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Title: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 05, 2017, 10:26:43 AM I am devastated that Sloth didn't make the cut and astonished that Who Knows Where The Time Goes was not even nominated but here you go.
Two votes each. Poll closes lunchtime on Friday. Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Dubai Danny on March 06, 2017, 01:07:39 PM I'm minded to say that Ledge should have been excluded, its popularity can be pretty much taken as read.
Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 06, 2017, 01:12:32 PM I'm minded to say that Ledge should have been excluded, its popularity can be pretty much taken as read. Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is people's favourite. Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on March 06, 2017, 01:24:33 PM I'm minded to say that Ledge should have been excluded, its popularity can be pretty much taken as read. Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is people's favourite. Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Brendan on March 06, 2017, 02:05:14 PM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans.
Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: davidmjs on March 06, 2017, 02:10:03 PM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans. I listened to the original just a few minutes ago. One would never, could never, have imagined what it would become from that. I followed it with the bombastic 'as subtle as a brick' version from '87 which became so familiar to us from the live version over the years. It's a very different beast indeed... Horses for courses and all that, but I know what's being played at my funeral.... Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 06, 2017, 02:41:42 PM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans. I listened to the original just a few minutes ago. One would never, could never, have imagined what it would become from that. I followed it with the bombastic 'as subtle as a brick' version from '87 which became so familiar to us from the live version over the years. It's a very different beast indeed... Horses for courses and all that, but I know what's being played at my funeral.... Living In A Box? Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: richardkendell on March 06, 2017, 03:00:09 PM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans. I listened to the original just a few minutes ago. One would never, could never, have imagined what it would become from that. I followed it with the bombastic 'as subtle as a brick' version from '87 which became so familiar to us from the live version over the years. It's a very different beast indeed... Horses for courses and all that, but I know what's being played at my funeral.... Living In A Box? Always fancied Farewell, Farewell myself. I suppose we could have another poll on best funeral songs! Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Jules Gray on March 06, 2017, 03:03:15 PM I know what's being played at my funeral.... Living In A Box? ;D Jules Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on March 06, 2017, 05:03:50 PM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans. I listened to the original just a few minutes ago. One would never, could never, have imagined what it would become from that. I followed it with the bombastic 'as subtle as a brick' version from '87 which became so familiar to us from the live version over the years. It's a very different beast indeed... Horses for courses and all that, but I know what's being played at my funeral.... Living In A Box? Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Henry Tompkins (Pete) on March 06, 2017, 07:33:01 PM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans. I listened to the original just a few minutes ago. One would never, could never, have imagined what it would become from that. I followed it with the bombastic 'as subtle as a brick' version from '87 which became so familiar to us from the live version over the years. It's a very different beast indeed... Horses for courses and all that, but I know what's being played at my funeral.... Living In A Box? I knew you were BB, but I thought the surname was Bardot? ;) Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on March 07, 2017, 12:14:03 AM To me I would never vote for Meet on the Ledge as much in the vein of Goodbye English Rose it has developed a Dewey eyed nostalgia which to me was never intended when it was originally composed, but at the same time songs have their own lives once they are released onto the ears of fans. I listened to the original just a few minutes ago. One would never, could never, have imagined what it would become from that. I followed it with the bombastic 'as subtle as a brick' version from '87 which became so familiar to us from the live version over the years. It's a very different beast indeed... Horses for courses and all that, but I know what's being played at my funeral.... Living In A Box? I knew you were BB, but I thought the surname was Bardot? ;) Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 10, 2017, 01:10:56 PM Possibly a surprise winner here.
Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Greg E on March 10, 2017, 01:23:57 PM Its where my vote went so happy with that. As a relative 'outsider' (compared to the big Fairport fans here) it is a track that has always stood out for me as a classic across any genre.
Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Chris on March 10, 2017, 02:14:36 PM yep, my vote is in there too, and no surprise to me that it won either.
Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Brendan on March 10, 2017, 03:38:31 PM A worthy winner, one of my favourites, tomorrow I might choose something different, but there is no doubting the quality of this song.
Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Jules Gray on March 10, 2017, 05:50:12 PM I'm gobsmacked that Genesis Hall won. I like it fine, but it's never stood out for me as a toweringly great song. Not like Now Be Thankful which should have won. :)
Jules Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: ColinB on March 11, 2017, 11:52:25 AM Is there any particular reason why Fotheringay didn't make the final list? I see that 2 or 3 people mentioned it on the nominations thread.
I was a bit surprised that nobody mentioned Matty Groves or Walk Awhile but it could be that they fall into the same category as Who Knows... that yes we all love those songs but they do get played to death a bit. I think it's quite refreshing that a song like Genesis Hall won the vote. Wonder what the odds would have been of it winning? Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 11, 2017, 12:15:41 PM Is there any particular reason why Fotheringay didn't make the final list? I see that 2 or 3 people mentioned it on the nominations thread. Can't remember now. I did a rough tally of how many nominations each song got and then used my own judgement as I always said I would. Pretty sure Fotheringay did not get as many nominations as the songs above. Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: ColinB on March 11, 2017, 12:33:14 PM Is there any particular reason why Fotheringay didn't make the final list? I see that 2 or 3 people mentioned it on the nominations thread. Can't remember now. I did a rough tally of how many nominations each song got and then used my own judgement as I always said I would. Pretty sure Fotheringay did not get as many nominations as the songs above. Fair enough. And looking at the other thread I see someone did mention Matty G. All just a bit of fun, init? :) Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Will S on March 11, 2017, 05:28:20 PM I'm gobsmacked that Genesis Hall won. I like it fine, but it's never stood out for me as a toweringly great song. Not like Now Be Thankful which should have won. :) Jules I'm with you there Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Bob Barrows on March 12, 2017, 05:28:21 PM I'm gobsmacked that Genesis Hall won. I like it fine, but it's never stood out for me as a toweringly great song. Not like Now Be Thankful which should have won. :) Jules Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: davidmjs on March 12, 2017, 06:07:23 PM I'm gobsmacked that Genesis Hall won. I like it fine, but it's never stood out for me as a toweringly great song. Not like Now Be Thankful which should have won. :) Jules Which is why, if you feel very strongly about one voting choice you should never 'dilute' the vote with a second choice... Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: Jules Gray on March 12, 2017, 10:24:11 PM I'm gobsmacked that Genesis Hall won. I like it fine, but it's never stood out for me as a toweringly great song. Not like Now Be Thankful which should have won. :) Which is why, if you feel very strongly about one voting choice you should never 'dilute' the vote with a second choice... Indeed. I was never going to place more than one vote for this category. Jules Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 13, 2017, 10:02:07 AM looking at the other thread I see someone did mention Matty G. All just a bit of fun, init? :) Exactly. And somebody did indeed but not enough people/seconders. Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: GubGub (Al) on March 13, 2017, 10:03:39 AM I'm gobsmacked that Genesis Hall won. I like it fine, but it's never stood out for me as a toweringly great song. Not like Now Be Thankful which should have won. :) Jules It was my second choice. My first choice came last! ::) Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: StephenB on March 13, 2017, 11:57:39 PM "My bet is it was everyone's second choice, so since there was lack of agreement about the first choices, the second choice won"
You mean like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhmBfHFsq4I Title: Re: Fairport @ 50 Vote - Song 1967 - 79 Post by: mickf on March 14, 2017, 07:03:34 PM "My bet is it was everyone's second choice, so since there was lack of agreement about the first choices, the second choice won" You mean like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhmBfHFsq4I Excellent - 'Everybody gets what nobody wants - that's democracy!' ;D |