Sandy [Import]

Sandy Denny | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B000006Y5D
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,142 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. It'll Take A Long Time

2. Sweet Rosemary

3. For Nobody To Hear

4. Tomorrow Is A Long Time

5. Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood

6. Listen, Listen

7. The Lady

8. Bushes And Briars

9. It Suits Me Well

10. The Music Weaver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best female folk/rock/traditional singer of her day, April 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sandy (Audio CD)

Sandy Denny was, quite simply put, the finest "folk/rock" singer of her time. From her first tentative recording with British band "The Strawbs" and her solo acoustic debut, it was obvious that there was something going on that had never been exprienced in the realm of popular music! There was the huskiness of her lower register...her uncanny ability to hold notes for what seemed like minutes, then suddenly change timbre and crescendo...the sheer range - perhaps 5 octaves...her lack of fear in crossing over the falsetto boundary...the frequent, perfectly executed ornaments... but all of these remarkable aspects of her talent cannot describe the experience of hearing her sing! I had the pleasure of seeing her live, with the "old" Fairport lineup, in 1976. (This would have been shortly before she died.) Her on-stage presence was powerful, and at the same time, intimate. I'm in full agreement with the statement by the gentleman above about her cover of Dylan's "Tomorrow Is A Long Time." This poignant song will never be paid greater homage by any singer. It's breathtaking! Others to listen to: "Black Jack Davey," a Fotheringay outtake; the timeless and haunting "Who Knows Where The Time Goes," of her own composition; her flawless rendition of "Whispering Grass," by the Inkspots and "The Sea," again with Fotheringay. The list goes on and on...there are very few "dogs" in Ms. Denny's oeuvre. About the worst I can say is that she occasionally missed pitch by a quarter tone or so - but not often! I can't recommend this artist highly enough. Her work spans all styles and is best described as Classic. Thanks for reading!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars she's the best, and this is her best, February 26, 2000

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WaltSnipe "nude emperor-spotter" (Austin, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sandy (Audio CD)

There never has been, nor likely ever will be, a better female vocalist that Sandy Denny. Period. If her voice doesn't give you chickenskin, and bring up a tear at least once an album side (oops, showing my age there), you're dead. Period. Sandy's songwriting is outstanding, and she surrounds herself here with an excellent cast (Fairports and others) who play with passion and depth throughout. Sandy sometimes missed on other releases by attempting to record light/playful songs--her voice doesn't work for this material, and she is at her best when she sings the heavy material, often dark and melancholy. There are no missteps here. Every song hits the mark dead-solid perfect. This album will tear you up. It doesn't get any better than this. Cue up "It'll Take a Long Time", and hold on. This is her best solo work--the release that feels truest to her nature, with no concessions to other's expectations or to material that doesn't show her in her best light. This album will always be in my Top 10. She is sorely missed.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars About as close to perfection as it gets..., November 22, 2001

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"philosoph123" (Manhattan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sandy (Audio CD)

Sandy Denny is the most beautiful singer I have ever heard. This is not to say that she has the finest voice (although it is magnificent); rather, she has an emotive quality that can draw in the listener. The only problem that I find with some of her music is that it is over-produced. This is not a problem with this CD. She is also an excellent songwriter, and many of the best songs on this album are examples of her finest work. Of the 10 songs, I would say that 6 or 7 are magnificent, and none are less than decent. Her voice is front-and-center, ranging from the clarion call of "The Quiet Joys of Brotherhood" (by Richard Farina) to the wistful (yet strong) "The Music Weaver". If I could choose only one CD to keep from my collection, this one would be a strong contender. One other indication of the quality of this CD is the number of DIFFERENT songs that people have mentioned in their reviews. It is well worth the extra money to buy it.