Great analysis of a great song It really says something about Heep, who were known for doing the heavy stuff, and then they go and do something so sensitive and heart-felt. Salisbury, such a wonderful album. They were just getting started too. A fan here since 1970. (USA)
I love Uriah Heep because of their unique heavy stuff like "Bird of Prey" , especially "Gypsy" - what was the first song I ever heard of them and immediately was fascinated by - and some other songs on one side and their very melodic songs on the other side. I appreciate musicians with a wide musical range. Among all their songs I like this one stands out a bit and from the first moment was - and still is - one of my favorite Uriah Heep songs. Just because of everything.
Awesome reaction and analysis. I have loved this song (and album especially the title track) since i was a child. Lyrics didn't hit as hard then as they did years later listening to it again. It is the last verse that makes the whole song, like you say no obvious hints of what's to come at all. Their first album "very 'eavy, vera 'umble" is also great. Its heavily jass influenced even got musical elements (song "Wake Up (Set Your Sights)". Other recommended songs mainly for the vocals: "Blind Eye", "Echoes in the Dark", "Rain", "Tales" all from Magicians Birthday. "July Morning","The Wizard", .
I love how soft and melodic this song is. I don't really know music from Uriah Heep, and I don't know why but I had expected something much harder for some reason. Lovely song!
I love Heep's early work, much like Deep Purple's first 3 albums. The sentiment of this song is much like the Pete Seeger songs 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'. It's been covered by many people, try Peter, Paul & Mary's version or The Kingston Trio. Seeger's early version lacks 2 verses added later.
I don’t know if you have made a reaction to either of two other songs that they do yet but they are called ( Stealin , or Easy Living ) ? They are both Great Songs from their Catalogue of music !
Justin! So pleased you liked this one, as it was one I had requested from LONG ago. I remember mentioning the cat sounds lol! Loved your spot-on analysis 👍🏻👍🏻
I like the solemn, collected aspect of this piece, which is not even disturbed by its jazzy interplay. It's my favourite track on the album, along with its epic title track of course!
Almost up there (in bias terms) with The Cure - in that I can't listen without their Image invading my personal space. However, the cover artworks of Wonderland and Very Eavy Very Umble have always been with my childhood perceptions, which is why I'm glad I listened to this. It's subtlety surprised me. "Never judge stuff by it's appearance" it is then.
Hoped for a long time for you to react to "The Park" One of my favortie Uriah Heep Tracks.- The Atmosphere and the meaning of the song are incredible. The Jazz Part is beyond amazing
Always loved this song. You've been doing the U.K. release of this album. I'm really hoping that you go back and listen to "High Priestess", the first song on the U.S. version. You jumped around on this album rather than going from beginning to end in order, so it wouldn't interupt the "flow" or anything. LOL!
They continue to be a band I would like to like more than I do because it's obvious there's a lot of talent and creativity in the band. I think maybe it's an overall lack of aggression about the band. They might be a little bit too nice.
Given the times, this might have a "Vietnam angle"? That's how I've always assumed it's meant - just because anti-war was an implicitly Vietnam-directed popular theme at the time. (As far as who was right and wrong back then, my personal opinion is that just about everyone's history of it is trash today, and we have to wait for more sound minded people to be born one day who don't take the events of our times any more personally than we do the events of the Mongolian invasions of the Middle Ages, or some Stone Age war between peoples whose very names no longer exist. With a pinch of salt, the war songs are great, and the general sentiment is a good one, but chugged with an extra tot glass of peppermint liqueur down at the bottom of the glass, is taking them a bit too far.)
Great song, and one of the reasons why Salisbury is my favourite Uriah Heep album.
Mine too. ❤🇩🇰
Great analysis of a great song It really says something about Heep, who were known for doing the heavy stuff, and then they go and do something so sensitive and heart-felt. Salisbury, such a wonderful album. They were just getting started too. A fan here since 1970. (USA)
I love Uriah Heep because of their unique heavy stuff like "Bird of Prey" , especially "Gypsy" - what was the first song I ever heard of them and immediately was fascinated by - and some other songs on one side and their very melodic songs on the other side. I appreciate musicians with a wide musical range. Among all their songs I like this one stands out a bit and from the first moment was - and still is - one of my favorite Uriah Heep songs. Just because of everything.
Awesome reaction and analysis. I have loved this song (and album especially the title track) since i was a child. Lyrics didn't hit as hard then as they did years later listening to it again. It is the last verse that makes the whole song, like you say no obvious hints of what's to come at all.
Their first album "very 'eavy, vera 'umble" is also great. Its heavily jass influenced even got musical elements (song "Wake Up (Set Your Sights)".
Other recommended songs mainly for the vocals: "Blind Eye", "Echoes in the Dark", "Rain", "Tales" all from Magicians Birthday. "July Morning","The Wizard", .
I was lucky enough to have seen them for the Third time last month on the same Bill as Saxon and Judas Priest. A fantastic gig.
Everything’s beautiful, serene and bam, looking backward, so sad. Enjoyed it in a thoughtful way. This one is going on my Spooner Bar mix.
I love how soft and melodic this song is.
I don't really know music from Uriah Heep, and I don't know why but I had expected something much harder for some reason.
Lovely song!
Their first 6 or 7 albums are all pretty good and heavy.... check them out.
The middle section reminds of 60s-era Deep Purple. They did an instrumental on their second album called "Wring That Neck" that you should check out.
I like the surreal feel of this song. The harpsichord with the falsetto is unique. The Hanging Tree is another great song in a similar vein.
Uriah Heep is a fantastic and prolific band, with do different album, their stile is very unique. They are one of the best band of the world.
I love Heep's early work, much like Deep Purple's first 3 albums. The sentiment of this song is much like the Pete Seeger songs 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'. It's been covered by many people, try Peter, Paul & Mary's version or The Kingston Trio. Seeger's early version lacks 2 verses added later.
Been waiting for this one Justin and you nailed it. Such pathos in the lyric and beauty in the delivery in a simply gorgeous musical setting 😢
Cool stuff. Stonehenge is an interestingly strange place. 🙃
Hadn’t heard this, pretty nice, I liked it.
Sometimes I don’t like the over singing but this was pulled back enough.
I don’t know if you have made a reaction to either of two other songs that they do yet but they are called ( Stealin , or Easy Living ) ? They are both Great Songs from their Catalogue of music !
Justin! So pleased you liked this one, as it was one I had requested from LONG ago. I remember mentioning the cat sounds lol!
Loved your spot-on analysis 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks CM!
I like the solemn, collected aspect of this piece, which is not even disturbed by its jazzy interplay. It's my favourite track on the album, along with its epic title track of course!
Almost up there (in bias terms) with The Cure - in that I can't listen without their Image invading my personal space. However, the cover artworks of Wonderland and Very Eavy Very Umble have always been with my childhood perceptions, which is why I'm glad I listened to this. It's subtlety surprised me.
"Never judge stuff by it's appearance" it is then.
Really nice reaction. First time hearing this song.
Until I watched them live I didn't realise how much Hensley doubled Byron vocals...... Have you done High Priestess yet ???
Boy, does this song get stuck in my head. With the baroque touch and extreme falsetto it is a bit camp, but...I love it. My favourite on the album.
Hoped for a long time for you to react to "The Park"
One of my favortie Uriah Heep Tracks.- The Atmosphere and the meaning of the song are incredible. The Jazz Part is beyond amazing
The phrase ‘in vain belief’ gives a subtle foreshadowing of the later lyrics to me.
Powerful analysis though!
Always loved this song.
You've been doing the U.K. release of this album. I'm really hoping that you go back and listen to "High Priestess", the first song on the U.S. version. You jumped around on this album rather than going from beginning to end in order, so it wouldn't interupt the "flow" or anything. LOL!
He is thinking of the days when him and his brother used go to the park when they were kids now he is gone
They continue to be a band I would like to like more than I do because it's obvious there's a lot of talent and creativity in the band. I think maybe it's an overall lack of aggression about the band. They might be a little bit too nice.
Epic -- love it so much!
Hi Justin. I just noticed the temperature on your display - 86 degrees , that would kill me - It's about 58 here at the moment!
I'd love 58! 86 is tolerable and kinda nice tbh. Once it hits 93+... 💀
Have you listened to their 1 album this album is okay but 1album is worth the listen whole album is fantastic say no more ☮️🇦🇺🇺🇸
Given the times, this might have a "Vietnam angle"? That's how I've always assumed it's meant - just because anti-war was an implicitly Vietnam-directed popular theme at the time.
(As far as who was right and wrong back then, my personal opinion is that just about everyone's history of it is trash today, and we have to wait for more sound minded people to be born one day who don't take the events of our times any more personally than we do the events of the Mongolian invasions of the Middle Ages, or some Stone Age war between peoples whose very names no longer exist. With a pinch of salt, the war songs are great, and the general sentiment is a good one, but chugged with an extra tot glass of peppermint liqueur down at the bottom of the glass, is taking them a bit too far.)
Not their best song but ok.
5 mins of blah, with a single min of jazzy interestingness... This lots inconsistancy continues to bemuse, and annoy me.
They bemuse me as well, although I feel more charitable towards them.
@@delorangeade So we're like good cop bad cop eh :)