The production from this album "High and Mighty" (1976) sounds so much better than their previous catalogue. The band dropped their original producer Gerry Bron for this album and produced it themselves. The album wasn't the greatest but it the sound quality on it is the best they ever did in the 70s. This song along with "One Way or Another", "Midnight" and "Make a Little Love" were great tunes. I think they went back to Bron for a while longer until the early 80s? I just wished they had kept this quality until even better production was available.
Thanks for posting! Although I'd usually watch the live vid of this version with the 4 string players (the BEST version, IMO), instead having nice backgrounds allows one to concentrate even more on the lyrics.* And, THAT is really something. This is one of Ken's best. (Slightly) corrected lyrics: I met a sad old gypsy on the road to Berlin By chance I got to spend a little time with him We shared a few life stories on that dusty old train So I thought I'd take a minute Just to share them again with you He talked of all the twists and turns he'd taken in life And how his spirit clung to God to do what was right Sure he got the prize but he never counted the cost I felt his pain as he shared with me all that he had lost If you could only see what was there in his eyes An eternity of wandering in search of the prize He'd had it all, the money, all the fame and romance And now he shed a tear as he faced the last dance The blessing comes but once he said But it's not for you, it must be shared And if you keep it to yourself You'll be no use to anyone else And he who gives will take away And you will face the same dark day That even now is all my pain I'll never have this dance again Chances, dances, how quickly this life passes All our hopes and all our dreams Get lost in all our selfish schemes You see, it's not about you, it's not about me It's about loving something we can't see It's all about what we are willing to share It's about our hearts and who lives there As the train rolled into the city He shook his head as if to say It's your turn now, just know the game That you're about to play And it seemed as if right there and then A light came to his eyes As he exchanged the dance of life For a far better prize And so the wise old gypsy drifted slowly away Beaten by the game he'd taught so many to play He said "I'd do it all again if I had the chance" But I'm ready now for one more bow I'll take the last dance
ты не путай холодное с соленым.Магомаев ничуть не хуже потому что он вообще из другой оперы. И хоть я очень люблю Хенсли , Магомаева тоже не позволю обсирать.
Recuerdo de mi adolescencia viajando por la carretera solo rumbo al norte de Chile siempre me.apartaba de mis amigos ellos en otra yo amaba la vida y todo escuchando urih heep saludos stgo de chile patorock
Ken Hensley visited Russia in 2002 and Russians gave him a disk of a popular Russian rock opera Juno and Avos. Ken loved the music of that opera and wrote his own version of one of the songs from there. Russians didn't mind. Here is the original song czcams.com/video/ABXH7zPtW34/video.html
Nice ❤❤❤
Always 💔 Great Ken
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤2024❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂
I love you, Ken Hensley ❤. Thanks for this wonderful song about my only God.
Кен бес тебя скучно на етой земле
The production from this album "High and Mighty" (1976) sounds so much better than their previous catalogue. The band dropped their original producer Gerry Bron for this album and produced it themselves. The album wasn't the greatest but it the sound quality on it is the best they ever did in the 70s. This song along with "One Way or Another", "Midnight" and "Make a Little Love" were great tunes. I think they went back to Bron for a while longer until the early 80s? I just wished they had kept this quality until even better production was available.
Poignant words from the maestro who is sorely missed R.I.P Ken 🙏
Thanks for posting! Although I'd usually watch the live vid of this version with the 4 string players (the BEST version, IMO), instead having nice backgrounds allows one to concentrate even more on the lyrics.* And, THAT is really something. This is one of Ken's best. (Slightly) corrected lyrics: I met a sad old gypsy on the road to Berlin By chance I got to spend a little time with him We shared a few life stories on that dusty old train So I thought I'd take a minute Just to share them again with you He talked of all the twists and turns he'd taken in life And how his spirit clung to God to do what was right Sure he got the prize but he never counted the cost I felt his pain as he shared with me all that he had lost If you could only see what was there in his eyes An eternity of wandering in search of the prize He'd had it all, the money, all the fame and romance And now he shed a tear as he faced the last dance The blessing comes but once he said But it's not for you, it must be shared And if you keep it to yourself You'll be no use to anyone else And he who gives will take away And you will face the same dark day That even now is all my pain I'll never have this dance again Chances, dances, how quickly this life passes All our hopes and all our dreams Get lost in all our selfish schemes You see, it's not about you, it's not about me It's about loving something we can't see It's all about what we are willing to share It's about our hearts and who lives there As the train rolled into the city He shook his head as if to say It's your turn now, just know the game That you're about to play And it seemed as if right there and then A light came to his eyes As he exchanged the dance of life For a far better prize And so the wise old gypsy drifted slowly away Beaten by the game he'd taught so many to play He said "I'd do it all again if I had the chance" But I'm ready now for one more bow I'll take the last dance
Кен хенсли великолепный композитор, мелодист, СУПЕР ГЕНИЙ, музыкант❤❤❤
Amen brother ! I will meet you in heaven at the feet of our Jesus Christ
Ketika sore datang sy menantikan malaikat turun MAGRIBI
The late, great Hen Hensley! Your music is with us forever. RIP.
Maravilhosa música
I love this song since i was 1y years old now i'm 65 years old still i always listening
Ken,great Ken rip
Rip great Ken
Кен Хенсли🌹🌺🌷🌹🌺🌷🌹🌺🌷🌹🌺🌷
Ken is back
Встреча на Брачной вечери у Господа и там с нами будет ретурн
Кен это говорит о всём магомаев рядом не стоял
ты не путай холодное с соленым.Магомаев ничуть не хуже потому что он вообще из другой оперы. И хоть я очень люблю Хенсли , Магомаева тоже не позволю обсирать.
Reminder When I was Young I fel in loves. The best off all music
Very nice song i love it since i'm young
Ken , immortale
I believe the audio here is from a live concert - great performance and great recording!
Brilliant
A Uriah Heep masterpiece. God Bless Ken Hensley and David Byron, Lee and Gary and Thank you to Mick for keeping the music alive....
Muito Bom !!
Testo italiano
Rest in peace ken you will never be forgotten!!!!
It is a masterpiece
Dommage it is a classic of the music along the same line of Stairway to Heaven
♥️👍
Incredible band
Recuerdo de mi adolescencia viajando por la carretera solo rumbo al norte de Chile siempre me.apartaba de mis amigos ellos en otra yo amaba la vida y todo escuchando urih heep saludos stgo de chile patorock
🦋💖💖🎸~Even in his youth. His life too. Gone forever.~🎸💖💖🦋
♥️
Ken Hensley visited Russia in 2002 and Russians gave him a disk of a popular Russian rock opera Juno and Avos. Ken loved the music of that opera and wrote his own version of one of the songs from there. Russians didn't mind. Here is the original song czcams.com/video/ABXH7zPtW34/video.html
Amen brother. Rest in Peace.
Piękny utwór
Old but gold
This is one of the best Hensley songs! So beautiful melody.
😮😊😮😮😊😮😮😮😊😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😮😮😊😮😮😢😮😊😊😮😊😮😮😮😊😮😮😮😊😮😮😮😮😮😊😮😮😮🎉😮😮😮😊😊😮😊😮😊😮😮😊😮
I love this song fotever
This is a very beautiful song with full emotions.
with this he said everything summed up, lut we remerber you and your creativity. R.I.P.
Um dia melhores álbuns do Uriah heep, amo demais!
R.I.P. Ken Hensley...FOREVER ...WE WILL BE TOGETHER...💓
o cara é um profeta ! parabéns Ken ! Esteja em PAZ
Rest in peace ✌️🙏
Too good 👍
Вечная память Гению!!!
Lindissima.David Byron destroi nessa musica.