Strawbs- Grace Darling (First Listen)
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Song Link: • Strawbs - Grace Darling
Grace Darling, born Nov. 24, 1815, Bamburgh, Northumberland, Eng. -died Oct. 20, 1842, Bamburgh, is a British heroine who became famous for her participation in the rescue of shipwreck survivors. In 1838, she was recognized by Queen Victoria for her bravery.
Grace developed tuberculosis in 1842 and died in her father's arms on 20 October. Her funeral took place 4 days later at St Aidan's Church in Bamburgh, which was attended by hundreds of people wishing to pay their last respects.
Recently sailed past the lighthouse that Grace rowed from. Chills.
That brought back memories. We used to sing that song in music class at school, I don't think I ever realised it was a Strawbs song.
Grace Horsley Darling was an English lighthouse keeper's daughter. Her participation in the rescue of survivors from the shipwrecked Forfarshire in 1838 brought her national fame. The watersons did the original version of the song.
Grace Darling was one of the Victorian era's most celebrated heroines. On 7 September 1838, she risked her life to rescue the stranded survivors of the wrecked steamship Forfarshire, a feat of bravery which changed her life dramatically.
@@raeTM Yes It's like Seth Lakeman's the Soloman Browne the Penlee life boat diaster. At fair Mount's Bay, on that Christmas week
Was such a raging storm, no man could speak
That lifeboat thundered through an angry sea
Was called Solomon Browne and her company …
Ty for the background Peter!
Peter, the song you are referring to by The Watersons is a completely different Grace Darling than this one, the title is the same but the songs are completely different lyrically and musically. Dave Cousins wrote this one, just an FYI
@@swirll360 Yes i know but it is referring to the same Grace Darling.You have been my lighthouse
In every storm
You have given shelter
You have kept me safe and warm
And in my darkest nights
You have shone your brightest lights
You are my saving grace
Darling I love you.I think JustJP should check out the album Witchwood.The Watersons sing the original Victorian song.
@@swirll360 Correct
How fun. Havent heard these guys in long long time. Further down this road is The Incredible String Band.
The Strawbs embraced very old English country songs of old and brought new arrangements. Fairport Convention also did a bit if this.
Thanks for reviewing.
I followed this band back when they were more of a folk band...back in 1970. They went from folk to progressive rock in such a short period of time. One of my favourite bands back in the day.
Thanks for reacting to the Strawbs. You really really should react to their song “Where is this dream of Your Youth? “. It’s from a bit earlier than this one. Great reaction.
You took the words out of my mouth. Don't love it but I appreciate it. That leaves room to grow😃
Strawbs have been around since the 60s. Their sound has gone through many changes, but the songwriting has been consistently great. Dave Cousins is truly a poet.
JP, thanks for the honest response. It's an "ok" song. They kind of remind me of Fairport Convention. That's a band you can get lost in. A deep history, with a real cast of characters going in and out of the line up. I'd put Sandy Denny up against Annie Halsam any day. Sandy and Fairport created British Folk Rock. Meet on the Ledge and Who Knows Where the Time Goes are stellar classics. And Richard Thompson, the original guitarist, truly in a league of his own. Google them, you'll see..., then listen.
Ty Phillip!
I haven't heard a lot of Strawbs, this was OK. Totally agree with your opinion of great organ/choir, but the voice grated with me too.
At least it wasn't the Shaggs - my old brain often gets those 2 names mixed. Unlike them, at least this guy can carry a tune. His voice, however, reminds me of Cat Stevens' (also not among my favorites).
The title track is even better
THIS.
I like the song quite a lot. As some other comments on here have said the best Strawbs albums are Grave New World and Hero and Heroine. Those 2 albums give a better idea as to why Strawbs fans love Strawbs. Thanks for this JP, it was a pleasant surprise.
Comgrats on 10k, cant wait for thick as a brick reaction
Thanks! Coming soon
Thanks for doing more Strawbs.
No problem 😊
'Grave New World' is definitely the essential Strawbs album. I think it represents their sound and feel better than any other. Some tracks on other albums are as good but for a whole album experience 'Greave New World' is it. Having heard your comments on this track, which is certainly a representative Strawbs track (unlike 'Part Of The Union' which you have also reacted to) I'm not sure Strawbs is a band for you.
Philip you are spot on. Maybe Bursting At The Seams would be approachable for JP even if it has Part of the Union which I love but was not at all typical of anything they wrote and performed or Ghosts. Strawbs are a tough call for many, but for me (and you) Dave Cousins and Co. were a real treat.
Yes, Grave New World is, for me, the essential Strawbs album.
Grave New World. Timeless masterpiece 🙂
Strawbs song Hero and Heroine album cut is one of the most powerful opening 16 bars of any rock song. Used to crank it up as a wake up song.
There are only 2 songs I've heard of the strawbs and this is my first time hearing something new
This song reminded me of Ray Davie's The Kinks Choral Collection which is well worth a listen.
Haven't heard of that one. Will need to seek it out.
Davies is a Strawbs fan.
Thank you for posting about this. I'm enjoying it immensely.
@@IllumeEltanin , nice, thanks. I had to go listen after I mentioned it, great alternate version of You Really Got Me and the whole album is so well produced. I checked out his latest called Americana, l like a couple of the songs.
Cheers.
@@shanna9650 , well that makes sense. Now I think I will have to listen to some Strawbs.
Choir & organ.
The song was recorded at Charterhouse School Church..... take away Phil Collins and Genesis was formed there, yup former pupils.
I'm led to believe that the song was supposed to be on the Hero & Heroine album ,hey record company decides otherwise. The song was about the hero who was a drug addict whose daughter, 'Grace' helped him get over his addiction. Cold turkey I guess.
The school organist played the organ on the track with the school choir doing the backing. Great song.
Nice appealing song - long time since I heard this one. I really like another prayerful hymn from the Strawbs, called "Benedictus". It's a more distinctive Strawbs song with a tinge of irony -- well worth checking out.
One of my favorite bands ... would love to see you do The River and Down the Sea they are best taken together. They are from Bursting at the Seams. Great stuff
Just a reminder (since I think I'm the only one touting them)...sometime in the near future please try Earth and Fire's "Storm & Thunder". A somewhat proggy song that I really thing you'll enjoy. Aside from the heavily anticipated "Thick as a Brick", really looking forward to when you eventually get to anything off of Rush's Hemispheres album. I think this is when they were at their best - really running on all cylinders, so to speak. Also hoping you eventually get to Renaissance's "Can You Understand". Keep up the good work and thank you.
Yes. More Renaissance. Annie Haslam is just amazing.
This is a gorgeous, beautifully crafted love song. It's also the weaker song on this album.
I love the Strawbs! I would recommend you listen to their song Tomorrow! It was written after Rick Wakeman left the band and was directed towards him. I would say my favourite albums by them are Grave New World, Ghosts, Heartbreak Hill and of course Hero and Heroine! Interesting little corner of Prog rock, they weren't as bombastic as say Genesis or Yes, and not the most adventurous as Gentle Giant. But nevertheless still Prog rock! They were definitely more of a folk rock pop prog band!
I was getting an Abba meets Bob Dylan vibe. The vocal melody has a simplicity and familiarity which I can't place. Enjoyable song none the less. Nice reaction.
What's up guy, we are waiting for Thick as a brick… I'm joking, no hurry. That was a nice song anyway.
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@@schuylersouthwell2554 I missed that post somehow. Thanks. We are looking forward to it
Haha its coming😁
Yay Justin, more Strawbs please, you should try Hangman and the Papist or Shepherds Song which featured Rick Wakeman on keyboards. Or maybe Tears and Pavan, Benedictus, Beside the Rio Grande or Shine on Silver Sun. Thanks again
A real choir, that’s one for the book, most groups would have used mellotron choir, which I love but a very good song. It’s different.
Good morning Justin and fellow followers!
Totally different feel, but I get *You Can't Always Get What You Want* by The Rolling Stones vibes from it. What with the choir and lead singer vocal delivery.
Phoenix ! This my brand of beer !
So you've gone to Arizona ? Did you lost your wallet there too ?
It's nice to discover "new" musical horizons. Thank you for that. This was very... welcome. Exactly what I needed today. Again, big thanks. And of course also to Michael Kob.
Haha, nope I kept my wallet that time. Almost did walk off the Grand Canyon though 🤣
Keyboards are really nice.
I actually bought one of the two Strawb's Mellotrons many years ago after their World tour. Years later tough time between jobs and needed the money and sold it. Although no choice it's the only thing I've ever owned which regret selling.
Yeah but man you owned a Mellotron. Wow
I’ve wanted a mellotron since the mid- 70’s I finally picked up the newer digital version M4000D almost as good without all the hassle of tapes
@@32ndBrother is it good? I was tempted. The original had an eight second limit of note sustain, did they really make that a “feature” on the new model. ??
@@Hartlor_Tayley it mimics the original to the Tee including the 8 sec limit. Check out
VintageKing.com for details.
It doesn’t have the warmth of the original but using the smallest amount of reverb and delay seems to work for me.
Good luck
@@32ndBrother that’s good to know. I’ll check the link. Thanks
Interesting music
- came across the name Strawbs time and again, but never really took the time to listen to them so far. Might go on from here, though...
I have found that most Strawbs fans (of which I have been one for over forty years) think Grave New World or Hero and Heroine are their finest albums.
This is my favorite Strawbs album
You should check out the title track on this album, it's awesome and fitting for Halloween.
Ghosts, the title track, is the best song on this album :)
Been a long time since we heard that intro. of Atomic Rooster. Seven Lonely Streets?
I enjoy the Strawbs. Voice reminds me of Cat Stevens.
I'm hoping you'll continue the U.K. album. The next song on that album is 'Thirty Years'. It's great.
STRAWBS!!!! This is not my favorite song... but, the Title Track is AMAAAAAAAAAZING! (So is "Round and Round," "Hero and Heroine" and so many more). They do have an amazing catalog of music... and the singer, Dave Cousins, really shines on other songs much more than this. His distinctive voice brilliantly works on so many songs... but unfortunately, this isn't one of them.
As a big Strawbs fan with a near-complete discography, I agree entirely with your assessment of this song. Musically, I love it, but I don't think Cousin's voice is made for this type of music. Cousin's voice is perfect on the creepy/angry/haunting side of the spectrum (same album, try "Ghosts" and "The Life Auction"). There is a similarity between his voice and Peter Gabriel's Genesis-era sound.
Exactly: Ghosts would have been the better choice off of this album.
Makes me want to put on ‘Close To The Edge’ by Yes.
My favorite Strawbs album and a great song. Only several years after first hearing the song did I discover the history of the event and Grace Darling.
Frankly, I love the lesser known progressive bands more than bands like Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull.
Dave Cousins is a brilliant lyricist. This is the last album firmly in the progressive rock camp. Strawbs lost a lot when keyboardist John Hawken departed.
I really like this song. I agree with you that the elements that are most striking are the organ and the choir (and also the opening pairing of guitar and choir). I also don't think David Cousins' gruff voice is quite right for this one. This would have been magical with his old bandmate, the legendary Sandy Denny, singing. I even think that then-current bandmate Tony Hooper (who had a clearer, higher register) might have been a better choice--as evidenced by one of his contributions to their previous album that shares with this song an inspirational, hymn-like quality: "I'll Carry On Beside You" (one of my favorite Strawbs songs).
The Strawbs were the first band to use both Rick Wakeman and Sandy Denny, who wrote "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" and recorded it with them in 1967. She would become more influential with Fairport Convention (originally billed as the UK's answer to Jefferson Airplane but who went on to invent British folk-rock with the 11 minute one-take Sailors Tale). Fairport released the quintessential, and seminal, folk-rock album Liege & Lief however, with your taste JP, I think you'd like Pentangle, arguably the only folk-jazz group ever. Meanwhile here are The Strawbs with Sandy Denny ua-cam.com/video/3ycaoV0WXfk/v-deo.html
I get what you mean by the singer. Dave Cousins is very idiosyncratic and he isn't to all tastes. Not to mine actually but I can put up with him because some of the songs in the repertoire are pretty good. Especially when Rick Wakeman was playing with them. I'm glad Yes nicked him away from The Strawbs.
By which I mean the New World track off the Grave New World album.
Not a favourite but still a good song. I would have no problem with this in a music rotation. The guys voice is familiar to me but I have no idea why. I must have heard someone similar in the past. After a moment's thought, this is the first time I have knowingly heard this band though I probably heard them in the past without knowing who they are.
I am looking forward to your next dive into Joni Mitchell.
JP: Strawbs was my first ever live concert (I still have the ticket stub, the ticket cost $7.50 lol) so I'm very partial to them. You not liking Dave Cousins voice is something I commonly hear about them. I personally love his voice and he does very often get emotional. Listen to a song called "Grave New World" from the album of the same name, then let's talk ok? and just a side note Strawbs was the first band Rick Wakeman joined or at least one of the earliest he was in.
Man, wish tickets were still that price😃 ty Ron!
@@JustJP ME TOO! lol... Check out Grave New World, if your not intrigued, moved or curious to hear something else by them then we Strawbs fans will never request another Strawbs song for you to react to, deal? lol
Justin, please listen to The Life Auction also from Ghosts!!!!!
I think it's a very pretty song. Again, not a big hit but it sits nicely in the album as a whole. Choir gives me chills.
Almost skipped this song. Liked the churchie feel of it... I kinda needed some churchin’. Feeling very tense, a few political arguments of late have made me nervous. Voted, that helps. Anyway, not in love with the vocals esp. or the song but, it was ok. If it made somebody’s dream come true, makes me feel better about it.
Take care everyone, mask up and vote, be kind, much love,
Peace and churchie Music
I think I liked the song more than you did. The Strawbs are not a band I'm really familiar with. I think Carl Palmer was once a member. Your dives into the band has piqued my interest and I will be doing more exploring of their catalog, thanks.
Ty! Hope you enjoy 🙃
Strawberry Hill Boys,forever! Share you're passion for Strawbs Micheal, Peace to all.
Hellooooo Justin ✌️😎 Since It's Halloween you should do Ghosts 👻 by the Strawbs & Spooky boogie by Gentle Giant make it a Halloween theme show 🎃☠️⚰️
Cream should be next.
Dave Cousin's voice isn't everyone's cup of tea but I happen to really like it. Of course, I don't care much for Mick Jagger's voice so make of that what you will.
Spot on again JP. There are some nice elements here but the singer sounds just like Gabriel and, although “sappy” is how they rolled in 1975, it’s a tad corny when thrown into the modern day. I know The Strawbs have better stuff as they are highly regarded.
Grave New World next please.
Hey Justin My Man!! Let me start off by saying: Thank You so much for your nice intro and doing thus song for me!! First just let me tell you you mispronounced my name!! Oops!! That's okay!! Understandable!! It's not the first time it's happened!! Lol! Is pronounced- Coalb not Cobb! Kolb!! Get it!! Lol! Now for the reaction! Had a slight feeling this could be hit or miss!! So sorry it was a miss for you!! Kinda 50-50 in the comments also!! Oh well!! Can't win em all!! Would so so appreciate you a least get to their song- ROUND AND ROUND though because it's their best PROG ROCK SONG FOR SURE! Then I give you permission to let them go!! Lol just kidding!! By the way you kinda missed the true backstory I was telling you about! Grace Darling was famous for rescuing people off a boat in a big storm in England in the 1i800s! This was Strawbs David Cousins tribute to her!! One of your viewers new this also!! You had ALITTLE of the story but not all! I think the storybkinda lends itself to the hymn sound right?!! Okay JP I'm off to go vote pretty soon!! Thank you so much again and I'm really sorry you didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted you to!! Better luck next time!! Time for TALES and THE LAMB!! Yeah baby Yeah!! Arizona Cardinals Play your Miami Dolphins next!! Are you a Dolphins fan or Tampa Bay or not at all?? Just curious!! Have a great day everyone and thanks for the nice words from the community!! Very cool and thoughtful!! YOUR #1 AZ FAN ALWAYS!- MICHAEL KOLB😽😸😊😊
Hey Michael! Thank you so much for the recommendation and always being around, I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend!
Try "Round and Round"
Yes. "Round and Round" (along with "Ghosts," and "Hero and Heroine") is the one to check out next!)
Hey JP! In case you are interested in the folk-jazz of Pentangle, arguably the first folk super-group as they contained the 2 best folk guitarists of the sixties, John Renbourn and Bert Jansch, and also a big influence of Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, heres a mimed version of their great version of Train Song ua-cam.com/video/S6i40SoW2BM/v-deo.html
Try the song part of the union
I'll put these back to front. First *Porcelina of the Vast Oceans* by *The Smashing Pumpkins* (longer format songs such as are found on *Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness* ) ua-cam.com/video/Fe9dTVbAtcw/v-deo.html
(it takes a bit longer than 30 seconds to get started, so there's nothing wrong if to begin with there's no sound.) It costs slightly less than 10 minutes. It came to me as a recommendation of a certain Emanuele Sterbini, the Sterb part of the band *Sterbus* (they're Romans). That's kind of a "preliminary quality control PLUS". They make great music; they find great music.
*The Monks* were actually *Strawbs* (kinda). They were the very successful mock-punk band who created and crafted (craftily) *Nice Legs Shame About Her Face* ua-cam.com/video/hXPLtVfv9xE/v-deo.html (the transcriber has misheard the "uh" in the song)
For something more weighty from the album, you could try *Drugs in My Pocket* (but I don' t think it'd help).
Can't remember if I've recommended the Sterbus cover of the *Sea Nymphs* song, *Appealing to Venus* before. It would be a shame if I didn't. It's one of the sweetest 3 minutes of Vivaldi-String-Pop you'll ever hear (and also if I have already recommended it, this is just 400 or 500 words lost/ landfilled into your space - and worse things have been known to happen). ... oh ... here ... ua-cam.com/video/DpNq_nniP3Q/v-deo.html
This is a nice well-meaning song and we need these sometimes. But not in my playlist, sorry to say. Nothing that special for me.
It’s like Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens had a kid. But not in a good way.
Wasn't familiar with the Strawbs. I have the same take on this song. Based on the comments of others I may see if I like other songs better.
I liked the opening but then it kept repeating throughout the song and I got bored with it. It's also a bit saccharine for my taste. I've tried to get into this band on several occasions but it just doesn't click.
so so Strawbs seem to be either right on the money or just plain broke Not much in between Still ' in all . much rather listen to this than "Your Own Special Way" or "Follow you, Follow Me" Sorry Genesis cause ya know i love ya
After the peak of Hero & Heroine, this album was just a bit of a letdown for me. I liked the title track, Lemon Pie, Life Auction, but Cousins' singing is better served when going full prog or really folkie. For this reason, the second side of H&H is the absolute best of Strawbs for me.
Dave Cousins has a unique voice so I don't think the Strawbs will appeal to everyone. In the late '70s producers tried to make Dave Lambert the lead vocal.
I connect with Cousins lyrics and his singing. Musically, the band connects with its use of mellotron and progressive rock influences.
However, the Strawbs were never a virtuoso band musically. Since Justin doesn't connect with Dave Cousins singing or writing, my guess is he probably won't like other songs or albums. I'd love to be proved wrong :-)
Perhaps "Hero & Heroine", "Grave New World", or "Hangman and the Papist".
Do people still go to concerts? Be curious about you and your audience's best and worst show experiences. My top two best Phil Keaggy and Todd Rundgren's Back to the Bars Tour. Two worst Rod Stewart (hands down) and Ted Nugent who was ear damaging too loud. How bout you?
Do music festivals count? Until Covid messed with the world, I was volunteering at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Three days and four nights of music set in a provincial park. People either drive in daily from the city or camp. The camp grounds have quiet and not quiet sections (music parties till dawn... byo insturment). There is a list of past performers on their website.
@@maruad7577 Sure festivals count. I used to work security so Igot to see a bunch of great artisrs and get paid yo be there.
Favorite concert was Cynic/Devin Townsend/Between The Buried and Me
@@thomasmcintosh390 In that case top shows. Focus in Vancouver in 1974. Ides of March in Winnipeg 1970. Jim Post at the Winnipeg Folk Festival (don't remember the year). Elvis Costello with his original lineup and the Lovell Sisters (later known as Larkin Poe) in 2009. Neil Young with the rest of CSNY in Winnipeg for the Living with War tour (if that is what it was called). John K Samson 2016.
@@thomasmcintosh390 Worst was a local rock festival that got clobbered by rain (it was held in a plowed field).
This album is amazing (their best imo), but do know that this is one of the weaker songs on the album.
They have many much better songs than this one.