I've been a piper for close on 50 years now, and I have to say that although I have played this tune countless times over the years, I don't believe that I've ever done it the justice that this (then young) man does. Well done indeed.
Have Loved these guys since the early seventies and only recently become aware of how great a guitarist Simon actually is. I guess he was always in the background a bit( his playing that is) with guys like Thompson ,Donohue and Allcock but he was superb.
I once asked Jean Redpath if she would sing it when people were asking for encores at the end of a concert in the 1960's, and she said she couldn't sing it because it cut too close to her, and I guess she did not want to change the mood created that night. Long one of my favorites, and I always thought Fairport did it great justice in their rendition.
I'm fairly certain that this was the line-up that we saw in Adelaide South Australia so long ago. Apart from a wonderful performance Simon described his dulcimer as 'an electric cricket bat'!
Flowers of the Forest was in the set at Oxford Poly in June 1977, when many of us were trying to avoid the Queen's Silver Jubilee. It was as powerful and moving as anything that evening. I salute Dave Swarbrick; rest in peace.
Glad to learn that I was not alone i avoiding the first Jubilee. I was with Aberaeron Sailing Club who escaped to Ireland for the long weekend. On the grounds that it was, and is, a republic. My one compaint about Fairport, and Steeleye, is that they were so brilliant so early that in a few years that had fully developed and explored electric traditional folk, and did not leave much for their successors. Exceptions would be, for me Stivell (Breton) and Malicorne ( France)
Wow - this just popped up on my watch list Was beginning to wonder if I had just imagined seeing it all those years ago - thank you, thank you for the post
Ohmy. Now that I have heard that electric dulcimer......must have! I already fell in love with the sound of the acoustic dulcimer, but this gives something more ethereal to it.
I saw Fairport Convention live in London in 1979. They had a violinist in the group who had recently rejoined the group. In the song Green Fields of France by Eric Bogle, there is a reference to Flowers of the Forest being played at a soldier's funeral.
The guy singing harmony should have practiced with the lead singer….he was flying by the seat of his pants and making very unharmonious choices. Should left the singer alone!
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I've been a piper for close on 50 years now, and I have to say that although I have played this tune countless times over the years, I don't believe that I've ever done it the justice that this (then young) man does. Well done indeed.
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@@wilmacrfc very.
Nice words👍🏻
Dick Guaghan has an excellent version.
Superb !!!!!!!! They all look so young......been a fan for years lost count the number of times i have seen them
A very beautiful and moving version of one of the saddest songs ever written.
Emmotive song for anybody growing up in Scotland who hung out with folk singers. Thank you
A piper played Flowers of the Forest at poor Sandy Denny's funeral about two years later (April 27, 1978).
Amazing musicians. Amazing song. Soooo love Fairport
the electric dulcimer is fantastis as well as the vocal harmony
I saw them in 71 at Glastonbury fair. If I could go to Cropredy, I would die a happy woman.
Bloody marvellous. A superb version. Wonderful to stumble upon. Thanks to all concerned.
oh yes fairport
Nicely sung Simon.Really good
Could never listen before because I knew we lost. Glad I heard it now. Thanks. Very poignant
Have Loved these guys since the early seventies and only recently become aware of how great a guitarist Simon actually is. I guess he was always in the background a bit( his playing that is) with guys like Thompson ,Donohue and Allcock but he was superb.
Early on he played rhythm to Richards lead. Not a great opportunity to show off...
Sad day! Dave was a massive inspiration to me in difficult times. RIP Davy.
wonderful vocals fantastic!!!
Soo moving. I play concertina and was learning this tune when my Dad passed away. Tears rolled down my face the first time I played after his death.
I once asked Jean Redpath if she would sing it when people were asking for encores at the end of a concert in the 1960's, and she said she couldn't sing it because it cut too close to her, and I guess she did not want to change the mood created that night. Long one of my favorites, and I always thought Fairport did it great justice in their rendition.
Great song from an even better album and the best live performance I've seen of it.
Whistle
RIP Dave, my inspiration
Fucking legend Swarbs... you'll live forever...
So wish He had . RIP Swarb .
Simon Nichol! Thanks!
Wow, that was simply amazing - I feel so lucky to have found this. One of my favorites from Full House.
My late brother was an avid Scotophile. So we had Flowers of the Forest played at his funeral.
I'm fairly certain that this was the line-up that we saw in Adelaide South Australia so long ago. Apart from a wonderful performance Simon described his dulcimer as 'an electric cricket bat'!
Heard this at Town Hall in Sydney 1977.I believe he called the dulcimer a "Cosmic Cricket Bar".😊
Flowers of the Forest was in the set at Oxford Poly in June 1977, when many of us were trying to avoid the Queen's Silver Jubilee. It was as powerful and moving as anything that evening. I salute Dave Swarbrick; rest in peace.
Glad to learn that I was not alone i avoiding the first Jubilee. I was with Aberaeron Sailing Club who escaped to Ireland for the long weekend. On the grounds that it was, and is, a republic.
My one compaint about Fairport, and Steeleye, is that they were so brilliant so early that in a few years that had fully developed and explored electric traditional folk, and did not leave much for their successors. Exceptions would be, for me Stivell (Breton) and Malicorne ( France)
Saw them all together.......brilliant..
I actually prefer this version to the studio one. Been listening to it on repeat.
This is just so f...king awesoe !!!
Wow - this just popped up on my watch list
Was beginning to wonder if I had just imagined seeing it all those years ago - thank you, thank you for the post
Listen to the real lament with single pipes and no words, and you will understand a lament.
Whooooosh....
A treasure. Thank you.
Ohmy. Now that I have heard that electric dulcimer......must have! I already fell in love with the sound of the acoustic dulcimer, but this gives something more ethereal to it.
RIP Swarb. Top bloke.
A piper played this as we buried my mom.
I didn't know this existed, thanks for sharing it! Simon must have been about 26, Dave S about 35, with the others somewhere in-between....
Well this is just great. Flowers of the Forest--damn!
It was broadcast probably late 77 or maybe early 78 as i watched it during 1st year at Univ- great version!
I saw Fairport Convention live in London in 1979. They had a violinist in the group who had recently rejoined the group. In the song Green Fields of France by Eric Bogle, there is a reference to Flowers of the Forest being played at a soldier's funeral.
I saw them in 71 at Glastonbury. They had the whole crowd doing English round dances. It was amazing.
R.I.P. Swarbs
Bruce Rowland has also passed away in 2015, aged 74.
RIP Sir Gerry of Conway
Great stuff!
wish swarb had played violin on the second track, you can almost hear it!
Love it!
What kind of electric dulcimer is being used? Who makes modern ones?
wonderful
thanks so much.
"As I am half-Scottish and a lamentable singer"
BRILLIANT FROM A SCOT
On ya Swarbs. Ave atque Vale.
Great first song. Not so the second. Sounds like Lovin' Spoonful demo.
I love the second song!
Swarb's tunic shirt!
A sailors life
check out mike oldfields version
Love the song! What is this string instrument called?
A dulcimer
Thank you!
dulcimer
Appalachian dulcimer or mountain dulcimer. "Dulcimer" stands for a big family
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oh mahalo hawaii
English!!!!
Your point?
The guy singing harmony should have practiced with the lead singer….he was flying by the seat of his pants and making very unharmonious choices. Should left the singer alone!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with either Swarb's or Dave Pegg's harmonies.