John Collum Not really, most of the time Denny leaves me cold. Her work with Fairport is amazing, but truth be told Pentangle is far and away a more accomplished act, followed closely by Steeleye Span.
It makes me sad to look back especially with Bert and John both now deceased but this is a lovely song and arrangement. The harmonies of Jacqui and Bert were a perfect match. What a great combination of talents Pentangle were and their unique music will always sound magical to me.
Their poorest album though still had a few good tracks. An American feel to it. I believe that John and Bert were being bold boys at the time and there was a lot of disharmony, metaphorically at any rate, in the recording studio.
I agree that the conditions under which _Reflection_ was produced were the most disharmonious, but I think the album itself is brilliant. Their catalogue is so eclectic, and so much a reflection of their diversity of influences, that it would be very difficult for me to pick out a "best" or "worst"; each album has its unique features and a direction that is somewhat different from all the others, to recommend it.
Here are the lyrics if anyone is curious... Just like the songbird, deep in the forest I sing praises but you never hear And deep in my body my song is silent But contented at times when you're near Please listen to me and I will tell thee All those words that have never been said They shout inside me but then they cower Behind weakness that's ruling my head I dearly love thee and not one other With a sweetness that lies in my breast 'Tis you that made me but God forbade me To uncover my heart to love's test No love is sorrow and now I'm happy To have thee in this world for my love And now you must know my soul is for thee That's why this life is my soaring dove That's why this life is my soaring dove
I must have played this song 500 times, since discoving it 50 years too late. Simple, yet stunning. Jackie's voice is purely perfect, the guitars are phenomenal and THAT bass!?! On to another 500 listens.
What superb film quality. I always enjoyed watching their frequent TV appearances of that era. A really talented group - with the great voice of JM to the fore.
I love this song. I'm sure this is what Mr Blackbird (the local friendly bird) chirps quietly to himself in the Wisteria at this time of year (November). Now to play it again....
Never heard of this group before. I'm 30 so maybe that's why. But i'm happy i found them. I'm fortunate enough to have a very broad taste in music. My dad has a couple thousand vinyl records and used to play them when i was a kid (still does of course, i'm just not living with my parents anymore). Lots of good music out there. Too bad some people exclusively listen to just one genre.
In folk/rock there is Fairport Convention, Fotheringay, Steeleye Span and Pentangle (from the UK). The only one who really made it commercially was Steeleye Span. They are all brilliant performers of Folk & Folk/rock.
Jacqui Mcshee's voice was as singularly & hauntingly majestic and consummate as Judy Collins. One may discover a half a dozen such voices in a lifetime.😊
Totally love this band.They remind me of Jesus Fellowship people hahaha.All their songs are a tribute to the late Noel Stanton.Wish it could be the 70's/80's again.
Such beautiful singing and music doesn't warrant petty arguments over who is best , quite futile to compare , just go and listen to your preferred choice if this isn't good enough .
I saw once John Renbourn live in my hometown. Strangely that night there was a football match on TV. The concert was in a very ancient unholy church, He arrived late, by coincidence just at the end of the football/soccer match. He was completely drunk 😊, the concert went terrible and it was also costly. I was very young, I still study his compositions.
