How gorgeous . Heard this for the first time at a folk concert at a local community center and didn’t catch the title and my friend noticed me googling : “ elvis I love you tattooed on her breast .” In the spirit of May’s Mental Health Month, I’ll add that this is deeply beautiful , respectful, even accurate depiction of what certainly appears to be delusional and manic behavior
Once again, it was my big brother who turned me on to Richard Thompson, and especially this song. My brother has been gone almost five years, but not a day goes by when I'm not reminded of a musical gem he showed me. I miss you Hugh B., my big brother. And thank you, hclee, for posting thisQ
What makes Richard special is that he is a very humble man, unimpressed with his own artistic brilliance. I say this as someone who knows him personally from attending his camp in the Catskills, "Frets & Refrains." Were he to commentate on this video he would no doubt critique what he considered to be subpar in this particular performance. The man has very high standards and impeccable taste.
I had the pleasure of chatting with him briefly some years back after a Paris concert. A truly down to earth gent. I often think the reason he's never got the fee he's always been due is he never really wanted it like so many other musicians. Have you seen the documentary on youtube, A Solitary Life?
Last saw RT at Snape Maltings September 2012. Guy in front of us asked if he was any good!!! Had never seen RT perform but after about 4 songs he turned round and asked "is that just a normal steel strung guitar?" and was one of the first to his feet at the standing ovation before the encores. This man touches everyone who hears him, even my daughter who despises my music on principle. She affects to hate his music but has sung "Dimming Of The Day" on stage with me.
I absolutely love this song! The emotional pull of this song is incredible. It affects me every time I hear it. Richard Thompson was, is, and will continue to be, an unbelievably talented musician/songwriter. Thank you so much for making this video available.
RT is amazing. Every song affects a person in some way whether sadness or laughter, he brings sadness and happiness and joy in every song he has written. His guitar playing is exceptional as well. There is one word for him that can be used in its full definitions - Brilliant.
He embodies each song he sings fully, his guitar an appendage of his soul...he is folk rocks grand genius! He does not have an ounce of convention in his music. He is the pure arts-man. RT is the worlds best kept secret...the jewel of contemporary folk...yes he is the King of his genre. I've seen him once in Tampa is a small theater inYbor City, in 1997 or 1998. A fan since 1986 or so when the red haired girlfriend I had played his songs and sang like Linda Thompson. I was hooked completely.
I only got into him in the 90's and since discovering him I have rarely missed a tour but I have never seen him do this 'live'. I'm not complaining though. Every gig is a wonderful experience and even if you don't know a particular song you are immediately drawn into it through the quality of the song-writing. A unique artist and a truly exceptional musician.
This was in his Ulster Hall set two nights ago. Singing and playing solo with an intensity that was even for him remarkable. The guitar playing is taken for granted genius but I was never quite sure about the vocals - I am now - a man possessed in Belfast - 3 standing ovations more than deserved - consider myself privileged.
I have great memori of him singing this at some festival in Gaway about 10 years ago magic thanks for reminding me grea song with great memories Paddy P.
Oh she dressed in the dark And she whispered amen She was pretty in pink Like a young girl again Twenty years married And she never thought twice She sneaked out the door And walked into the night And silver wings carried her Over the sea From the west coast of Ireland To West Tennessee To be with her sweetheart, Oh she left everything From Galway to Graceland to be with the king She was humming Suspicion, That's the song she liked best She had Elvis I Love You Tattooed on her breast When they landed in Memphis, Well, her heart beat so fast She'd dreamed for so long, Now she'd see him at last She was down by his graveside Day after day Come closing time they Would pull her away Ah to be with her sweetheart, Oh she'd left everything From Galway to Graceland to be with the king Ah, they came in their thousands From the whole human race To pay their respects At his last resting place But blindly she knelt there And she told him her dreams And she thought that he answered Or that's how it seems Then they dragged her away It was handcuffs this time She said "my good man are you out of your mind?" Don't you know that we're married? See, I'm wearing his ring. From Galway to Graceland to be with the king. I come From Galway to Graceland to be with the king. Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Richard Thompson
No she did not sneak out the door !! "She picked up her bags and walked into the night" She was not "Humming Suspicion" either ‼️ If you are going to give the words GET THEM RIGHT This man wrote the words, so I think he knows how it goes .... 😮
Mmm Richard Freethey. For the uninitiated it would appear from the wording of your comment that RT is Irish. He is English (Notting Hill, London) but his dad is a Scot and enjoyed the Scottish tradition's inc music. Hence plenty of Celtic influences in RT's music, but Irish, good Lord no!! I have been in the fortunate position of following RT since almost the beginning of his musical career, 1968 when I saw Fairport's at The Royal Festival Hall. I walked away from that Contemporary Music Festival a changed teenager. Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson were to be with me musically from then 'til now and I struggle to find any musician of a similar ilk that comes close to RT's storytelling and gloriously stunning guitar style :)
This comment is fascinating in that it is great, but leaves me almost dead with envy... i am only 30, so a lot of his music happened before my time, but in the 20 years that i have been playing music he is yet to be topped overall... it must have been incredible to see him, especially in the FC years full of energy.. Genuinely think him and danny thompson are the best band ever haha no drummer needed ;) anyway, thanks for the anecdote :)
You were indeed fortunate to see him from the beginning. Fairport with Sandy Denny was indeed magical. As for me, I was listening to the Top 40 at the time and had no idea bands like Fairport even existed. Alas for me!
Sean Keane's version of the song is sweet, but it is not a patch on the man himself. Heard him last night in Vicars Street - stunning. And yes, he sang and played this tune, it lifted the roof, wonderful!
I'm not sure Mr. Thompson would agree with you about that. Isn't it enough to say that RT is a nonpareil genius songwriter and player without denigrating an entire category of artists based on their ethnicity? Good Lord...
Rich, I did not know of your love of Richard Thompson's work. I've been a fan since I saw him with Fairport Convention at the Fillmore East. In my admittedly biased opinion, he is arguably the most technically brilliant and melodically creative guitarist in pop music. I never miss a chance to see/hear him; fortunately he includes DC on his tours. "Spend all your money on music." -- David Grisman
David As you know Somme moments in life are pure magic. RT at Wolftrap, just he and his guitars,, was one of them. I have seen him several times. I was a big Sandy Denny fan, and got to k now Fairport music way back when.
I think that we can safely assume where Richard Freethey hails from...!!! The Only country in the world with the audacity to call itself "Great...!!!" On Richard Thompson's musical abilities,which are beyond question for what he does...DOES NOT HOWEVER MAKE HIM SUPERIOR TO ANY MUSICIAN ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND...A PORTION OF WHICH IS STILL "OCCUPIED ILLEGALY"...BY THAT COUNTRY...WHICH REFERS TO ITSELF AS..."Great B.......!!!" THAT KIND OF IGNORANCE IS TO BE EXPECTED REALLY FROM PEOPLE RULED BY HAPSBURGS POSING AS BRITISH...!!!
@ richard freethey, Andy Irvine, Arty McGlynn, Donal Lunny, to name but three. Admittedly his song writing is unique to him and very brilliant indeed but for musicianship ..they are right up there. Also in terms of songwriting i think Jimmy Mc Carthy has written some really brilliant songs ..and there are many others. ;) i like Andy Irvine's song writing too. :-) As a package he's pure class, even his muslim beard suits him ..like a tall leprachaun. lol
Bourgeois Gillespie, Graceland is *both* real and spirit; well, it isn't spiritual to me but apparently it is to many millions worldwide. Such is the nature of fame, celebrity, and legend.
Artistic license, found in many of Richard's songs: such as the "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" motorcycle where the dying outlaw "reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys" ---- when in actuality the Vincent didn't have key ignition and required a kickstart. In "Tearstained Letter" he originally sang "I just don't like this affinity" but now he often sings it as " I just don't like what you're doing to me". He wrote them, and therefore can sing 'em as he likes! And the Elvis song in question was of course "Suspicious Minds" and not "suspicion"......
@@matthewoneal9766 , hmm, you're probably right ---- I don't remember ever hearing, or hearing of, this Elvis song before, so it's kind of obscure except perhaps to diehard Elvis fans (which might be the point) and it doesn't strike me as particularly"'hummable"....also note that Richard sometimes substitutes "Love Me Tender" when he sings this one live.
@good 'un suspicion was an elvis song, was release in the early 60s before suspicious minds, but yeah the Derek Ryan version is worth listening to Also, he uses suspicion in his lyrics
Oh, "Irishaware...", this is nonsense. While Mr. Keane's version is indeed a fine one, the number of non-Irish holding All-Ireland championship medals in Irish Traditional Music, dance and song belies your contention, which sounds vaguely racist to me and not at all an Irish perspective. RT has sounded pretty much like this his whole career, even when speaking --he's a very genuine individual (who's acquaintance I have made, so I speak first hand). And if you think this is a stage-Irish accent, you haven't spent a) much time around the various accents of the Republic or the Six Counties, nor b) much time around vaudevillians. Also, and to me most importantly, you contend that the melody is "older Irish". Please Be Specific -- I've been playing Irish music for 40 years and I can't say that I can recall this melody from anywhere else, not can I find any reference to any earlier melody anywhere in the literature. You could very well be right...please disabuse me of any notions of originality I may be harbouring here, if you can. Otherwise, let's not shoot from the hip, eh?
I just heard Sean Keane's version and loved it, until I heard that it was written by an englishman and then the snide anti-Irish comment by thompson which is so much the subtle racism indicative of the english towards the irish. I also thought his version is rubbish.
Written by an Englishman who is known throughout the world including it would appear Syria and going by the number of covers of this song by the Irish, quite a few fans in Ireland also. Not sure how you conclude that RT's comment about it being an Irish Elvis song equates to subtle racism against the Irish. RT's father was a Scot and a good amount of his work is influenced by Celtic music. Just listen to the album Strict Tempo. Being a Scot myself, I feel more inclined to think it is you who may have an issue with the English and not the other way round. Stay safe.
Never known a style like Richards....He is Amazing.🎸🎶✅
I'm from Syria! I LOVE your brilliant articulate music, and yes, we do have Syrian Elvis songs ;)
So wonderful to hear.
I’d LOVE to hear Syrian Elvis songs! Lovely people, lovely music!
How gorgeous . Heard this for the first time at a folk concert at a local community center and didn’t catch the title and my friend noticed me googling : “ elvis I love you tattooed on her breast .” In the spirit of May’s Mental Health Month, I’ll add that this is deeply beautiful , respectful, even accurate depiction of what certainly appears to be delusional and manic behavior
Once again, it was my big brother who turned me on to Richard Thompson, and especially this song. My brother has been gone almost five years, but not a day goes by when I'm not reminded of a musical gem he showed me. I miss you Hugh B., my big brother. And thank you, hclee, for posting thisQ
What makes Richard special is that he is a very humble man, unimpressed with his own artistic brilliance. I say this as someone who knows him personally from attending his camp in the Catskills, "Frets & Refrains." Were he to commentate on this video he would no doubt critique what he considered to be subpar in this particular performance. The man has very high standards and impeccable taste.
Hi Douglas! ....from F&R
I had the pleasure of chatting with him briefly some years back after a Paris concert. A truly down to earth gent. I often think the reason he's never got the fee he's always been due is he never really wanted it like so many other musicians. Have you seen the documentary on youtube, A Solitary Life?
Can there be any doubt at all that this man is the greatest (folk) songwriter that the British Isles have ever produced?
I love this song so very much! Thank you, Richard Thompson!❤
Everyone needs an Elvis song in their life and Galway to Graceland is as good as any. Giving time of year here, Blue Christmas is good too.
John Hiatt has a pair of great Elvis songs: "Ridin' With the King", and "Tennessee Plates".
Last saw RT at Snape Maltings September 2012. Guy in front of us asked if he was any good!!! Had never seen RT perform but after about 4 songs he turned round and asked "is that just a normal steel strung guitar?" and was one of the first to his feet at the standing ovation before the encores. This man touches everyone who hears him, even my daughter who despises my music on principle. She affects to hate his music but has sung "Dimming Of The Day" on stage with me.
I absolutely love this song! The emotional pull of this song is incredible. It affects me every time I hear it. Richard Thompson was, is, and will continue to be, an unbelievably talented musician/songwriter. Thank you so much for making this video available.
Absolutely sensational. All young acoustic players should note his incredible technique. He makes 6 strings do so much.
I teach guitar and pretty much make Richard Thompson required listening. He is truly an awe-inspiring musician
Absolutely beautiful. Each time I hear this I think his guitar work gets better and better!
sad, beautiful, magical...thanks Richard.
Love his quitar, voice and poetry. Love all of him
only when the general population can appreciate a treasure when they here it.
I'm not sure if Richard Thompson will ever be generally recognized for the treasure that he is.
He did get an OBE from the Queen.
@@Grand74Master There is that....
Richard is a great lyricist ... this piece of genius is deceptively simple but it's one of his best imo.
"they dragged her away, it was handcuffs this time.." - genius
Saw him at Snape Maltings last night. My wife bought the tickets (luckily), never realised how brilliant he is!
Great song. Great artist. Love it!
Absolute favorite song from Richard Thompson!
mine too. along with almost every other song he's written...
❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶
This is hauntingly beautiful🌹. Bittersweet.
How can he know Elvis girls are feeling like that sometimes ... 💔
Beautiful and sad x
Great night in Vicar Street last night - great atmosphere - what a performer - he seems to get better everytime !
He's awesome...one of my all time favorites. Great artist! I'm so glad I saw him in concert years ago.
That song gets better every time I hear it thank you for the post
Tremendous!
i love this song man is so talented
Beautiful as always 🥰
RT is amazing. Every song affects a person in some way whether sadness or laughter, he brings sadness and happiness and joy in every song he has written. His guitar playing is exceptional as well. There is one word for him that can be used in its full definitions - Brilliant.
He embodies each song he sings fully, his guitar an appendage of his soul...he is folk rocks grand genius! He does not have an ounce of convention in his music. He is the pure arts-man. RT is the worlds best kept secret...the jewel of contemporary folk...yes he is the King of his genre. I've seen him once in Tampa is a small theater inYbor City, in 1997 or 1998. A fan since 1986 or so when the red haired girlfriend I had played his songs and sang like Linda Thompson. I was hooked completely.
Great comment. And lovely. Too.
I only got into him in the 90's and since discovering him I have rarely missed a tour but I have never seen him do this 'live'. I'm not complaining though. Every gig is a wonderful experience and even if you don't know a particular song you are immediately drawn into it through the quality of the song-writing. A unique artist and a truly exceptional musician.
This was in his Ulster Hall set two nights ago. Singing and playing solo with an intensity that was even for him remarkable. The guitar playing is taken for granted genius but I was never quite sure about the vocals - I am now - a man possessed in Belfast - 3 standing ovations more than deserved - consider myself privileged.
Anyone ever hear The High Kings do this one? The word "FANTASTIC"comes to mind.
Listen to Sean Keane's version if you have a few minutes. Though Richard sings this wonderfully.
Mad that Elvis had this connection to the world
I have great memori of him singing this at some festival in Gaway about 10 years ago magic thanks for reminding me grea song with great memories
Paddy P.
I just heard this song bt a guy called David in the Hillside,,So pure a voice.
She was humming "suspicion" its the song she liked best.
fucking phenomenal
Got that right. I can't stop crying.
one of the best ever . i will go home for christmas .
a superb song
What a singer,what a song.
So excited off to Ireland next August xxxx
+Katherine Wicks Really hope you enjoyed your trip to Ireland , Katherine ... it's so crazy that people would enjoy coming here :)
I absolutely love this mans guitar playing...
such a good song!
Excellent
Sublime
Oh she dressed in the dark
And she whispered amen
She was pretty in pink
Like a young girl again
Twenty years married
And she never thought twice
She sneaked out the door
And walked into the night
And silver wings carried her
Over the sea
From the west coast of Ireland
To West Tennessee
To be with her sweetheart,
Oh she left everything
From Galway to Graceland to be with the king
She was humming Suspicion,
That's the song she liked best
She had Elvis I Love You
Tattooed on her breast
When they landed in Memphis,
Well, her heart beat so fast
She'd dreamed for so long,
Now she'd see him at last
She was down by his graveside
Day after day
Come closing time they
Would pull her away
Ah to be with her sweetheart,
Oh she'd left everything
From Galway to Graceland to be with the king
Ah, they came in their thousands
From the whole human race
To pay their respects
At his last resting place
But blindly she knelt there
And she told him her dreams
And she thought that he answered
Or that's how it seems
Then they dragged her away
It was handcuffs this time
She said "my good man are you out of your mind?"
Don't you know that we're married?
See, I'm wearing his ring.
From Galway to Graceland to be with the king.
I come From Galway to Graceland to be with the king.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Richard Thompson
No she did not sneak out the door !! "She picked up her bags and walked into the night"
She was not "Humming Suspicion" either ‼️
If you are going to give the words GET THEM RIGHT
This man wrote the words, so I think he knows how it goes .... 😮
Thank u.
Great song great memories
Mmm Richard Freethey. For the uninitiated it would appear from the wording of your comment that RT is Irish. He is English (Notting Hill, London) but his dad is a Scot and enjoyed the Scottish tradition's inc music. Hence plenty of Celtic influences in RT's music, but Irish, good Lord no!! I have been in the fortunate position of following RT since almost the beginning of his musical career, 1968 when I saw Fairport's at The Royal Festival Hall. I walked away from that Contemporary Music Festival a changed teenager. Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson were to be with me musically from then 'til now and I struggle to find any musician of a similar ilk that comes close to RT's storytelling and gloriously stunning guitar style :)
This comment is fascinating in that it is great, but leaves me almost dead with envy... i am only 30, so a lot of his music happened before my time, but in the 20 years that i have been playing music he is yet to be topped overall... it must have been incredible to see him, especially in the FC years full of energy.. Genuinely think him and danny thompson are the best band ever haha no drummer needed ;) anyway, thanks for the anecdote :)
You were indeed fortunate to see him from the beginning. Fairport with Sandy Denny was indeed magical. As for me, I was listening to the Top 40 at the time and had no idea bands like Fairport even existed. Alas for me!
@@heinrichvon sorry for you, But even today most people have never heard of Richard Thompson. :(
Syria we have not forgotten about you. ...see
First heard Seán Keane sing this, loved it the first time I heard it and have loved it since, great song!
Sean Keane's version of the song is sweet, but it is not a patch on the man himself. Heard him last night in Vicars Street - stunning. And yes, he sang and played this tune, it lifted the roof, wonderful!
nice
There is not an Irish folk musician on earth who could come close to the talents of Richard Thompson. Good Lord.
I'm not sure Mr. Thompson would agree with you about that. Isn't it enough to say that RT is a nonpareil genius songwriter and player without denigrating an entire category of artists based on their ethnicity? Good Lord...
Rich,
I did not know of your love of Richard Thompson's work. I've been a fan since I saw him with Fairport Convention at the Fillmore East. In my admittedly biased opinion, he is arguably the most technically brilliant and melodically creative guitarist in pop music. I never miss a chance to see/hear him; fortunately he includes DC on his tours.
"Spend all your money on music." -- David Grisman
David As you know Somme moments in life are pure magic. RT at Wolftrap, just he and his guitars,, was one of them. I have seen him several times. I was a big Sandy Denny fan, and got to k now Fairport music way back when.
That's kind of glib. Great artists aren't bound by nationality.
I think that we can safely assume where Richard Freethey hails from...!!! The Only country in the world with the audacity to call itself "Great...!!!" On Richard Thompson's musical abilities,which are beyond question for what he does...DOES NOT HOWEVER MAKE HIM SUPERIOR TO ANY MUSICIAN ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND...A PORTION OF WHICH IS STILL "OCCUPIED ILLEGALY"...BY THAT COUNTRY...WHICH REFERS TO ITSELF AS..."Great B.......!!!" THAT KIND OF IGNORANCE IS TO BE EXPECTED REALLY FROM PEOPLE RULED BY HAPSBURGS POSING AS BRITISH...!!!
Graceland was the name of Elvis' home
After all the horse shit I've listened to tonight I thought this might be time well spent. I was right.
+Scott Kinsey One of the best (lines ) comments on you tube ever - can I use this in a song I'm writing
Cheers.
+rodsreel Be my guest.
Cheers to you.
@ richard freethey, Andy Irvine, Arty McGlynn, Donal Lunny, to name but three. Admittedly his song writing is unique to him and very brilliant indeed but for musicianship ..they are right up there. Also in terms of songwriting i think Jimmy Mc Carthy has written some really brilliant songs ..and there are many others. ;) i like Andy Irvine's song writing too. :-)
As a package he's pure class, even his muslim beard suits him ..like a tall leprachaun. lol
Love sean keanes version this guys isnt too bad either
I often wonder if he knew a beeswing, I think most of us have, and deep down, envied her??!!
Beeswing is about Anne Briggs, and I think Richard did know her, way back when.
The Tom Jones voice of folk.
I think she's Keane only
what is graceland? is that a real place or something more....spiritual?
BOURGEOIS GILLES Graceland is the home of Elvis Presley. A pilgrimage site today 2017. 60000 visitors a year.
Bourgeois Gillespie, Graceland is *both* real and spirit; well, it isn't spiritual to me but apparently it is to many millions worldwide. Such is the nature of fame, celebrity, and legend.
The joke kind of fell flat but the song was great!
I thought the song she liked best was Suspicion? Can we really trust this narrator?
Artistic license, found in many of Richard's songs: such as the "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" motorcycle where the dying outlaw "reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys" ---- when in actuality the Vincent didn't have key ignition and required a kickstart. In "Tearstained Letter" he originally sang "I just don't like this affinity" but now he often sings it as " I just don't like what you're doing to me". He wrote them, and therefore can sing 'em as he likes! And the Elvis song in question was of course "Suspicious Minds" and not "suspicion"......
@@goodun2974 You sure it's not this Elvis song- ua-cam.com/video/m5iRZidRn9A/v-deo.html
@@matthewoneal9766 , hmm, you're probably right ---- I don't remember ever hearing, or hearing of, this Elvis song before, so it's kind of obscure except perhaps to diehard Elvis fans (which might be the point) and it doesn't strike me as particularly"'hummable"....also note that Richard sometimes substitutes "Love Me Tender" when he sings this one live.
@good 'un suspicion was an elvis song, was release in the early 60s before suspicious minds, but yeah the Derek Ryan version is worth listening to Also, he uses suspicion in his lyrics
Oh, "Irishaware...", this is nonsense. While Mr. Keane's version is indeed a fine one, the number of non-Irish holding All-Ireland championship medals in Irish Traditional Music, dance and song belies your contention, which sounds vaguely racist to me and not at all an Irish perspective. RT has sounded pretty much like this his whole career, even when speaking --he's a very genuine individual (who's acquaintance I have made, so I speak first hand). And if you think this is a stage-Irish accent, you haven't spent a) much time around the various accents of the Republic or the Six Counties, nor b) much time around vaudevillians. Also, and to me most importantly, you contend that the melody is "older Irish". Please Be Specific -- I've been playing Irish music for 40 years and I can't say that I can recall this melody from anywhere else, not can I find any reference to any earlier melody anywhere in the literature. You could very well be right...please disabuse me of any notions of originality I may be harbouring here, if you can. Otherwise, let's not shoot from the hip, eh?
Any perspective on "Dimming of The Day"...? Maybe a listen to the much older Irish song "The Dawning of The Day"...Might help...???
So this song is about a delusional woman who thinks she's married to a deceased Elvis? Beautiful none the less by a musical genius icon.
The word "bilge" comes to mine
Paul Brady ?
shit XD
I just heard Sean Keane's version and loved it, until I heard that it was written by an englishman and then the snide anti-Irish comment by thompson which is so much the subtle racism indicative of the english towards the irish. I also thought his version is rubbish.
Grow up
Written by an Englishman who is known throughout the world including it would appear Syria and going by the number of covers of this song by the Irish, quite a few fans in Ireland also. Not sure how you conclude that RT's comment about it being an Irish Elvis song equates to subtle racism against the Irish. RT's father was a Scot and a good amount of his work is influenced by Celtic music. Just listen to the album Strict Tempo. Being a Scot myself, I feel more inclined to think it is you who may have an issue with the English and not the other way round. Stay safe.
Sean Keane does it better.
MsRhianon no
Absolutely no
What a way to butcher a song
Well it's his song so he can do as he pleases