Last Days is my favorite Al Stewart album. I often overlooked this song in favor of the others but over the years I've come to embrace it as the climax of a magnificent album. For all old romantics!
This song would have been absolutely perfect as part of the soundtrack for this movie! What a shame how man has spent so much of his existence fighting and slashing other men to pieces. He is capable of so much great and dazzling creativity, but he is also so inclined to cause giant destruction. Man is often his own worst enemy. Al Stewart writes and performs such good music to the background of the pages of history. How many other artists do that type of work? It's such a rare treat, too.
There was always such resonance to to Al's songs. They were never the "I'm horny but can't get laid" or "I like him/her but do they like me" shallow lyrics or story that so much pop songs have. There is always a larger historical background to his songs that adds such depth.
+MobyDicksWife So well said, since I reached the age of reason i realized how not so much can feel the substance in depth from master piece of Art. Even if not directly concerned we should be able to detect the degree of quality? But, no il n'en est rien unfortunatly ~
MobyDicksWife Al is a keen military historian and first class lyricist. Rommel was a focus of his studies..... “Where Are They Now” is full of military allusions....
Thanks for this - a new track to me, and I'm a fan. Saw him in about '75 in a hall near Regent's Park. He was too high to remember the lines to Roads to Moscow, so we all sang them while he played. I know of no-one else who writes songs with so much historical depth.
Al Stewart..........wow I wish he was my history teacher in school...I have grown up with him, I love his mind...and yes he is a great musician too, if you want a love song from him listen to Love Chronicles.....well Fields of France is a love song too and full of history
@@valuecalc In the movie indeed ;) According myths she was blond and fair-skinned, so movie is accurate in this point. But in mythology she was young, though not "very young". Her age is very interesting topic. She was probably around 20 or slightly older when she first met Paris (adult woman already with child by Menelaos). But she tells in Iliad during Hector's funeral that she was in Troy for 20 years, since she married Paris (10 years of peace + 10 years of war). So it seems she was around 40 in the end of Trojan War. Neverthlees, she had to be still in childbearing years during her marriage with Paris, because some versions say that they had children together. (Sorry for this overload of informations, I am mythological geek ;D)
@@pendragonsxskywalkers9518 , no, I don't mind it at all. The entire background is just fascinating. Really. She likely entered the story at 20, which is indeed very young. Most any man would want a very young girl by his side at night.
@@valuecalc Most likely yeah. People married early back then, so she probably married Menelaos in her teens. It is said she was his wife several years, so probably was between 20-25 when she eloped with Paris.
According to the myths and legends At the fringes of our memory Paris stole the queen of Sparta And carried her across the sea As they fled, he never dreamt That he held the world in his grip Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships From Mycenae comes Agamemnon And the Greeks of the city-states Laden with their bronzen weapons They're waiting at the Trojan Gates As the arrow flies and Achilles falls Does she raise the wind to her lips? Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships It's funny how the story lingers It's probably a myth of course A whisper in the ear of Homer Perhaps there never was a horse She could have turned the head of Paris With the gentle sway of her hips Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships Oh Cassandra, what did you know You who bring bad news wherever you go You had the gift to see the future From Apollo so it's said And he made no one believe you When you would not share his bed Oh Cassandra, what did you see As you walked the lonely road of your certainty Gazing at the ruined city That your warnings could not save Oh Cassandra, so still and so grave Cassandra The Bronze Age kingdoms tumble The cities fade one by one The walls of Mycenae crumble The Dark Age has begun And the truth is lost in the ancient dust Yet the memory forever persists Of Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships
Well, Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, no arguing with that. I don't see anything extraordinary in Candice Night, you do, and so does Richie Blackmore. She's beautiful to be sure, but so are a million other women. What sets one apart, and makes them the apex of beauty? That's up to the individual.
Stunningly attractive blonde, married a guy 26 years her senior and never looked at another man with carnal intent since. Musician, songwriter, mother of two, sweet-natured. There are indeed millions of other women out there, many of them extremely attractive, but none comes close to Candice Night.
The war wasn't really Helen's fault. Aphrodite promised Paris the most beautiful woman in the world. What was not mentioned was that actually she was already married to someone else. Moral of the story: don't trust Greek gods.
***** In matter of fact, most of the blame was Aphrodite's for make her fall in love with Paris forgetting her husband and daugther. And is Priam's too, for no returning Helen,when he had the chance. And of course, Paris blame for think with his hormones(?)
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Al’s undoing to super stardom is his excellence.
Last Days is my favorite Al Stewart album. I often overlooked this song in favor of the others but over the years I've come to embrace it as the climax of a magnificent album. For all old romantics!
It happens. I’m with you.
Another brilliant historical song by a brilliant singer songwriter. I've seen Al in concert many times. He needs more recognition.
This song would have been absolutely perfect as part of the soundtrack for this movie! What a shame how man has spent so much of his existence fighting and slashing other men to pieces. He is capable of so much great and dazzling creativity, but he is also so inclined to cause giant destruction. Man is often his own worst enemy.
Al Stewart writes and performs such good music to the background of the pages of history. How many other artists do that type of work? It's such a rare treat, too.
Solos in Al's songs- whether it's a flute solo or sax solo or a guitar solo have always been standouts.
If there is a more beautiful, stirring flute solo in existence, I'd love to hear it. But this is what one comes to expect from the great Al Stewart.
+rac717 Another good flute solo is on Optical Illusions.
+007Stalled 7 And 'Fields of France'
007Stalled 7 Absolutely the Optical Illusions flute solo is beautiful.
jonnoms Fields of France is a classic Al tune. "Here am I more true than anything I do High above the fields of France."
King Crimson, I Talk to the Wind
In a class of his own ..haunting .....loved it always
I love his classics...no one can do it like him
What lovely song writer .....
One always in my treasure of Folks ..by Al ..what a beautiful rendition ..
Al is like a modern day Homer.... excellent accompanying footage, uploader!!!! It is songs like this that put him a class all of his own.
Very nice. One of my favorite Al Stewart songs.
Wonderful song from Al Stewart, one of the best songwriters
Great song. Great songwriter!
A brilliant song which I have performed at our local folk club where I'm known, or perhaps notorious, for playing Al's songs.
Al's a genious!
Yes! There's no end to the man's brilliance!
excellent merging of this great Al song and the movie Troy -- magic!
Music and storytelling DOES NOT GET BETTER than what Al Stewart did.
Frank B, no, they really don't. Al is a wizard of words.
There was always such resonance to to Al's songs. They were never the "I'm horny but can't get laid" or "I like him/her but do they like me" shallow lyrics or story that so much pop songs have. There is always a larger historical background to his songs that adds such depth.
+MobyDicksWife So well said, since I reached the age of reason i realized how not so much can feel the substance in depth from master piece of Art. Even if not directly concerned we should be able to detect the degree of quality? But, no il n'en est rien unfortunatly ~
+MobyDicksWife Al paints a picture which incorporates YOU and ME inside it. Amazing. Special, rare gift indeed.
MobyDicksWife
Al is a keen military historian and first class lyricist. Rommel was a focus of his studies..... “Where Are They Now” is full of military allusions....
Top 2 musical depictions of the Trojan War:
1. Al Stewart's Helen and Cassandra.
2. Homer's Iliad & Odyssey
Beautiful song
Ellen Parsons Project
Thanks for this - a new track to me, and I'm a fan. Saw him in about '75 in a hall near Regent's Park. He was too high to remember the lines to Roads to Moscow, so we all sang them while he played. I know of no-one else who writes songs with so much historical depth.
Bought my first CD player and LDOTC my first CD for this song.
That was an excellent way to begin your collection, too.
Thank you for the song and the videoclip. What a nice discovery!
This is wonderful! Today, 25-May-2012 there are NO dislikes!! Sure hope this persists! Thank you Al for your beautiful music!
The flute bridge sends shivers down my spine every time. Al Stewart is awesome!!! And he's still going strong.
wonderful Al Stewart.....eres muy grande, you are incredible....the best
A gifted songrighter and performer.
Megs super!!!! Thanks Al Stewart!
Al Stewart..........wow I wish he was my history teacher in school...I have grown up with him, I love his mind...and yes he is a great musician too, if you want a love song from him listen to Love Chronicles.....well Fields of France is a love song too and full of history
Along with coldest winter this is an incredible song. How they never made it onto mainstream albums I’ll never know
Beautiful song! How I love the tragic love story of Paris & Helen 💘💔
Helen was so young and very beautiful...
@@valuecalc In the movie indeed ;)
According myths she was blond and fair-skinned, so movie is accurate in this point.
But in mythology she was young, though not "very young". Her age is very interesting topic.
She was probably around 20 or slightly older when she first met Paris (adult woman already with child by Menelaos).
But she tells in Iliad during Hector's funeral that she was in Troy for 20 years, since she married Paris (10 years of peace + 10 years of war).
So it seems she was around 40 in the end of Trojan War.
Neverthlees, she had to be still in childbearing years during her marriage with Paris, because some versions say that they had children together.
(Sorry for this overload of informations, I am mythological geek ;D)
@@pendragonsxskywalkers9518 , no, I don't mind it at all. The entire background is just fascinating. Really. She likely entered the story at 20, which is indeed very young. Most any man would want a very young girl by his side at night.
@@valuecalc Most likely yeah. People married early back then, so she probably married Menelaos in her teens. It is said she was his wife several years, so probably was between 20-25 when she eloped with Paris.
@@pendragonsxskywalkers9518, those figures do make sense.
That scene with the fall of Achilles (Pitt) is very intense! Al's song should have been on the soundtrack of this impressive film!
Excelente postagem.
Beautiful tune
the great al stewart? how could there be anything more truthful and accurate.
This song is great my mother's name was Hellen my co worker cassandra.kinda gives it some personal connection which makes it even better
My grandmother's name was helen she died around this month a few years ago and my co workers name is also Cassandra. Spooky season is upon us. 😅
Cassandra was a very important character in the history of Troy. Please make a movie about her.
I concur!
@@cassandraoftroy829 -_-
Nice job, great song
According to the myths and legends
At the fringes of our memory
Paris stole the queen of Sparta
And carried her across the sea
As they fled, he never dreamt
That he held the world in his grip Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships
Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships From Mycenae comes Agamemnon
And the Greeks of the city-states
Laden with their bronzen weapons
They're waiting at the Trojan Gates
As the arrow flies and Achilles falls
Does she raise the wind to her lips? Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships
Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships It's funny how the story lingers
It's probably a myth of course
A whisper in the ear of Homer
Perhaps there never was a horse
She could have turned the head of Paris
With the gentle sway of her hips Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships Oh Cassandra, what did you know
You who bring bad news wherever you go
You had the gift to see the future
From Apollo so it's said
And he made no one believe you
When you would not share his bed
Oh Cassandra, what did you see
As you walked the lonely road of your certainty
Gazing at the ruined city
That your warnings could not save
Oh Cassandra, so still and so grave
Cassandra The Bronze Age kingdoms tumble
The cities fade one by one
The walls of Mycenae crumble
The Dark Age has begun
And the truth is lost in the ancient dust
Yet the memory forever persists Of Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships
Helen, the face that launched a thousand ships
@sandinyourshoes BTW, JONNOMS, super video. Thank you so much.
Al Stwart...💗💗
Cassandra Alia and Helen are the 3 most tragic women in fiction
Beautiful song and wonderful video content, ..Has someone got the lyrics too?😊
Lindo filme❤
We should feel sorry for Cassandra , Helen was not worthy of anything. Paris we can never trust you as a Guest.
Dónde está Helena ahora? En el Mar negro ...
the best the best the best THE BEST THE BEST N 1 LOVE SONGS N1
@legothug Thanks, mine too. I've done a few others but for some reason I can't fathom, those ones have been banned worldwide :(
I think the song and video are a good retelling of the myth, but that's not Cassandra in the video, that's Briseis from the movie Troy.
Well spotted. I couldn't find another Cassandra that fitted with the video.
That’s really Cassandra using Briseis’ name.
Brings to mind the Great War of Alak... oh wait that's in my fictional universe.
Also brings to mind Ubach Uchuba... fictional universe again, crud.
Totally bad assed tune
See what the wenches do to you?
Almost like Tull and the Broad sword
Never had the pleasure
This is blow your mind cool,it's excellent
How is this a slight re-working of WATN? It is much more complex!
La chute de Troie
Helen, the woman who cannot hold a candle to Candice Night, but what woman real or imagined can?
She may give Helen a run for her money, but Candice is in a class by herself.
Well, Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, no arguing with that. I don't see anything extraordinary in Candice Night, you do, and so does Richie Blackmore. She's beautiful to be sure, but so are a million other women. What sets one apart, and makes them the apex of beauty? That's up to the individual.
Stunningly attractive blonde, married a guy 26 years her senior and never looked at another man with carnal intent since. Musician, songwriter, mother of two, sweet-natured. There are indeed millions of other women out there, many of them extremely attractive, but none comes close to Candice Night.
We all been there
What Al Stewart Album is this song from?? It's amazing!
It's a bonus track on Last Days of the Century.
La guerre de Troie
where can I find the lyrics since this song is not on the original LAST DAYS Lp ?
The Prince of Troy, not Sparta. The war was called the Trojan War.
HELEN was Spartan....Paris was trojan....
nothing to do with the song but is Diane Kruger not just gorgeous. Al can truly write amazing music.
The war wasn't really Helen's fault. Aphrodite promised Paris the most beautiful woman in the world. What was not mentioned was that actually she was already married to someone else. Moral of the story: don't trust Greek gods.
Helen still gets so much blame.
***** I blame Paris. When he got to Sparta it should have been pretty clear.
Veronica Matry, was it he for whom the French capital is named?
***** In matter of fact, most of the blame was Aphrodite's for make her fall in love with Paris forgetting her husband and daugther.
And is Priam's too, for no returning Helen,when he had the chance. And of course, Paris blame for think with his hormones(?)
According to Ritchie Wagner the German-Aryan ones are even worse. Don't trust NONE-of-'em. ESPECIALLY that loud bearded one that Handel goes on about!
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