Drummer reacts to "Who Knows Where The Time Goes?" by Sandy Denny

[@amnril]

Another vote to listen to Sandy on vocals on the fairport convention version, it’s a 10/10 version whereas this is a 7/10. The tears will come, I assure you.

[@goonbelly5841]

Fairport Convention with Sandy Denny is a band well worth investigating.

[@garyrausch1184]

That was a photo of Jimmie Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Sandy Denny. She sang on Zeppelins Battle for Evermore

[@joeboucher695]

The Fairporters were prematurely old. Sandy had just turned 22 when they recorded the song. Richard was 20, Simon Nicol 18. Drummer Martin Lamble was 19 when he died in the van crash that happened between the recording of Unhalfbricking and its release. That version was chosen as BBC listeners favorite folk track of all time.

[@annuvynarawn392]

I didn't expect to hear this beautiful classic here. There are other versions, each has its merits.

[@L33Reacts]

You never know around here! You might be surprised lol

[@lemming9984]

The fairport version is better vocally and instrumentally. You can really never go wrong with sandy, though.

[@davidhanson8681]

On Fairport Convention's Liege and Lief album, Sandy''s rocking version of the 17th century English murder ballad "Matty Groves" is breathtaking.

[@MattyBurckley]

if you're going to check out more Fairport, suggest reacting to the album Liege and Lief in its entirety.

[@GiannaEmme]

Absolutely. Perfect record

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

Here in the UK, she was our very own queen of folk rock. That photo was her with Led Zeppelin, who were friends with her. Those early Fairport albums which feature both her and Richard Thompson are all excellent. As a 73 year old, I ask "who kows where the time goes" more and more often. However, I'm so glad I'm not a young man at this time. You genuinely have it much tougher than we did.

[@jnagarya519]

I am 76. It was both the best of times and the worst of times during the 1960s, at least in the US: an explosion in great music -- with also a disproportionate amount of crap -- amid US involvement in Vietnam. How much time _HAD_ to be wasted confronting the latter and finally ending it, and the draft.

[@shemanic1]

Ah the lovely Sandy Denny, what a voice, what a smile. Sadly missed but ever loved. Please thank your patron who suggested Sandy, maybe hear her version of "She walked through the fair", a folk classic.

[@Jonni1027]

I saw Richard Thompson perform in San Diego a year and a half ago. He introduced this same song sharing it was written and sung originally by Sandy. He went on to describe her as his very favorite female vocalist and encouraged anyone in attendance who DIDN’T know of Sandy to look her up and listen to her. I was a fan of both of them going way back and I thought that was such a sweet thing to say about her❤

[@dekk640]

My oh my, this woman's voice leaves me speechless and yearning in equal measure. I came late to Fairport Convention and Sandy, Matty Groves, A Sailors Life Fotheringhay, the first five albums treat your ears and mind.

[@ddthor]

When i bought Fairport's Liege and Leaf back in 1971, i thought they sounded like like a British Jefferson Airplane. I've been a Sandy and Richard Thompson fan since.

[@Kick278]

She also sings on Strawbs' very first album :)

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

"...never fear the time" Grateful to you for appreciating her & them, Lee.

[@JohnLancaster-fh3oc]

Sandy's voice was beautiful. I hope you can do Fairport Convention's "Meet on the Ledge" one day.

[@jeffjohnson9911]

This is a live recording on the BBC. there are also 2 early demos, from 1966 and from 1967, she recorded it with The Strawbs in 67 and again with Fairport Convention in 68.

[@lisarainbow9703]

The magical voice singing with Robert Plant on Zeppelin's, "Battle of Evermore". Sandy Denny was amazing, as was Fairport Convention. It's tragic that we lost her so young~

[@cornellrosiu8818]

Sandy Denning singing with Strawbs is a much preferred version over Fairpoint C IMO.

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

"Si Tu Dois Partir", also from the Fairport Convention album "Unhalfbricking", is a fun French version of the song "If You Gotta Go, Go Now", written by Bob Dylan in 1964.

[@Gloren50]

One of the best folk songs ever written and no one can sing it better than Sandy Denny, although many have tried.

[@arizrich]

I've listened to a tiny bit of Fairport Convention over the years but never any solo stuff from Sandy Denny. Now I have, thanks!

[@dannysene5030]

You need to check out Farewell Farewell by Fairport Convention. Her voice will blow your mind on that.

[@tinicum54]

Matty Grove by Fairport Convention with Sandy.

[@johncollier9280]

Sandy recorded this classic song a few times. My personal favorite is the rare first recordin' from the album Sandy Denny And The Strawbs-All Our Own Work. Another must hear Sandy Denny track is Late November. Again, there are multiple versions but the definitive one is from the Island Records promo 2 lp called El Pea.

[@brewstergallery]

Hey Lee from Ned n Janet in Spain and thanks for a lovely video. So glad that you have taken the time to listen to Sandy let that beautiful voice and spirit into your life. She was one of a kind and sorely missed. Any project she was part of is worth a listen. One of our favorite LP's by Fairport is Leige and Lief which is superb. There is footage of her playing solo and with her group Fotheringay up on YT so check them out! Peace and love brother and stay healthy.

[@latheofheaven1017]

It sounds to me like Sandy was playing by herself on this recording. The acoustic guitar is miked, but also fed to an amplifier with the tremolo effect turned up. So you have the acousic guitar, a tremolo guitar doubling it, and her voice. And her wonderful, innocent, real voice.

[@tomenrico6199]

You mentioned Joni Mitchell. Another folk singer with a similar voice is Judy Collins. She was the subject of the CSN song “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” which I believe you have reacted to. Though she has a few original songs, Judy Collins is primarily a cover artist, but her voice and the feeling she brings to a song are really amazing. She recorded a lovely cover of this song. Her cover of Joni's Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” was a huge hit and helped launch Joni's career. Some of her other outstanding covers include the Eagles' “Desperado,” Steven Sondheim's “Send in the Clowns,” Steve Goodman's “City of New Orleans,” and several Bob Dylan songs. If you haven't already, Judy is definitely worth a look.

[@dustylane2898]

I was turned on to Fairport Convention years ago and was a big fan of their catalog, and just love Sandy's voice. Thanks for reacting Lee. I'm impressed by the variety of your reactions.

[@markransome7052]

such a melancholy song, yet so beautiful like an Autumn day when all your friends are gone but you still love the memory, as you get older (and I am) it becomes so much more poignant, Sandy's demo of 'After Halloween' is another one or Jackson Brown's These Days.

[@davidwolf4677]

I took comfort in this song when my beloved dog Annie passed away.

[@johnthursfield3056]

When you said which one is Richard it was Sandy sitting with Led Zeppelin, presumably around the time she sang on Battle of Evermore

[@gl2700]

Excellent choice. Sandy Denny's voice makes me melt away. Love this song! Great reaction!

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

You listened to a solo live studio recording from 11 September 1973 for the BBC Radio 1 show “Sounds of the Seventies”, hosted by John Peel, which was broadcast on 25 September 1973. This solo recording was first released in 1997 on the CD "Sandy Denny: The BBC Sessions 1971-73," which was published on the Strange Fruit label. Only 3500 copies are believed to exist, as it was withdrawn from sale after it's first day of release due to copyright issues. This CD contains a selection of live concert tracks recorded at the Paris Theatre on 16 March 1972, as well as a variety of live studio tracks recorded for the BBC. It was compiled by John Penhallow of the Australian Friends of Folk. Most of the tracks are of excellent sound quality and this CD is highly valued by Sandy’s fans. In 2007, an expanded 3 CD + DVD box, "Sandy Denny: Live at the BBC", superseded the CD released in 1997.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

“It’s gonna be one of those songs.” Damn right. The only thing I can think of like it is the Tom Rush cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Urge for Goin’.”

[@ronaldsmith2965]

One of the greatest singers ever. So rich, warm and soulful. Her delivery is so special. Also a musician and songwriter. Just wonderful. Lost too soon.

[@patrickdoake6022]

Sailors tale, sstudio version with fairport a must listen

[@hoppers13]

Her voice still gives me the chills. May the gods bless and protect her.

[@markdrechsler5660]

Patrick M has good taste. Sandy is timeless. You need to hear her with Fairport Convention.

[@glamstarlady]

Yes listen to her with Fairport C etc but also listen to more of her solo work.

[@martinduner1844]

This was originally released on "All Our Own Work" by Sandy Denny & The Strawbs. Strawbs could easily be another rabbit hole..!

[@kolorform]

A beautiful & distinctive voice. She put out a wonderful solo album in the mid 70s titled 'Sandy'..

[@bobmessier5215]

I think my favorite Fairport Convention song is "Matty Groves". There's a great early version with Sandy Denny/Richard Thompson and also a great live Fairport Convention version in 2011 at the Cropready Folk Festival in England. It's just as great, though with another original singer/guitarist.

[@gillwaugh7212]

Dear Sandy ❤

[@thetek2006]

I imagine she was playing the guitar herself on this version. A track like "Tam Lin" by Fairport Convention gives a good take of both Sandy and Richard Thompson's ability with a traditional tune. After leaving Fairport she formed the group Fotheringay and their only album (in her lifetime) features one of my favourite tracks by anyone in "The Banks of the Nile". There is unfortunately not much footage of Sandy performing, just some really rough amatuer videos, a Solo 1971 BBC 3 song set and a great 4 song German TV appearance with Fotheringay on a show named Beat Club which appears briefly on KZbin now and then before beiing taken down (it is available on another video service beginning with V). I'm not sure it would get you any more clicks but work by a raft of British folksters may be like nothing you've heard - Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, Martin Carthy, The Watersons, and Lal Waterson on her own.

[@Tzarchasm09]

After Fairport, Sandy formed Fotheringay, which included the superb Jerry Donohue. Check out their version of John the Gun

[@luigitrotti6023]

Her voice still gives me goosebumps after all these years. In those years there were many exceptional english/ irish folk singers but sandy had a poetry not only in the lyrics ....but her voice was poetry in itself ...sweet, severe,stern,earthly ..and also grungy even if grunge wasnt there yet

[@TheoZoffrok]

This is one of the songs I want to be played at my funeral. Although as someone else said, I wouldn't choose this version, gorgeous though it is. For me the best version (and I've heard quite a few) is on the Fairport Convention album Unhalfbricking, accompanied beautifully by the band, with some exquisite guitar fills from Richard Thompson.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Anybody know? I seem to have misplaced 20 or 30 years. This is so beautiful.

[@armindogomes5553]

The singer of my live!

[@jnagarya519]

For many, perhaps most, who run away from their problems there is no alternative: the corporatized elements of the system look out only for themselves, which means PROFITS.

[@armindogomes5553]

This version Sandy sings and play guitar. Listen Fairport Convention with Richard Thompson on guitar.

[@dannysene5030]

She’s one of the best female singers of all time imo.

[@Morthoron1]

Sandy Denny, the only lead vocalist other than Robert Plant to appear on a Led Zeppelin album. "Battle of Evermore". You should really check out what many consider the greatest British folk-rock album of all time: Fairport Convention's Liege & Lief, with Sandy singing. Absolutely great album.

[@mikebell0315]

Beautiful. The Eva Cassidy version is very special as well.

[@SnoopySnoops1]

All this and Sandy Denny too?! Wowsers! Thanks Patrick!

[@leeannies-tears369]

Ohhhh I love this song! Judy Collins does a great cover too. But this has so much depth!

[@StoneShards]

"Don't freak out!" is good advice, Lee! But...the exhilaration of a good freak-out can be an enticing prospect for so many who don't understand the value of faultless self-control. It's a feeling of celebration that many find liberating...briefly...

[@worldoffaeriehelpers9154]

I am so excited that this is coming up!!!

[@Coquinagirl]

I’ve always liked Sandy Denny’s voice on Battle For Evermore. Listening to this song makes me think of Eva Cassidy.

[@martinstarnes2237]

Seeing you mention both, I saw Richard Thompson live last Friday night. and Fairport Convention, for the 101st time (really) last Saturday night, and both were their usual excellent selves. Well worth exploring, but you need a hand to guide you. But you won't read this, so I don't suppose it matters.

[@tannadice1000]

Great sense of timing. Fairport Convention's Cropredy Convention Festival is on right now. Richard Thompson headlining on Sunday. Check out Fairport in the Denny Thompson years. Absolutely superb. Also Sandy's The Sea with her band Fotheringay is wonderful

[@thereunionparty]

This was an interesting version and showcases Sandy's great voice but the more satisfying version is with Fairport Convention on Unhalfbricking. You should definitely check out her work with Fairport. In 1969 they produced 3 albums no less - What We Did On Our Holidays, Unhalfbricking and Liege and Lief. All classics on my opinion. And Sandy's solo work - as a songwriter and interpreter of folk ballads is just as good too. Off the top of my head I'd suggest "I'm A Dreamer" (my all time favourite), "Solo", "Listen, Listen" "Bushes and Briars" "The Lady" and "Tomorrow Is A Long Time". Kudos to Patrick for recommending Sandy Denny - she should be far better known than she is these days. But beware, when or if you go down this rabbit hole, there is a certain melancholy to her music, perhaps retrospectively engendered by what we know about her untimely demise.

[@michelefaucher4180]

Wow ❤❤❤

[@gregm3406]

The only non led zeppelin member to sing on a led zeppelin song

[@GiannaEmme]

Her beautiful velvet voice❤

[@deancarter9210]

The best version-Sandie and the Strawbs 'All Our Own Work'-recorded in Denmark in 1967 while she was with the Strawbs, not released until 1973. 2 versions, one solo, one with added strings.

[@jimgreen2080]

Nicely said, Lee.

[@kimn9802]

Have a listen to 'When I was on horseback', a traditional Irish folk song by Steeleye Span. Maddy Prior, the lead female singer, has one of the most hauntingly beautiful voices you'll ever hear. You'll listen to it on repeat for a week.

[@jamespuleo3269]

That chordal skeleton ~~ E - F#m - G#m - and back down again ~~ also forms the basis of "Sweet Melissa" by the Allman Brothers, and "I Want to Make It With You" by Bread.

[@Tzarchasm09]

Confusingly, Fairport Convention record a track called "Fotheringay", and her later band was named after the song. It's a short, sad track based on historical events (probably need to Google "Mary Queen of Scots" for the background). Either way it's a haunting song, superbly sung by Sandy as always

[@dawnschneider187]

Beautiful voice... great reaction Lee.

[@jhallberry]

i believe the only woman to sing on a Led Zep album, you can hear Sandy sing on The Battle Of Evermore

[@GiannaEmme]

Meravigliosa Sandy❤️❤️❤️

[@jnagarya519]

Though there are a few you get to -- covers over originals, inferior covers over better covers -- to which I object, I love your eclecticism that hits most of the high points of the 1960s, and always unpredictably, while avoiding most of the dreck.

[@davidwolf4677]

Oh, you’ve touched my heart. This is one of my favorite songs. I prefer the Judy Collin’s version.

[@fredkrissman6527]

The FairportConvention with SandyDenny version is far superior to this basically "unplugged" recording, imo... And Lee HAS heard SandyDenny, on a LedZepp song, no less! She's the only female singer ever used by Zepp, with RobertPlant on TheBattleOfEvermore.

[@Rich_N_1]

Here's a link to "Come All Ye" by "Fairport Convention" from the album "Liege and Lief", (arguably THE most iinfluential album from the British Folk Rock movement in the late 1960's). Written by Sandy and bassist Ashley Hutchings it was often the opening song in live sets by the band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4HYcoJ8aLmcgs0

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Gorgeous and moving performance

[@BobSiefken]

The Strawbs version is my favorite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aarGkqKMZbyLnM0si=Ydk0nwImT7gcuGdd "Tell Me What You See In Me" and "Stay Awhile With Me" would also be worth a listen

[@delorangeade]

I don't think I've ever heard another singer who made it seem quite so effortless as Sandy Denny. I think I prefer some of her solo work and with Fotheringay to her recordings with Fairport Convention. I suggest: Nothing More and John the Gun.

[@ukesrule58]

I. Believe she sang LOVE SONG with Elton John. Stark beautiful tune

[@pierretoureille7359]

OMG, such a wonderful song and performance. Judy Collins did a nice cover of this but nothing touches Sandy and Richard.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

She’s on the Battle for Evermore! But maybe now get into Richard and Linda Thompson!! They were friends with Sandy Richard is an incredible guitarist n Linda his wife has a voice that can match Sandy

[@gwensnyder8313]

I love this song! I’ve only heard Judy Collins and Nanci Griffith sing it.

[@Rich_N_1]

Also well worth a listen is "Fotheringay", a band her husband Trever Lucas put together after Sandy had left "Fairport Convention", the word tasteful just doesn't do it justice. Sandy's repertoire, as well as her own self penned songs, also included songs from the English Folk tradition and I've included a link to "Banks of the Nile", an ancient British folk song of unknown origin which has been recorded by many artists over the years, widely percieved as an anti war song. Here we have Sandy's haunting vocals with impeccable backing from the band. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKtiox3f5qSpZY

[@Rich_N_1]

If you enjoyed the track above, I've got another link to "Fotheringay's" most successful song "The Sea", though this was penned by Sandy it does have the atmosphere engendered by a !00's year old folk song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3mzk3eVo854jKc Don't know if anyone else has mentioned this,, but despite the angelic voice, Sandy reportedly lived the "Rock and Roll lifestyle" to the max and this was what did for her at a tragically early age with a fatal fall alone at her home whilst under the influence. R.I.P.

[@patrickderose9712]

Sandy Denny was such a tragic figure. She was a chronic alcoholic and became very erratic toward the end of her life. So erratic that her husband, Trevor Lucas, fearing for their daughter’s safety, took their infant daughter to Australia without telling her. She died as the result of a head injury days after a fall.

[@mikebell0315]

No one knows where the trust goes.

[@michaelcullen5308]

"Which one's Richard?" Who knows where the time goes indeed ;)

[@L33Reacts]

Haha right?? I couldn’t even tell lol

[@michaelcullen5308]

​​@@L33Reacts But you know now (per comment below) that was Led Zeppelin she was sitting with, yes? (That's why I included wink) In any event, your reactions are top-notch, some of the best on KZbin :) )

[@cornellrosiu8818]

Few know Sandy Denning also sang (very) beautifully with the Strawbs - u can find on uTube.

[@jnagarya519]

Folk: check out "New Frontier" (released 11/26/1962) and "Time to Think" (released 12/30/1963) LPs by "The Kingston Trio. Their 15th and 18th LPs during the years Dylan and "The Beatles" released their first two. And note the JFK context -- beginning with "New Frontier," and release of "Time to Think" delayed because of the JFK assassination. Before those two LPs the Leftist folk music faction disparaged the "Trio" because "commercial" and not political. In the face of the 1950s blacklisting of folk music for advocating for social and political change (at the same time that right-wingers such as Robert Bork insisted that the First Amendment protects ONLY political speech), "The Kingston Trio" kept folk music within the mainstream and the public eye. They had many hits on local and "Billboard" charts.

[@MattyBurckley]

Whispering Grass would be another good one, she didn't write it but it is a great cover.

[@funincatalonia]

Hope your doing bees wing by richard Thompson

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Judy Collins does this but never heard Sandy 👍

[@Throgmoyd]

Never heard this version before. While it is interesting, it's not a patch on the Unhalfbricking version.

[@neilwoodley530]

6.25 pm. I'm into my second glass of wine after work. And you, you b****rd just broke my heart. I remember this from the John Peel sessions. (John Peel an English DJ who championed new and great music) Can I suggest a full album reaction to Fairport Convention's Liege and Lief. Richard Thompson , Sandy Denny ( and others) and a guy called Dave Swarbrick...who will astound you. Do yourself ( and your listeners) (listeners...how retro am I?) Do us all a favour kiddo and react to this album. Take care. Time for a new bottle......

[@svtinker]

Voice sounds similar to Janis Ian’s At Seventeen.

[@deniseg812]

Judy Collins. The woman for whom the song,n Suite Judy blue eyes 👀 s the inspi😢

[@damonhines8187]

Which one's Pink? 🤔 😅 Who's Led anyway? Old family name or what?

[@caseyanne967]

I've only heard the Judy Collins version before, which I prefer.

[@annereidy7981]

Linda Thompson is no mean singer either but I'm sure you know that already. Drugs took their toll on Sandy, like so many others from those days.