This is the first time that I have heard Ewan sing. It is the start of a new adventure for me to find more of his work to embrace and share with my friends. A fine post! Thanks. :-)
By cupping his hand over his ear, sometimes putting finger in ear, he can hear himself better. Helps to keep in tune. When working within a group it helps harmonies etc
Moi,, j’adore Ewan maccoll Un superbe chanteur Il chante,,,et mon cœur brise.... en milles parts.....c’est catastrophique Quoi faire ?.... je quitte la France pour l’ecosse Moi,, je suis un champion tenor banjo ...eh ben.....😶
Yes, that may be what the song is about, that's true. As for MacColl's politics ... he was what the popular press would have called a "hardline Communist". I know, I'm one too :-)
On Thursday 31st. March 2016 I stumbled on the lovingly created "JOY OF LIVING Tribute to Ewan MacColl" album & very much enjoyed Chaim Tannenbaum's full version of this fine song.
Surely it is Peggy Seeger playing guitar. At 0:51, the guitarist's hand is visibie in the upper right corner. MacColl was one of the true greats. I never saw him live, but you can hear it in the recordings. This clip shows why, too - such an expressive face. Fairport, Steeleye Span, the Pogues - they all mined the Ewan MacColl / Peggy Seeger catalogue extensively.
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This is the first time that I have heard Ewan sing. It is the start of a new adventure for me to find more of his work to embrace and share with my friends. A fine post! Thanks. :-)
The tears are blinding me .. brilliant words .
Same. Feeling that strong need for a hammer and sickle emoji.
Shows how amazing MaColl was, awesome lyrics and song
Truly amazing 🎶🎵👍rip my old man🙏🙏🙏
By cupping his hand over his ear, sometimes putting finger in ear, he can hear himself better. Helps to keep in tune. When working within a group it helps harmonies etc
Every bit as apt today. Thanks for this..
My old man was a union man and worked hard all his days too. A moving song.
Moi,, j’adore Ewan maccoll
Un superbe chanteur
Il chante,,,et mon cœur brise.... en milles parts.....c’est catastrophique
Quoi faire ?.... je quitte la France pour l’ecosse
Moi,, je suis un champion tenor banjo ...eh ben.....😶
Yes, that may be what the song is about, that's true.
As for MacColl's politics ... he was what the popular press would have called a "hardline Communist". I know, I'm one too :-)
Great writing and a great ballad.
On Thursday 31st. March 2016 I stumbled on the lovingly created "JOY OF LIVING Tribute to Ewan MacColl" album & very much enjoyed Chaim Tannenbaum's full version of this fine song.
Malcolm Fisher the joy of living makes me cry. It's so beautiful. A song by a man at the end of a lifetime well lived.
nice one. thanks for posting.
Ewan MacColl was an absolute legend!
Splendid music!
It's Great how he plays that guitar one handed !
Thanks Banjosteed for this fantastic moment!
what a song great lyrics
I just saw this guy on TV!!!😃
Surely it is Peggy Seeger playing guitar. At 0:51, the guitarist's hand is visibie in the upper right corner.
MacColl was one of the true greats. I never saw him live, but you can hear it in the recordings. This clip shows why, too - such an expressive face. Fairport, Steeleye Span, the Pogues - they all mined the Ewan MacColl / Peggy Seeger catalogue extensively.
I think it's the only time (with the video showing him singin' with his mother and Peggy) I see Ewan the Great!
Thanks from me too! I see you have the other clip of Ewan McColl singing too.
This isn't the compete song there's at least an extra verse.Poignant and a brilliant piece of writing
First it was the iron moulder. Now it's the middle class.
Vote Green!
When I hear this song I have a stomachache!
Is that bad or good?
I helped to destroy the work ethic. he he.
Vote Labour and bomb Iraq.
Oh, and lets have a war criminal to lead the party.
Who told you that load of nonsense?