Roy Harper - Forever - Live Studio Performance 1969 / 1970

Part 5 of some old Roy Harper footage that has recently surfaced. Five songs recorded live in studio. All five are in order in this playlist. But... recorded and filmed in which studio? Rumour has it that it's from Norwegian TV 1970. Roy has some vague recollection of the session but can't remember the 'where' or 'when'. We're working on that. Because of the songs being played, and the way some are being played, he thinks this session couldn't have been recorded after 1969.
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'Forever' was released on 'Sophisticated Beggar' (1966)
Available at the artist's shop on cd, flac and mp3
www.royharper.c...
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[@KapitanKremmen]

I heard this song, just once, played, on a bitterly cold Sunday afternoon, in February 1974. I was servicing my Motorbike, listening to my little tranny radio, Johnnie Walker played it and it stuck in my head with it's simple pure beauty. I never forgot it. Hard times came and life got in the way..... Fast forward to 2003, an unscheduled, chance visit to a small cut price general store with my then girlfriend, I found a Roy Harper CD in the bargain bin for £1, it contained this magical track. Good things come to those who wait......

[@catsupempire3920]

Your little WHAT radio?

[@KapitanKremmen]

@@catsupempire3920 ok, 😂😂 Transistor Radio 👍

[@mortennilssen3114]

This is from a Norwegian (NRK) broadcast produced by Svein Erik Børja, August 1969. I know because I booked all of Roy's gigs and TV appearances in Norway during that amazing time period. No wonder Roy can't remember when and where, there was a lot of smoke in the air in those days. "Forever" is a wonderful song, and this version is so simple and honest. Roy is Roi!

[@iancropton8113]

***** Thx Morton :)

[@connervickrage2742]

Thanks for your comment, how did that come about? must of been a great experience to be along side roy

[@RapRator]

Here is a link to the official NRK broadcast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onbRYmprd6qMr7M

[@ge2623]

A friend and I saw Roy at The Abbey Pub in Chicago back in the 90's. Can you talk him into coming back again?! Lol.

[@me77iah]

Wow, thank's for the information, great times indeed, we all miss them (and Roy)

[@MrApotator]

(Hats Off to Roy Harper)

[@cliffemall0404]

And have a cigar

[@JamesMeikle-h1z]

Give him a Throne...

[@adrienneparks9791]

Right? Now we know

[@lesliealexander9484]

The best love song ever written.....in my opinion. It reminds me of my hopes and dreams that never came true.......yet🤔

[@ludovica8221]

💔 relatable! Roy harper's music particularly reminds me of a couple or 3 crazy years of running wild and the cool dear folks I met back then ,several of whom have died recently. We thought everything was possible back then,

[@captaincrash9286]

@@ludovica8221 the future ain't what it used to be...

[@ΧΡΎΣΑΝΘΟΣΠΗΤΤΑΣ]

Amazing how much known and respected he is among rock stars and how much unknown among their fans.

[@Mr1945pete]

Roy is so underrated. But I think he is awesome.

[@ramblinrose8]

Depends...Zeppelin didn't under rate him. Nor did Pink Floyd. I wouldn't care about the rest of the World's rating of me if I had the appreciation of such friends as these!

[@tlovesretro]

@@ramblinrose8 right - he was appreciated amongst his peers.

[@chrischudley4228]

He wasn't underrated as much as not too well known in the mainstream

[@kevanbrown7620]

@@chrischudley4228 Well said 👏

[@IB-zz4yc]

Loved Roy Harper. Seen him millions of times, all over the place. First time at age 17. He had his 16 year old punk rock son Nick with him at the time, with a mohican if i remember correctly. That first gig was in the most intimate of settings, tiny little cozy pub. Made me a lover of his music for life.

[@livingawareness2381]

I love when you can see in someone's eyes they actually lived what they sing.

[@HeyStevie100]

One of the most under appreciated artist of his generation.

[@alanrogs3990]

Thank goodness you didn't say Underrated!

[@HeyStevie100]

@@alanrogs3990 I'm a big fan. I just want more people to hear his music.

[@JohnBrown-dh5kn]

I'd agree with that very underrappreciated artist but if you knew you knew

[@krishughes4138]

THE!!!!!

[@jacksimpsonguitar253]

You guys. Check out the Mark Fry album, Dreaming with Alice.

[@HilaryHarris-jy5nz]

I saw him perform at Kidderminster college in the 1960's.. amazing .❤❤❤❤

[@TSKReborn]

My dad passed on Friday 10th March 8 AM. Listening to this song was one of the things he heard before he went.

[@CailMacDonald]

convinced roy harper will go down as one of the greatest. i am guilty of forcing roy harper's music on my friends, but have yet to hear any negative feedback :) :)

[@Tomrogersmusic-]

Beautiful song - Roy makes it look effortless

[@teunbeens6512]

Brings tears to my eyes, it is so beautiful!

[@Zasu42]

We're just spinning leaves In the flight of dawn Little girl Falling through an eternal horizon of time But as we lie here I'd like to think That all we've got will be ours forever Don't you think we're forever I can hear a voice On the wings of my dream Little girl Melting me into love as it touches my heart But sheltered in the distance of your sleep Is all that I could love in a lifetime Don't you think we're forever Open your eyes To the call of the winds Little girl Can't you here them all saying I'll always be yours Lying in the misty morning sun The pillow of the night still beneath you Don't you think we're forever

[@TheBlocklandPlayer]

Kunchcar Whaleboy the pillow of the night still beneath you

[@gerthie]

Magical

[@grahamwheelwright5031]

It's a gut-wrencing, achingly beautiful lyric imo. You just know it's not going to last forever; it's possibly a song about first love in the naive spring of youth. And yet..... Time Is Temporary. It is a product of the mind, of ego. And beyond it is the eternal horizon, the ever-present moment of now: forever.

[@neilcusworth1764]

You got it Graham

[@seanarthurjoyce7366]

I first stumbled across Roy Harper's music in a record discount bin about 1979, a marked-down copy of "Bullinamingvase," with the transcendent "One of Those Days in England." I was attracted at first by the all-star guests on that album-Paul McCartney, Dave Gilmour, Henry McCullough (of Wings), etc.-but soon realized Roy was a power unto himself, a true original. I've been a fan ever since.

[@JamesMeikle-h1z]

I'm finally going to learn this Spectacular song on guitar thanks! Roy , cameramann and the wonderful person that posted ... mucho gracious

[@paulnolan4971]

Roy is Forever.

[@jaquesaulait]

Wonderful, just wonderful.

[@camiloflores8961]

Very Beautiful song! 🎉

[@willypotts100]

"If you look up the word 'troubadour' in the dictionary you will find this man there"♫

[@georgesamuel184]

The Delicate Sound of Guitar.... it sounds divine. a Great song. 💚

[@sophiew1967]

Fabulous hair ! Why did everyone have such fantastically thick hair in the 70' s ,was it something they put in the water ? lol.I take my hat off to you Roy Harper ,I' m 54 and only discovered your music 41 yrs ago .I' m a newby ;) x

[@DUBCAT85]

What an amazing version of this song. Going to see Roy in his beloved Cork tomorrow. Looking forward to a few oldies (Forever fingers crossed) and a few newbies..Hats off to Roy Harper

[@sionyevans]

I saw him in cork international guitar festival around 6yrs ago it's now 2019..hello from the future...

[@robison5396]

This is one of the first songs of Roys' that I heard...wonderful harmonics and that change from major to minor-beautiful

[@TeslasTeaParty]

Whenever I mention this guy to people they usually haven't got a clue who he is, so I class myself as extremely privileged to be one of the few who does...

[@song-explorer]

Though I am a huge fan of Roy Harpers', I have always loved this song in particular - one of many favorites.

[@sizzlington]

this song changed my life. one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. thank you :)

[@davidwhittaker1575]

Love you forever Roy, and hope you are all good? X

[@grahamwheelwright5031]

Simply sublime. So much depth in such simple lyrics; a melody and vocal of such gut-wrenching beauty. This is much more faithful to the original Sophisticated Beggar version than the imo inferior Valentine arrangement.

[@lukebieniek9069]

I agree. Although, I started out with the Valentine version. I picked up a pile of Roy's albums in the cut out section at the "Mainstream" "record riot" at the Wisconsin state fair grounds, Milwaukee, approximately 1980. I had never heard of Roy. I was intrigued and began to read the credits on the cover of Bullinaming Vas, & noticed, Admiral Halsey listed as the drummer. I went home with 5 or more essential Roy Harper, "cut outs".?¿ Sophistcated Beggar was not in that rare find. I special ordered it much later along with "Come Out Fighting, Ghengus Smith"..'97ish. One word: lifechanging

[@TheBullinamingvase]

Welcome one and all to the most beautiful love song ever composed, enjoy.

[@ramblinrose8]

after all these years I still find his music enchanting...Hat's Off indeed! (wink)

[@craigo1962]

yet another song that i havnt heard for a few years but can sing as if i had been with him at its conception, in the heart and memory forever.

[@mpwest3239]

What a beauty. Class voice and playing

[@bhaktaanthony9586]

Plays that guitar beautifully, also,,,,

[@carlosantuckwell]

Brilliant. So glad he survived the barbaric electric shock "treatment" that my brother didn't. "Electro-Convulsive Therapy" courtesy of Western Academic "Medicine". (My brother also got insulin-shock therapy. Never got out of psychiatric hospitals. Died of heart failure in 2005 aged 62.)

[@sleepypoodle]

+forestsoceansmusic Well he did only have one treatment, however having met numerous people who had ECT as a last resort to treat chronic depression and following numerous attempts at suicide, I have mixed feelings about it as for many of these people (and their loved ones), they say that it saved their lives, although I agree that it should be used with a great deal of discrimination and as a last resort.

[@butchcassidy3373]

That shit fried my Mom's brain. Might have helped but she was never the same person. But I do miss her as she has only been gone a year now

[@solymar68]

gorgeous, one of the beautiful songs, along with Another Day and Forbidden Fruit... long may you roll Roy, long-time fan in Hungary

[@SimonRobeyns]

alright?! it couldn't be any better haha what a humble man, best find this week on youtube no doubt

[@thewordofgord]

Classic Roy! So sweet and beautiful....

[@neal6252]

About time indeed... Still love coming back to this absolutely fantastic footage. Thanks so much Roy, you're such an inspiration.

[@LionelMessi-vl1iw]

Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful to see this recorded live.

[@dormanfifty]

I’d just like to say thank you Roy, some revelations are the best discoveries, and some things in life only show themselves after moments or loved ones have past.

[@kevanbrown7620]

Roy Harper,Syd Barrett,Nick Drake are just some incredible artists that are admired by lots of their peers

[@paulmatschull1923]

It’s hard to think of anyone more deserving of admiration than these three really.

[@kevanbrown7620]

@@paulmatschull1923 Three truly great artists, yet i feel they were all somewhat unappreciated by a lot of people, but as the years have passed i believe more people have truly appreciated them for their great songwriting.

[@TheDavidtk240]

Wow, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Nick Drake, Jimmy Page, Ian Anderson all like this guy....Hey, Britain's got fingers.

[@jacksimpsonguitar253]

Hey man, you just named some of my favourite artists! Check out Johnny Flynn's album 'A Larum'. He's not a contemporary of those guys, but he's made some beautiful music! Hope you enjoy (if you listen to it or even see this:))

[@sleepypoodle]

I first saw Roy Harper in 1981 at the London School of Economics, supported by Tymon Dogg (who was diabolical). Afterwards I had the pleasure of meeting him backstage as a 'googly-eyed 16 year young' girl and can only imagine with a good deal of embarrassment how much I probably swooned and gushed over one of my idols (the others being John Martyn, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor). I remember Roy scribbling out 'plus support' on my ticket and writing 'Timon Dog' (sec) which I thought was pretty decent of him. Roy was very charming and somewhat amused by my blushing, stammering demeanor and although I remember him putting his hand around my waist as I spoke to him and his parting 'tongue-in-cheek' words being "See you in a dream or two" - I did not find his behaviour to be offensive, inappropriate or in the least bit sleazy - in light of the potentially life-ruining allegations which were made about him in 2013 - dating back to 1979/80 - from which he has only just been cleared thankfully.

[@ClintZold]

One of the greats. A gift to the world.

[@shirleycipri751]

One of my favourite songs back in the 60s.

[@muthapaluka]

unique artist inspirational to many

[@samissomar]

One of the greatest Trovadors of all Times...Masters !...

[@aspjake123]

I have just discovered a truly wonderful artist. Damn.

[@LiteGauge]

Totally beautiful!

[@ToffeeYaffle]

Agree with all below. High up among the most beautiful tunes ever written. Cheers Roy

[@monickerofgoodness4898]

Simply amazing performance!

[@edjacobs653]

A love letter, to one who stands strong, even as you lost to sickness. To a real vision, to the laughter, to you A.L.M

[@michellehopwood6931]

One of my favourite. Love this so much ❤

[@futureman7587]

This is the best song. Thank you for the video 💥🌀🌈

[@tolo9576]

Have a cigar!

[@ramblinrose8]

Dear Boy!

[@PaulUbanaJones]

those were truly great days!At the ripe age of 17yrs. the clubs were teeming with great talent/writers/acoustic songsters/ and a collective belief that we could change things.

[@grahamwheelwright5031]

Never lose that belief. Encourage the young to take up the mantle. Change is more important than ever.

[@g-floyd-d8572]

A splendid start to a Wednesday morning. Cheers Roy!

[@wildchild01ok]

Hats off! Roy you're awesome!

[@churchtaff]

What a find. I've always loved this song, since first listening to it on early hash jags...though even then I never allowed myself out of the house with bangs, c'mon Roy!

[@tapsahtip]

sophisticated beggar is 1 of the best albums i've ever heard !!

[@childofthe60s100]

Marvellous!

[@DjNikGnashers]

Thank you for sharing this Roy, it's a wonderful recording.

[@ianmurray7147]

beautiful song.

[@amott2]

loved since before 1969!

[@terrencerohm9773]

He's like Anne Briggs.They're like the English countryside-meadows,streams,birds, moonshine.....forests and fairies and fawns....beautiful.

[@7karlheinz]

This song/performance always brings tears to my eyes.

[@Gypsylass]

Coming to see you Roy in Manchester this friday my birthday present xx

[@Gilmour3]

This is some wonderful stuff here...!Excellent song and performance!Cheers mr. Harper!

[@bendavies2129]

amazing guitarist too

[@peterudden951]

Class

[@johnamaral1786]

Is that all right?? You bet it is!! Sublime.

[@dustytrailscactusron]

Simply amazing.

[@Darren-D.C-Cross]

wonderful.

[@giantflyingturtles]

roy harper: genius

[@danbrown67]

But sheltered in the distance of your sleep Is all that I could love in a lifetime Perfect.

[@DeltaJazzUK]

I remember those black and white days

[@gerthie]

timeless roy

[@Claudiofcouto]

que música!

[@neilcusworth1764]

Roy your heart is deep welcome and welcome to the new world

[@DH432hrtz]

Im awash in possibilitys what a fafantastic cadence

[@richardsahlani7830]

i had organised a concert of Roy Harper for Beirut in 1975 unfortunately the civil war started too bad i had a great memory with him

[@PinHead9707]

Wonderful! Forever. I cut my teeth on this - and my fingers, too! Thanks for posting.

[@avefiggy2128]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliobalaguerferrer4102]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@linebacker79]

Great

[@ajptrois6671]

awesome! lovely.

[@croiners4166]

Nice!

[@jeremypeter]

lovely stuff..

[@Adibarum]

I saw Roy at the "Bluecoat Chambers in Liverpool town centre on a couple of occasions during the early 80's one particular Gig i remember there, was when we were all in a side room, there where maybe 100 people watching Roy, who was sitting on a chair half way down the hall, and the audience where sat around hm or lounging on scatter cushions on the floor everyone was smoking and passing around Joints and Roy had one sticking out of the top of the string winding on the headstock of his guitar..when he would sing for 2 mins then have a toke have a bit of a ramble and a giigle, and then start playing again ..it probably rates as one of the most informal gigs i have been to and one of the best

[@mikarai8896]

Heart touching song and picking iz too excellent...Dis is called a perfect view xD

[@ramblinrose8]

I've worked concerts for over 30 plus years. Rarely get jealous. Never got to see Roy nor Nick Drake. Man oh man I'm jealous!

[@spaceman392001]

Happy Birthday!

[@mobyboy]

alright ?? you are so modest. its much more than "alright" - its phenomenal

[@tamirmoav3774]

so humble !

[@harmony771000]

Roy Harper guitars - ten, který je slyšet v písničce Have A Cigar na desce Wish You Were Here od skupiny Pink Floyd.

[@tjgluckman4768]

Just tweeted: 3/x Of all great UK #Liedermacher of 1960s-70s eg McTell,Martyn, @RoyHarp's songs were most complex &philosophical. Expressed Zeitgeist best

[@neilcusworth1764]

Roy your heart is true

[@gordondyke5265]

I want how does it feel played at my funeral.

[@BadSpeech]

It was about time :) Cheers!

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