Joan Baez has a beautiful, clear voice and this is a lovely version. Dusty Springfield does a beautiful version too. It's from her 1960s tv show and can be found on RUclips.
you could argue that she takes the world too seriously, but she doesn't take herself too seriously, she realized she could change the world with her music and did, for a while...
I have seen many, many photos of Joan but never saw this one before. Loved when she wore her long when she was young. I think after she cut her short, she never wore it long again..
This is beautiful to me. Reading all the comments though, was wondering, what about Peter, Paul, and Mary's version. They called it "There is a Ship", and it's also lovely.
Ya'll would be surprised at where "Blowin in the wind" came from, not all from Zimmy's talented brain! As for my angel, she can do no wrong in my book! After all she supported "Bobby" from the first! She saw that he was a minstrel prophet and the world had to hear him and at least hear his words.
@MrStarbucks10001 "Joan Baez is half Irish......and this song is an old Irish Folk Song from the British Isle." The mother of Joan Baez was Scottish, born in Edinburgh. Likewise the song is based on a Scottish folk song called Waly Waly which itself was based on an older Scottish ballad called Lord James Douglas. Like many folk songs Waly Waly was pesent in various versions throughout the English speaking world. The earliest version with the lyric "the water is wide" comes from England.
Her husband was jailed for his resistance. He left jail very damaged and the relationship ended. He was a political prisoner of a right wing regime but the families of prisoners suffer too.
@hackedagain2 Actually this is an English folk song from the 1600s. Peter, Paul, and Mary's biggest hits were Dylan, but he didn't write "most of their songs."
@hackedagain2 bob dylan did not write this song. waly waly or the water is wide is an old ballad from the british isles. and though ppandm did sing many of his songs (as did joan baez), it is fair to say that bob dylan depended on their voices as they depended on his words
@hackedagain2 Bob Dylan did NOT write this song. It is a Scottish folk song that has been sung since the 1600's. This may be his arrangement but he did not write it.
@hackedagain2 bob dylan did not write this song. waly waly or the water is wide is an old english ballad. and though ppandm did sing many of his songs (as did joan baez), it is fair to say that bob dylan depended on their voices as they depended on his words
I guess you're right. I should admit that I am irredeemably conditioned by the following track: The Water Is Wide (Traditional) with lyrics - Karla Bonoff. Check it out, it's here on RUclips.
I don't think there is necessarily a right way to perform a song. Whereas the original is haunting and timeless, Joan's is heartbroken and personal. Of course everyone has there preference, depending on emotion and experience, but it does not negate the other.
I think Joan would have been wise to get to down to Chile and match up with Victor Jara of her contemporary times. Victor wrote and sang better than any man or woman, and he had the courage of his convictions, but of course it was all in Castellano (Spanish) so I guess that doesn't count. Even so I think she might not have been quite so sad over a moral dabbler like Bob Dylan.
II'm inclined to agee with you that Joan hasn't quite got it spot on with the tempo of this song. I urge you to check out Esther Ofarim's version under original titlle "Oh, Waly Waly". Joan Baez is still a great singer -my No 2. Favourite is Esther . Just hear and watch her on RUclips.She's amazing !
Must be why it's not as good as it sounds. ;) Seems to me that you came with an academic opinion re: a generic interpretation of the song. One reason Baez is so influential in folk music is that she makes ancient songs relevant to her time. The best folk singers are not history profs, but bridges to the human experience -- which means that singers have different interpretations at different times. Otherwise, the experience is not authentic. She (or her gift) understands this instinctively.
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Amazing voice, without any doubt, but I like Pete Seeger's version better, together with a chorus. Here somehow the typical trembling in her voice is going on my nerves, can't help it.... Sorry.
Joan Baez got it wrong with this. Sorry to say this about such a great singer - but the mood is wrong. The original folk song is dark and brooding. It's suffused with Celtic GLOOM. She didn't understand this, I'm afraid.
Joan Baez has a beautiful, clear voice and this is a lovely version. Dusty Springfield does a beautiful version too. It's from her 1960s tv show and can be found on RUclips.
What a beautiful version of this beautiful Irish Folk song.
Joan shows her real talent here, magical
Great singer and song!!! Stay safe and healthy and live forever young!!! Thanks Joanie
She can sing a old song and bring the words to life again.Thank you for the video.
My mother used to hum and sing this song on her free high spirited hours...missing her voice. Thank you, Scout4Me1's channel for sharing...
It is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Sending best wishes and prayers to you and your dear mother. Greetings from Michigan.
Love this song and Joan`s voice.
One of the best versions of this Scottish song,
seems the verses are different on other versions.
I don't understand how anyone with an ear that can hear could possibly have given this the thumbs down. A true Philistine I suppose.
A hater who despises what he thinks Joan stands for. Oh, he loves trump.
You havent heaer Judith Duram sing this song
As a singer with a fast vibrato I’m here to tell you, we’re not everyone’s cup of tea.
Joan Baez: "Peace, love, and understanding."
Commenter: "Everyone who disagrees with me sucks!"
you could argue that she takes the world too seriously, but she doesn't take herself too seriously, she realized she could change the world with her music and did, for a while...
I have seen many, many photos of Joan but never saw this one before.
Loved when she wore her long when she was young. I think after she cut her short, she never wore it long again..
Despite its 17th Century Scottish origins, the song was later published in 1906 by Cecil Sharp in a book titled Folk Songs from Somerset.
La voiz d'un ange
LOVE THIS SONG !
This is beautiful to me. Reading all the comments though, was wondering, what about Peter, Paul, and Mary's version. They called it "There is a Ship", and it's also lovely.
Ya'll would be surprised at where "Blowin in the wind" came from, not all from Zimmy's talented brain! As for my angel, she can do no wrong in my book! After all she supported "Bobby" from the first! She saw that he was a minstrel prophet and the world had to hear him and at least hear his words.
I'm sure that this amazing woman snores with her vibrato.
Best Version
just reminds me of my college years
je fais un petit tour de cette chanson. Joan reste" la grande "
@MrStarbucks10001 "Joan Baez is half Irish......and this song is an old Irish Folk Song from the British Isle." The mother of Joan Baez was Scottish, born in Edinburgh. Likewise the song is based on a Scottish folk song called Waly Waly which itself was based on an older Scottish ballad called Lord James Douglas. Like many folk songs Waly Waly was pesent in various versions throughout the English speaking world. The earliest version with the lyric "the water is wide" comes from England.
Her husband was jailed for his resistance. He left jail very damaged and the relationship ended. He was a political prisoner of a right wing regime but the families of prisoners suffer too.
isn't it english song? I read somewhere it was.. I thought it was scottish or irish too
@hackedagain2 they must have been around in the 17th century then, isn't it a folk song from then?
This an Irish folk song. Just checked on google search.
james taylor has a great version of this classic song
bekindunlimited so does mary Travers
@hackedagain2
Actually this is an English folk song from the 1600s. Peter, Paul, and Mary's biggest hits were Dylan, but he didn't write "most of their songs."
@hackedagain2
bob dylan did not write this song. waly waly or the water is wide is an old ballad from the british isles.
and though ppandm did sing many of his songs (as did joan baez), it is fair to say that bob dylan depended on their voices as they depended on his words
Do you have this song sung by Bob Dylan? It's differente of this version.. Thanks
Dylan 'lifted' many old folk songs and put his own arrangement on them.
@hackedagain2 you're aware this is an old folk song right?
@hackedagain2 Bob Dylan did NOT write this song. It is a Scottish folk song that has been sung since the 1600's. This may be his arrangement but he did not write it.
@hackedagain2
bob dylan did not write this song. waly waly or the water is wide is an old english ballad.
and though ppandm did sing many of his songs (as did joan baez), it is fair to say that bob dylan depended on their voices as they depended on his words
I guess you're right. I should admit that I am irredeemably conditioned by the following track: The Water Is Wide (Traditional) with lyrics - Karla Bonoff. Check it out, it's here on RUclips.
I don't think there is necessarily a right way to perform a song. Whereas the original is haunting and timeless, Joan's is heartbroken and personal. Of course everyone has there preference, depending on emotion and experience, but it does not negate the other.
It is amazing how large her fan base is. If you are interested in music with a similar vibe, check out my EP Heart Walk on RUclips. Thanks.
I think Joan would have been wise to get to down to Chile and match up with Victor Jara of her contemporary times. Victor wrote and sang better than any man or woman, and he had the courage of his convictions, but of course it was all in Castellano (Spanish) so I guess that doesn't count. Even so I think she might not have been quite so sad over a moral dabbler like Bob Dylan.
LOVE Joan Baez! however, her vibrato here is also wide..............
II'm inclined to agee with you that Joan hasn't quite got it spot on with the tempo of this song. I urge you to check out Esther Ofarim's version under original titlle "Oh, Waly Waly". Joan Baez is still a great singer -my No 2. Favourite is Esther . Just hear and watch her on RUclips.She's amazing !
Joan wins. Nice try. Delicacy and nuance are the winning tickets.
Must be why it's not as good as it sounds. ;)
Seems to me that you came with an academic opinion re: a generic interpretation of the song. One reason Baez is so influential in folk music is that she makes ancient songs relevant to her time. The best folk singers are not history profs, but bridges to the human experience -- which means that singers have different interpretations at different times. Otherwise, the experience is not authentic. She (or her gift) understands this instinctively.
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No thanks:). Dylan massacred this wonderful folk song
'carrighfergus'.. lol... not joan or bobby
in what way?
Amazing voice, without any doubt, but I like Pete Seeger's version better, together with a chorus. Here somehow the typical trembling in her voice is going on my nerves, can't help it.... Sorry.
could never bare how seriously she seemed to take herself - very self-reverential
Just the opposite.. Down to earth and self deprecating and funny as hell.
You think we care about your snarky opinion? Get over yourself.
@@peternolan4107 you replied so it obviously bothers you
I HATE Joan fucking Baez and her depressing voice and her virtue signalling
Get over it
Joan Baez got it wrong with this. Sorry to say this about such a great singer - but the mood is wrong. The original folk song is dark and brooding. It's suffused with Celtic GLOOM. She didn't understand this, I'm afraid.