Andy M. Stewart of Silly Wizard fame. The problem with love is that the spontaneity and romantic emotions associated with discovering and falling in love with another person are hard to maintain in their freshness and newness. It is really sad that it cannot go on at least much longer. Sometimes people claim that it does, I suppose they have an unerring gratitude for the gift of love. Like a song that one finds beautiful no matter how often one hears it. It has a different feel from the versions, which are equally good, by women singers like Robyn Stapleton or Karen Matheson, among many others. The beautiful accompaniment is especially moving.
This was sung (unaccompanied) at the funeral of my husband's cousin in Glasgow - absolutely beautiful, and so very touching. I didn't know it before...
If there has been a more beautiful and evocative love song ever written I have yet to hear it. Andy Stewart does a fabulous job with Burns timeless masterpiece.
What I especially like about Andy M. Stewart is the rich quality of his voice. He gives the lines a sort of sad, introspective quality that I think matches the song very well. The accompaniment backs that up, and it is not over accompanied, there is a certain holding back, the singer and accompanists are is not trying for the greatest emotional impact. There is a certain restrained dignity in the rendition which I think suits the song very well.
How good is this? Miles better than any of the Celtic Moments tribe. Thanks for posting. I'd completely forgotten the artistry of Andy Stewart and his sensationally beautiful baritone.
Andy M. Stewart of Silly Wizard fame. The problem with love is that the spontaneity and romantic emotions associated with discovering and falling in love with another person are hard to maintain in their freshness and newness. It is really sad that it cannot go on at least much longer. Sometimes people claim that it does, I suppose they have an unerring gratitude for the gift of love. Like a song that one finds beautiful no matter how often one hears it. It has a different feel from the versions, which are equally good, by women singers like Robyn Stapleton or Karen Matheson, among many others. The beautiful accompaniment is especially moving.
Had the privilege to help care for Andy when he was in hospital in Peebles, a true gentleman with a ready wit. I miss him; RIP.
One of the best renditions of a classic Robert Burns songs and nobody can sing it better than Andy M Stewart
"...but to see her was to love her, love but her and love forever..." timeless feelings, timeless words
This was sung (unaccompanied) at the funeral of my husband's cousin in Glasgow - absolutely beautiful, and so very touching. I didn't know it before...
If there has been a more beautiful and evocative love song ever written I have yet to hear it. Andy Stewart does a fabulous job with Burns timeless masterpiece.
R.I.P Andy, the Soul and Voice of Scottish Music.
What I especially like about Andy M. Stewart is the rich quality of his voice. He gives the lines a sort of sad, introspective quality that I think matches the song very well. The accompaniment backs that up, and it is not over accompanied, there is a certain holding back, the singer and accompanists are is not trying for the greatest emotional impact. There is a certain restrained dignity in the rendition which I think suits the song very well.
The 2 who disliked must never have been in love, ever.
This singer is actually Andy M. Stewart, formerly of Silly Wizard and no relation to the man who fronted The White Heather Club for many years!
Andy was my cousin. Miss him terribly at times. Thankfully we'll always have his music. Thanks for sharing. RIP dear cousin.
I love everything about this version, the singing, the instruments and the arrangement,...
Stunning!!!! & the scenery.....
RIP, Andy. None compare.
one of andys best x
How good is this? Miles better than any of the Celtic Moments tribe. Thanks for posting. I'd completely forgotten the artistry of Andy Stewart and his sensationally beautiful baritone.
Excellent Song.
BEAUTIFUL! BLESSINGS FROM HUNGARY! LOVE, YOLANDA! THANK YOU!
Very nice version of what some would say was Burns finest composition.
Beautiful song,never heard before,I listened to andy for years,❤
I sing this at Burns Suppers.......25 January 2020....D.