Judy Collins, Nico, Marianne Faithful and Bettie Serveert have covered this brilliant Bob Dylan song – but Fairport Convention’s is the best. I love Sandy’s vocals on this. Below are Dylan’s lyrics.
You will search, babe, at any cost But how long, babe, can you search for what is not lost? Everybody will help you Some people are very kind But if I can save you any time Come on, give it to me I’ll keep it with mine I can’t help it if you might think I am odd If I say I’m not loving you not for what you are But for what you’re not Everybody will help you Discover what you set out to find But if I can save you any time Come on, give it to me I’ll keep it with mineThe train leaves at half past ten But it’ll be back in the same old spot again The conductor He’s still stuck on the line And if I can save you any time Come on, give it to me I’ll keep it with mine
‘Tis a little-known-fact that THE HOBBLEDEHOY’S editor-in-chief Johnny Foreigner spent many days of his youth on the streets of Newport, Rhode Island – famous for Danish socialite Claus Von Bulow (found not guilty at his second trial of killing his wife “Sunny”); The America’s Cup Sailing Races; and of course, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. Where was it that Bob Dylan first played an electric guitar in concert? Why, in Newport, of course! Normally, Johnny Foreigner would be sitting on a blanket in Fort Adams and digging the festival vibes these past weekends, but due to the Covid virus, all events were canceled. Ah, me.
Dylan at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival “goes electric” and folks flip out
President John F. Kennedy and wife Jackie watching the America’s Cup races in Newport, RI
Claus Von Bulow, the Danish socialite known for being accused of the attempted murder of his wife Sunny
This terrific new film – OUR VOICES TOGETHER – is available for online viewing starting Sunday, August 2.
“Newport has a 60-year history of giving artists a place to play, collaborate, and speak to the times. It has been a megaphone for not one singular voice, but many. Although this year there is no physical stage, the spirit of the Newport Folk Fest continues on through this film with a collection of original performances and an ending Newport fans expect each year: A moment of togetherness.”
It may be the next best thing to actually being in Newport for the live festivals, and your contribution will help fund future festivals. Please watch and give what you can! This film will only be viewable for 24 hours.
And please tell THE HOBBLEDEHOY your opinions of the film, the festival, and also whether or not you think Claus actually murdered his wife “Sunny” in 1979.
The Hobbledehoy find these days so difficult, yet we give thanks to the voice of Sandy Denny and the music of Fairport Convention. They help, don’t they?
