Late-ish last night, I became a bit stuck watching a program of Beatles cover versions. After lots which were great for novelty or curiosity value this came on and transfixed me. Notoriously slow cottoning on to any musical phenomena I suspect I may be joining the Richie Havens party a little late, but better now than never – here comes the sun.
I caught this clip too and was mesmerised. Put into context for me as I’d come across Richie Havens 30 years ago via the YES cover of this,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjkXW7–TFw
(incidentally – subjected 10 yr- old Archie to YES on friday night at Symphony Hall !, but no Richie Havens’ covers)