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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Al Stewart and Laurence Juber perform a new 2016 version of his 1960s song Clifton In The Rain, specially filmed to be shown as a greeting to the audience at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the legendary Bristol Troubadour Club which is mentioned in the song.
Al - just named as recipient of the BBC Folk Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 - was one of the most popular and regular guest artists at the club at 5 Waterloo Street, Clifton Village, Bristol, which ran from 1966 to 1971 and now has a blue plaque to mark it!
Uploaded to TH-cam by kind permission of Al Stewart.
Great post of a great early song of his. Al has always stayed true to his music. No heavy guitar power chords in the late 60's, no disco in the 70's, no synth pop in the 80's, no grunge in the 90's, no rap in the 2000's. His acoustic guitar work , his lyrics and his songs, and that nasally ever British voice never straining, just holding a melody together and telling masterful stories about historical persons and situations, romance, heartbreak, and childhood experiences. His music never gets old. There is always something new during each listen.
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this man has been a class act all his life
amen
I have always loved this song. We used to regularly see Al Stewart at Les Cousins, happy days. One of my favourites, along with Baleeka Doodle Day.
He took me to Clifton in the Rain. Will always love you.
Lucky you!
Saw him in Cork Opera House around 2016. Absolutely magical night, one of the most enjoyable gigs I've seen, (and in my 69 years I've been to quite a few). Wonderful, creative accomplished artist with his own intelligent brand of songwriting that sets him apart. Long may he continue to weave his willow strain.
Gerry - I was at this show too...do you happen to have any videos from it?
I was at the show
The first folk concert I ever went to, back in '69, featured Al as the start guest. And he doesn't sound a jot different from that time. Brilliant then and still brilliant now.
Even more beautiful with Laurence Juber's playing. A delight. Such a beautiful and gentle song.
My favourite song of his.
Laurence Juber: great quitarist
Yes, he is. (At first I thought it was Jay Leno). I always am impressed when a guitarist uses harmonics. It’s such an easy technique yet it enhances a song so much. Another song where harmonics are used is Harvest Moon by Neil Young.
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sublime and always a pleasure to hear Juber
This is one of my fav Al songs. House of clocks and Merlin's time are others that come to mind. Just to mention a few. Greeting's from Canada.
I love "House of Clocks" too. Saw and met him on that tour. He invited a few of us in for sound check.
Love this song. Thanks to Laurence Juber for making it even more beautiful here
Al Stewart is still fabulous!!
Bravo. Soulful vocals and the interweaving guitars are heavenly!
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I came upon this gem by serendipity.
I was merely wanting to listen to Clifton because it has been rattling around the cobwebs of my mind during the past week.
I was blessed to video record both Stewart's and Juber's Tucson Kitchen Musician Association performances for my 1990s TV show. I met with them personally - real nice men.
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His voice remains the same, that's awesome.
Ohh! How did I miss this version? Jacqueline Bisset was on mind and remembered haven't heard Clifton for quite a while. Mr. Juber is as usual extraordinary. Mr. Stewart's voice is still pristine.
This is my favorite song of all his pre-Past Present Future songs.
what a great version of his classic song.Always a brilliant songwriter.
Oh the memories from this wee song ...... Al's voice is a classic, better with age
(I fell in love w 'Year of the Cat')..♬‧*˚✧♬‧*˚ This is a fabulous song ..classic Al Stewart sound.
Fantastic. Love this song. Laurence Juber as usual at his best.
Reminds me of Dad, born in Bedminster but told us of his Bristol childhood and fond mentions of Clifton.Another great AS track
What years was he there? I spent 5 yrs there, 3 in the pre & 2 in upper
Quite simply beautiful and magical
Beautiful.
Flipping marvellous. Please come back to Marin County soon! Im a UK immigrant for a bit and miss my fix of Al in the Uk so need you to come here.......
Al plays this in double-time throughout - amazing
I always liked this song too. I think this was the first Al Stewart song I ever heard.
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Just brilliant! One on my favorites, live.
Like a fine wine.
Great song, confidential performance,a genuine singer songwriter....
ANy vintage AL songs done live are always great. I;m still asking him to play Life and Life Only. Never lol
Al stewart a genious forever
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A great performance.
Sounding great Al
Me and your mum both love this Al. :-)
"The rain came down like beads"...that line has always stuck with me. Even Leonard Cohen would struggle to come up with a line like that.
And "bouncing on the noses" as well.
@@ivorykhan159 Absolutely. The whole song is a lyrical masterpiece.
‘Feet squelch soggily across the grain’. 🤷♂️. Amazing!
@@FatmanPops Hell, yeah! Never mind the whole verse around Jacqueline Bi-SAY!
Beautiful!
Beautiful voice, the same voice...
What a terrific version of this song. Great to see Al Stewart and Lawrence Juber performing together.
Sweet.
He is just amazing :)
I love the imagery. Al Stewart is so good at creating, and the way his songs are always about something more than cliche or generic topics usually covered by popular music.
Absolutely sublime! Wonderful! Thanks!
Clifton, m my old school... before jet airliners!
Exquisite!
Class!
Wonderful song
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ONE OF THE GREATESTS BESIDE CAT STEVENS AND BOB DYLAN.
보이스 짱!
Voice is getting older,he's some singer.
voz 100% aun
Just like Lowry from Salford
can anyone explain the lyric 'flock of salty ears'?
Great question
maybe because it's in Bristol and the sea air has some salt?? Just a guess..
Sort of looks like Pete Seeger at the end.
Is it me or does he never actually quite say it as "A flock of salty ears" lol
Monsters!