Patti Smith & Michael Marra - Sweet Afton

[@jamesrowe3606]

Despite the universal popularity of Auld Lang Syne, Robert Burns's genius doesn't travel that well, so I'm thrilled to see Patti Smith revering him in this song. The magnificent Maya Angelou was another great admirer of Burns of course and his popularity in the former USSR was much reported. As for Michael Marra, I couldn't have liked him more - a great musician, a great socialist and a great man. Sadly missed.

[@davidbennett1550]

This is truly beautiful, Patti's voice is perfect for this Burs classic.

[@valentine824]

So beautiful. Patti Smith's voice is lovely

[@mccabeaudrey0]

How wonderful

[@hashburystumble8808]

Great version

[@lynnhicks4425]

Afton is the name of my road I live on and have most of my life, great version of the song

[@talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198]

Sublime

[@gohomo2384]

would be awesome if you upload the full show, please

[@randmessmer4754]

This is 3 years after Nickle Creek released a very popular rendition of this poem set to a melody

[@stevewade3273]

anyone know when and where this was filmed?

[@gohomo2384]

"Patti Smith and Michael Marra at the Burns An' A' That festival, Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, in 2003."

[@TheScunneredMan]

And the castle is pronounced Cull -ane

[@gillmcgann179]

Dundee all the way x

[@peterhamilton2695]

nice but why is she reading the words ......?.....clearly not that in love with it

[@TheXitone]

coz many poets like to see and feel the words at the same-time . Clearly she does really love it.

[@peterhamilton2695]

Eek a Mouse yeah if you say so

[@MrTam63]

She kills it . Not for me Patti

[@grahammcneil7194]

They all must be smoking something, get back to mickey quick smart.

[@sineys]

Terrible version.