The best version. I've just been listening to a lot of versions of this . Donegan's is the best for me although there are some other very good ones including the original Weavers one. I was always a sucker for Donegan's absolutely unique voice anyway. His voice can be a lonesome wail, and it just fits these lyrics so well. There's also his improvisations that also add to the distinctiveness of this version without getting too far away from the basic melody. And, of course, there's that immense feeling of energy and drive.
They call this guy the king, he gotten nods from Lennon, McCartney, Jagger, Richards, even Jimmy Page and countless others. How much more popular can someone get.
I wouldn't blame the guitar solo. It sounds like the recording did a speed surge which is usually a capstan slowdown on a recording device. You can also hear it on the bass as well.
@@glenfenderman Nah.Unusual for Les he hit the wrong key, and if you look at his expression part way through his shake of the head gave it way. Still a fantastic version though.
I was wondering the same thing. Either that was some next-level David Rawlings-style back yourself into an impossible corner or something went seriously wrong. One of my favorite lead players of all time there...
I don't think anything is wrong. They just changed the key for the middle 8. In my opinion it just sounds a bit weird because of the tape drift or something like that.
Lonnie Donegan revving up and the rest backing him is one of the greatest sights and sounds in musical entertainment..Sadly missed.
How did Lonnie come up with all these brilliant versions of these songs: I suggest it was his great respect for the original musicians and the music.
Wow. I've heard several tunes by Lonnie Donegan that were all powerful, but this one, wow!!!!
The energy of the four could transform a sleepy, poor country into a global powerhouse. Hard to turn away, once the music (and voice) take off.
What great music from my childhood. Skiffle and Trad - fantastic even if my teens took me to the Beatles, et al.
Was 12 when this come out , what wonderful days they were
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The best version. I've just been listening to a lot of versions of this . Donegan's is the best for me although there are some other very good ones including the original Weavers one. I was always a sucker for Donegan's absolutely unique voice anyway. His voice can be a lonesome wail, and it just fits these lyrics so well. There's also his improvisations that also add to the distinctiveness of this version without getting too far away from the basic melody. And, of course, there's that immense feeling of energy and drive.
Never understood why he wasn't more popular
@@nn-ro1lv spot on.
They call this guy the king, he gotten nods from Lennon, McCartney, Jagger, Richards, even Jimmy Page and countless others. How much more popular can someone get.
Great track superb bass
Double distillation rock`n`roll. Thx man.
Great track
I love you Oliver x
How did I only find this guy now?
love
Awesome
thanks for the upload, Paul!
Les hit the wrong key there and couldn't get back, and he knew it. Thankfully the experienced Lonnie just got on with it.
I wouldn't blame the guitar solo. It sounds like the recording did a speed surge which is usually a capstan slowdown on a recording device. You can also hear it on the bass as well.
@@glenfenderman Nah.Unusual for Les he hit the wrong key, and if you look at his expression part way through his shake of the head gave it way. Still a fantastic version though.
Always liked to hear Lonnie's take on this number. It's a great song. But what was up with Les's guitar break?
I was wondering the same thing. Either that was some next-level David Rawlings-style back yourself into an impossible corner or something went seriously wrong. One of my favorite lead players of all time there...
I don't think anything is wrong. They just changed the key for the middle 8. In my opinion it just sounds a bit weird because of the tape drift or something like that.