The five octave, crystalline voice of an angel. Just saw them on oct 20, 2022 in Red Bank NJ and she still has got it...I never thought I'd see The Captive Heart done live...I was moved to tears.
@2old2Rock Жыл бұрын
I saw them this week too and I couldn't believe how great she sounded. This was my 8th time seeing them so I really didn't mind all the solo material. "The Angels Cry" had me tearing up!
@andrewshaw8396 Жыл бұрын
Congrats mate! I envy you that one. 👍
@ElvireTanks Жыл бұрын
You’re lucky
@janjean1186 Жыл бұрын
she is an angel
@beans20006237 ай бұрын
Saw her and the new orchestra in 2022, fantastic , nostalgic show. And Annie lives here in Pa
@craigcolbert94033 жыл бұрын
Annie has the voice of an Angel!
@dominysynclair15 күн бұрын
Angels aspire to have a voice like Annie's.
@bobwaller16495 ай бұрын
I’m watching this tonight in sadness knowing this kind of music used to be played on radio stations at one time.Growing up in the New Jersey outskirts of Philly and WMMR I was treated to an age of radio never to be repeated.Played at night with a quotation,poetic line or story by a cerebral DJ then sequeing into pure musical magic. R.I.P.
@kevinkline724227 күн бұрын
Renaissance was usually played on WIOQ in Philadelphia. Annie Haslem has been living in Bucks County Pa for a while now.
@dominysynclair15 күн бұрын
I was a kid in the 70s so I was outside when they were playing this on the radio, but it's good to hear that they did.
@kevinkline724214 күн бұрын
@@dominysynclair Speaking of playing outside in the 1970s I saw Renaissance and Asia playing outside in the 1970s near the Philadelphia Pier and it was a great concert.
@dominysynclair14 күн бұрын
@@kevinkline7242 Nice segue, but wasn't Asia early 80s?
@matthewcrowley92047 ай бұрын
One of their most beautiful songs. Annie's voice is the voice of an angel.
@roberthiggins9869 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite groups from the 70's and I STILL would put her up against any singer..past or present..
@ctombazian3 жыл бұрын
Ditto!!! One of the best vocal ranges of any singer across generations
@buttonkim Жыл бұрын
This takes me back to my youth. This was my favorite group by far in the late 70s early 80s. So glad I rediscovered them. Their LIVE at Carnegie Hall is a stunning testament to the amazing music that came out during this time!
@briane5706 Жыл бұрын
I was at the Golders Green Hippodrome for this recording. The stalls area was set up for the cameras and sound. The mostly male audience in the Circle seating let out a throaty cheer when Annie came on to the stage. She was very popular with the guys! A wonderful band and this is the classic line-up, not forgetting the awesome Betty Thatcher, lyricist extraordinare.
@susanjeffay3851 Жыл бұрын
That's where I saw them too.
@BobAcoustic Жыл бұрын
@@briane5706 Yes Ms Thatcher's lyrics... RIP
@mypalchester12 жыл бұрын
35 years ago I had such a crush on Annie. Still kind of do. What a beautiful voice she has.
@briane57062 жыл бұрын
1976 I first saw them at Brunel University. I fell in love with their beautiful music and wonderful lyrics by Betty Thatcher. And of course like every adult male fell in love with Annie. 46 years later I’m 67 and I’m still in love with her.
@brunovallesmunoz47572 жыл бұрын
GREATEST FEMALE VOICE IN PROG ROCK. PERIOD!.
@richb0199 Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍
@ksjoyjespeace Жыл бұрын
Yes, and add Sonya Christina with Curved Air !! Would love to hear a duet album by them !!
@mikelyons6452 Жыл бұрын
yep, Annie is THE Prog Rock Godess!!
@hotajax3 жыл бұрын
I heard this live one evening. It was spellbinding. I couldn't speak to my mates for several minutes because I was so entranced with how Annie delivered that night.
@valkhof5412 жыл бұрын
I always thought that I was a little strange loving Renaissance' s music. That started around the age of twenty what would be '74/'75. Now almost 4o years later I still love it but I have never met a living soul who new were I was talking about!
@lkpage2 жыл бұрын
I've loved them for decades.
@mandolinic2 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of people who love their music. You're not alone.
@miguele.antonetti99992 жыл бұрын
You were not alone...
@johnkaicher20732 жыл бұрын
I was about 20 in 1974 when I heard Renaissance perform for the first time in Tampa, FL. I was memorized by the voice of Annie Haslam. 48 years later I still find her the finest female vocalist of my generation.
@jennifertrussler75486 күн бұрын
I was 3 in 1974, HOWEVER, my mom was a fan so naturally I heard this (amongst many other GREAT artists/songs of that time) over, and over (and over!) I am certain I am the only person of mr
@michaelpicardi59063 жыл бұрын
Thank you for existing during my lifetime, Renaissance. My life has been better for it.
@harveydents7 жыл бұрын
Never understood how this band is not BIGGER than they are. Just fucking BRILLIANT. Annie is one of the greatest musicians of all time, and my favourite female singer hands down. John Tout master piano player, Michael Dunford amazing guitarist and compser and Camps bass playing is just killer. Again why is this band not as say Pink Floyd (whoi also love) People in the states need to wake up to this band.
@jeff68993 жыл бұрын
Brian - Agreed ! Maybe they were too unconventional . This band was, simply brilliant.
@Mockduck20203 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of them.
@asquare93162 жыл бұрын
I've gotten some people to listen to Renaissance and they all say that they have great musicianship but they didn't like the style of their music. One person (a Rush fanatic) said they were good but that he doesn't like "hippie" music. I think most younger people don't like music that doesn't have electric guitars or is not rap.
@garylester8621 Жыл бұрын
They just couldn't put them in a box, so no big stardom for them. sad.
@peterf1 Жыл бұрын
Not sure why I'm replying to a 5 year old comment... maybe a little defensive, LOL. But yes there was a following of Renaissance in the Northeast of the US. A NYC evening radio disk jockey known as "The Nightbird" Alison Steele championed the band as she liked progressive rock and Renaissance fit into her late night show's 'aesthetic. I got to see them only once in '76 and regret I didn't make a greater effort to see them more, as they certainly didn't disappoint. Their musicianship and vocals were certainly no studio trickery. But all in all, I too am more than disappointed they seemed to have disappeared into obscurity with only a few of us left who 'got' their magic.
@marvintherobot30gigs11 жыл бұрын
Just the voice of an angel. Range, control, plain out of this world.
@marckrisnanto84818 жыл бұрын
Lifetime favorite. Still move me after decades.
@andrewdevay14798 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow! The level of talent here is beyond mind blowing. It makes me wonder if they are even human.
@stanster698 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Devay : In my opinion, It's hard to believe that human beings can be so talented. This band is one of the most underrated, and Annie Haslam, one of the most underrated singers. She has the voice of an angel.
@brinmoody7 жыл бұрын
I think Annie is an angel. Even now she still has the angelic voice and at 69, she's still stunningly beautiful.
@robertdrummer51503 жыл бұрын
She definitely is not underrated by any of her peers!
@sladoledmango753 жыл бұрын
Vsi ljudje in živa bitja smo angeli.😀
@madmanmoon40385 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite groups. Wish I was alive back in their hayday, I’d love to have seen Renaissance live. Annie’s solo stuff is fantastic as well.
@user-eh5mo3vq2mАй бұрын
I saw Renaissance live twice in college in the late 1970s and have never forgotten. One of my favorite bands. I have all their albums up to the late 90s including compilations. I really miss music like this.
@timbogillyfish79744 жыл бұрын
Boy, ya forget what a great harmony singer Jon Camp was. Amazing.
@michaelburke59074 жыл бұрын
This group, Pentangle, Clannad, Beautiful Day, Mike Oldfield, Loreena McKinnit, as well as others. What magic. Saw them in Seattle in 78 or 79.
@saswart12 жыл бұрын
Over so many years I have seen 100's of bands and although Renaissance are a favourite I never got to see them. Something I shall always regret. A bad with such talented musicians and a lead singer sho shines above all. Truly the best!
@TaichiMantis Жыл бұрын
My one regret in life too
@JeffreyLemsl-vi9qf Жыл бұрын
I saw a triple header at Madison square garden with renaissance Fairport convention and steeleye span . amazing 😍
@luccaderby12 жыл бұрын
if there was ever a fan of this band, it's me. i am a composer/musician/performer and renaissance is a major influence on my style. this song, ocean gypsy, is legendary and the entire album, Scheherezade and Other Stories, is amongst the top 10 in all music history, according to my opinion. for years i've said that Scheherezade should be made into a broadway musical, adding more music to it and awesome dance choreography. hope a band member reads this one day!....
@mickeycho10362 жыл бұрын
20대에 가장 즐겨 듣던 노래 중 하나. 싱어의 목소리가 신비로움!!!
@peterpowder85463 жыл бұрын
Memories of me as a teenager listening to the radio on a Saturday night in my brothers room while he was out. Candle. Incense and Alison Steele The Night Bird DJ playing this and other bands and songs that enhanced my 70’s pot buzz
@davidcohen8212 жыл бұрын
Saw an interview recently in which Annie Haslam tipped her cap to the Night Bird and acknowledged that Rockalise on her first solo album (Annie in Wonderland) was dedicated to Alison.
@Raelspark11 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Mike Dunford. MY 12-string guitar hero.
@richardvanry90004 жыл бұрын
Truly an extraordinary composer. He and Betty Thatcher made a wonderful pair!
@adrenalinepsalm63863 жыл бұрын
I actually have the 12 string he recorded this with. I bought it on Reniassance's kickstarter.
@gibstrat26714 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! So glad I got to see them in 1977 in Toronto.
@happytimeswithdave8670 Жыл бұрын
Love the sound and Anna's voice.
@user-ho8wp3wf1i6 ай бұрын
FANTÁSTICO HERMOSO SIN PALABRAS : ESTA CANCIÓN MARCO MI VIDA HACE MAS DE 30 AÑOS HERMOSO FANTÁSTICO
@juliedickerson32303 жыл бұрын
They were in Rochester NY right before that. We saw them 2x in the 70's. LOVE
@robertstockdale925611 жыл бұрын
Renassance and the original Genesis were so prolific and ahead of their times Havnt heard anything since them that even comes close
@donmoore77855 жыл бұрын
Annie was scheduled to perform at Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA in about 1995. I lived all of 1/8 mile from the venue. It poured rain just as the band was warming up, and the police shut down the venue. I barely saw her figure heading off stage, after voicing her apologies. So close and yet so far... where are you, Ocean Gypsy?
@robertlangfelder4879 Жыл бұрын
Heard Mother Russia on WLIR on LONG Island . and I have been a fan of Ever since.Saw them live on Long Island around 1983..
@miguelservetus95349 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this. One of my first exposures to non-pop music. One never forgets one’s first love.
@lyndamcrae3 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys in 75... Toronto. Unbelievable concert ❤️
@jeannewynne9725 Жыл бұрын
For some reason, critics like to compare female vocalists to each other. No one dares compare anyone to Annie Haslam.
@brinmoody8 жыл бұрын
here's a fun fact. this song was written about Annie Haslam herself. She's the Ocean Gypsy in this song!
@MadanRajaRock8 жыл бұрын
It's interesting because, yes, Annie says the song is about herself. But in an old interview that Betty and Annie both did with Ed Sciacky, Betty said she thought of the sun and the moon as lovers who would never be able to meet whilst writing the song. I wonder if she used that as a metaphor for something that actually pertained to Annie.
@brinmoody8 жыл бұрын
Perhaps... Do you by any chance have a recording of that interview with Betty and Annie? There's another song Annie sang, too, that I wonder how much is actually about her. Annie herself Wrote it and its from her solo career, not Renaissance, "Pool Of Tears". I've been speculating about it for ages now... And I wonder... If Annie did write it about herself...
@dodgecrockett34743 жыл бұрын
@@MadanRajaRock , if Ocean Gypsy is about Annie, then it must be semi-autobiographical. Doesn't the Ocean Gypsy die?
@dodgecrockett34743 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear Annie sing just one verse of Ocean Gypsy a capella.
@Martincars5610 жыл бұрын
This is a track that l cannot forget, you have a beautiful voice and band Annie.
@ScottyWig8 жыл бұрын
Just one of the greatest songs in the history of the known Universe!!! Wonderfull~ness~ness~*~*~
@Volodymyr_GlaVy Жыл бұрын
Насилу знайшов цю групу по майже пятидесяти років цього альбому, бо і назва групи, і назва альбому і пісень вивітрилися з памяти. Тільки оте gypsy сиділо, змушуючи марно перебирати назви всього схожого. І раптом, як спалах - слово Renaissance у лекції Тімоті Снайдера дало вірний шлях. І от я тут, і знов мурашки по шкірі від голосу дівчини, неперевершеного поєднання якихось наче клавесинних пасажів, якихось мадригалів з мовою сучасної музики - і майстерна композиція, плюс блискуче виконання. Шана музикам, дяка співачці. І, звісно, чьому каналу.
@philiptreinen37393 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, she was so great....and the band was great. They never quite got the credit they desrved. I was fortunate to see them on tour with Yes...What a great show!!!!
@steveburnett63336 жыл бұрын
I just turned my future Wife on to Renaissance. Her comment made me laugh hysterically for several minutes. "Is that voice even human?" Now you understand Love, why angels bow their heads when Annie sings!
@BobAcoustic Жыл бұрын
About 15 years ago I was at a new friend's place, and he asked me who I like in music. I listed the obvious prog bands, Yes and such. Then I said. "Oh and I also love Annie Haslam of Renaissance." He motioned me to follow him down the hall. On the wall was a framed photo of Annie that he had taken himself at a concert. He once owned a boat which he named "Ocean Gypsy." We eventually went to see Renaissance together at the Levoy Theater in Millville, NJ about 2007-8. Her first song was off-key. She finished it, then said "That sounded awful didnt it?" The audience kind of murmured in agreement. She couldn't hear herself in her own monitor. She spent a few minutes having each instrumentalist play alone and setting their levels. She apologized again, then sounded great rest of the night, although not quite as sweet on the high notes as in her youth.
@jeffsuter3443 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@markriva42599 жыл бұрын
What a song and phenomenal performance, sounding almost exactly like the album.
@Threetails8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Riva The whole concert was up on KZbin last I checked (just as the title says, BBC Sight and Sound 1977). The whole thing was impeccable. This one and "Carpet of the Sun" really stayed with me as two outstanding takes from this performance.
@markriva42592 жыл бұрын
@@Threetails Wild, just now returning here 5 years later, gripped once again by the Magic that is Renaissance.
@pj36797 жыл бұрын
I used to have the vinyl LP of this song on Sheherazade and other stories. I always liked it.
@deanhendrix46403 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best songs I've heard in my life!
@user-ho8wp3wf1i6 ай бұрын
HERMOSO INCREÍBLE FANTÁSTICO SUSURRANTE HACE MAS DE 30 AÑOS LA ESCUCHE POR PRIMERA VEZ Y AUN SIGO ENAMORADO DE ESTA CANCIÓN
@allendraucker84769 жыл бұрын
Annie is the best what a voice I've seen her live and she is awesome
@maxrafii3422 Жыл бұрын
Nobody comes close to these guts. ANNIE is as complete as a piano. I grew up and learned so much from Renaissance. Never to be repeated. ❤️
@technocrash0913 жыл бұрын
Blackmore's Night has covered this and does a decent job. I fell in love with this song back when it was originally recorded and have seen Annie and Renaissance several times since. I am a fan of Blackmore's Night (Candace Night on vocals) but nobody knocks this song down like Annie. And nobody ever will, imho.
@verliable5 жыл бұрын
Blackmores Night version is better than original
@rodglen84353 жыл бұрын
@@verliable Is it bollocks!
@ksjoyjespeace Жыл бұрын
Saw that...
@pakzian5 жыл бұрын
When I was young, this song was legend. Thx for good memory.
@Altanon10 жыл бұрын
Play this back to back with the studio version...Please. You WILL be impressed!
@Janoostrom10 жыл бұрын
Annie touched my soul
@belalugosi473310 жыл бұрын
beautiful song !!!
@borgduck13 жыл бұрын
Annie is so majestic!
@MikeRes5213 жыл бұрын
first time I heard this great song was Live in 1976 Carnagie Hall NYC, which is on vinyl and CD.
@frozenlover68327 жыл бұрын
Annie Haslam and Karen Carpenter are the best female voices in rock EVER.......
@MrElapidАй бұрын
Agreed!
@hotajax5 жыл бұрын
Maybe the perfect song to play for someone who never heard of Renaissance.
@yasoda20102 жыл бұрын
Eso mismo estoy haciendo ahora! Se la envié a un chico de 20 años. Le dije que Anni me recuerda a Aurora.
@williamreynolds34874 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I got into this band. Thank you Mikael Akerfeldt!
@richpeej6757 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful..one of my favourites....
@francescoleyva5669 жыл бұрын
great, great, great ... if one more word needed ... great !!!
@manuelcamejo762710 жыл бұрын
Un saludo desde Venezuela (America del Sur ) quiero agradecerle por compartir este video. Este grupo me gusto desde que lo conoci por allá por los 70 principalmente por la sublime voz de su vocalista. este video para mi es un tesoro
@ltyrell40510 күн бұрын
I don't know how she remembers all the words to these long songs, that's impressive on its own!
@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974Ай бұрын
Gorgeous and poetic..
@SmeagolTheBeagle8 жыл бұрын
This is insane, I can't believe this video exists
@cjkim79065 жыл бұрын
Annie has got a voice of angel
@jeannebug13 жыл бұрын
I saw them live in the 80's. Magnificent
@edmanid13 жыл бұрын
Magic...magic...magic... this song has MAGIC
@e.dejong13 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Known the studio version for more than 25 years. Until now I've seen only crappy videos of Renaissance on KZbin. The music that they have put out over the years is out of this world: Trip to the fair, Carpet of the sun, Ocean Gypsy, Opening out, Black flame. It goes on and on and on. Annie Haslam is without a doubt the best female vocalist in the history of pop music.
@TheAnty195812 жыл бұрын
I saw them in the 1970's at Corn Exchange in Cambridge when I was in my late teens. Annie has a voice of an angel, so underrated for years. but if I need a voice to relax to her it be hers.
@2old2Rock12 жыл бұрын
@luccaderby Michael Dunford did try to bring Scheherezade to the London Stage about a decade ago. However, he re-wrote it for the stage and it bore little resemblance to the original. But I did get to see Renaissance perform the entire album last year and it was HEAVENLY!
@cesarleyes57674 жыл бұрын
John Tout Amazing! Annie always brilliant.
@Kornatoski10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! -- Symphonic "art-rock" at its finest hour!!! ... I always thought (and still think) Renaissance was better than ELP but less widely promoted / known ;(
@davejackson21902 жыл бұрын
Memories of our very own "Ocean Gipsy" with this. Radio Caroline and the Mi Anigo, standing alone on the Norh Sea. First heard this coming from the ship back in 1977.
@waterdragon49502 жыл бұрын
Comfort in crazy times. Thank you.
@Tycho196712 жыл бұрын
Oh my, this is fantastic, absolutely fantastic. Loving the band for more than 20 years now, I've never seen such a beauty. Thank you so much!
@jimicmore18953 жыл бұрын
Now 28 yrs, welcome to time travel
@Seahawkwes13 жыл бұрын
Annie will always be my favorite VOICE. Got a cxhance to see her in PA at Sellersville Theatre. John Tout made a surprise appearance. Slap that together with Jan Close seemingly coordinating the thing.... made it the Best Concert I've ever seen! I just love Annie / Rennaisance, Jan Chicago, Moody Blues.. etc.. but was an Excellent onced-in-a-lifetime venture for me.
@user-yf4wo2zx4b7 жыл бұрын
masterpiece! 💖
@markbrown80038 жыл бұрын
So awesome really!
@markhowardhill14 жыл бұрын
This, as well as all the others from this BBC session, is an unbelievably produced Vid... what a find!!! Thanks for posting!!!!
@dincerceri4 жыл бұрын
I was there
@sladoledmango753 жыл бұрын
Super glasba tudi za današnje dni!!!
@LaurinaHawks2 жыл бұрын
How deep I was in love with Annie Haslam ...
@nataljaivanova8762 жыл бұрын
Моя любимая песня!!
@user-USey Жыл бұрын
А как вам эта песня в исполнении Blackmore's Night? Я думаю получше
@BobAcoustic2 жыл бұрын
One band who was every bit as good live as in the studio, if not better!
@VinylWarrior2411 жыл бұрын
My 3 favorite singers of all-time are 1. Annie Haslam 2. Agnetha Faltskog of Abba 3. Karen Carpenter. Anybody else?
@lylegleason68442 жыл бұрын
How about Jane Relf, ( the original singer in the original 'Renaissance' and later in 'Illusion'?) She's worth a listen too! And ,of course, the incomparable Linda Ronstadt!
@rodglen8435 Жыл бұрын
Simone Simons. Floor Jansen. Tarja. Sharon den Adel.
@christopheraliaga-kelly625410 ай бұрын
Alison Moyet, anyone?
@w1002111 жыл бұрын
talent
@wonzer03 жыл бұрын
클래식과 민요와 락을 잘 믹스한 정말 1970년대의 르네상스인 그들! 뛰어난 연주력과 그 시대의 시도가 지금도 신선하게 들리고 이미 많은 사람들에게 영감을 준 이 밴드에게 깊은 존경을 드립니다.
@marcocunego33262 ай бұрын
Great period❤
@hugolozano9705 жыл бұрын
Increíble super increíble es un poema a la vida
@CurtHowland5 жыл бұрын
I am so very sorry I missed this at the time.
@gerry129312 жыл бұрын
i saw them there as well, brilliant. we were so spoiled what with curved air, alex harvey, groundhogs etc. brilliant bands every week that didnt cost a fortune to see or had to be booked months in advance.
@christown28272 жыл бұрын
Adele sold out in London in nine minutes so what. She could sing for 900 years and get nowhere near Annie and Sandy Denny.
@jimdonahue51872 жыл бұрын
I love their "Carpet of the Sun"!
@dosoonyim46126 жыл бұрын
추억이 방울 방울....♡
@tonybanks968411 жыл бұрын
thank you so mutch annie haslem !
@jjjramo11 жыл бұрын
I agree that. Would be a fantastic musical!
@janjean1186 Жыл бұрын
John Tout..way underrated
@Northampton196012 жыл бұрын
Renaissance remain my 2nd all-time favourite band (behind Queen), and it was this appearance on BBC2 in 1976 that started it all off. Such a shame their immense talents went largely unnoticed until Northern Lights charted two years later. While I could play their albums for ever, Scheherezade and Other Stories rules them all. The Song of Scheherezade canon is in itself a magnificent musical suite, but it's the lovely, evocative Ocean Gypsy which really fires my imagination. Wonderful stuff.