I saw Martin perform this version a few years ago; I can remember him telling the same story. He seems to have become quite frail in the intervening years, especially in his voice, but it's lovely to see that he can still put on a captivating performance. I feel so sorry for him that he lost Norma.
Paul's version, interspersed with Canticle, is truly lovely. It is a pity though, that it took so long for Paul to pay Martin for use of his arrangement.
Great story and nice bit of history to go with it. Seems like this version came about in his neck of the woods, where all his family were born and raised
I saw Martin perform this a couple of weeks ago in Durham. He is the Mighty Oak of Folk. Incredible musician, storyteller, and a wonderful, humble gentleman. Eliza follows her parent's footsteps with passion, love and pride.
Oh my jeebus-how I do love--and always have--the mighty, magisterial martin! He's 82 now and Norma-less, but he's mellowed like a fine Amontillado. Those hands . . .I never missed him when he came to my home town and never missed a chance to pester him to perform "The Unfortunate Tailor." I weep at the thought of a world without him😢. May he live on and on 😂 Yes--I am an unabashed fanboy. .
I could listen to Martin talk about this song all day. At some point in the future, people will say that our generation were lucky to have lived in the same time as these legends of the folk revival. If you look at the way the music industry has progressed over the last ten years, i doubt it'll happen again. Martin is playing a very different arrangement, full of feeling. Very powerful, giving a voice to history and folklore. Remarkable performance.
I'm glad to see he seems to have given up on that pickup system he's been using for years and the guitar's back on a good old microphone. Sounds much better.
Must be 60 years since Martin taught this song (his version) to Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. This version is slightly different I think, perhaps the Cecil Sharp House version that he discusses.
I completely disagree. Ageing musicians should be treasured and supported. There is nothing about this performance that would suggest that he should give up. I love this version of the song. He plays it with honesty and charm. Any imperfections are minor.
@@Geohouli He is treasured , and always will be , but his performances are certainly not as in the past , people seeing and hearing him for the first time would not be overly impressed, his voice is quavery and his playing has lost some of its intensity, for the sake of his reputation he would be better served by stopping live performances,having first encountered him over fifty years ago I can say with much regret that age has caught up with him , if we are lucky it happens to all of us ,
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I saw Martin perform this version a few years ago; I can remember him telling the same story. He seems to have become quite frail in the intervening years, especially in his voice, but it's lovely to see that he can still put on a captivating performance. I feel so sorry for him that he lost Norma.
Just learned today that Martin Carthy preceded Simon and Garfunkel, that't how I came here. Thank you for uploading!
There were many who also preceded Simon & Garfunkel, have you heard of Davey Graham ?
Paul's version, interspersed with Canticle, is truly lovely. It is a pity though, that it took so long for Paul to pay Martin for use of his arrangement.
Paul did not make get any royalties from Scarborough Fair, as Martin himself has pointed out in recent years.
Great story and nice bit of history to go with it. Seems like this version came about in his neck of the woods, where all his family were born and raised
What a great storyteller still.
Lovely man
Lovely. Thanks for posting.
I saw Martin perform this a couple of weeks ago in Durham. He is the Mighty Oak of Folk. Incredible musician, storyteller, and a wonderful, humble gentleman. Eliza follows her parent's footsteps with passion, love and pride.
Fabulous. Fabulous. x
Thankyou for this - first saw Martin at newcastle folk club in the 1980s - I was blown away then - still great to hear him
Oh my jeebus-how I do love--and always have--the mighty, magisterial martin! He's 82 now and Norma-less, but he's mellowed like a fine Amontillado. Those hands . . .I never missed him when he came to my home town and never missed a chance to pester him to perform "The Unfortunate Tailor." I weep at the thought of a world without him😢. May he live on and on
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Yes--I am an unabashed fanboy.
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Lovely ❤. I can see a bard singing....
I could listen to Martin talk about this song all day.
At some point in the future, people will say that our generation were lucky to have lived in the same time as these legends of the folk revival.
If you look at the way the music industry has progressed over the last ten years, i doubt it'll happen again.
Martin is playing a very different arrangement, full of feeling. Very powerful, giving a voice to history and folklore. Remarkable performance.
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Martin is a National Treasure. OK the whole family are!
Martin yet to sing last verse of Scarborough Fair. Soon I fear. Bless him.
I just shared this with my lass wrapped in her comforter yet asleep. Good morning…
I'm glad to see he seems to have given up on that pickup system he's been using for years and the guitar's back on a good old microphone. Sounds much better.
I love this version. His voice is frail with age, but it suits this song; like these old recordings of collected folk songs he mentions.
Must be 60 years since Martin taught this song (his version) to Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. This version is slightly different I think, perhaps the Cecil Sharp House version that he discusses.
Where is Martin based now?
So he's saying the woman wrote the arrangement - who was the woman, was it Norma?
I prefer the Simon and Garfunkel version
Hired him years ago he spent two thirds of the gig talking and tuning and played about 4 songs 😮
He’s always been saying that Paul Simon ripped off his arrangement but it’s nothing like it
He’s always said that Paul Simon ripped off his arrangement but it’s nothing like it at all. Carthy’s version is a dreadful dirge in comparison
I think he needs to stop now bless him . . .
BrianWMay you are right , just gone a tad too long he doesn't need to do more his legacy is secure.
I completely disagree. Ageing musicians should be treasured and supported. There is nothing about this performance that would suggest that he should give up. I love this version of the song. He plays it with honesty and charm. Any imperfections are minor.
@@Geohouli He is treasured , and always will be , but his performances are certainly not as in the past , people seeing and hearing him for the first time would not be overly impressed, his voice is quavery and his playing has lost some of its intensity, for the sake of his reputation he would be better served by stopping live performances,having first encountered him over fifty years ago I can say with much regret that age has caught up with him , if we are lucky it happens to all of us ,
He enjoys and deserves to play all he likes!!
If I’d paid for that performance I’d be very disappointed!
You talk too much Marty , just play n sing there you go 😊
A nice version...
But no need for a 4 minute intro..😊
Lol
Maybe be a bit intellectual couldnt you?
Learn about the song before listening to it