Like an Old Fashioned Waltz [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Like an Old Fashioned Waltz [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Solo

2. Like An Old Fashioned Waltz

3. Whispering Grass

4. Friends

5. Carnival

6. Dark The Night

7. At The End Of The Day

8. Until The Real Thing Comes Along

9. No End

10. At The End Of The Day (Alternate Take) (Bonus Tracks)

11. King & Queen Of England (Demo Version) (Bonus Tracks)

12. Like An Old Fashioned Waltz (Live With Fairport Convention) (Bonus Tracks)

13. No End (Solo Piano Version) (Bonus Tracks)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of her 1973 album includes the bonus tracks 'At The End Of The Day', 'King & Queen Of England' (demo version), 'Like an Old Fashioned Waltz' (live with Fairport Convention) & 'No End' (solo piano version). Universal. 2005.

Tracks:

Solo
Like an Old Fashioned Waltz
Whispering Grass
Friends
Carnival
Dark the Night
At the End of the Day
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
No End
At the End of the Day [Alternate Take Without Strings][*]
King & Queen of England [*][Demo Version]
Like an Old Fashioned Waltz [Live][#][*] - Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention
No End [Solo Piano Version][*]

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of her 1973 album includes the bonus tracks 'At The End Of The Day', 'King & Queen Of England' (demo version), 'Like an Old Fashioned Waltz' (live with Fairport Convention) & 'No End' (solo piano version). Universal. 2005.

Album Details

Sandy Denny's Third Solo Album from 1974 Has Been Digitally Remastered with Four Bonus Tracks and Sleevenotes.

Customer Reviews:

Could have been perfect .......2006-09-20

Sandy Denny never made the perfect album, but then again very few artists have. This set comes the closest to a classic Sandy album. My advice would be to put this on your PC or I-Pod and move the two cover versions, both superb by the way, to the end of the CD. What is revealed is a perfect, albeit a rather short cycle of Denny penned masterpieces. The vocals are, as always, deeply moving, the songwriting is top notch and the lovely arrangments and musicianship make for Sandy Denny performing at the peak of her powers.

Classic, Beautiful and Timeless .......2006-03-11

I bought and loved Bonnie Raitt's initial release in 1970, with a cover of Sippie Wallace's "Women Be Wise," and Bonnie's gorgeous, definitive version (IMHO) of "Since I Fell For You," to name a few classic tracks. Bonnie remains every bit as good today as she was then.

Three years later, Sandy Denny released this recording, and I fell in love with it immediately (and love it every bit as much today.) These songs (as well as all of her vocals), remain as mentioned above - classic, beautiful and timeless (this one in particular being 33 years ago!) There are different styles on this record to be sure, but Sandy had the rare gift of taking you on the same journeys she was on within her songs - just try imagining you're not in a jazz club, holding the one you love close when you hear or dance to "Whispering Grass" and "Until The Real Thing Comes Along," with Sandy's being THE definitive version (once again, IMHO), of this very fine, often-recorded gem.

"Solo," "No End," "Dark The Night," and "At The End Of The Day" are only a few very moving, classic songs from this outstanding album from one who left us much too soon. "Like An Old-Fashioned Waltz" remains a beautiful legacy of Sandy Denny, replete with ballads and stories that sound as great today as they did over 30 years ago, and that you will treasure over and over again.

Her Most Enduring!.......2005-08-06

This was Sandy Denny's third solo-album. On her second album, the much acclaimed "Sandy", she had begun a slow departure from her folk-music roots. On this album you probably would not have thought of there being any folk-roots at all, if it had not been for her backing band consisting of people with strong roots in Britsih folk-rock - people like Richard Thompson, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks, Jerry Donahue, Gerry Conway, Pat Donaldson and several more.

Sandy and her husband/producer Trevor Lucas were seeking a broader approach with a wider range of styles, using heavier production; often with use of strings; which some people thought a progress, and other people hated.

The opener, the gorgeous "Solo" is one of Sandy's very best songs ( I would buy the album for that song alone ). The nostalgic title-track is almost as strong, in spite of a quite unrestrained use of strings. The bonus-track version proves the use strings quite unnecessary.

Her covers of two old romantic jazz-ballads, "Whispering Grass" and "Until the Real Things Comes Along" are actually quite good, though some people find them out of place on a Sandy Denny album.

"Friends" is another highlight on the album - a classic Sandy Denny song; according to the liner notes on the "No More Sad Refrains" anthology, the lyrics were written about Pete Townshend; not a very flattering picture drawn of him there.

"Carnival" is a tune in the same vein as "Friends" - though darker and not quite as melodic.

"Dark the Night" is a light tune, but with dark lyrics. "I'm not good at singing happy songs", I believe Sandy stated at a certain point.

"At the End of the Day" has such a beautiful melody line, and possibly her ultimate love song. The bonus-track version with no strings is my favourite.

The closing track "No End" with its strange, but thought-provoking lyrics, gives the album the perfect end.

"King and Queen of England" is an outtake from the sessions, but was probably thought not strong enough when the final track-listing was to be made. I think I'll agree to that, though some might have preferred it to one of her jazz-covers.

In spite of some flaws ( too much strings ) the album as a whole is her most consistent and enduring, with Denny on top in her song-writing.

Sandy's most beautiful work.......2005-06-08

A wonderful, romantic, joyous, sad album that Sandy made at the point where her songwriting was at its strongest. But why is Amazon advertising all her reissues as featuring EXPLICIT LYRICS? None of Sandy's albums features so much as one swear-word? Amazon - why are you deliberately dissuading people from discovering Sandy by this dishonest and blatant misrepresentation of her music. She's no Lil' Kim. What are you doing, and why?

Average customer rating:

The summertime's escaping and the carnival's away
Great collection of songs
Like an old fashioned waltz
Sandy's Masterpiece

Like an Old Fashioned Waltz
Sandy Denny
Manufacturer: Hannibal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000648
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Solo
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz
Whispering Grass
Friends
Carnival
Dark The Night
At The End Of The Day
Until The Real Thing Comes Along
No End

Customer Reviews:

The summertime's escaping and the carnival's away.......2004-05-19

I can't believe Rykodisc/Carthage CD copies of this album are now going for upwards of $130 used or new, they've gotta bring this back in print yet again (remastered and with some bonus tracks perhaps). I recently got a mint condition but original pressing 1973 vinyl copy of this album to replace my worn-out 80s cassette copy, wow was I glad I did, it sounds stupendous on vinyl in particular. The basslines on this record alone is worth buying it for, but I believe this album is an underrated masterpiece of Sandy's, and is far afield from her work with Fairport Convention but is no less great for that. Some of these songs can quite reduce one to tears, poignant as they are, including (especially) the sublime tracks "No End", "Carnival" and "Dark the Night." Also fun are Sandy's covers of the old songs "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" and "Whispering Grass," both sound like Sandy doing cool cocktail jazz but with more warm soul than most cocktail jazz singers could ever hope to attain. Listen to the magnificent, haunting "No End" on a cold, snowy winter's night and hear those string arrangements and tell me the hair on the back of your neck doesn't stand on end. Sandy looks amazing on the cover photo too...brilliant album all around. I would say this is a must-have if you're any kind of fan of Sandy or Fairport Convention or good British folk-rock in general. This is more ammunition to prove that there was plenty of good music released in the early 1970s, just not all of it made a radio playlist. Reason: too good, and too intelligent. Two reasons why you should go buy this in ANY form now!

Great collection of songs.......2003-01-23

It took me a long time to get this one, but it was well worth the wait. I knew and loved 'Solo', but hadn't heard any of the other tracks. All are just great and stand up to repeated listening. Sandy was just wonderful.

Like an old fashioned waltz.......2001-12-17

I have this album on vinyl. This is one of the most haunting collections of music I have ever heard. Sandy Denny is an artist of all artists. She transends over all decades. I am looking forward to having this record on CD. Dottie

Sandy's Masterpiece.......2001-06-17

Sandy was a storyteller, an original songwriter with a fascinatingly clear and colorful voice, as well as a talent for deceptively sweet, double-edged lyrics. If you listen to her earlier albums you can hear the progression...From her folksy roots and somewhat pedestrian arrangements, she evolved towards something richer and fuller, culminating in this, a very jazzy, seductive and satisfying album complete with soaring instrumentals. "Like An Old Fashioned Waltz" is gutsy and extravagant. Picture a classy nightclub, dim lighting, a whispering brass orchestra. Then again, picture a wanderer and a minstral, living in an enchanted castle, harkening back to a more innocent time. This is Sandy at her finest. Her voice is at it's peak, nimble and pure. From the bittersweet triumph in the opening cut "Solo" to the dreamlike and introspecive "No End", the mood is set for a saucy, sexy, strong woman who can make it on her own, while still believing in fairytales and idealized love. Who knows where her music would have taken her had she lived. As it is, "Like An Old Fashioned Waltz" may be the masterpiece that she was meant to bring to the world.

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Like an Old Fashioned Waltz
Sandy Denny
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009J8DNI
Release Date: 2005-07-18

Tracks:

Solo
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz
Whispering Grass
Friends
Carnival
Dark The Night
At The End Of The Day
Until The Real Thing Comes Along
No End
At The End Of The Day (Alternate Take) (Bonus Tracks)
King & Queen Of England (Demo Version) (Bonus Tracks)
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz (Live With Fairport Convention) (Bonus Tracks)
No End (Solo Piano Version) (Bonus Tracks)

Album Description

This digitally remastered reissue of Denny's 1973 album includes the bonus tracks 'At The End Of The Day', 'King & Queen Of England' (demo version), 'Like an Old Fashioned Waltz' (live with Fairport Convention) & 'No End' (solo piano version). Album comes packaged in a paper sleeve. Island. 2005

Album Details

Japanese Digitally Remastered Limited Edition Issue of the 1973 Solo Album Classic by the Late Former Fotheringay/Fairport Convention Singer in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork. Includes Bonus Tracks "at the End of the Day (Alternate Take)", "The King and Queen of England (Demo)", "Like an Old Fashioned Waltz (Live)" and "no End (Solo Piano Version).

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