I KNEW there was another version of this song that was better than all others (yes, even Gene's). But I couldn't remember the band. AND HERE IT IS!!! Thank you so much. I love this song.
agreed.this is definitely the best rendition of this song. "but she laughed each time i asked her name vague promises to meet again...." just wonderful.
+Cory Haffly You must have been listening to KJR, the power house station of the NW. Along with all the hits of the day they always made it a point to play local music. I get very nostalgic for those days.
It's only fair to remember that this was not just Ian Tyson's song, but co-written with his then-spouse, Sylvia (Fricker) Tyson, one of only a few songs that they wrote together.
The very first 45 to be released on the UNI label, what an amazing record that should have been a huge hit...instead, we got "Winchester Cathedral" played over and over and over again.
Did you know the Daily Flash are still playing? A somewhat edited lineup since Steve Lalor died a couple of years ago now, but they're still a great band. And even more importantly (to me, at least) very sweet guys. They play regularly in the Seattle area. Go hear them sometime!
1 of my all time favorites. KBLA played this - only 1 listen & i went out & got the record. Was a bit of an underground hit & that was all. Too bad. Such a lovely song & best version. The mid '60s had many records like this that were so good they didn't get played. 8:05 by Moby Grape was another. Yeah, winchester catherdal WAS indeed nauseating. Was so bad it got to # 1 probably - dunno, always changed the channel when it came on . .
The Daily Flash were a Seattle band and The French Girl was a minor hit for just a couple of weeks in 1967. I remember they played it on KJR-95, but infrequently as it just scratched the bottom of the charts.
Fantastic! I knew Steve Lalor what a delightful man. The remaining daily flash are still some of the best musicians seattle ever produced. Lalor’s voice only got better. Rest In Peace Steve
I was one of the Roadies for the flash. John,Steve, Doug and Don were an important part of my musical education. Their of The French Girl is still best version EVER. Spent time with them in SF for a year. RIP DON and Steve
yet as great as this song remains it got no airplay cause the Flash were up in Seattle music was controlled by one DJ. End of story . He would not play it and they with all their talent faded away. Sure a few band mates play as the Flash up in the PNW today but too many decades have come and gone.
Great to hear that.I only knew Ian and Sylvia's version.This is really good,plus it has a lovely sound reminiscent of the 60's,early70's on the west coast.
Hi, thanks for posting this fine version of a song also performed by Bob Dylan (The Bootleg Series Vol. 11). Part of The Bob Dylan Project. Facebook: facebook.com/TheBobDylanProject
Truly the best version of one of the greatest of 60s songs, yet so few have even heard it. For 55 years it has been on my Top Ten All-Time list.
Rest in peace, Steve Lalor. Thanks for this beautiful song, and the sweet music you brought to Seattle (and the West Coast) in the 60s and beyond.
I have always worn THREE SILVER RINGS since I first heard this in 1967. UNI Records' first release!
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I KNEW there was another version of this song that was better than all others (yes, even Gene's). But I couldn't remember the band. AND HERE IT IS!!! Thank you so much. I love this song.
agreed.this is definitely the best rendition of this song.
"but she laughed each time i asked her name
vague promises to meet again...." just wonderful.
This is the best version of this song, also done by Ian & Sylvia and Gene Clark.
Glenn Yarborough also did this. That version sends chills up my spine...
Somewhat surprised to see this many people that know this version, I must concur it is the best version of an incredibly beautiful song.
+Cory Haffly You must have been listening to KJR, the power house station of the NW. Along with all the hits of the day they always made it a point to play local music. I get very nostalgic for those days.
I love this song. Thank you for sharing!
God I miss these guys.
It's only fair to remember that this was not just Ian Tyson's song, but co-written with his then-spouse, Sylvia (Fricker) Tyson, one of only a few songs that they wrote together.
The very first 45 to be released on the UNI label, what an amazing record that should have been a huge hit...instead, we got "Winchester Cathedral" played over and over and over again.
Yes, and a whole slew of imitations, even The Beatles and The Stones were influenced by Winchester Cathedral.
Did you know the Daily Flash are still playing? A somewhat edited lineup since Steve Lalor died a couple of years ago now, but they're still a great band. And even more importantly (to me, at least) very sweet guys. They play regularly in the Seattle area. Go hear them sometime!
1 of my all time favorites. KBLA played this - only 1 listen & i went out & got the record. Was a bit of an underground hit & that was all. Too bad. Such a lovely song & best version. The mid '60s had many records like this that were so good they didn't get played. 8:05 by Moby Grape was another. Yeah, winchester catherdal WAS indeed nauseating. Was so bad it got to # 1 probably - dunno, always changed the channel when it came on . .
The Daily Flash were a Seattle band and The French Girl was a minor hit for just a couple of weeks in 1967. I remember they played it on KJR-95, but infrequently as it just scratched the bottom of the charts.
Oh God, the memories! KJR Seattle Channel 95 with Lan Roberts ( or was it "Colorful KOL" ?) Loved the song too, BTW.
That little KJR airplay caught our attention in Port Townsend....also of course would lead to San Fransisco and The Filmore and other venues
Best version hands down - what a gem
Fantastic! I knew Steve Lalor what a delightful man. The remaining daily flash are still some of the best musicians seattle ever produced. Lalor’s voice only got better. Rest In Peace Steve
I was one of the Roadies for the flash. John,Steve, Doug and Don were an important part of my musical education. Their of The French Girl is still best version EVER. Spent time with them in SF for a year. RIP DON and Steve
Heard this 60 years ago,heard it again today.Time Fly's
R.I.P. Steve Lalor, who we lost on 4/1/18.
This is a very beautiful song!
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The whole Daily Flash, bodine history is a tarnished piece of American music history.
yet as great as this song remains it got no airplay cause the Flash were up in Seattle music was controlled by one DJ. End of story . He would not play it and they with all their talent faded away. Sure a few band mates play as the Flash up in the PNW today but too many decades have come and gone.
This song played in California and that is how I know it.
Gene Clark did an incredible cover of this.
They appeared on The Girl From Uncle.
Had this 4 ever. Same on the flip. Did not know it was the first Uni single.. Did like the Daily Flash.
love this very obsure hit--find one-sold a 45 for 400.00! in frace!-i live nw rock-i played this on kaye 1450-herb smiles shoe feb 1967--love ya all
400 what!? You can get unplayed copies of this for $10 any day of the week
wow, nice. and good choice. very few people do this song. i like it - - and i just posted my own cover….!
Great to hear that.I only knew Ian and Sylvia's version.This is really good,plus it has a lovely sound reminiscent of the 60's,early70's on the west coast.
They played it in the uw student union even better in person
Danny Cox version is the best version of this tune. It sounds like he lived it.
the writers also did 4 strong winds.i like the gene clark version better.but nice
Hi, thanks for posting this fine version of a song also performed by Bob Dylan (The Bootleg Series Vol. 11). Part of The Bob Dylan Project. Facebook: facebook.com/TheBobDylanProject
Why do I always think of Brigitte Bardot or Catherine Deneuve whenever i hear this sublime tune?
because they're french girls.
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who was the lead singer on this cut? Wondering if it was Don MacAllister. Anyone know for sure? Thanks.
The late Steve Lalor.