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Wayfaring Stranger: Gibson and Camp

This is from Gibson and Camp At The Gate of Horn.

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14 Comments on “Wayfaring Stranger: Gibson and Camp”

  2. J's avatar J Says:

    September 14, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks. One of my favorite songs. I’ll listen to it sung by anybody….
    Ever hear Tim Buckley’s “Dream Letter/Live in London” double album? Listen to Wayfaring Stranger paired with You Got Me Running on the second disc. A very nice effort.

    • Kat's avatar Kat Says:

      September 15, 2011 at 6:59 am

      J,
      Always happy to oblige with a favorite song. I haven’t heard the Tim Buckley, but I count him among y favorites so I’m figuring it must be quite good.

      I found the song on e-music but it is album only so I’ll hunt it down someother way. Thanks!

  3. sblake's avatar sblake Says:

    September 14, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Welcome back and so glad you had a great holiday….This is an old English folk song from the Roud Collection (336) and was considered at one time to be the signature song for Burl Ives.J beat me to the point – there is a fabulous version by Tim Buckley on his BBC Live Sessions and also I would recommend the amazing version by Ritchie Havens at Woodstock which he calls “Freedom”

    • Kat's avatar Kat Says:

      September 15, 2011 at 7:15 am

      sblake,
      I have no memory of this song and Burl Ives. Strange as I have heard him sing many times on a varioety of programs. I looked for the Buckley on e-music but it was the whole album or nothing. I’ll keeo looking as there are now two recommendations fo Tim.

  4. Spaceman's avatar Spaceman Says:

    September 14, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    This is a lovely song, but a tough one for most anyone to carry well.

    Johnny Cash does an interesting version, but strains at the high parts. Interesting instrumental accompaniment. Organ adds a nice touch.

    • Kat's avatar Kat Says:

      September 15, 2011 at 7:18 am

      Spaceman,
      I like it though I undrstand what you mean about the high parts-he cut them off to fit his voice. No matter-I liked it!

  5. Mark Anderson's avatar Mark Anderson Says:

    September 15, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Joan Toliver’s vfersion is outstanding.

  6. Lori Kossowsky's avatar Lori Kossowsky Says:

    September 15, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    I love it. Later I’ll research it. When the my-grain stops. I’ve never heard of Joan Toliver.

  7. Mark Anderson's avatar Mark Anderson Says:

    September 16, 2011 at 7:52 am

    BTW sblake, Burl Ives’ autobiography is titled . . . . :))

  8. Spaceman's avatar Spaceman Says:

    September 23, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I have a mp3 of the Mennonite Hour Men singing this A Capella – classical style.


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