Renaissance - Carpet of the Sun

June 17, 1977

[@dwfeen00]

Listening to Annie's voice can repair an injured soul

[@gardensofthegods]

That's because she is a real life living angel

[@schmoopieanderson2511]

Well said

[@BoltRM]

Her voice makes me want to cry. I always have to stop whatever I'm doing & just listen, can't help it.

[@eerieexplorations3294]

This is like listening to the soundtrack of a movie of that time it just makes you happy the 70s was definitely a beautiful time I was in a depression and this literally lifted my spirit

[@stevepaul6955]

I agree.

[@jameskeyes9112]

I remember this performance well. Staying up late with my cheap cassette recorder.

[@garyminetola8630]

Terri the love of my life took me to the tower in 1975 I will never forget that night

[@garylester8621]

I imagine singing angels sound like this. God bless Annie.

[@SamuelCloseselwonk]

From the first time I heard the album Prologue to this day I have a love for Annie's 5 octave voice, her performance and lets face it, she's gorgeous. The band was excellent and their live show - I saw only once in 1977 at Seton Hall Uni in Orange NJ, was dynamic, touching, amazingly orchestrated and performed. That's was music! Carpet of the Sun was played at sunrise once morning in July 2014 as my late wife's ashes were loosened to the sea....She introduced me to the band. It seemed appropriate then, and remains so.

[@magalyvargas-bx1vp]

Voz Extraordinaria de Any.....igualmente todos sus temas, gracias por compartirlas......Caracas, Venezuela.

[@darknessblackened]

Annie Haslam !!! . The sweet voice of the world

[@bobwickes1380]

It has to be early mid 70's. Sitting five or six rows out sitting straight in front of Annie at The Capital Theatre in Passaic, NJ two miles from home. Tickets were $8.00. What a place Capitol was. Even The Stones played there.🎸

[@philnewby4802]

Annie Haslam, what a wonderful voice!

[@userphlglvc]

この貴重なband クラシックロック界において 1stalbumから 最後のalbumまで良質なalbumを残した Renaissance.もっと 評価されていいbandだと思う。❤ japan/森川 終

[@WitoldBanasik]

Annie Haslam has been by far one of the brightest star in the sky for over 40 years now. 5-octave voice, perfect pitch, charisma, subtliness, wit, and enormous heart-breaking repertouire- all that always reminds me of the highest rank artists of all time, like Barbra Streisand or Whitney Houston. Nevertheless, hardly anybody could match Annie's originality, beauty of Her soul and modesty. Long live Annie !

[@MadanRajaRock]

Well, she has been much less acknowledged and less commercially successful than those other two great singers you mentioned (and not necessarily because she is not as good, more on account of bad luck maybe). But by dint of sheer longevity, she is winning over more and more listeners. They are supposed to be touring Europe this year. It is amazing that she is still able to handle so much live singing at her age, and do it well more often than not (I presume). Long live Annie indeed.

[@valerieo8024]

She's magical...I love this band..

[@brinmoody]

Renaissance is my all time favourite band! and I love how her eyes sparkle In this video! Long live Annie Haslam!!!!!

[@dulouz007]

Witold Banasik Well said!

[@ronwhiteman444]

+Witold Banasik Judy Durham from the Seekers had a voice like Annie's. I used to play this cut on my radio show back in the early '70s. I loved it. Also played a lot of Judy's stuff. Two awesome voices.

[@AlbertoCardosoanadia]

Renaissance means special and magic memories... those were the beautiful days of my life... still enjoy to hear.

[@susanmurray7654]

So blessed to them live in Rochester NY, smaller venue. Great college days...

[@cryptapocalypse]

Excellent instrumentals, unparalleled vocals, and no autotuner....oh, how I miss the old days when singers had to actually have a talent for singing.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Such singers are still there, it's just that mainstream radio and tv don't broadcast them.

[@pss2810]

Concordo,aqui no Brasil está um circo dos horrores. Temos que recorrer a música das antigas😢

[@normansuenaga6741]

most now adays can not not stand up to Annie most try but can't still try.

[@christianobrien4465]

My heart melts as my memory awakens…. Some of the most beautiful music ever recorded.

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

As a primary school (elementary to you American folk) teacher, I've taught this gorgeous song to a several groups of kids across the years. The innate optimism is a great balm in this modern world, and the sound of children's voices cannot be compared. Idle daydream? To perform said song in Annie's presence!

[@herculesdutradecamposfilho2033]

Her voice is splendid....an angel singing

[@johnjudson3466]

Saw them in concert in Houston…just amazing music and approachable people

[@progman5588]

Longtime fan of Annie Haslem, and certainly of Renaissance. In the Strawbs 50th Anniversary celebration a few years back, she sang the Sandra Denny parts from the "All Our Own Work" album. That was a real treat. I truly believe she (Annie) is one of the greatest female rock artists ever. She is also a very talented artist with the paints.

[@BUMPBEN1]

I absolutely love Renaissance Annie live on as the best Progressive rock vocalist ever. The music is never lets one down!!!

[@dieselheart001]

She's beautiful...

[@user-uz6eh5vp6n]

The greatest singer off all time.

[@michaelcox1991]

Loved this band for the past 48 years , could never leave them

[@kenyongray2615]

I know how you feel, Great group.

[@paulquintin3607]

Always remember the day Live at Carnegie Hall showed up at our college radio station. I was instantly captivated by the musical style and Annie’s amazing voice. Loved playing them on my shows, and soon went out and bought all the vinyl to catch up on what Ihad missed. Still one of my favorite acts, listen to them regularly.

[@user-xo7xq4gg4u]

i have listened to this 100 times voice is a gift for G-D

[@haroldtimmsmusic6541]

My first band in high school (77) did this song for our Student Varieties show...always holds a special spot in my heart.

[@SaulHamiltonGonlcaves]

I am from Brazil so it was the first time I listened this wonderful singer , I really loved her voice .

[@borgduck]

Annie is an angel sent down from Heaven amongst us mere mortals.

[@jeansalch1466]

I love Annie's voice, she is amazing. and I very much enjoyed when i got to see this band play live many times.

[@1antlerman]

I recently learned that Annie was thrown out of school or church choir for singing to loud! She was told that she would never become a singer. GO FIGURE!

[@mrmusiccritic1]

I didn't appreciate this band 30 years ago, but love them now. It's amazing how our taste in music changes over the years.

[@mr22ron]

I saw the band a couple of years ago in St. Pete, went to check my emails in the work room and there was a guy playing Renaissance songs in the room. Amazed at this I asked if he was going to the show and he responded that he better since he was the lead guitarist. Getting to meet Annie that night fulfilled a dream!

[@professorpsoop]

wow!!

[@Jerry_Westerby]

Wow !!

[@blinky705]

Dang! I live in St. Pete! How did I miss this?

[@pleased9]

The bill heading was; Renaissance, Loggins and Messina, Linda Ronstandt, and the Eagles at Oakland Coliseum 1976 ~ Awesome!

[@summerlaverdure]

This song is beautiful

[@therose2871]

Saw Renaissance in Denver many moons ago, tripping on mushrooms with my friend Lisa-a juvenile judge's daughter who was more fun and carefree(and wild) than anybody I have ever known.Damn I miss her.

[@relayerdave]

I still have their albums on vinyl. This music is sublime and sounds every bit as good today as when I was a teenager when the albums were initially released. If anything, Annie's voice is even more gorgeous to me today than it was way back then. And I concur with the comment made below that the bassist played some fantastic lines in this performance.

[@sandroreisaguiar2116]

Foi um hino na minha juventude e agora vejo tantas razões pra isso ! É uma linda filosofia para nossa vida.

[@ILoveAnnieHaslam]

I really love Annie. Her Voice still sounds so good despair the years passed by. She's so beautiful, so positive. Renaissance was a great band, albums such Ashes Are Burning, Turn of the Cards, Prologue, Scheherazade, etc. signed my life and let me discovered great composers such Maurice Jarre ("Tonya and Yury Arrive At Varykino" posted in Can You Understand) and Jehan Alain ("Litanies" as the Intro Theme from Running Hard). And John Tout is a great Piano player...Annie, I simply love you!!!!

[@saladler]

Great Performance -Partial Lyrics below: Come along with me Down into the world of seeing Come and you'll be free Take the time to find the feeling See everything on it's own And you'll find you know the way And you'll know the things you're shown Owe everything to the day [Chorus:] See the carpet of the sun The green grass soft and sweet Sands upon the shores of time Of oceans mountains deep Part of the world that you live in You are the part that you're giving.

[@pleased9]

They had quite a big following on the East coast and in England. I was lucky enough to have seen them twice. The first time in a stadium on the same bill with the Eagles. Peace from Seattle.

[@ronaldcward]

Never realized they were on the show. I still play their music over and over again. Annie's voice is brilliant and the musicianship and arrangements are magical.

[@timgannon5359]

First heard this on WFMK-FM in Lansing, MI. Bought Live At Carnegie Hall and my prog rock journey began.

[@sakhyaprema-livingoutofthe7083]

A true to life voice and a slight glimpse into the eternal real world where every word is a song and every step a dance. Certain souls are given this kind of voice to help us all understand that there is something much greater than this temporary material existence full of anger and hate with a bot of love here and there...

[@peterjmac12]

Fantastic group

[@stephenlisson1994]

I couldn't have said it better Peter.

[@mauro6676]

è sempre un piacere ascoltarli .............bei ricordi e bella musica di quei tempi !!!!!!!

[@cliffcarr8569]

Amazing and endlessly beautiful

[@tbuglio]

saw them last night at the Keswick Theater... and I can't believe Annie can still hit all the high notes. At 62, her voice still blows me away. The musicianship of the ensemble is superb, and I love the positive energy.

[@charlietobin8728]

Her voice was absolutely 🔥💯 fantastic,, this band was in class of their own and will be locked in time as such ,,and no other band could not even come close,,🕊️

[@mauricioavanzi3402]

Uma das mais incríveis canções de todos os tempos.

[@fernandotommasi720]

Renaissance, um dos melhores Grupos de Progressivo. A voz da Annie Haslan é incrível. Saudades, muitas saudades................

[@bispomanoelangelo8783]

Concordo plenamente!

[@user-pq1pk5mi8f]

First concert I ever went to when I was 16, my brother took me and I was amazed at how wonderful Annie was.....I’m now 61 and going to see them this October in Red Bank NJ

[@genesisex1]

I LOVE this band best music ever annie is beautifull

Annie the Goddess of song. Her voice was something that made you wake up and step into another world

[@gajk041008]

yes, you're right. i just think she deserves the recognition. there really isn't many other singers out there that you can honestly say have a better voice than her.

[@johnacciavatti8319]

One of the top ten songs in the decade known as the 70's. At least in my book.

[@LimitlessThinker]

I miss Toronto. This group brings me back to such a magical time.

[@stephenlisson1994]

Where are you now Limitless Thinker? I live in Oakville. Saw them at Massey Hall back in 1974.

[@LimitlessThinker]

@@stephenlisson1994 I moved back to the States to spend time with family. I live in Virginia now. I still miss Toronto. I used to live in Oakville. Came up to go to College there. Oakville is a nice town. Small world.

[@stephenlisson1994]

@@LimitlessThinker Thank-you for the reply, my friend. I went to Sheridan College as well. 1977 to 1979. I came from Ireland when I was a wee lad and moved to Hamilton. We then moved to Burlington a lived there from my early teens until I met my wife, then I moved to Oakville. Where in Virginia are you? We have friends who live in Richmond and they are originally from Liverpool England. They own a pub restaurant called Penny Lane. My mother-in-law was good friends with them, back in Liverpool. That is where my wife is from.

[@terribletee56]

Simply the greatest female pop singer ever, at least in English. With a fine backing band. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@gasquini2]

A song is a personal history too: in 1977 I took Carpet for intro theme of a theatre show, Renaissance were unknown in Italy, but my friends loved them at once. So, everytime Carpet starts I feel a thrill of pleasure!

[@hubertsharkey6334]

A great band-i love ❤ there music 🎶 even now 40 years later

[@adktowerboyadk6238]

Oh what a voice…simply magic.

[@siigull1550]

Nice to know Renaissance finally got a song with a million views

[@mahatmacote6478]

It's always beautiful music, hasn't been bettered.

[@mea1701a]

For nearly 40 years I have known the works and the masterpieces of Renaissance and it has greatly impacted my life in the most positive way. Annie's talent is awe inspiring to those who first hear her and gives comfort & joy to those who have heard her for a long time and hopefully for a long time to come. Thank You!

[@Daves_not_here]

I saw them in Milwaukee opening for Al Di Meola summer of 1977. Renaissance was a truly amazing band. This still sounds fresh all these years later. Timeless

[@robertsollory7475]

What a wonderful singer, beautiful in face and voice. Rings tears to my eyes.

[@stephenzinser9951]

Isn’t this just beautiful?? I pray that when things get better, I hope Renaissance still tours and I can finally see this great band that I have listened to for almost 50 years! Yes, just beautiful!! Peace and Love!, Steve

[@happyrat1garyg.510]

Sadly, John Tout passed away some decades ago so no chance of a true reunion tour. Tout's keyboard arrangements plus Annies voice made for an unstoppable force until they went their separate ways over some trivial issue.

[@stephenzinser9951]

@@happyrat1garyg.510 Gary, yes, This is very sad, BUT, even with Annie singing I would love to hear her sing their great songs! There are MANY great musicians who could support this beautiful voice! Steve

[@MsMcmoe]

I was fortunate to have seen them in the '70s w/ The Strawbs in a small theater, Magical ~

[@richardlawrence3302]

I was lucky enough to see them with Yes in 1976 in El Paso TX

[@robinscouse4840]

Excellent music, love this!!!

[@garyunold2610]

The voice of a angel God bless her

[@henryjermyn]

Beautiful voice from a beautiful lady

[@barbaral743]

Still listening in 2020

[@mosemose3690]

My older brother bought Ashes Are Burning when it came out, I would have been 9 and Carpet Of The Sun captivated me, I would play it all the time when he was not about. Then one day I listened to the whole album and was blown away by Annie and her voice. Over the years I have collected most Renaissance albums and all Annie’s solo works, I never tire of listening to them.

[@chesalame2219]

I first saw Renaissance live at the old Orpheum Theater in Boston and was blown away by Annie Hasslam's haunting, melodious voice. That was sometime around 77or 78. I became hooked and built up a collection of their albums, just to hear her fantastic voice. No other female vocalist comes even close, except for Celine Dion at a distant second. Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, they have a long way to go. God do I miss the 70s.

[@michaelbrenton4380]

Annie is still one of the best singers out there. I miss Michael Dunford & John Tout. They were excellent as well. Saw them in 1978 in Birmingham, Alabama. All members were performing

[@budmangt2]

Love the look she gives at the end! Like saying"Boys i got this"

[@kmh1956]

The voice and the music are absolutely timeless. I was introduced to Renaissance in the 70s by a very dear friend and I never tire of hearing them.

[@Beamshipcaptain]

This music has even more relevence in 2016, the Dawn of the New Age... Loved this song since 1970s.

[@kurtdeckenback7816]

Angelic voice

[@mrmusiccritic1]

Thankfully, we have KZbin and those that upload to it, to preserve this music.

[@markhall7646]

No matter how rotten I feel I can listen to this and be singing in minutes. Hearing Annie's voice is aural Prozac for the soul.

[@jimalabama2602]

+Mark Hall Couldn't agree with his comment any more. So happy.

[@barbarashapiro3776]

This band had pure musical talent

[@kenyongray2615]

Annie Haslam's voice back in 1977 was one of the best in the world. Tremendous range. Renaissance was one of my favorite groups. Thanks for the video.

[@raymondpeyrario7662]

I can here this over and over

[@mauriciogielman]

The voice of my dreams! The first song I`ve heard by Renaissance!

[@HAR69PER]

I got to see Renaissance in the Westchester Premier theater in NY in the early '80s......have never seen anything comparable since.

[@andrezeppelinzeppelin5616]

Sweet and amazing voice... Hello from Brazil!

[@anthonyornowski9860]

She was the complete package! I heard some of recent work on a radio show last year and it was remarkable how great her voice still sounded.

[@ninao1063]

Wildwood, NJ Convention Hall 1974. Opening act was Triumvirate. 1200 people in attendance.

[@gfoursux9]

Wow. Were they touring this Album (Ashes are Burning)?

[@system01]

She also took professional/classical voice coaching by sugestion of a friend who first heard her singing along with the radio(before joining Renaissance). A good background of the band is included in the liner notes to their greatest hits CD-"Tales of 1001 Nights, 1 & 2.

[@mr22ron]

RIP Michael-you will be SO missed!

[@scottprather5645]

My love for her is infinite seen such a beauty beautiful magnificent lady.

[@patriziaserapione3310]

Dolce ricordo adesso un po' triste ❣️❣️❣️

[@howielong2835]

I saw a wonderful concert of theirs at the Music Hall in Boston.

[@SaintLaurentius1]

This is such an amazing prog rock "ballad" by one of the best symphonical rock bands of all time. Annie Haslam´s vocals and lyrics are very uplifting and competently sophisticated. I would have loved to have her in my band... :)

[@charissamarluk]

i am coming to you.. to the this very day... 34 years later... and i will still tell you are marvelous...c

[@tonyrestaino1967]

This is what was going on in '77 ,when even the programmer's still had taste in music, what a glorious time. Gone but never forgotten.

[@ForReelFunk]

Oh Man! Thanks for this gem. I forgot how much I used to love this band in my teens. Now that I'm 15 for at least the third time, I still love them. Annie's voice is awesome, a JOY to hear!

[@srober5766]

Superb!!!!!!!!! no other word for it.

[@giancarlokindschmid9968]

I love Renaissance!

[@rkt739]

I only came upon Renaissance's work four months ago (it seems longer, lol) but already they're one of my favorites, and I'm really glad they're still together. I just hope more of the younger generation like me can discover this kind of thing...prog forever!

[@manuelcamejo7627]

ephillipblack un saludo desde Venezuela (América del Sur ) quiero agradecerle por compartir este video. Este grupo me gusto desde que lo conocí por allá por los 70 por la sublime voz de su vocalista. Este video para mi es un tesoro

[@peterjmac12]

From my youth. What a voice

[@mikelyons6452]

A fantastic band and Annie is THE Prog Rock Godess!!!

[@helenaballot5995]

Bons tempos !!