Steeleye Span - Black Jack Davy 1976 Live 

LOL, I turned my college girlfriend on to Steeleye Span back in the '70s.

Not even Fairport when Sandy Denny was with them? 😉They crapped out after she left but I think they were as good if not better than Steeleye. I saw Steeleye around the time of this tour and had the pleasure of meeting Maddy, Tim, Rick and Peter.

So true

Annie Haslam.. Ann Wilson.

Her voice is v distinctive and she rightly has a place beside Sandy Denny, June Tabor, Annie Haslam, and I would add Maggie Reilly

May we keep her for a LONG LONG TIME!

Jacqui McShee of Pentangle ?

Yes, also and do not forget Sandy Denny! @@NagoyaHouseHead

So true. Seen them live 6 times. Never the same repertoire either. they're always moving the goalposts. I've yet to hear them do Gau De Te live (Seriously? How do you even spell that!!?}.

@@dugwolfe I'm jealous! Never seen them live and I live in Japan now, so chances are low. You got the spelling right, just added in a couple of spaces 😄They're true musicians, treasures of the UK!

@@peterbuckmaster581 sorry you're so far. too far (faarr awwaayy)!!!! for me to invite you to their opening session at what is now the Beacon in Bristol (Used to be the Colston Hall). They're the headline act. Maddie's last gig😢. Damned if i couldn't bring you along. Most people say "Steelye?"... ;oo are they."" Bristolians, eh!? Best to you and yours friend

@@dugwolfe That's really kind of you. Maddie's last gig!? She's not singing on the other 2022 tour dates? I'll have missed out on something special there. I did have an idea a while back to head over in October and catch one of the dates, but the COVID situation makes any planning tricky. I have a "local" bar here where the bar-master, after learning I was British, asked if I like Steeleye Span! I was flabbergasted. A Japanese bar owner knew Steeleye Span! His bar plays mostly UK prog rock but also folk. They have fans everywhere! Enjoy the show!

@@peterbuckmaster581 Thank you too Peter. I kinda figured that the Span had a large audience but that blows my mind. Who'da thunk it!? Japanese fans. Awesome. Wish them all well if you meet enough. This has been a blast my friend (?) Maybe we can discuss Jethro Tull or some other band in the future. Good luck to you. Oh! Happy new year (I think. Might be a bit late.)🙂

Sandy Denny

It was my 70th today and I was singing all around my hat big time I can't walk cos stroke but my god I will always love steeleye span thank you for years of pleasure xxx

@@maryfairchild6779 My best wishes to you, Mary, stay safe.

I was there when they showered us with cash. They came to the pub next door before the set. What year and month was that. The notes came down in bundles and there were fights to get it - I got a few quid as well!!!

@@johnsime4644 I think 1976. I thanked Maddie Prior when she did a meet and greet following a Steeleye Span gig at the Waterside Theatre Aylesbury in 2018. Lovely lady.

@@celticminstrel8252 @mary fairchild Yes Best wishes

They've definitely got it back now with several new members. Saw them at the Barbican Dec 2019, they were excellent!

Who the f..k are the spansters dude?

I saw them open for Procol Harum in Detroit October 1973. It was an transforming event for me and I have never forgotten it. Maddy was, and still is, amazing!

Hi Noxema. I saw them at the Forum also. It was Jethro Tull's "A Passion Play" tour in July of 1973. I had never heard of Steeleye Span before. When they opened their set they were all wearing costumes that looked sort of like colorful Christmas trees and they were twirling around as the music started. Definitely got my attention. Then the costumes came off and they did a lovely set. Great show. And of course Jethro Tull was unbelievable.

@@1ouncebird Dressed in traditional English mummers costumes with long colourful ribbons attached.

@@Wotsitorlabart Ah! So that's what the costumes were. Yes, they wore long colorful ribbons. It was a fabulous way to start the show. It was also a fabulous way to be introduced to the wonderful music of Steeleye Span. Thanks for explaining this to a somewhat ignorant American. It's great to finally know this.

But supreme is Maddy Prior above all, as thou know in thy heart. For I would name Alia OBrien, yet it can not be so.

Man, you must be really old.

It's also similar to the Gypsy Rover.

You obviously don't know any gypsies then

@@paullavan3097 I think it's you (and her) who don't know any gypsies.

@@sonnet189 I honestly believe that by the derogatory comment she meant sleeping on the cold hard ground, not the gypsy

i totally agree with you ,,,,but what if the gypsy had a 12,inc cock and the rich man had a 2,, inc cock ,,?? maddy obviously did not think about this . god bless cyran066.

Her comment was about leaving greath wealth and comfort for a poor man and hardship