Mike Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 How about a simple no fuss which version of two poll ? All you got to do is just pass on which version you yourself enjoy the most... the Spyder Turner northern classic or Ritchie Havens first recording of this Gordon Lightfoot song Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Premium Stuff Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Fresh Air also did this. Cheers Richard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 yep there's a few others out there as well but all the one's i have heard don't come anywhere close to the two poll ones ... imo 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Spyder's romping away with it at the moment 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Premium Stuff Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Spyder's romping away with it at the moment Quite right too 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I love Richie Havens' version, beautiful. But Spyder is the one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Kevinkent Posted July 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2014 Depends wether you want to dance to it, or cut your wrists to it. - Kev 13 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2014 Depends wether you want to dance to it, or cut your wrists to it. - Kev spyders take is not that bad 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've gone for Richie. Peter 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've gone for Richie. Peter 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What a silly question. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) How many artists recorded this tune? I know of two more apart from the three mentioned above. The Original Cast(e) on DOT and Robin Wilson on A&M. Edited July 31, 2014 by Sebastian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Premium Stuff Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 McKendree Spring - I Can't Make It Anymore Cheers Richard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 With respect Is this question worthy of the reply - If you have to ask you wouldn't understand? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 theres a lp version by whail but that looks like its going to be the same as the fresh air 45 https://thatsallritemama.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/whail-on-luv.html#more Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Boyle Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Richie Havens sounds like Rob Thomas (louth) singing so Spyder gets my vote all day long 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve S 60 Posted July 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks for bringing the Richie Havens version to my attention. I'll buy it for my Gran for Christmas. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks for bringing the Richie Havens version to my attention. I'll buy it for my Gran for Christmas. thought that most on here would have heard it out already ah well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rich B Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I lke the Richie Havens version - but I love Spyders! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Steve S 60, on 31 Jul 2014 - 12:47 PM, said: Thanks for bringing the Richie Havens version to my attention. I'll buy it for my Gran for Christmas. You can buy me one for Christmas if you like Steve. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 thought that most on here would have heard it out already ah well I don't get let out much. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Martyn Pitt Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 thought that most on here would have heard it out already ah well Not all of us use elevators Mike 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jumpinjoan Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Spyder for me, awesome record. Brought tears to my eyes when he sang it at Prestatyn, just brilliant x 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mrtag Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm with you on this one Joan! Spyders everytime! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Just seen the poll......looks like spyder just has his nose in front!..think he may of started as the odds on favourite though..Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've gone for Richie. Peter So did I, it must be a moderator thing To be fair though, Spyder's is much easier to dance to Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Winnie :-), on 31 Jul 2014 - 5:14 PM, said: So did I, it must be a moderator thing To be fair though, Spyder's is much easier to dance to Spyders is an awesome soul/dance track Win - always loved it. Richie was new to me a few years back and has something quite magical about it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've got an instrumental version of this 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Like both versions in different ways, but Spyders is a bit spesh innit... Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Ritchie not bad, but a bit 'pub singer' and too light. Ritchie is like, 'oh well I'll probably get over it'. Spyder's voice aches when he sings, he's dying inside. He's the man. Edited July 31, 2014 by Matt Male Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yellow demo of Spyder Turner coming up from me soon... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The original is still the greatest? Not every time, Mr Gray... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Richie Havens sounds like Rob Thomas (louth) singing so Spyder gets my vote all day long Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Does Rob Thomas sing then Mick, I've only ever heard him grunt and growl. Great memories of both but Spyder does it for me. Rob does a funk version Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Does Rob Thomas sing then Mick, I've only ever heard him grunt and growl. Great memories of both but Spyder does it for me. I'll tell him! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul R Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) If there is a competition, price against brilliance, including every track played on the scene, Spyder must be at the top. Of course this is just in my humble opinion. I don't think I'll every tire of listening or dancing to it. Got to be one of my funeral records. Paul Edited July 31, 2014 by Paul r 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Spyder for me as brings back cherished memories of friends who couldn't run as fast as me in life and are no longer here and therefore holds a special place in my heart. HOWEVER I came across some years back and adore and love Richie's smooth Callier-esque vocals so it's a bit of a hard one really, theres no BOTH category damm you evil Mike! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Robbk Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What about the writer's version - Gordon Lightfoot? I like Spyder Turner's Detroit Soul version best. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) absolutely no contest... someone once told me there were a million pressed of Spyder Turner... One of those things you hear at all-dayers propping up the bar, I dont for a moment believe MGM actually pressed 1 Million of this track... or did they? Edited July 31, 2014 by Mal C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I like all versions posted. Such a great song, excellent lyrics and a haunting melody. But to me, Spyder Turner is by far the best. It epitomize Northern Soul. Lyrics, production, voice, just perfect. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 But to me, Spyder Turner is by far the best. It epitomize Northern Soul. Lyrics, production, voice, just perfect. I get too low with no reason You say it's the moon or maybe the season But something's not the same and I won't let my mind believe Baby something's wrong, all the feeling is gone I can't make it anymore, just can't make it anymore No, no, no Lately, I don't feel much like talking Instead of going home, I go walking And thinking too much and darling I'm hungering for your touch Baby something's changed, I don't feel the same I can't make it anymore, just can't make it anymore Don't know the reason why, but I just can't lie When I feel this way, what else can I say I can't make it anymore, just can't make it anymore Where did we go wrong, where do I belong Let me find out when did it all began Why I'm leaving you, why is our love is through I can't make it anymore I've got to say it's all over No, no, no Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 What about the writer's version - Gordon Lightfoot? Was it ever released by him? Or just shopped around as a songwriters demo? Quite amazing that the song kept being recorded during such a long period of time by different artists. From 1966 to 1972. Apparently there's a version by Richard Williams as well on an LP called "Where Do I Go" on the Quad label produced by Johnny Pate. Has anyone of you heard it? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 My head says Richie Havens but my heart, soul and feet tell me Spyder Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Was it ever released by him? Or just shopped around as a songwriters demo? Quite amazing that the song kept being recorded during such a long period of time by different artists. From 1966 to 1972. Apparently there's a version by Richard Williams as well on an LP called "Where Do I Go" on the Quad label produced by Johnny Pate. Has anyone of you heard it? the story i read was that he never recorded it , read someone saying that havens must have heard it being performed live in the new york poet/folk type bars the later recordings may be due to havens performance of it at woodstock as have read people who were there later saying that performance of it was a influential moment 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MrsWoodsrules Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Spyder man! No contest, one I never tire of too. When it gets to the bridge & goes up an octave, so uplifting. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev John Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Spyder for me DOUBLE HEADER TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! atb Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Was it ever released by him? Or just shopped around as a songwriters demo? Quite amazing that the song kept being recorded during such a long period of time by different artists. From 1966 to 1972. Apparently there's a version by Richard Williams as well on an LP called "Where Do I Go" on the Quad label produced by Johnny Pate. Has anyone of you heard it? Yes - I have the album - slowish version but ok though - not amazing !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tank Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Spyder's is almost the perfect Northern "Soul" record. Dramatic, Soulful, perfect speed, superb production, tantalisingly short...however, it's easy availability preventing it being of that "Grail' status. Beats the sh#t out of Frank Wilson IMO. Love it. I also love..and prefer...Ritchie's version. Love the subtlety, different chord changes and like his laid back folksy delivery. Cheers! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Benson Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I've got both Spyder and Richie's versions but as only one vote is allowed have gone for Spyder, probably because I knew it before the other. But I like them both... in different ways. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest sharmo 1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I like both , but Spyder cut's the mustard. Regards S. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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