This is a brilliant lesson in understatement. I wish that more performers understood that sometimes less is more. One of most haunting songs I have ever heard.
I can't think of anyone past or present in the folk genre who interprets songs better than the wonderful June Tabor... Her depth of feeling is extraordinary..
Geez, I've LOVED this song for more years than I'd care to stop & count. How wonderful to finally see it performed live, with all due somberness & musical perfection. Thanks so much for posting this.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. An' yes I know that Lal Waterson wrote it, I happen to much prefer this version. June Tabor has a most hauntin' voice. This rarely leaves me without a tear in my eye. Martin Simpson an' Tim Harries work on here is excellent.
I discovered June Tabor many years ago and have a number of her recordings, however this is going to become my favorite. She just keeps getting better. There is an edge in her singing that makes her stand alone. Thank you so much for posting this! I will return to it frequently!
Wish Id paid attention to this lady when I first heard of her. Years of enjoyment missed. Apart from the original this is the best. But wow, is she not a fantastic singer!
Martin Simpson raises the bar for all accompanists... rarely takes his eyes off her. Dynamically the guitar and voice are completely complimentary.
This is a brilliant lesson in understatement. I wish that more performers understood that sometimes less is more. One of most haunting songs I have ever heard.
I can't think of anyone past or present in the folk genre who interprets songs better than the wonderful June Tabor... Her depth of feeling is extraordinary..
Absolutely one of a kind, very distinctive voice! As for Martin Simpson!!, probably one of the last of the English players from that golden period.
totaly brilliant , this music never dies , it grows and flows through time.....forever
Wonderful. Tabor and Simpson together - the best.
RIP Lal. Gorgeous.
I know that people who know of her respect June's work, but it's surprising how few people seem to know. A significant artist.
Geez, I've LOVED this song for more years than I'd care to stop & count. How wonderful to finally see it performed live, with all due somberness & musical perfection. Thanks so much for posting this.
beautiful,,thanky, this song has haunted me for decades
Would bring a tear to a glass eye xx
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have heard. An' yes I know that Lal Waterson wrote it, I happen to much prefer this version. June Tabor has a most hauntin' voice. This rarely leaves me without a tear in my eye. Martin Simpson an' Tim Harries work on here is excellent.
This is truly stunning. June's voice is amazing and I could listen to that beautiful guitar and bass all day long.
Beautifully sung ..Lal is sorely missed ...
somehow more wonderful stark and moving than the studio version many decades ago...thanky bigtime
Shivers... everytime 💜 for Sally, who shed her coil for finer things
I discovered June Tabor many years ago and have a number of her recordings, however this is going to become my favorite. She just keeps getting better. There is an edge in her singing that makes her stand alone. Thank you so much for posting this! I will return to it frequently!
Wish Id paid attention to this lady when I first heard of her. Years of enjoyment missed. Apart from the original this is the best. But wow, is she not a fantastic singer!
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and I never get sick of hearing it. Incredible!
never known or heard anyone like her, but that is the beauty of art and performance, is it not??