This song was so under-rated in 1966. It most certainly deserved to be in the top five. I believe that it only made it to #28. I bought it new in the summer of '66.
Adriano Celentano composed it and recorded the original version as Il Ragazzo Della Via Gluck. The great Francoise Hardy covefed it as La Maison. Caroline Munro and Mel Carter also turned in magnificent versions of it. But Verdelle Smith pretty much nailed it as well as it could be done. Absolute, utter perfection. I wouldn't be without any of those versions.
A wonderful song that more people need to be aware of." Each night I sit alone and learn what loneliness meant." That line stays with you. Thanks Verdelle
This is a great song! It stirs your emotions when you listen to it. Kudos to the songwriters and Verdelle Smith who sang it beautifully. It's a pity she didn't have more hits, she has a great voice.
A beautiful, poignant song that I remember from when I was growing up just outside a major city. Hearing it now, it sounds just as beautiful but even sadder as it brings back the same memories
I thought I commented on this BEAUTIFUL SONG 4b. But I didn't. And now words are hard 2 find. Yes. Progress Indeed. I see it all around me now Our country side disappearing.
IN 2023 the song evokes the same feeling it did in 1966 when I was just 14. Awakened me to a place of consciousness. Childhood behind me the truth adulthood brings both beautiful and sad in front. I've shared it with some much younger than I. It's impact beautifully resonates across generations. Poignant, beautiful, powerful.
This song and Joe South's "Don't it Make You Want to Go Home", plus The Brothers Four "Try to Remember" take make back to a place no one in today's world will ever reach now or again.
This song was so under-rated in 1966. It most certainly deserved to be in the top five. I believe that it only made it to #28. I bought it new in the summer of '66.
Adriano Celentano composed it and recorded the original version as Il Ragazzo Della Via Gluck. The great Francoise Hardy covefed it as La Maison. Caroline Munro and Mel Carter also turned in magnificent versions of it. But Verdelle Smith pretty much nailed it as well as it could be done. Absolute, utter perfection. I wouldn't be without any of those versions.
A wonderful song that more people need to be aware of." Each night I sit alone and learn what loneliness meant." That line stays with you. Thanks Verdelle
One of the most poignant songs of the sixties. Brilliant evocative , historic personal lyrics...brilliant...!!!!
This is a great song! It stirs your emotions when you listen to it. Kudos to the songwriters and Verdelle Smith who sang it beautifully. It's a pity she didn't have more hits, she has a great voice.
I have loved this song since I was a teenager. So much truth!
I remember this beautiful song. I had to move from the Country to the City to work at 18. Am now 72. ❤️🌹
A beautiful, poignant song that I remember from when I was growing up just outside a major city. Hearing it now, it sounds just as beautiful but even sadder as it brings back the same memories
I thought I commented on this BEAUTIFUL SONG 4b. But I didn't. And now words are hard 2 find. Yes. Progress Indeed. I see it all around me now Our country side disappearing.
IN 2023 the song evokes the same feeling it did in 1966 when I was just 14. Awakened me to a place of consciousness. Childhood behind me the truth adulthood brings both beautiful and sad in front. I've shared it with some much younger than I. It's impact beautifully resonates across generations. Poignant, beautiful, powerful.
Loved this song as soon as I heard it on the radio. Beautiful lyrics and voice.
How lovely. I wish I could have remained a child.
This song and Joe South's "Don't it Make You Want to Go Home", plus The Brothers Four "Try to Remember" take make back to a place no one in today's world will ever reach now or again.
1967 was when I heard this. love it today. wish I could go back.
WOW !!!!....From Meadows and Lilacs to Tar and Cement......and we call it PROGRESS !!
One of my favourite all time songs. All the paddocks where we used to ride our horses are all now 4 lane highways and residential suburbs. Soooo sad 😭
My Mom just loved this song.
A very Special song as it brings back memories of my Dad (1925 -1994), his job was in Civil Engineering.
I remember hearing this song playing on my mum’s radio when I was a of toddler 3 or 4. I’m 61 now and it’s stayed with me all these years.
Love love love this song. Takes me back to 1960-1970s .... Australia, SA, Poochera pictures of a Friday night. they always played this song.