Biff Byford - Scarborough Fair (Official Video)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.พ. 2020
- "SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS", the first solo album of legendary SAXON's frontman, is out now. To celebrate its release, Biff releases new video for "Scarborough Fair".
"School of Hard Knocks" is available to buy now at: hyperurl.co/SchoolOfHardKnocks
The English North is everything you saw in Game of Thrones and more. It is the true heart of England, the region where its soul resides, and Biff Byford has earned the right to be considered its true heavy metal bard.
In his first ever solo Album, Biff takes on not just tales and stories from his heart and soul, but also investigates the Middle Ages and Medieval history amongst other subjects.
School of Hard Knocks was produced by Biff Byford, recorded by Jacky Lehmann at Brighton Electric Studios in Brighton (UK) and mixed at Queen Street Studios in Stockholm (Sweden) by Mats Valentin. The album also features guest appearances by Phil Campbell (Motörhead/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons), Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody of Fire, Turilli / Lione Rhapsody), Nick Barker (Voices), Dave Kemp (Wayward Sons) and Nibbs Carter (Saxon).
On School of Hard Knocks, Byford worked with Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth) on guitars, Christian Lundqvist on drums and Gus Macricostas on bass (Biff himself played a spot of four string thunder too!).
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I am turning 60 this year and I refuse to think or act like an elderly person. Because of my job I cant wear my hair long anymore. But I still believe in the strength and inner power that Hard Rock Metal music delivers into your heart and your soul and am so glad to see Biff carrying on and adapting to the role of Heavy Metal Grandfather. "Rock on Biff".
Good for you, pal. I'm 69 next month. My favourite number. Good to see my old Yorkshire home. Only 10,000 KM away in Bangkok ...
Well said sir.... ! I'm still 'rocking ' at 55 this year..🤘🏻
I'm 34. Biff Byford in his words has impacted my life much more than my father did. Thanks Biff.
I'm still a mere stripling compared to most of the guys who already replied to this, only 49 (50 this year) I've been a metal fan since before I was ten years old. Absolutely love Saxon and always have. I had long hair when I was 18 (Along with the jeans and boots and leather of course) I grew it again when I was 40, as I had signed up as an extra on a fantasy TV show that was filming in my backyard, grew the beard long as well! I lost the hair and beard shortly after as I had to have chemotherapy (obviously it worked or I wouldn't be commenting now) I grew the hair and beard again as a bit of a personal protest 2 years ago (long story and ultimately very boring, even for me never mind anyone else) I shaved my face and head with great relief when that was all done, and intended to keep both hair and beard short for the rest of my life as it is just a lot more simple, especially for a motorbike enthusiast. Then the world changed and Covid-19 shut everything down. Right now I look like a wild man, or Robinson Crusoe! My hair grows fast, and even though I'm getting on a bit in years it is still black! If the barber shops don't open soon I'm going to look like an ageing metal fan who hoarded hair dye instead of toilet roll. Apart from all that personal twaddle, I can't act like an elderly person, it just isn't in me so I completely understand. When my kids were born I said to myslef, right now is the time to get serious. I tried, but now they are grown up I find myself telling them off colour jokes and encouraging 'silly' behaviour. I started riding motorbikes when I was 20 and still use my 900CC whenever I can. I got my first tattoo not long after and I have never, ever since I turned 40 considered buying a sportscar. Or trying to seduce a younger version of my wife, or any of the other mid life crisis stuff! When my illness came out of the blue, I felt the most pysically strong I had ever been in my life, after it was cured, I knew for a fact that I would never be like that again. I don't play contact sports any more, I don't walk ten miles a day with a backpack full of hand weights, but I'm still lucky enough to be mobile, and self sufficient and able to do most of the things I did before and most importantly I don't feel or think any differently to how I did at 18 years old! Long live the concepts of 'heavy' and 'hard"
I am 51 and take music lessons. Mostly for singing for the time being. Will maybe add piano + guitar. My twin sons aged almost 18 think I am weird but I always was anyway. Hope this cd I ordered from Biff Byford's site will come soon ⚔️🇫🇷🎼🇨🇭🎸☘️🤠🇩🇪🤘🏼♠️🌺😊🛡
Biff has an honest singing voice... there's nothing "put on" or fancy about it. It's the real deal.
Very well said.
There’s nothing put on or whatnot about any singers voice. They do what they do. Biff is a legend in his own right. He’s not the powerhouse of a Dickinson, or a Halford, or whoever, but when you hear the man sing you know it’s from the heart.
The bloke is 69 years old man... Keep that in mind when you hear him singing. Living legend he is...
You indeed even tried to sing this .
This is difficult . Even its more pure at first and subtil . But the tone , the vibrato and the notes he actually hit in key and the gritt he make after in all textures ... its Difficult . At the contrary , don't think its simple because its well done , or not fancy about.
As far beign powerhouse , listen again Unleash the beast , Metalhead , Inner sanctum or songs like Sacrifice or Devil foot print ..
His voice get deeper , rawer but also go in a upper register mix voice that he didnt in early albums .
Dickinson fucked up his Upper register in 1984 , and After samsom he became 1 trick pony in Operatic one frequencies clean vocals its boring . Cold , without blues ( that Biff , Coverdale , Halford have )
Biff is more Fuller and again can go much more agressive than bruce today .
So not powerhouse my ass .
He is Saxon!
We’re so fortunate Biff kept himself healthy and true to its musical roots, I’ve just seen him with Saxon one more time, and it was better than ever.
One of the BEST VOICES in this dirty world
Sir biff, our deep respect for your metal legacy.
@peregrinestudio who cares about their royalties.. Sir Biff is our true knight of heavy metal. Forever loyal to heavy metal.
@@makismakris3855 I was told by an older cousin to watch the movie "The Graduate," starring Dustin Hoffman. It was the mid 1980's and I was already was a Saxon fan. Cutting my teeth on their first three albums and finally getting to see them live at 12 years old for The Power an Glory tour, opening for Iron Maiden. That movie and this hauntingly beautiful song mesmerized me instantly and I was a fan then and now. Today, 37 years later I find a new found respect for this song. Which is even better and more haunting then the orginal version, now sung by a childhood metal hero of mine. Sir Biff Byford.... Thank you for championing our metal, our rock music, and our Heavy Metal lifestyle for us. IT IS SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE EXPLAINED BUT IS RESPECTED BY THE FEW AND PROUD WHO UNDERSTAND IT'S IMPORTANCE...
This man grabbed onto something he loved to do, and stuck with it. There is nothing in this world that i respect more than that.
What band was he from ? 🤷🤷
@@velvsorezly5993 hall and oats
He sings this brilliantly.
This should be a hit single.
His voice sounds iconic.
Celtic also, Scarborough Fair originated through medieval Celtic days, this song is even played in Fantasy Bard Ancient Celtic music...
it will not hold
yes he is a master.not many know .good for us! been a fan. since 82
I’m 18 and Saxon rules heavy metal forever...
Brotha, you have impeccable taste.
You have a good education with Saxon. They will never die
You found a metal gem, young man. Awesome
I saw them first time in 1982 when I was 15 and many times since. They have never disappointed me yet ....
Wow, did not know this song really is a huge part of my Anglo Saxon, Danish and southern Scottish heritage. Wow how deep. Biff is the right person to sing this. Thanks.
I'm 30 and I was Saxon fan since 17 yo ...I was recently invited to sing in a Saxon cover band ,I'm so glad, my favorite band ever ...
his voice is making me cry.
Me too. Perhaps for different reasons.
Great man, great voice, great band ☘️🇫🇷🇨🇭🎼🎸🤟🏼🤠♠️🌺😊
Me too, especially to this song...fave ❤️
I had to come n listen to it again lol
Fantastic cover Biff one of the most underrated singers ever. This just shows how good he is.
Every heavy metal fan knows how good he is. He is not underrated, he is a legend.
+1000
Not really underrated. He is a legend within the metal world.
Not underrated, the metal crowd loves him, but definitely, yes, quite underappreciated among a broad audience.
Que du plaisir, quelle voix, une merveille merci
Very beautiful version, sung with lots of soul in it.
Biff! You are a king!
Fabulous version. Biff Byford is a legend!
Biff is the G.O.A.T!!!!!!!!!!!
I lived in Scarborough for a while and visited many times in the summer. Great job Biff
Wow, what an awesome version of Scarborough fair
Hands down this song just smokes me every time I hear it...
Omgoodness people just do not understand how my heart cries inside to hear this song, I learned it in Music class in Elementary school, I was only like 8 or 9, I still remember the beginning of this song n some most of words of Scarborough Fair from when our Music Teacher, Miss Shortening ❤️🌹❤️ (quite the name, eh ?) first sang it to us in class,
I always wondered why Parsley, Sage, Rosemary n Thyme were in the song lol don't get me wrong, I still sing it n my heart still longs hear it n I love it hard right inside here ❤️
I always wanted to hear it by another male singer, always listen to female singers, beautiful to the soul, yes, but I would like to hear it by a male singer 🤗 n voila, thank you with all my heart, Biff Byford ❤️🌹❤️...
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BEAUTIFUL!. Love You Biff!.
Great Fokin Album🤘♥️🤘
Had many a great holiday in Scarborough, back in the seventies and eighties. Add Biff and a few guitars to the mix, and it's like going back in time. 🤘🤘
The best version of this classic song I have ever heard. Biff's voice and deliverance is exceptional, and could make a grown man cry, and that guitar...wow... An awesome song.
There are approximately zero singers in metal who get better as they approach and get beyond middle-age. Apart from Biff... he just gets better each year somehow. His range increases and his sense of melody becomes more creative and wide. Defies logic and physics and physiology. Forget the fact that he's always has perfect pitch. He makes the best of his tone... and has made it something special as time has gone on.
Absolutely brilliant. Not having listened to Saxon in a good while I’m really impressed With how Biffs voice has held up! An instant buy for me!
Criminally underrated singer, for a criminally underrated band. Congrats on the solo album, sir. Can't get it fast enough, I *know* it'll kick ass...like everything else you've done!
Why underrated??? Everybody knows he is a true beast!
He was the singer of Saxon, one of the most famous metal bands of the 80s. How in the hell is that underrated? Also, why on EVERY music video does someone always comment that the band/guitarist/singer/drummer or whatever is underrated?
Most underrated comment ever!
@@Syklonus He IS the singer of Saxon.
I'm from the Midwest US and I've been a fan since the early '80's, so I think it's fair to say that-at least on this side of the pond- they were (unfortunately)overlooked/underrated by those hard rock/metal fans who didn't care unless it was shoved down your throat by radio or MTV. I certainly did my part to convert those around me to the likes of Saxon, Motorhead, Raven etc; my high school locker, book covers,denim jacket were adorned by countless logos of nwobhm/thrash/punk/underground bands that helped set the soundtrack to my teen years and beyond. Good times.
BIFF FOREVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Nádherné ❤️
Now i am complete the mighty biff singing this masterpiece of his ancesters folklore
Fantastic. I lke it very much.
What a masterpiece! Wow!!!
Fantastic!!! He is like a Timex Watch...
Biff was on fire, playing with UFO thru 2 rounds on their Conspiracy of Stars Tour, had major heart surgery, and now this. What a powerhouse of a guy. Godspeed. Xoxoxo Biff.
What a Singer
Old man...wise man...great voice....great Biff....unforgottable....👍🤘
'Old' , What!!!? Saxons sound will never age.....🎉
@@lindylou8751 Understand to me, please.....They are the best, Lindy
@@lindylou8751 I am 68 y.o.
I'm still 18.. everytime i hear Saxon.....
@@lindylou8751You are very young....it,s all right......I like too Accept, Judas Priest, Anthrax, Megadeth....🤘 and I play guitar, I have three guitars, Gibson, Hamer and Jackson.....Health and hapiness for you, Lindi. Sorry by my english.....It,s no good....goodbye
With Lemmy gone, Biff is the keeper of the true metal flame. Long may he wail!
Ever heard of Rob Halford?😕👍🙋
@@mickes001 That guy probably has no clue who Halford is.
@@mariuszw9665
Probably not
i think you forgot Rob Halford
Rob Halford being already mentioned,
Lemmy never played metal, he was always Rock'n Roll
Shows how wonderful his voice really is 👍👌
In his voice is something what makes me just sit, listen and smile
Now, THAT'S fuggin BEAUTIFUL!!!♥️
Wow my heart did another flutter, jump, a heavy metal singing Medieval Celtic Music,
I actually never knew this, I just searched for a male singer to hear this song...
Essa canção é muito linda. A voz de Biff Byford em primeiro plano é um verdadeiro espetáculo. O tempo passa, mas o poder inetrepretativo desse grande vocalista se impõe de forma inacreditável.
Classic output from Biff as always. Love Carpe Diem being shot in Northumberland-gods country!Brought up there -a truly spectacular part of the Uk brothers n sisters!
Very soulful. Biff is a legend
A proper Yorkshire folk song from proper Yorkshire folk 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻
"It's alright, I'm a Yorkshireman. I can take it"
@Stig Thorbjorn 😁O.K! Eoforwicscyir folk then..😁😁
@Stig Thorbjorn 🤟🏻😁👍🏻
I thought he was covering Simon and garfunkle. Two Jews from queens, NY! Hahaha....
I have to say as a proud Yorkshireman living in Barnsley, that was awful
Very nice interpretation , great how he keeps it mellow and lets the grit kick in on certain notes .
Thank you for present Scarborough place and sing this English song.
Goosebumps, such a great rendition.
Dear heavens, what a sad song ...
Biff Byford is the last true blood rocker standing: he puts heart and soul in what he does, he's passionate, real McCoy, loyal to his fanbase. His performance here genuinelly gave me chills. Personaly I can't think of him selling out. I deeply respect him and I hope some day our paths will cross, I'd love to buy him a couple of drinks and having a good talk.
A thing of sheer beauty. Biff and Saxon are incredibly underrated.
God, bless a Sr Biff Byford.💪💪💪
I love his voice a pillar of true metal
Not only a great singer but an humble soul...
Biff!!! Nothing more to say!
What a Great Singer and metal Legend!
Very beautiful video, fitting for this awesome song I believe! Boy, Biff's album is a serious candidate for the top 5 albums of the year list for 2020!
Biff has a wonderful smile
Love it, absolutely love it. Also I have very fond memories of many family holidays in Scarborough with my family as a kid, treasured memories of staying in Primrose Valley caravan park etc, and my wonderful late Auntie Elsie being there with us one time too. What a great track. Biff, I salute thee sir, and hold the metal horns high 🤘
fantastic song
The master himself. I have the honour of having my vest worn onstage by you and signed by you as well. One of my favorite vocalists in Rock music in general true feeling projected through every word.
Όσα ευχαριστώ και να σου πούμε ρε τεράστιε Biff Byford,δεν φτάνουν για όσα έχεις προσφέρει στη μουσική που αγαπάμε!
σωστος!
bloody hell this is great!!!!
I was not expecting this....
Wow.... BIFF you Sir amazing...
👏👏👏👏🤘
Can't wait to hear more
Hauntingly Cathartic
Beautiful...
One of the best voices !!!
A real Metallegend🤘6 days till Düsseldorf 💕in all decades he looks great,a lonely viking wolf.
Love the mighty SAXON & love this song🤘
Saxon never fail to surprise or impress me. Saxon Milly Guard forever.
Biff Byford is fantastic
Incredibile voce: pur con l'età rimane l'intensità e la timbrica graffiante che lo ha sempre caratterizzato. The Icon of metal singers on the definitive English folk song! Horns up!!!
era il mio cantante preferito negli anni 80 quandoe ro metallaro..rimane uno dei miei cantanti preferiti di tutti i tempi.
bloody brilliant … you sir are a rock n roll treasure
Biff Byford (SAXON) Living LEGEND of British heavy metal. RESPECT.
absolutely perfect !
I'll be honest, my first thought was, "what the hell is biff doing?"
As I listened, the song grew on me, it builds up from a traditional folk song, to a classic rock track!
Brilliant Mr Byford!
Me too!! Lol
@@terrydonegan1622 Simon and Garfunkel cover.
@@osiruskat Not a cover at all. It is a traditional, ancient folk song, written long before Simon and Garfunkel.
@@portcullis5622 got that but it was a MAJOR hit for them...Biff is singing it in the same fashion as Simon and Garfunkel. I like Biff's version the best.
@@osiruskat These things are subjective. I first heard Simon and Garfunkel's version when I was a small child. There was something about the melody and chord structure that I found really disturbing and haunting back then. Probably my first feeling of melancholy! As an adult, I think their version is incredibly beautiful but still in a haunting (slightly disturbing) way.
Always knew their were Deep Layers Woven Into This Man That Lye Deep Within and woven into his soul. Cheers
UNDERRATED best of Singer BIFF ****
Magnifique !!! Very very thanx Mr Biff Byford.
Beautiful!
Fantastic singer. A true musician. Saxon is the best,
Beautiful song
A crystal voice like the old wine
Excellent !!!!
One of my favorite singers of all time, very unique wonderful!!!
Awesomeness!
Outstanding
So Beautiful...❤🔥💓🙏🤘
Just excellent!
Bruce and Biff ages like a good wine, unbeliveble
Insanely unexpected in this lifetime, yet curiously lovely.
Biff's voice has the best tremolo I have heard. Just an awesome voice.
I was very often on Saxon shows (first was 1981) and had the chance to meet Biff and the band after the show. Always like friends and not like big music stars. Thank you for thoose great times Biff, also in the name of my friends. Keep on rockin' and take care. Eric
As written somewhere else, I saw saxon live in 1980 in Rome, I was 18 and it was my first metal concert, I owned "wheels Of Steel" but not "Strong Arm Of The Law " yet. Now am 59 and yesterday, going at work, I listened "SAOTL" in my car, loudly as Saxon and Biff deserve.
Awesome!
...fantastic
Biff you are at my favourite castle! Love all of your music, and this is mwah..Roswell is Awesome too👽😄.
Best version of this song that I have ever heard. Awesome Biff
Thanks Biff to give us such power songs.
Biff what a fantastic song , you espect Metal!
First saw Saxon back in the eighties and Biff’s voice remains superb
Long live Biff! Legend in many ways.