Being this good and yet never becoming a household name. It's obscene.

Annie gets all the attention, which is naturally deserved, but Michael Dunford, the guitar player, was the soul of the band. He wrote all of the music along with poet Betty Thatcher on lyrics. I read through a lot of the comments below and no one ever mentioned him, so I had to give him a plug. I was very lucky to have seen them multiple times during their strong years in the 70's. The Philly area was always a strong Renaissance fan area. One of my favorite bands from that era.

@ericabraham6874

4 ай бұрын

I saw Renaissance at Philadelphia's Academy of Music the Year that they Recorded the "Live At Carnegie Hall" Album, on that same Tour... They had just finished the Shows at Carnegie Hall in NYC... It was a Stunning Show... The Band, A Full Orchestra, and the World-Class Acoustics of the Academy of Music... I agree that the Dunford/Thatcher Songwriting Team was (Sadly) somewhat undervalued and largely unacknowledged, but what they created was simply BRILLIANT...

@jgowin66

3 ай бұрын

One of my favorites from the '70's too, and I agree with you about the late Michael Dunford. He wrote beautiful music, and was a superb musician himself. He is also mainly responsible for bringing together this grouping, Tout, Haslam, Camp, Sullivan, aka, the "classic" Renaissance line-up. Yes, Dunford was indispensable to the success of this group. As you aptly put it, "the soul of the band."

@christopherhall1742

3 ай бұрын

Only saw them once at sold out Rec Hall (Penn State) in 1978. Annie Haslam was wandering anonymously (for the most part) up in the balcony before the show (checking out the vibe, I guess).

@chrisharms6302

2 ай бұрын

John Camp. Great Bass player.

@tonykerry

Ай бұрын

Yes you're right about Michael Dunford being the core Of Renaissance! Annie's voice is truly beautiful and certainly completed what the band became after the departures of the Relfs and John McCarty! Great Band and should have been up there with some of the other 70s bands who made it huge!

Next to the voice of Karen Carpenter, Annie's voice is just as angelic while the classic-rock group must remain the most underrated group in music history. Everything they did, from their legendary concept albums, to their exquisite musical compositions were like gold. Testament to their enduring beauty is that their music remains as fresh as ever and despite the demise of several band members, Bolton-born Annie remains the sole flag bearer of this exceptional group who brought so much of joy and inspiration to many of us

I loved the 70s,I want to go back!

@raywalton2294

5 ай бұрын

I second the montion.

@fmtfniuprog8029

4 ай бұрын

I love music and bands from the 70s, but going back to the 70s is impossible! but John, Terry and Annie can still record and perform together! It would be wonderful for us fans!🍀❤

@Fenris4464

2 ай бұрын

The parts I remember were very cool lol

I've loved them since 1975 and I'm a 76 year old grand father now. This song brings back many beautiful memories of me in my 30's. My ex and I used to sit on the couch and sing this song word for word. I'm old and gray now, divorced, but I still love Renaissance. What a voice she has. I read where she can sing 5 octaves. I saw them about 10 years ago in a quaint little theatre that sat about 300 people. I was in 7th heaven. She signed a t shirt for me and gave me a fist bump. I guess she doesn't shake hands. Peace out my friends.

@clearviewmike

Жыл бұрын

She shook my hand. Sunrise Musical Theater. Ft. Lauderdale Fla. 1976 or 77.

@chrisriker6421

Жыл бұрын

They rented a cabin about 100 yards from ours many years ago. A few nights they sang out on the porch and it was such a pleasure to listen to them. Even after talking to Amy? my wife and I didn't find out till after they left who they were. My wife had said they could do that professionally,! Little did we know! The voice of a true angel and a most polite and easy going disposition.

@mrknotthall

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisriker6421 yes

@chrisriker6421

Жыл бұрын

And I'm a 70 yr. old grandfather of 5 boys nowadays. We listened to them often after learning who they were. My wife would even play certain songs of theirs to get the babies to sleep sometimes.

@gurnblanston5000

Жыл бұрын

​@Chris Riker My folks used Motorhead. I can't sleep at night hardly.

The most underrated progressive band to ever take the stage. Annies voice was that of a true angel. I was fortunate to see them live 3 times once in a college gymnasium after performing with Procol Harum with a full orchestra the night before even without the orchestra they were amazing there was maybe 500 people there in the gym. I was 15

@jeffreywilliams144

3 жыл бұрын

Right you are! And Genesis is the most overrated. Pink Floyd is near by.

@daveslack5351

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreywilliams144 With over 100 and 250 million album sales respectively I think one or two folk may disagree.

@jeffreywilliams144

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveslack5351 Record sales are almost meaningless when one considers how serious and decerning core Progessive rock fans are.

@daveslack5351

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreywilliams144 Ah yes, the, if something is popular and successful it lacks the purity of the lesser celebrated, a purity only recognised by a discerning core, argument. Whatever you do don't listen to Annie Haslam performing Ripples on Supper's Ready !

@jeffreywilliams144

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveslack5351 I f I understand your point here, is that Prog rock has to be held accountable to same marketplace as the Beatles and Peter Frampton and must produce material for the masses as well as core Prgressive Rock fans. Finally please see the Liner notes from the CD Larks Tongues in Aspic remastered which has Robert Fripps account of the early demise of authentic Progressive rock. For this very reason.

The most underrated band in the music history.

@miriamharris-kaplan6997

Жыл бұрын

Soooo true

@seanbrou-bj9ob

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree 💜💜💜

@simondeldesierto7381

Жыл бұрын

No

@marlonaraujo6713

Жыл бұрын

It's a shame, was a great band and great beautiful singer

@raywalton2294

Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. Whenever my girlfriend (now my ex) and I knew they were coming to town, we bought tickets. I think we saw the m at least half dozen times, and they are still one of my all time favorite live bands. Jon Camp may be THE most underrated (but not underappreciated) bass guitarists of all time.

Listen to her range. Her power. How clear she pronounces each word. How she holds herself in the song. Her beauty. What a singer!

Let's not ignore Jon Camp on the Rickenbacker bass rockin' serious! Jon and Annie are two of my major influences.

@bikerhighmiler8998

Жыл бұрын

Looks like John is also utilizing some bass pedals along with that Rickenbacker!! Cool.

From the golden age of music.

THE BEST MUSIC BAND IN HISTORY!

This live versión is awesome! Her voice is so powerful, beautiful!

Beautiful voice. Awesome band. Will stay in my heart forever

Annies voice is indeed out of this world and angelic, yet heard an interview with a down to earth woman with a good eathty sense of humor.

I’m not the biggest prog rock fan, but I’ve listened to everything of Renaissance I could find. Annie Haslam is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and beautiful spirit. And this band is aces.

@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970

2 жыл бұрын

U Need To Become A Prog Rock Then...SO Much Absolutely Splendid Musical Treats Await U...

@mrmarkymark77

2 жыл бұрын

I agree mate

@freddyfunes8231

2 жыл бұрын

The Best band in the whole world,awesome Music, awesome voice.

@blackcrimezmatter

8 ай бұрын

I've never heard of someone that knows the terminology prog rock and doesn't like it!

Sends chills down my spine everytime. Including the last 1,000 times I've listened to this.

One of the greatest bands of all time. They are right there with the Moody Blues, ELP, Jethro Tull, The Who, ELO(give On the Third Day a listen) for orchestral/jazz rock with remarkable vocals, and intensely skilled scientists that have synthesized ear candy since the seventies. Thank you so much all who have made Renaissance such a memorable experience.

@JK-js2td

7 ай бұрын

LOVE LOVE LOVE ELO...Jeff Lynne is a genius

One of the best songs that hardly anybody has heard, holy crap that was amazing!!!!!👍✌😀😀😀

@03021958GM

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad I am not just "anybody" and have been listening to this song and band for almost 40 years. Every person who was from the east coast and enjoyed progressive rock has, especially in Philadelphia.

@amilapidot653

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right when you say "I am glad I am not just "anybody". I started following Renaissance in 1972 as a 17-year-old with their album Prologue and have every Renaissance album in my collection. Renaissance is by far my favourite group ahead of groups such as Santana, Steely Dan, Chicago and Dire Straits.

@horseyhorselips3501

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 66 years old and just found this group today for the first time

@michaelhogan6770

2 жыл бұрын

The Philly radio station played themin the 1970's and early 80's. One sponsored a free concert at Penns Landing. I saw that and also concerts at the Tower, Academy of Music (wow), Trocadero, Ripply Music Hall, Chestnut Cabaret and and the Scottish Rite Threatre in Collingswood NJ. Always an amazing show.

Camp is one of the greats. I'd put him up there with Squire, Jack Bruce, Entwhistle and McCartney.

@bigantplowright5711

2 жыл бұрын

McCartney.........

@HughCorbyCruick

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Saw him multiple times and was amazed how he was so under appreciated.

@lferlan

2 жыл бұрын

What about Ray shulman?

She is an angel

My god...her voice is from heaven

@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970

2 жыл бұрын

The Heavens Of England...

@philmann3476

Жыл бұрын

Annie Haslam. Proof there is a God, and that he loves us.

Annie Haslam has been living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for over 20 years. She recovered from breast cancer. Michael (Mickey) Dunford passed away about 5 years ago. Betty Thatcher, who was the lyricist for Ashes and most of their standard hits passed away a little longer at about age 67.

@barryandreev8333

3 ай бұрын

Doesn't she own a Shop, or something like that in New Hope? I saw her at the Keswick Theater back in 2017 with the small Orchestra when they were recording for the DVD.

Annie’s vocal at the end? Holy smokes!

@bassbymichele

3 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps!!!!

@michaelworse6034

3 жыл бұрын

When music still was real music ! Love it

@erichammer2751

3 жыл бұрын

And this wasn't even her best swipe at it. Check out her version done live at Park West in 1983 (it's on YT).

@eggescobar

2 жыл бұрын

She still can do it in 2021

@erichammer2751

2 жыл бұрын

@@eggescobar I was just watching a recent performance of that one (with the full orchestra backing, it's on YT). She lets the electric guitar do the vocal counterpoint, which is ironic because Renaissance originally used her voice in place of electric guitar, because they thought the tech at the time did not allow a good recording of the sounds. I've heard that she's stopped the vocalizations recently, not because her voice can't reach the notes (it has weakened, of course, but she can still get up there), but because her increasing deafness makes it impossible to hear herself sing. That's also why the orchestra is behind Plexiglas dividers, to allow her to hear herself. The higher registers are the first to go.

I envy anyone who ever had the opportunity to see them live. Incredible band and Annie's voice unbelievably good.

She was just amazing. Great band. Great musicians

My eternal love, Annie Ashlam.

❤Annie Haslam has beautiful face and special beautiful vocal, amazing ‼️😊

Annie Haslam Singer angel.Beatifull Girl.

Thank you SO MUCH for making this available to everyone. I hope you know how much we all appreciate it.

I never knew this footage existed until tonight...it is SO much better than the original recording. I'm just in awe. I've been a Renaissance fan since the mid-70s. Annie was (and still is) amazing. This whole lineup...could they be any tighter? Just...wow.

Something magical during those times for the boomers where did it go.

@10:00 Annie's vocals are so beyond haunting. It gives me goosebumps.

My sister was heavily into them in the early 70's. I caught the bug mid 70's and saw them twice in Israel, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. I met Annie and Jo0hn back stage in Jerusalem. They could not have been more kind and pleasant.

Jon Camp is a joy to hear

I have listened to this song for years and I never get tired of listening to it, truly brilliant in all ways.

Magic, Majestic and moving. I'll never forget that night at Nottingham.

The bass player is scary good.

@HughCorbyCruick

3 жыл бұрын

That, sir, is Jon Camp and he was an incredibly underrated bassist. Saw them a half dozen times and he also some awesome solos. Wish some of them could be posted.

@lucasimmons075

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Trip to the Fair. The intro has some insane bass playing

@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970

2 жыл бұрын

Chris Squires Secret Twin...😀😀

I love Annie Haslam!

Brilliant masterpiece. Maybe their best. We need to clone the 70s prog rockers to keep great music alive for our children and future generations. If not we are lost to the rubbish out that passes for music today. And then god help us. I cry whenever i hear this.

That band can play, and that woman can sing!

I thought I was a big fan of Prog Rock but I had never even heard of Renaissance. Just stumbled onto this video. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Finding Annie's voice is like finding the holy grail or something. Thank you for posting this treasure.

Annie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Saw them in 1978 in of all places Albuquerque New Mexico. They must have been on a tour supporting their album. I had no idea who they were but my lab mate insisted I go. I was not disappointed. There were a couple of extended bass guitar solos that just knocked my socks off. And of course I really felt like a fool when I had to go back out to the car without my socks. They were superb in every respect. The guitar player had about four Ovation guitars on stage with him and he would move to each one to play it for various purposes. And of course I made a stupid joke about Standing Ovation guitars.

One of the most pristine voice with a range up to five octaves almost without an efort. Thank you for upload it!

@chloedevereaux1801

2 жыл бұрын

eFFort...

@davidmcbride1884

Жыл бұрын

I've heard this a thousand times and I still get tears....

Oh. My. God. One hundred times WOW! This record session is absolutely GOLD. Although I'm writing this comment, I'm actually speachless. All musicians are in their prime, and the voice of Annie, oh my god, it's flawless, more stunning than ever. Only thing missing is the unforgettable Andy Powell's guitar solo, but Annie's vocal solo at the end turns out to be a very good replacement. And to complete that, both audio and video are in a superb quality. The best Renaissance song, performed live at their peak and recorded in an incredible quality. Thank you so much for posting this

@philtred21

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" featuring guitarist Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) in the solo of the closing song (Renaissance did not have an electric guitar), and also in 1973 Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album " Argus" featuring keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also on the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.

Annie's voice, great, goes without saying. And Jon Camp is possibly the best bassist I know. The whole band are just right for their music. I can never get enough of it.

Glorious. My second favorite prog song after Supper’s Ready.

I fell in love with this song when the album was released. It still sounds as great as it did the. What a voice.

What a great find!!!! 🎶👍🍻. In 1974, I saw Renaissance in Indianapolis at the Rivoli Theater with The Climax Blues Band opening the show. That was an odd pairing! Renaissance was wonderful!! In 1978, I saw them again in Tucson, AZ with Al DiMeola as the opener! This was part of DiMeola's tour following the release of his epic album, "Casino"!! He was Amazing! And, talk about the energy! Wow! It was a bit difficult to be settled down afterwards! Lol! But; when Renaissance came out, they were fantastic!! Annie Haslam was breathtaking to say the least! That voice!! What a wonderful band they were!

Great band with the most accomplished female vocalist in all of popular music. Not appreciated enough in their home country.

Jon Camp... 👏👏👏👏👏👏 😮😮😮😮😮😮Mind blowing. The whole band is awesome, but that bass... I love that. LOVE it! Definitive Rickenbacker tone God, and criminally under-rated. And playing bass pedals. And singing harmonies... Bravo, that man!

Renaissance is my all-time favorite band I have seen them in many venues and it was like the first time I've seen them they are an amazing group. I've had the opportunity with backstage passes to meet them and every venue that I was at

At 3:30 they really hit the groove.Annie rocking along and dancing,the drummer digging in, but the bass player( Camp )is on another level.Saw them in 2019 in Philly ( Glenside, Pa. ) still sounding great, but this is at another level.

Who needs a lead guitar when you have an instrument like Anne Haslam's voice. A great band. Vastly underrated.

A GODDESS singing in a perfect composition mindblowing vocal 👑🎤🎶

Yes Annie's voice is particular haunting on Song of Scheherazade...

FANTASTIC, MARVELOUS...

They are so underated but one of the best

I so loved Renaissance.

Never seen annie haslam look so beautiful and with a voice so powerful it could of smashed glass , a classic song and Jon camp was unbelievable on rickenbacker bass a true legend and a huge inspirational musician .

@stephenwalker850

3 жыл бұрын

Have ( smashed glass )

@howardrobinson4938

3 жыл бұрын

Why not saw?

@michaelsprindis6149

2 жыл бұрын

What about the piano playing?!!

such a beautiful voice

Perfection in so many ways. That voice 🎤❤️

Ashes Are Burning, masterpiece 💗💗

They closed with this in a gig in Edinburgh in 1978/79. Near the end of the song they shone stage lights onto a huge disco ball mounted in the ceiling. Simple, yet magical.

Saw them live and listened to their music from 73 until now. Best band ever.

Annie Haslam, The GOAT!

Lyrics by Betty Thatcher who passed away in around 2011 a few years before Michael Dunford. She also wrote the lyrics to the "standard" Renaissance songs - Carpet of the Sun, Mother Russia, Running Hard, Midas Man, The Vultures Fly High, etc. and collaborated on Scheherazade. This recording has Annie Haslam's wordless vocals after the lyrics which was not in the Studio Recording.

@MsMojoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Probably to fill in where Andy Powell’s solo is absent.

@philtred21

2 жыл бұрын

@@MsMojoworks Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" featuring guitarist Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) in the solo of the closing song (Renaissance did not have an electric guitar), and also in 1973 Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album " Argus" featuring keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also on the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.

I wore this album out but still have it❤️

They are not only singers, musicians, but artists and meisters too. Great band.

one of the best performances ever!! goosebumps everytime

Woah! The vocal here; stay tuned to the end. LYRICS: Travel the days of freedom Roads leading everywhere Come with me now, and show how you care Follow the dying embers Cross on the paths they lay Breath of the past, the earth's yesterday Clear your mind, maybe you will find That the past is still turning Circles sway, echo yesterday Ashes burning, ashes burning Colours are fading starlight Silver the way to find Walking the shadows, there in our mind Changing the order slowly Leaving the mist of time Fingers are holding, fragments of mine Clear your mind, maybe you will find That the past is still turning Circles sway, echo yesterday Ashes burning, ashes burning La, la, la , etc .... [music, music, music] Imagine the burning embers They glow below and above Your sins you won't remember And all you'll find there is love Ashes are burning brightly The smoke can be seen from afar So now you're seeing how far Ashes are burning the way Ashes are burning the WWAAAYYYY!!!! Wooohh, woooahhh, ... [Annie wails ... ] Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Dunford Michael / Newsinger Betty Marie Ashes Are Burning lyrics © Wb Music Corp.

@dalewilliams8001

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

So damn good. We are lucky to have this video!

None of these musicians were about the flash when they were performing. The music stood for itself and the live performance was all about appreciating the talent first hand.

. .... Excellent.... Excellent. .

This is one of my favorite band of all time. I've been hooked by Annie's voice since I was 17 years old. I would listen to Renaissance- Live at Caregie Hall, all the way through. Love it!

One of the All time greatest bands ever

Genesis… always number one in my top ten list of progressive rock bands ever. Hugs from the end of the world 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

I was lucky enough to be taken to the De Montfort Hall in Leicester to see them in the early 70’s when I was at school. I had little idea at the time but in my teenage mind this song stuck out for the singing and bass playing. Some years later I picked up a bass and have now been playing for 40 years. Thanks Jon and Annie and of course everyone concerned. Including Stephen Rubra who’s father took us.

This performance is wonderful and it's so beautiful to be able to watch it in good quality. But for those who haven't listened yet, I highly recommend the live version of this same song from Carnegie Hall, with a looooong bass solo that will blow your mind. Unfortunately, there is no video of that one so you can only listen to it. It's one of the best live performances I've ever listened to.

Beautiful, Ethereal and lovely sounds..Annie's painting's are sublime..I hope that she can support herself very well on her multi-talent.

Still enjoying their music. Shame I missed them the first time round

This music is for those with exquisite taste and who rise above the ordinary-folks like us!

So pure, so powerful, indeed one of the best Versions. I follow since 1974....

Never get tired of listening to this! RIP John T. And Michael.

I remember first seeing Renaissance on a US late night rock show, probably Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. At school the next day I met with all my usual progressive rock buddies and we couldn't even get a complete sentence out. "Did you see -- ?" "YES , wasn't it -- ?" "Amazing? Yes, I'm still -- " "Me too. Who WAS that -- ?" "That angel -- ? "I don't know but I could --" "YES, listen to that voice for the rest of my life." We didn't even have to finish a sentence to know we were talking about the same experience. Unforgettable. And now with this video I see the memory was not exaggerated with the passing decades. It still brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my arms.

Another voice of an Angel !!!!!

Terrance Sullivan & Jon Camp don't get the creds they deserve for being the killer rhythm section they were!!

If there was one reason I would travel back in time it would be to see them preform again.

The studio version didn’t have Annie Haslam’s wordless voice. I only heard this on the 1976 Carnegie Hall Live album, but it seems it was already in this version since 1974. It’s spectacular to hear her 6 octave range voice performing wordless song.

@SerenaBlackCat

2 жыл бұрын

I love the live version with the extra long instrumentals! Renaissance Live at Carnegie Hall is one of the few live albums I really love

@philtred21

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" and the studio version of this song had a special participation of guitarist Andy Powell from Wishbone Ash in the closing solo, because Renaissance had no electric guitarist, Michael Dunford only played acoustic guitar , as you can see in the video above. Hence, the live versions of this song, which came at concerts from 1973 onwards after the album's release, replaced the guitar solo with Annie's vocal solo, and were brilliant, especially the performance on the album live at Carnegie Hall and the performance at the Chicago show in 1983, which you can find in low quality video here on KZread (even with the low quality, it's worth seeing). In the same year of 1973, Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album "Argus" with a special participation of keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also in the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.

More Of Anne's Lovely Absolutely Splendid Vibratos...

'74 was the year I saw them at the Jax,Fla. Coliseum, Turn of the Cards. Unforgettable performance.

With the passing of Mimi Parker I hope we who love art come to know what it is to be underground or flying under the radar of mass fame..

This song, this band, sounds as fresh and goosebump inducing after the thousand time listening as it did the very first time. My God, Annie, I'm sure it took much work to develop it, but your voice is so perfect that it's other-worldly. Humble thanks for all the times yours and the bands notes have touched my soul.

Annie is the most beautiful voice of the Rock. I ever said this!

Amazing!!! It's one of the best progressive rock bands. impeccable instrumental in the so beautiful voice of Annie Haslan. Thanks

Wow. Chills and tears of awe.

Annie...best voice...

Annie Haslam, Sandy Denny, Babara Gaskin are still my favorite female singers!

A wonderful performance. Those were the days!.

What a voice and talent ❤❤❤