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18 May 07 - 09:19 PM (#2056050) Subject: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: Brakn I love this song. I bought this as a single and have often wondered what is it about. Debate? Explain? Anyone. |
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18 May 07 - 09:20 PM (#2056052) Subject: RE: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: Brakn From the DT NOW BE THANKFUL(Dave Swarbrick & Richard Thompson) When the stone is grown too cold to kneel In crystal waters I'll be bound Coldest stone weary to the sounds upon the wheel Ch: Now be thankful for good things below Now be thankful to your maker For the rose, the red rose blooms for all to know When the fire is grown too fierce to breathe In burning irons I'll be bound Fiercest fire weary to the sound upon the wheel |
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20 May 07 - 03:02 PM (#2057098) Subject: RE: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: Brakn fresh |
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21 May 07 - 07:30 AM (#2057522) Subject: RE: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: GUEST,edthefolkie I suppose we could always ask Richard but I think he doesn't do explanations unless he's in a really good mood. I believe it was written at Little Hadham during his "astrology/archery/William and the Outlaws" period One person's interpretation is here: http://www.shogem.co.uk/chuck/thanks.htm which is OK but I suspect a bit too literal. Anyway I want it at my funeral, not just yet though I hope! |
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21 May 07 - 12:20 PM (#2057752) Subject: RE: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: Nick If you listen to the live Cropredy 3 cd set there is some description as to the circumstances in which it was written. |
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21 May 07 - 02:25 PM (#2057829) Subject: RE: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: GUEST It's been a while, but I'm sure I remember: "Cold the stone, weary too the sounds upon the wind" and Fierce the fire, etc. |
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21 May 07 - 04:43 PM (#2057907) Subject: RE: Fairports - Now Be Thankful? From: GUEST I don't know if it's just me, but on this You Tube clip, Swarb is a dead ringer for Harry Enfield! |