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I Know Dark Clouds Will Gather Round Me
by SeasideMan @ 07/07/08 - 11:31:39

“I’m just a poor wayfaring stranger
Travelling through this world of woe
There is no sickness, toil nor danger
In that bright land to which I go”

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This very old “white spiritual” became popular with American Country Music artists in the 1940s and has been recorded by many people over the years. It’s part of the Country Canon. The bright land is supposed to be heaven of course, but I think of it as being the seaside. No matter how dark the clouds might look, a patch of sunlight will stick it’s head out for a nose around before popping himself back again.

Here is a country version by Emmylou Harris:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBaGDOtq0X4

And here is a traditional, lovely old version by Ernie Ford:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRhpHZ85Ozk

And this is mine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiCGJbFJcf0

Cheers, Tom.

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jenrayjenray pro
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07/07/08 @ 12:40

I listened to the Tennessee Ernie Ford version and he's got a lovely deep smooth voice, but I actually like your version better because it was more gravelly and sounded like the voice of somebody who would have originally sung this song...if that makes sense...:) And, nice pic....great big hugs...XX

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
07/07/08 @ 12:50

Thanks Jen, I appreciate the compliment.

Cheers, Tom.

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The_WalrusThe_Walrus [Member]
http://www.doctor-dark.co.uk
07/07/08 @ 13:11

I liked the picture too, and thought your version of the song was better than the other two...

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
07/07/08 @ 13:49

It does me a world of good to have such positive feedback. Thanks very much for it.

Tom.

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eggbodeggbod [Member]
http://wordworld.blog.co.uk
07/07/08 @ 13:14

That is a very restful photo, beautifully balanced too

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
07/07/08 @ 13:51

Thanks. Even though it was windy, it still felt restful when I took that. No noise but wind, sea and seagulls, and no-one on the beach but me and my dog.

Tom.

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eggbodeggbod [Member]
http://wordworld.blog.co.uk
07/07/08 @ 15:10

Balm for the soul

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Melinda_blogMelinda_blog [Member]
07/07/08 @ 14:33

Mmmm, lovely picture.
The clouds look impenetrable, but there's just enough light for the water to sparkle.
Perfect illustration of the point you were making.

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Melinda_blogMelinda_blog [Member]
07/07/08 @ 14:34

PS Bill's mother was obviously out at sea somewhere that day :))
We've got thunder here at present. And VERY black.

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
07/07/08 @ 15:07

Thanks, there was a very beautifully eerie quality to the light then.

Cheers, Tom.

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rubychoorubychoo [Member]
08/07/08 @ 04:02

It's all lovely ...

The picture and the song...

There's a Blues On The Rock session with Blue C and Al Peterson at New Brighton ...

(Which isn't a million miles away from you is it ?)

Tel: 0151 709 5484 for details if you're interested,

Ta Tom !

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
08/07/08 @ 10:32

Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for the number. Greatly appreciated. That is a bit of a drive from here...

Tom.

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MonkeyPieMonkeyPie [Member]
08/07/08 @ 11:19

The colours and contrast of your photo are beautiful! Really atmospheric.
And your version of the song has a lot more life and effect behind it, makes it a far more emotive version than say, Emmylou's version. Good job!

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
08/07/08 @ 12:53

Thanks very much :-)

Tom.

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09/07/08 @ 08:44

nice pictures mate.

philghodgphilghodg [Member]
10/07/08 @ 00:00

I love the beach there. I am starting to crave a visit back - the sooner the better!!

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