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| GlennSprigg:
People think that the song... "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" was by Roberta Flack... I'm an old 'folkie' guitarist/piano player. I was just playing along with this on YouTube... But I got to "rememberin!"... It was 1st written by an acquaintance of mine, 'Ewan MacColl', nearly 50 years ago, for his THEN wife, 'Peggy Seeger'. (They are long divorced now). About 15 years ago?, when Peggy Seeger was touring Australia, I set her up on stage with my best keyboard, and 'jammed' with her, before her Concerts. She played this song at her concerts as it was originally WRITTEN for her! and people wanted it. She told me that she (and Ewan) had eventually SOLD the rights to the song, to Roberta Flack, and received a mere pittance over the years since then, in royalties... However, I was proud that she played my piano, and that I had accompanied her on my guitar. It adds a whole new meaning when I play it now!! 8) |
| coppice:
As Frank Zappa so wisely told the young musicians he took under his wing, like Steve Vai, "always keep control of your publishing". |
| GlennSprigg:
--- Quote from: coppice on February 08, 2020, 05:29:37 pm ---As Frank Zappa so wisely told the young musicians he took under his wing, like Steve Vai, "always keep control of your publishing". --- End quote --- Yes, you are right my friend. Then again, a lot of us don't want/need recognition or remuneration!! When I was 1st learning 'Music', someone made me never forget part of an old mantra/poem, that... May those that soar in the sky, Walk back down the mountain... And teach those with leadened feet To fly!! |
| SG-1:
Great Song, my favorite version is by Peter, Paul, & Mary. |
| Ed.Kloonk:
Ahhh.. memories. The first time I ever sat on your face. |
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