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But how can they know it's time for them to go?
Before the winter fire, I will still be dreaming
I have no thought of time
For who knows where the time goes?
Who knows where the time goes?
Sad, deserted shore, your fickle friends are leaving
Ah, but then you know it's time for them to go
But I will still be here, I have no thought of leaving
I do not count the time
For who knows where the time goes?
Who knows where the time goes?
And I am not alone while my love is near me
I know it will be so until it's time to go
So come the storms of winter and then the birds in spring again
I have no fear of time
For who knows how my love grows?
And who knows where the time goes?
Chills. Solid 9.
Imagine what Ms. Denny could have done. Damn.
c.
heh? I never understand why some have to slam greats to make a point. Sandy Denny...certainly very good; but, "overshadow" Joni and Joan? c'mon!
My wife chose this as the Entrance Music at her funeral last year.
So sorry for you loss
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny. Denny originally recorded the song as a demo in 1967, singing and playing guitar on the track. Later that year, she briefly joined the folk bandThe Strawbs, and re-recorded the song, again with only her voice and guitar, for what became the album All Our Own Work, which would not be released until 1973.
American folk singer Judy Collins heard a tape of the original demo recording in 1968, and decided to cover the song. She released her recording first as the B-side of her cover of "Both Sides, Now", and then as the title track of her album Who Knows Where the Time Goes, both released in 1968. Hers was the first widely available recording of the song.
In 1968 Denny joined the folk-rock band Fairport Convention. She recorded the song on her second album with the band, the 1969 album Unhalfbricking. This version had more of a rock influence.
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" became a signature song for both Denny and Fairport Convention, and has been covered by many artists.
In 2007, the Unhalfbricking version was voted "Favourite Folk Track Of All Time" by listeners of BBC Radio 2.
Much thanks for that history lesson about this song. I've just gone +1 to 9 and now I'm interested in hearing the Sandy Solo (vocals and guitar) demo version; I have a feeling it will knock me off my feet!
Long Live RP and getting blown away by amazing singing!!
heh? I never understand why some have to slam greats to make a point. Sandy Denny...certainly very good; but, "overshadow" Joni and Joan? c'mon!
How sensitive do you have to be to think that's a slam? "Overshadow" does nothing to imply that the other two aren't good in their own right...just that Sandy may be better, in one's opinion. The writer DOESN'T say they suck, blah, blah, blah, ears bleeding, terrible, garbage or anything of that nature. Go back to your safe space and think about this for a moment. This notion that every single word needs to be parsed for offense is getting ridiculous. And saying anything different is stupid. And that right there...that's a slam ya tender little lamb...
My wife chose this as the Entrance Music at her funeral last year.
Reading this while listening to the song left a lump in my throat for hours.
A great voice and presence for many years.
Wife of Martin Carthy and mother of Eliza Carthy, both of whom are folk greats in their own right.
Shine on up there Norma.. For all of us.
Beautiful song. I'm sure everyone teared up. :(
So sorry for your loss.
Please accept my sorrow for your loss too.
Ah the wondrous, sadly missed Sandy Denny. A rare and beautiful voice.
My wife chose this as the Entrance Music at her funeral last year.
Beautiful song. I'm sure everyone teared up. :(
So sorry for your loss.
Imagine what Ms. Denny could have done. Damn.
c.
Joan Beaz ? :-)
Petula Clark? No. Sandy.
What an amazing song. I can't help but think this may have provided inspiration for Allman Brothers Melissa
Beautiful
that just might be .... both wonderful
Beautiful
To be cut so short by demon alcohol. Tragic.
Yah..... Me thinking that the two of you shared quite the journey.
Sandy Denny's voice is sublime.
You aren't the only one!
After reading the lyrics I find it very fitting and beautiful.
so sorry about your wife. Excellent choice of music. <3
Truly sorry to hear that Brian. Beautiful music... being followed by Melissa...Allman Bros... Love RP!
Would that be the English (Bristol, I think?) band Strange Affair. I once had an album of theirs which was wonderful but they kind of vanished!
Kiwi John
Need proof - listen to Unhalfbricking or specifically A Sailors Life from that album.
heh? I never understand why some have to slam greats to make a point. Sandy Denny...certainly very good; but, "overshadow" Joni and Joan? c'mon!
...still DOES transport ME far awaaaaay.
June Tabor with Martin Simpson on guitar: A Strange Affair. You did ask.
Need proof - listen to Unhalfbricking or specifically A Sailors Life from that album.
Now he looks more like the old man on the album cover.
Where does the time go?
That's Sandy's parents at their house.
There's a lot of good music in that period and style of English music.
And the subtle, brilliant guitar work of Richard Thompson.
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1970
Brilliant. And that sweet strumming behind like hearing Steve Cropper behind Aretha, et al. Brilliant song, brilliant singing, brilliant segueing. As rabid RP fans, how we always hear something a/new...................
And the brilliant, subtle electric guitar
of Richard Thompson.
1970
Did Corn Flakes® have an official spokesperson in the 1970s? You may be thinking of Euell Gibbons, who did a series of TV spots for Grape Nuts®. Anyway, there's no way anyone should be mistaking Sandy Denny's voice for that of a man.
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny. Denny originally recorded the song as a demo in 1967, singing and playing guitar on the track. Later that year, she briefly joined the folk bandThe Strawbs, and re-recorded the song, again with only her voice and guitar, for what became the album All Our Own Work, which would not be released until 1973.
American folk singer Judy Collins heard a tape of the original demo recording in 1968, and decided to cover the song. She released her recording first as the B-side of her cover of "Both Sides, Now", and then as the title track of her album Who Knows Where the Time Goes, both released in 1968. Hers was the first widely available recording of the song.
In 1968 Denny joined the folk-rock band Fairport Convention. She recorded the song on her second album with the band, the 1969 album Unhalfbricking. This version had more of a rock influence.
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" became a signature song for both Denny and Fairport Convention, and has been covered by many artists.
In 2007, the Unhalfbricking version was voted "Favourite Folk Track Of All Time" by listeners of BBC Radio 2.
I feel sorry for you, but as
ppopp wrote:
It would be a dull world if we all agreed on everything.
"oh no it wouldn't"
Now he looks more like the old man on the album cover.
Where does the time go?
Now he looks more like the old man on the album cover.
Where does the time go?
Where else can you hear classics like this but on RP?
Maybe "The Perfumed Garden" but so long ago! Who knows where the time goes?
I prefer this version, though I like Judy's too. There's more in this to me, especially since Sandy Denny wrote it.
(nice garden on the album cover; Cambridge?)
Indeed.
GODLIKE
GODLIKE
In a good way.
Hope you don't mind if I borrow that malapropism.
But yeah, I had the volume down low, but a couple notes from that voice, I had to turn it up. Just wonderful.
I liked the haunting melody but didn’t really ‘get it’ as young man in the 70’s. As a 53 year old I certainly get it now. What I don’t understand is some of the hate comments for this song. The reason I listen to Radio Paradise is because its an eclectic station for grown ups. Much as I enjoy the “She loves me yeah, yeah, yeah” type songs I can also cope with the odd darker song particularly when it’s as hauntingly beautiful and poignant as this one.
Unhalfbricking (Fairport) 1969
Eat a Peach (Allmans) 1972
I liked the haunting melody but didn’t really ‘get it’ as young man in the 70’s. As a 53 year old I certainly get it now. What I don’t understand is some of the hate comments for this song. The reason I listen to Radio Paradise is because its an eclectic station for grown ups. Much as I enjoy the “She loves me yeah, yeah, yeah” type songs I can also cope with the odd darker song particularly when it’s as hauntingly beautiful and poignant as this one.
You're a Knowledgeable fella Mr. ScottishWillie, Happy B'day!!!
For a man who has his 55th birthday next week this is poignant with a capital P.
My wife chose this as the Entrance Music at her funeral last year.
I'm sorry for your loss. Beautiful choice by your wife.