole song. This is on my top five list of Scott songs. With the passage of time his own compositions are the ones I turn to repeatedly! Always coming back to you was the flip side of Joanna and I have to say even back then I played it more than the hit that was Joanna. I think I must have been quite a nice 14 year old struggling to understand some quite adult stuff. I am so glad it was Scott who grew me up! Dylan too!!
My take on that, is that it's deliberate. Humphrey Plugg purports to have a perfect life, but there's a malevolent undertone to his character and a bit of a double life going on.The discordant blare (which happens twice) is a musical warning to us, that all is not quite as you think. Scott is definitely clever enough to do that in a song. It works for me.
It's an odd song in that it seem to switch narrators after a few verses. Starts off with "Mrs Plugg" talking about her day, then switches to what "Mr Plugg" has been up to while he's out?
no, it's a dialogue between "Mr Plugg" and an anonymous girl, implied to be a prostitute who Mr Plugg frequents, since he's a john that visits girls to rid himself of the dreadful tedium of everyday life.
the one that walks by not seeing anything .... a love to be a one seeing the children... tha t need to be loved and taught ........ how to become who they will b e.... need ing to be a one loved ..... finding them...... not set aside......... the man tha t shows up for them.... is the winner they will love and remember ... try to be like you the one tha t showed up for them..... they will as well.... be a one like you ...
Surely it is 'Channing Way' as opposed to 'enchanting way' - otherwise, not only is Scott's impeccable singing diction severely flawed (repeatedly) but he is also grammatically incorrect several times. I'd be interested as to why anyone insists it is 'enchanting way' but I'm fairly certain it's 'Channing Way' and the video poster is correct. Still, either way, it is magnificent as always to hear.
It is actually "Enchanting Way." Whoever wrote the lyrics on those online lyric websites have it wrong. I have original music for piano from the late 1960's with lyrics to this song. It says Enchanting Way, not Channing Way.
Just dreamy genius takes you to another place love him🥰🥰
My bucket list is forever incomplete with his passing.
Loved him from the first day I ever heard him sing in 1966.
Thought I'd get to see him one more time. RIP Scott.
so many people loved him from around the whole world.....including me here in little ol Tasmania......
You'll see him one day.
This song is a masterpiece. It's a thematic companion piece to Rosemary.
I don't listen to Scott enough since he passed. But every time I do I get that same thrill as when I discovered him in 2013.
One of his best songs from the ‘67 - ‘70 period. A kitchen sink drama set to song. Epic internal lives within ordinary people living day to day. Nobody has done that kind of songwriting better than him. Love his music both from then and now.
Exactly !!!
Kitchen sink dram- Marc Almond, 30 century man
"Internal lives within ordinary people" - The Kinks come to mind!
@@dundaravewine2390
That’s very true, Ray Davies is a wonderful writer.
Yes I'm still listening to Scott at 75 yrs!! No artist has surpassed his talent his voice his song writing his style his gorgeous synesthetic expression. Wow to have shared the years with the incomparable Scott Walker. Thanks Guidofski as always
hell yeah John
An amazingly unusual absolute masterpiece. And that….voice.
Every LP he did is Superb. I love this track.
He brought Jacques Brel to England, and became England's own Brel.
What a voice such a beautiful song.
Don't forget the fantastic arrangement!
That voice, those strings. Heaven!
I know Scott was present when Susanne Sundfør performed his song.. i sure hope he liked it. Rip Scott. Another Great Ray of light has left us..
Rest In Peace: great artist, dark poet, beautiful soul
I hope the poets are ready. Rip, Mr. Walker👁
words just cannot explain the uniqueness of this beautiful song.....it has haunted my soul since 1968....
It's a masterpiece. No joke.
my all-time favorite scott walker track, only second to plastic palace people. the imagery, the arrangements... unmatched.
my thoughts EXACTLY>>>>>>
i dont just hear the song i see it he describes so well sung as usual with his perfect velvet voice miss you scott x
Another great song written and sung by the fabulous Scott..rip beautiful man.💔💔
As soon as it opens you just know it is going to be great. And of course it is.
Beautiful man beautiful voice ❤️ RIP Scott 💔 You have become a giant - outstanding creator of sound 👏 I’m sure the nine angels were smiling 😃😢
God bless Scott Walker ♡ chances are he'll be going to a better place in the spiritual sky 🕉Hare Krishna Hare Rāma and may God save us all amigos ☮
Im addicted to this.i love it. What an underated giant scott was.at least here.
Astonishing voice great Scott !!!
Something about the word "telly" really fascinates me.
It seems such a mundane word for a song by such a fantastic singer/ songwriter/ performer but just seems so "right" at the same time.
Marvelous song
Herbie Shine It shows how British he had become - most Americans would have said T.V. 👏
It makes me so happy to Walker felt at home in London and stayed. It truly is the best city for weirdos like him, i mean that as a high-level compliment!
Thank you. He's the Voice.
Yay !!!!!!!!!
Schöööööööön. ❤
Mann und Stimme😊
The greatest song of all time
Incredible depth, subtlety and power - an absolute vocal master!
Hi again,....I was Humphrey in the 80's....xxxxfool, nearly lost everything. Should have listened closer to Scott.
oh so wonderful.....can still sing along with this despite not having heard it in 20 years or so..
what a fabulous voice always been and will be a fan
Enchanting way
My favourite song of all time...don't really want to know all the intricate details, correct lyrics etc...just enjoy the feeling....
Masterful. R.I.P. Scott x
Goodbye, Mr Big Shot.
Rest in peace, Scott.
i love (mr"sc") it... bravo!
rest in peace, maestro!...
mrs.guidofski...
when you can, please enjoy these songs... "deeper tones of blue", nick garrie; "if i know you where the one", richard twice; "october morning", tucker zimmerman; "milk and honey", jackson c. frank; "if i knew", phil ochs; "winter winds", fotheringay (sandy danny); "love song", vashti bunyan...
watch this movie, beautiful and reflective, "shun li and the poet", italian of 2011...
and, finally, read this magnificent book, of the genial and dear, sándor márai... by your refined good taste, you will adore everything, really...
bravo! : )
Your songs will become a star in the musical firmament and you will shine eternally.
I really love this song!! love love love! Very poetic, too much, on my mind, to be clearly explained.
Incredibly beautiful and mysterious song. Always thought the lyrics went: “Annuls my smile and marries my shadow”..
he says "Ann knows my smile and Mary's my shadow" hes describing women
MAJESTIC.
“That old smiles come back”
Fabulous....no other words for it
Brilliant if underrated track.
great song great singer
came here from susanne sundfor cover
remindes me somewhat of bowie
Ditto, I've watched Susanne's performance countless times recently and have become a big fan of hers
scott was a hero of bowie and they are both of many
So sad to hear of Scott’s death. Love you scott
I always wondered who influenced the crooner aspect of Bowie's vocals. Now I know. RIP SW
only to an extent. The actual primary influence on that was Anthony Newley.
@@richardcameron4843 Thanks for this, man you can really hear it. had never heard of Newley before
@guidofski @guidofski No need for thanks. You posted this wonderful song and your lyrics are correct. Such work deserves the thanks, particularly when many online sites quote the lyrics incorrectly. With Scott, there is really no debate as to his lyrics (in words as opposed to meaning) as, I have heard no-one (no exaggeration) who's singing diction is as perfect as his.
Tis a small piece of genius and I give you my thanks that this exists on youtube.
Feel proud.
I woke up with this song in my head. Currently on the eve of long-distance romance once again. A very proper tune for such a time (for me, at least).
My thanks for this wonderful song. I rarely hear it being cited as a masterpiece but to my humble ears, it is indeed. Truly wonderful & thought-provoking - many thanks again. x
Definitely Channing Way to my ears . . .
Scott 2 is his best imo.
Listening to this now, I can hear William Shattner "singing" it.
Absolute Nº 1. Death can nothing against this truth.
say on pal, say on !!!!!!!!!!
So loving this!!! Thank you. :)
That drummer gives me REAL STRONG Petula Clark vibes!!!
fucking perfection
Connelly? He's my favorite working songwriter ... Never heard of Scott Walker before Whiplash Boychild, shame on me but ,,, oh well, such is life, much prefer CC
21march2022 Amazing and inspiring .
An anglophile for sure ..... I wouldn't imagine his passing raised much of a ripple over the pond .... He died where he lived and where he was loved
Scott.the best
It's a pity Scott Walker doesn't sort out himself the words, channing or enchanting way, he wrote it, doesn't anyone out there know the man to ask, i wish i did, cos he's the KING for me. This is a reminder of the genius of his work, if only he would do more of this.
RIP X
Fucking genius.
Innovative legend full stop
I always thought it was "Enchanting Way", and the CD - released in 2000 - has the lyrics, and agrees.
I admit that it sounds like either.
listen to Chris Connelly sing this on his own debut album from '91, Whiplash Boychild, and then listen to the whole thing, it is as brilliant as anything of its time or since
Chris Connelly brought me here.
@ratchetfp That's what I figured too but, there's also a Channing Way -googled it- near where Scott grew up in Ohio. Not sure if it even exsisted back then though.
You're most welcome. I agree, it's quite an unusual song, yet it has the power to entrance and seduce one for life!
Thanks so much for your words. :)
Is it possible Scott intentionally chose the name of the place to be "Channing Way" as a sort of play on words so that "In Channing Way" would sound close to "enchanting way?"
That’s what I sang until last years Prom and I read it on the TelePrompTer! Clever boy our Scott.
For decades I assumed it "enchanting ways" in his American accent. Even though that didn't make much sense, I took it to be that. When I found it was Channing Way, I was floored.
It doesn't sound even remotely like "enchanted way". Scott's diction is far too good for such a misinterpretation.
@@BabeRainbow59 agree
the guy that has it all figured out ........ the one that makes it ...... found him self ........ the success ........ that could give himm everything ...... accept what matters ..... live to be what he wanted to be ... a one that had .... llove .......... and to live as a normal one ......
@DrusillaDarko Thank you, I wouldn't have said it better myself. It seems that "enchanting way" appears in the song's lyrics if you search for it on the Internet, which is never a foolproof way to get any song's lyrics right, as everyone should know by now. ;) It also appears in the "Boy Child" booklet, which shows several incorrections in the lyrics of other songs as well.
I too thought it was enchanting way....so now I have to review the whole song. This is on my top five list of Scott songs. With the passage of time his own compositions are the ones I turn to repeatedly! Always coming back to you was the flip side of Joanna and I have to say even back then I played it more than the hit that was Joanna. I think I must have been quite a nice 14 year old struggling to understand some quite adult stuff. I am so glad it was Scott who grew me up! Dylan too!!
Wonderful phrasing! Why the discordant backing part around 2.30?
My take on that, is that it's deliberate. Humphrey Plugg purports to have a perfect life, but there's a malevolent undertone to his character and a bit of a double life going on.The discordant blare (which happens twice) is a musical warning to us, that all is not quite as you think. Scott is definitely clever enough to do that in a song. It works for me.
It's an odd song in that it seem to switch narrators after a few verses. Starts off with "Mrs Plugg" talking about her day, then switches to what "Mr Plugg" has been up to while he's out?
no, it's a dialogue between "Mr Plugg" and an anonymous girl, implied to be a prostitute who Mr Plugg frequents, since he's a john that visits girls to rid himself of the dreadful tedium of everyday life.
@beaucastel66046 Thank YOU and you're very welcome! :)
Like the soundtrack to a cult sixties film that was never made...
Malher and Pop is Scott
the one that walks by not seeing anything .... a love to be a one seeing the children... tha t need to be loved and taught ........ how to become who they will b e.... need ing to be a one loved ..... finding them...... not set aside......... the man tha t shows up for them.... is the winner they will love and remember ... try to be like you the one tha t showed up for them..... they will as well.... be a one like you ...
Melissa, why do you post? Do you really need to see yourself talk? This kind of validation is over-rated.
Surely it is 'Channing Way' as opposed to 'enchanting way' - otherwise, not only is Scott's impeccable singing diction severely flawed (repeatedly) but he is also grammatically incorrect several times. I'd be interested as to why anyone insists it is 'enchanting way' but I'm fairly certain it's 'Channing Way' and the video poster is correct. Still, either way, it is magnificent as always to hear.
we think it is Channing Way. But Colleen of the Candles?...
It's not Channing way, sorry, it's "enchanting way".
No, it's not.
It's Channing - you can hear the "ing" when he sings it. Clear as crystal.
Definitely saw Channing Way on the TelePrompTer at last years Prom, he’d fooled me for 40 years!
You can hear the 'T'. Clear as anything.@@BabeRainbow59
Played this a friend who said it sounds like he’s reading the yellow pages
OH, guidofski, how are you holding up? Shock, denial & anger over here.
Funny: there's a street in Berkeley, Ca. near the university named "Channing Way"
Well, that's fitting...a lot or orgiastic behavior going on near that campus...
It is actually "Enchanting Way." Whoever wrote the lyrics on those online lyric websites have it wrong. I have original music for piano from the late 1960's with lyrics to this song. It says Enchanting Way, not Channing Way.
@@annikapc piano sheet music of this song?!?! Such a thing exists?!?! Do have sheet for other songs of his as well?
Now how did I know you'd like this one?... ;)
Not at the moment, sorry.