Blacksmith - "Who Knows Where The Time Goes"

Blacksmith performing "Who Knows Where The Time Goes"
Written by Sandy Denny
Arrangement by Blacksmith

[@johnmarlega38]

That voice is so definitely capturing it takes you to a peaceful place

[@PaulQuinn-me2nn]

Lovely version, perfect blend of voice and instruments.

[@recordingden]

Beautiful voice, it should be turned up! Very nice all around - we love this song and Sandy Denny. Our buddy Moe Armstrong from Daddy Longlegs knew her well - only the good die young - RIP SD

[@HockeyDudeJames]

Sandy was a genius and my favorite singer ever. But I really do love this women's voice!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

yes, this one always goes down a storm live, Kathy does a great job on it

[@bluejacket645]

The lyrics, the mix, the voice, and that mandolin, superb!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks! appreciate your comment!

[@malcolmsargeant7818]

Gorgeous performance, I saw Fairport convention perform that about 50 years ago, it’s one of the most beautiful songs there is.

[@101fragglerock]

Saw Beverly Craven sing this at a Swarbrick/Fairport do in Symphony Hall Bham, many years ago, it was beautiful, I even went so far as to get into touch with her management to ask if she would release her version, but they said unfortunately no such plans.

[@pentangle4444]

Got to see Sandy perform this song in NY in 1974 and then Judy Collins perform it at Wolf Trap three decades later. It is amazing that her daughter, Georgia, is now involved in projects helping others rediscover her mother's music. Great job Blacksmith!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Yes, I had a good chat with Georgia at Cropredy this year and I am pleased to say that she is now the proud owner of our CDs! As, of course, are we proud owners of Carla’s. Thanks for your kind comment, it always warms our hearts when our efforts are appreciated!

[@keysofthekingdomholybible]

Stunning performance and setting.

[@edblues45]

Such a faithful rendition of one of my all time favorite songs.

[@gibby6904]

Great cover of a great artist.....RIP SANDY....

[@veeeforvendetta]

Well glad to see someone can sing this song with heart and give it justice. I wonder if Blackmores Night covers it..They should.

[@tomscotland]

Sandy had such a powerful voice even when singly gently, mellifluous and silky smooth. The singer here has done an absolutely fantastic job, fully understanding the nuance in Sandy’s voice. Just beautiful.

[@markdemo3012]

Nice version. Really like the voice, mandolin, and guitar interplay in the beginning.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you very much!

[@paulrhodesquinn]

What a wonderful vocalist!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thank you - Kathy has a unique voice!

[@johnj.watson6094]

Thank you, thoroughly enjoyed this. Four years on, I hope you are all doing well and life has been kind to you.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you! You too!

[@rexnemo]

To listen to such lyrics and realise that they were written by young people many years ago and yet they felt the inexorable flow of time as if they could view life from an entirely different perspective .

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

yes, Richard Thompson was another writer that came ups with lyrics beyond his tears

[@benbenest7713]

Just heard this version of one of my favourite songs. Brilliant, restrained backing, excellent vocal. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thanks so much for your comment... it is a beautiful song, and it's good to know you enjoyed our performance

[@franksullivan1873]

Poor Sandy….so wonderful was her voice.

[@alangilbertson8239]

Absolutely beautiful. Loved this song since I first heard Sandy do it on Unhalfbricking when it was first realised. This is up there.

[@paolobacciottini9868]

always beautiful and exciting song to listen to

[@freedomisall5620]

Beautiful voice. Lovely expressions. Great band.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you so much!

[@karenbaxley3010]

wow how beautiful!!! beautiful bass intro- awesome guitar- mesmerizing mando - and could have sworn the beautiful sandy was amongst us- superb cover guys- truly authentic!!!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenbaxley3010]

i am literally listening to your catalog as you replied ☺️ awesome 👍👋👍

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

You’re very kind! We have a cd available via our website www.blacksmithband.co.uk

[@petergroves81]

A beautiful performance of a superb song.

[@lukeknowles5700]

Lovely arrangement and vocal.

[@johncowan2223]

Brilliant singing!

[@anauticalgate5496]

@BlacksmithFolk.Rock Band Beautiful rendition. You've not only captured the wistful ,airy quality that was Sandy's trademark , your natural range is even more expansive than Sandy's.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

An amazing cover. Never thought it could be done. Beautiful voice and playing.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@blacksmithfolkrockband7280 Sure did. Beautiful 👍

[@watchtoweralert1]

lovely version--and dress and backdrop scenery--great visual band

[@sanderslongdrive]

That was REALLY nice. Well done.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you! Cheers! glad you liked it

[@mikepin5979]

Great performance by all! Mando and vocals stand out.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks so much

[@TheCaptain756]

Bravo to everone!

[@Rmeggedon]

Excellent version of a wonderful song

[@slicersladden9310]

Oh yes! Very nice! Thank you

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Our pleasure!

[@martinhall60]

What a beautiful version of this song. The band at amazing. I've been a follower of Steeleye Span for many,many years, but Blacksmith can give Steeleye a run for their money. How about Blacksmith doing a version of All around my hat . Please come to Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire.i would love to see you all in concert . everyone in the band are fine musicians.. l look forward to hearing more. Well done. 👍🎼

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks so much for such a positive comment, it’s much appreciated. Yes we do sing All Around my Hat and you can find it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKHXnH19mp5ra9U Hopefully we’ll get to play in Hull sometime!!

[@martinhall60]

@@blacksmithfolkrockband7280 Hello it's Martin Hall again, thank you for your reply. I've just listened to your version of All around my hat, and as i keep saying, it's just amazing. The quality and professionalism of Blacksmith is definitely on a par with Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention, Runrig and so many more I could mention. Do you have any CDs for sale ? As you can see, I am old fashion, I only have CDs and records . My favorite type of music has always been Traditional folk / folk rock / Celtic, English, Irish, Scottish. Very best wishes for the band. 👍🎼

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Hi Martin, you can order the CD on our website www.blacksmithband.co.uk/merchandise.html - thanks for your interest & your kind comments - Still prefer vinyl & CD myself, the former for the artwork & the latter because I prefer to listen to music as albums rather than endless playlists! Stay well! Rick

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Lovely.

[@vincentglasser5066]

Fabulous cover, THANK YOU!!!! Lead singer sounds very much like Sandy!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you, she does, and that’s her natural voice

[@philguk]

Beautiful. Captures the essence of the song amd Sandy so well

[@chipthompson3698]

this is a beautiful rendition ........Sandy Denney's wonderful music.....she was exquisate......

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks for your comment, we love Sandy’s music!

[@seanpower1383]

Beautiful

[@davedrew9328]

Just fantastic I didn’t think anyone could match or surpass Sandy Denny’s version really good.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Wow, praise indeed!

[@g.pmoore4293]

I saw the Lady sing this live and your version is right up there 💖

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

High praise indeed! Thank you for this - much appreciated

[@karenbaxley3010]

you guys are in a class all your own!!! just like miss sandy- every accompaniment distinct as you compliment each other☺️so so rare

[@Deafpeaches]

Right up there with my other two favorite versions by Judy Collins and of course Sandy Denny herself.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thank you - praise indeed to be compared with those two!

[@colbennett6267]

Just wonderful ❤

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thank you!!

[@nickjones2656]

Wonderful. This is a song that is almost uncover able, and yet you've done a wonderful job. The band were all hearing this song when it first came out!

[@robertsmyth4998]

Spoiled by the drums, Kate Wolf also did a delightful cover,

[@allanbriggs807]

@@robertsmyth4998 I think the instrumental arrangement is pretty good - different but very good.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thanks for your comment, much appreciated

[@LaMax61auc]

very good rendition.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks!

[@edwinmcnairn2931]

Seen this cover tonight for first time excellent

[@AndrewLale]

Have always loved this song. So plangent.

[@paulhibbert2441]

very nice !!! r.i.p. Sandy Denny

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Indeed, she was one of a kind ❤

[@steve1962]

Nice cover of an absolute classic, well done.

[@suzannelawson9215]

Wow!!! What an absolutely incredible cover!! Stunning vocals!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thanks Suzanne!

[@gooddog3651]

Brilliant, thanks for a lovely performance. Don’t know where I have been the last two years!

[@festeradams3972]

A lovely cover and a lovely girl and voice, I think Sandy would smile at this. The last years have gone too quickly...

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

That’s a nice thought, I hope she would

[@jamesward4191]

❤superb ❤️

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you!

[@brendanconway7317]

Wow, this is amazing in every respect, magical 👌. Subscribed

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks so much, we hope to get another video up in the near future

[@jameskesler1930]

Very tasteful rendition of a hidden gem of a song, thanks

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thank you - always tricky covering such a well loved song!

[@rickmartin6817]

She is beautiful.

[@sam8290]

Brilliant!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thanks! glad you liked it!

[@SuperReasonable]

I too saw Sandy Denny sing this live. She was a fabulous singer songwriter who died far too young.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

True, so many gems

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

I swear she was about to laugh at 2:44! But it's a very endearing few seconds. 🥰

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

😆 I don’t have to check it… I know the bit you mean! Thanks

[@rocketpost1]

Superb cover of this classic song which I would say is as good as the original. Everything about it is so right and Kathy's voice is remarkable. I never thought anyone could sing it as well as Sandy but I appear to be wrong.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks for the compliment 👍

[@johnmitchell1614]

That's really nice and so relaxing. What a jolly looking drummer and such a pretty singer. Best regards. 🙃

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you very much!

[@ciderray5868]

Fantastic gave me goosebumps ❤

[@bendrew6356]

Great cover❤

[@NeilPunnett]

Such a beautiful song. The best version is the first time it was recorded with the Strawbs which is on the original version of The Strawbs and Sandy Denny. It has to be the original though because subsequesnt pressings of the album included an uneccesary string accompaniment.

[@GrouRocks]

The subtle melodic electric guitar playing of Richard Sinclair makes the Fairport studio version stand out to me.

[@stevenhanson6057]

Thank you

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed!

[@dleigh112]

Martin Carthy said that the worst thing you can do to a song is never to perform it. There are times when I have doubts about that. As Richard Thompson wrote of Sandy: There's some who dare and some who shine And some who only drag behind And some who reap what others sow When memories fail, well, who's to know

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Hmmm I think I'm with Martin on that one, but of course you have to stay true to the spirit of the original, which I think we've done. It goes down very well at gigs & we've introduced those who have asked to Sandy & Fairports music, not to mention Steeleye & other great bands of the era. Thanks for your observations.

[@bluerg1]

Really nice, thanks for sharing

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scottburghart9278]

Very nice version, well done!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Many thanks!

[@lindageddes2673]

Wow love it great sound

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks! glad you liked it

[@JohnReneaud]

This is a very nice rendition of this most beautiful song, Great post.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks for listening

[@elviajeropolar]

Stunning vocals, and the guitar play is also insanely good. Well done!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

thanks!

[@brendamilloy2557]

❤

[@jeffdamon1098]

Very well done! I hope you all still play together publically.

[@jeffdamon1098]

Ps..I'm 62 and first started playing this song and pondering my life with a 12 string guitar 45 yrs ago...who knows indeed...

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

We do, next public gig is the Dave Swarbrick memorial concert at the Village Hall in Byfield on September 24, thanks

[@grahamapachenav8456]

PS I am lead guitarist with Blacksmith.

[@jeffdamon1098]

I'm in nh in the states.... Thanks so much for making music... If you come to states please tell me!!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

We’d love to come to the States! Just waiting on the call from the label 😀

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

Love this band

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thanks www.blacksmithband.co.uk if you are interested

[@chrisduke7676]

There's no question in my mind this influenced the song "Sweet Melisa" by the Almond Brothers.

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Interesting, hadn’t made that connection

[@guidosarduchi3347]

I want the bass tab, the bass is the best part

[@barabbabill548]

💪💪💪🇮🇹

[@thearab59]

Lovely version, but I've got to say I had a bad feeling as the singer looked to be struggling on those stairs. Whose idea was that, for a Sandy Denny song?

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Just a combination of a long dress and an unfamiliar staircase, it wasn’t noticed at the time otherwise we’d have redone it - glad you liked the arrangement, thanks

[@anauticalgate5496]

I offered them an alternative "storyboard ", but got a chilly response. thx- knew they'd finally listen to someone.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Sandy Denny was like a British Janis Joplin.

[@JonseyWales]

Wonderful☺🥲

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheNobbynoonar]

XXX

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Why did you use the staircase? Did you mean to allude to how Sandy Denny died?

[@jamesbutler6253]

That is what I was going to write too.

[@richardmonaghan971]

@@jamesbutler6253 OMG we hadn't spotted that... absolutely not. We used the staircase to showcase the lovely stained glass window. We should have retaken that sequence, but somehow Kathy's falter didn't become evident at the time. The video was shot by our soundman, Derek, at my house in Winchester. I based the mandolin part around RT's guitar approach to the original. Tbh I'm a bit in shock that this has happened - maybe we can reshoot it sometime. Rick (mandolin/fiddle)

[@user-kw5lk7kg2o]

@@richardmonaghan971 Adds to the mystique. Leave it as is.

[@allanbriggs807]

The instrumental arrangement is excellent - vocals are good but not in the class of Sandy Denny. Still, a pretty good effort to a great song

[@rossclark9155]

The mix buries her voice.

[@richardmonaghan971]

@@rossclark9155 Really? we tried to be careful to feature Kathy's voice & I thought we'd achieved that!

[@fowlintent]

Nice cover! But the best rendition of this beautiful song was performed by Eva Cassidy. Plain truth.

[@barnesnewberry9183]

Fine version but some bad lip syncing in video!

[@blacksmithfolkrockband7280]

Ha ha! We don’t have the budget for a Sony pictures production… one of these days 😀

[@barnesnewberry9183]

@@blacksmithfolkrockband7280 Performance and Music... still GREAT!

[@jamesbutler6253]

I thought your awkward walking down the stairs was dark.

[@richardmonaghan971]

see my response below - absolutely unintended. A combination of a long dress and unfamiliarity with the setting.

[@jnmcc7782]

Beautiful

[@stephenschemm2584]

Beautiful