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« on: June 19, 2008, 09:10:38 AM » |
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Having downloaded the rather hopefully named "Number 1" from iTunes last night, I discover I have four versions of this song on my ipod.
1.The "original" "unhalfbricking" version. 2.One from Cropredy Capers from about the late 90's with Simon and Chris While. 3 Kate Rusby from this year. 4 And the latest. And there were many others to choose from them, if life wasn't so short.
Which do I like best. Well the answer as always is "depends on context". But 2 sends shivers down the spine when SN sings "I am not alone". And Kate's is a grower.
To pick one, I'd just stay with the original: mainly because of RT's guitar work, the fact that the writer is singing and Martin Lamble is drumming.
Anyone else?
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2008, 09:21:17 AM » |
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As you say, there are many more including the "title track" from the WKWTTG album and the real original take with The Strawbs.
Like you, I would go with the Unhalfbricking recording, though there is a live version on Before The Moon that I like a lot and Richard Thompson's beautiful live rendition on last year's tour is a fond, though sadly unrecorded, memory.
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2008, 09:38:47 AM » |
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The best is without a doubt Iain Mathews version at Cropredy in the eighties and I can't remember when but it puts all others to shame.
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2008, 09:45:41 AM » |
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The Fairport version from Unhalfbricking is definitive. It's the mothership. All other versions are but effigies. Sandy's voice, Richard's guitar.....nothing comes close.
But if I had to nominate a second WKWTTG, I'd pick Judy Collins's cover version.
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2008, 09:48:03 AM » |
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Setting aside the Unhalfbricking version I'd go for Julianne Regan singing at Cropredy ~89 (?)
Originally released on a Circle Dance charity compilation and recently included on a Box of Pegg's.
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2008, 09:48:59 AM » |
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I have 11, 12 when I download the new version. I think my favourite is the version with Julianne Reagen from one of the Cropredys, on A Box of Peggs. Quite incredible
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2008, 11:16:04 AM » |
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No 1 Version. Sandy
No 2 Version Simon
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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2008, 12:14:16 PM » |
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No 1 Version. Sandy
No 2 Version Simon
I don't think it's very kind to call Simon's version "number 2".  Jules |
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2008, 12:23:15 PM » |
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Well, still haven`t downloaded the new version but - the way I know and admire Chris While - I assume it to be nothing but great.
Having said that, so far my favourite one is Kathy LeSurf`s version, years and years back.
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2008, 12:49:04 PM » |
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No 1 Version. Sandy
No 2 Version Simon
I don't think it's very kind to call Simon's version "number 2". Jules Soley in order of personal preference, not ability or interpretation. Besides which I fancy Sandy more than I do Simon!!! |
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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2008, 01:00:26 PM » |
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Unhalfbricking
But the original version runs it close
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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2008, 01:18:52 PM » |
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No 1 Version. Sandy
No 2 Version Simon
I don't think it's very kind to call Simon's version "number 2". Jules Soley in order of personal preference, not ability or interpretation. Besides which I fancy Sandy more than I do Simon!!! Dave I'm sorry - for a moment I thought you were being all lavatorial! Jules |
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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2008, 02:47:22 PM » |
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Simon's version, hands down.
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« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2008, 03:02:52 PM » |
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The best is without a doubt Iain Mathews version at Cropredy in the eighties and I can't remember when but it puts all others to shame.
The "Unhalfbricking" version aside, I'll second that! |
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« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2008, 03:07:40 PM » |
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I've always loved the one with the Strawbs on All Our Own Work - fab guitar and and spine tingling vocals
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« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2008, 04:01:17 PM » |
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Hard to pick an absolute best, but of the recorded versions I've heard, these are my 3 favourites:
1. Unhalfbricking
2. The "new" arrangement (with Simon singing & the 2 violins)
3. Sandy's version from her Final Concert - her voice not as pure as it once was, but just full of emotion.
As for covers - Judy Collins' gets my vote.
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« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2008, 08:13:54 PM » |
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I was thinking it was which version after the Unhalbricking one, Judy Collins version is very good and I believe is the first released version. Which in an odd way would make it the original.
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« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2008, 08:15:37 PM » |
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No takers for the original version then?
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« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2008, 09:16:40 PM » |
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Yeah, that's the original isn't it? Then the Strawbs (not a version I'm very keen on) and the Fairport one... On balance it has to be the Unhalfbricking version doesn't it? |
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