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Scott Walker - The Amorous Humphrey Plugg

Mr. Plugg's double life: days with the kids in the park, nights in the alluring Channing Way. Written by Scott for "Scott 2" (1968).

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  • @Battlenude
    @Battlenude4 жыл бұрын

    I know Scott was present when Susanne Sundfør performed his song.. i sure hope he liked it. Rip Scott. Another Great Ray of light has left us..

  • @johnanthony9313
    @johnanthony93133 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm still listening to Scott at 75 yrs!! No artist has surpassed his talent his voice his song writing his style his gorgeous synesthetic expression. Wow to have shared the years with the incomparable Scott Walker. Thanks Guidofski as always

  • @genericgorilla

    @genericgorilla

    2 жыл бұрын

    hell yeah John

  • @paulturzio1472
    @paulturzio14725 жыл бұрын

    My bucket list is forever incomplete with his passing. Loved him from the first day I ever heard him sing in 1966. Thought I'd get to see him one more time. RIP Scott.

  • @jackgeitz1548

    @jackgeitz1548

    5 жыл бұрын

    so many people loved him from around the whole world.....including me here in little ol Tasmania......

  • @wizard101er2

    @wizard101er2

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll see him one day.

  • @richardwarry7281
    @richardwarry728111 ай бұрын

    An amazingly unusual absolute masterpiece. And that….voice.

  • @Hyanus
    @Hyanus9 ай бұрын

    That voice, those strings. Heaven!

  • @Music4allofU
    @Music4allofU3 жыл бұрын

    Every LP he did is Superb. I love this track.

  • @willemvandeursen3105

    @willemvandeursen3105

    4 ай бұрын

    He brought Jacques Brel to England, and became England's own Brel.

  • @matthewbeumer3168
    @matthewbeumer3168 Жыл бұрын

    What a voice such a beautiful song.

  • @willemvandeursen3105

    @willemvandeursen3105

    4 ай бұрын

    Don't forget the fantastic arrangement!

  • @helenastokes3694
    @helenastokes36942 жыл бұрын

    Another great song written and sung by the fabulous Scott..rip beautiful man.💔💔

  • @wellandtrulyjoshed
    @wellandtrulyjoshed5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful man beautiful voice ❤️ RIP Scott 💔 You have become a giant - outstanding creator of sound 👏 I’m sure the nine angels were smiling 😃😢

  • @edwardmulholland7912
    @edwardmulholland79126 жыл бұрын

    One of his best songs from the ‘67 - ‘70 period. A kitchen sink drama set to song. Epic internal lives within ordinary people living day to day. Nobody has done that kind of songwriting better than him. Love his music both from then and now.

  • @jasmineolive759

    @jasmineolive759

    6 жыл бұрын

    Exactly !!!

  • @miguelangeloneve7342

    @miguelangeloneve7342

    Жыл бұрын

    Kitchen sink dram- Marc Almond, 30 century man

  • @dundaravewine2390

    @dundaravewine2390

    8 ай бұрын

    "Internal lives within ordinary people" - The Kinks come to mind!

  • @edwardmulholland7912

    @edwardmulholland7912

    8 ай бұрын

    @@dundaravewine2390 That’s very true, Ray Davies is a wonderful writer.

  • @janhalligan6997
    @janhalligan69973 жыл бұрын

    i dont just hear the song i see it he describes so well sung as usual with his perfect velvet voice miss you scott x

  • @johnanthony9313
    @johnanthony93135 жыл бұрын

    Hi again,....I was Humphrey in the 80's....xxxxfool, nearly lost everything. Should have listened closer to Scott.

  • @mikeluke9404
    @mikeluke94044 жыл бұрын

    As soon as it opens you just know it is going to be great. And of course it is.

  • @jackgeitz1548
    @jackgeitz15485 жыл бұрын

    words just cannot explain the uniqueness of this beautiful song.....it has haunted my soul since 1968....

  • @peztopher7297

    @peztopher7297

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a masterpiece. No joke.

  • @jncjnc2582
    @jncjnc25825 жыл бұрын

    I hope the poets are ready. Rip, Mr. Walker👁

  • @lasciamidasolo
    @lasciamidasolo5 жыл бұрын

    my all-time favorite scott walker track, only second to plastic palace people. the imagery, the arrangements... unmatched.

  • @jackgeitz1548

    @jackgeitz1548

    5 жыл бұрын

    my thoughts EXACTLY>>>>>>

  • @ChristopherMatson
    @ChristopherMatson5 жыл бұрын

    The greatest song of all time

  • @mikloshoffer282
    @mikloshoffer2824 жыл бұрын

    Incredible depth, subtlety and power - an absolute vocal master!

  • @bertrandcoutens7880
    @bertrandcoutens78803 жыл бұрын

    Astonishing voice great Scott !!!

  • @herbieshine1312
    @herbieshine13125 жыл бұрын

    Something about the word "telly" really fascinates me. It seems such a mundane word for a song by such a fantastic singer/ songwriter/ performer but just seems so "right" at the same time. Marvelous song

  • @wellandtrulyjoshed

    @wellandtrulyjoshed

    4 жыл бұрын

    Herbie Shine It shows how British he had become - most Americans would have said T.V. 👏

  • @kestermuller9595

    @kestermuller9595

    Жыл бұрын

    It makes me so happy to Walker felt at home in London and stayed. It truly is the best city for weirdos like him, i mean that as a high-level compliment!

  • @lucaslaino7292
    @lucaslaino72923 жыл бұрын

    Im addicted to this.i love it. What an underated giant scott was.at least here.

  • @UbuPere
    @UbuPere5 жыл бұрын

    Rest In Peace: great artist, dark poet, beautiful soul

  • @ruivog
    @ruivog5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. He's the Voice.

  • @jackgeitz1548

    @jackgeitz1548

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yay !!!!!!!!!

  • @utatriebel2211
    @utatriebel22114 ай бұрын

    Schöööööööön. ❤ Mann und Stimme😊

  • @pzgdr
    @pzgdr14 жыл бұрын

    oh so wonderful.....can still sing along with this despite not having heard it in 20 years or so..

  • @Artemisiainspain
    @Artemisiainspain5 жыл бұрын

    I too thought it was enchanting way....so now I have to review the whole song. This is on my top five list of Scott songs. With the passage of time his own compositions are the ones I turn to repeatedly! Always coming back to you was the flip side of Joanna and I have to say even back then I played it more than the hit that was Joanna. I think I must have been quite a nice 14 year old struggling to understand some quite adult stuff. I am so glad it was Scott who grew me up! Dylan too!!

  • @trickhoseroff
    @trickhoseroff13 жыл бұрын

    My favourite song of all time...don't really want to know all the intricate details, correct lyrics etc...just enjoy the feeling....

  • @gus8max
    @gus8max6 жыл бұрын

    what a fabulous voice always been and will be a fan

  • @jasonconnor3905

    @jasonconnor3905

    Жыл бұрын

    Enchanting way

  • @dartanghaneluard2263
    @dartanghaneluard22635 жыл бұрын

    i love (mr"sc") it... bravo! rest in peace, maestro!...

  • @dartanghaneluard2263

    @dartanghaneluard2263

    5 жыл бұрын

    mrs.guidofski... when you can, please enjoy these songs... "deeper tones of blue", nick garrie; "if i know you where the one", richard twice; "october morning", tucker zimmerman; "milk and honey", jackson c. frank; "if i knew", phil ochs; "winter winds", fotheringay (sandy danny); "love song", vashti bunyan... watch this movie, beautiful and reflective, "shun li and the poet", italian of 2011... and, finally, read this magnificent book, of the genial and dear, sándor márai... by your refined good taste, you will adore everything, really... bravo! : )

  • @shadylady4829
    @shadylady48295 жыл бұрын

    Masterful. R.I.P. Scott x

  • @regmtait100
    @regmtait1006 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly beautiful and mysterious song. Always thought the lyrics went: “Annuls my smile and marries my shadow”..

  • @memeshort7189

    @memeshort7189

    5 жыл бұрын

    he says "Ann knows my smile and Mary's my shadow" hes describing women

  • @Chomuno
    @Chomuno14 жыл бұрын

    I really love this song!! love love love! Very poetic, too much, on my mind, to be clearly explained.

  • @juliocesarvivassarria1355
    @juliocesarvivassarria13555 жыл бұрын

    Your songs will become a star in the musical firmament and you will shine eternally.

  • @philipmayer4042
    @philipmayer40425 жыл бұрын

    Goodbye, Mr Big Shot. Rest in peace, Scott.

  • @DrusillaDarko
    @DrusillaDarko15 жыл бұрын

    My thanks for this wonderful song. I rarely hear it being cited as a masterpiece but to my humble ears, it is indeed. Truly wonderful & thought-provoking - many thanks again. x

  • @DrusillaDarko
    @DrusillaDarko14 жыл бұрын

    @guidofski @guidofski No need for thanks. You posted this wonderful song and your lyrics are correct. Such work deserves the thanks, particularly when many online sites quote the lyrics incorrectly. With Scott, there is really no debate as to his lyrics (in words as opposed to meaning) as, I have heard no-one (no exaggeration) who's singing diction is as perfect as his. Tis a small piece of genius and I give you my thanks that this exists on youtube. Feel proud.

  • @sharonaaviv8203
    @sharonaaviv82036 жыл бұрын

    great song great singer came here from susanne sundfor cover remindes me somewhat of bowie

  • @shaunpierce4174

    @shaunpierce4174

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ditto, I've watched Susanne's performance countless times recently and have become a big fan of hers

  • @SheilaZeke

    @SheilaZeke

    6 жыл бұрын

    scott was a hero of bowie and they are both of many

  • @thepianimalkingdom
    @thepianimalkingdom5 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered who influenced the crooner aspect of Bowie's vocals. Now I know. RIP SW

  • @richardcameron4843

    @richardcameron4843

    5 жыл бұрын

    only to an extent. The actual primary influence on that was Anthony Newley.

  • @allegoricalstatue

    @allegoricalstatue

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@richardcameron4843 Thanks for this, man you can really hear it. had never heard of Newley before

  • @jorgeanguas9220
    @jorgeanguas92205 жыл бұрын

    MAJESTIC.

  • @tehee-
    @tehee-4 жыл бұрын

    I woke up with this song in my head. Currently on the eve of long-distance romance once again. A very proper tune for such a time (for me, at least).

  • @andrewparker7016
    @andrewparker70165 жыл бұрын

    So sad to hear of Scott’s death. Love you scott

  • @thejamesbrothersband5491
    @thejamesbrothersband54916 жыл бұрын

    “That old smiles come back”

  • @matelot95
    @matelot9514 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous....no other words for it

  • @wallytoynbee626
    @wallytoynbee6267 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant if underrated track.

  • @BrendanPerkins
    @BrendanPerkins6 жыл бұрын

    So loving this!!! Thank you. :)

  • @babyshambler
    @babyshambler3 жыл бұрын

    Scott 2 is his best imo.

  • @ochjim
    @ochjim7 жыл бұрын

    Definitely Channing Way to my ears . . .

  • @BGNOLA
    @BGNOLA2 жыл бұрын

    Listening to this now, I can hear William Shattner "singing" it.

  • @ruivog
    @ruivog5 жыл бұрын

    Absolute Nº 1. Death can nothing against this truth.

  • @jackgeitz1548

    @jackgeitz1548

    5 жыл бұрын

    say on pal, say on !!!!!!!!!!

  • @lucaslaino7292
    @lucaslaino72923 жыл бұрын

    Scott.the best

  • @archangelpoet
    @archangelpoet3 жыл бұрын

    Innovative legend full stop

  • @shuroom57
    @shuroom576 жыл бұрын

    Fucking genius.

  • @daviddring2365
    @daviddring23652 жыл бұрын

    An anglophile for sure ..... I would imagine his passing raised much of a ripple over the pond .... He died where he lived and where he was loved

  • @KyleBrook
    @KyleBrook14 жыл бұрын

    It's a pity Scott Walker doesn't sort out himself the words, channing or enchanting way, he wrote it, doesn't anyone out there know the man to ask, i wish i did, cos he's the KING for me. This is a reminder of the genius of his work, if only he would do more of this.

  • @keithstevenson418
    @keithstevenson4182 жыл бұрын

    21march2022 Amazing and inspiring .

  • @ShiftaelV2
    @ShiftaelV2 Жыл бұрын

    That drummer gives me REAL STRONG Petula Clark vibes!!!

  • @MrChrisHermes
    @MrChrisHermes9 жыл бұрын

    fucking perfection

  • @reaganwiles_art

    @reaganwiles_art

    6 жыл бұрын

    Connelly? He's my favorite working songwriter ... Never heard of Scott Walker before Whiplash Boychild, shame on me but ,,, oh well, such is life, much prefer CC

  • @leishman88
    @leishman885 жыл бұрын

    RIP X

  • @reaganwiles_art
    @reaganwiles_art5 жыл бұрын

    listen to Chris Connelly sing this on his own debut album from '91, Whiplash Boychild, and then listen to the whole thing, it is as brilliant as anything of its time or since

  • @philipmayer4042
    @philipmayer40427 жыл бұрын

    I always thought it was "Enchanting Way", and the CD - released in 2000 - has the lyrics, and agrees. I admit that it sounds like either.

  • @shuroom57
    @shuroom576 жыл бұрын

    Funny: there's a street in Berkeley, Ca. near the university named "Channing Way"

  • @romeosyne

    @romeosyne

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well, that's fitting...a lot or orgiastic behavior going on near that campus...

  • @annikapc

    @annikapc

    5 жыл бұрын

    It is actually "Enchanting Way." Whoever wrote the lyrics on those online lyric websites have it wrong. I have original music for piano from the late 1960's with lyrics to this song. It says Enchanting Way, not Channing Way.

  • @knockknockitsnick

    @knockknockitsnick

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annikapc piano sheet music of this song?!?! Such a thing exists?!?! Do have sheet for other songs of his as well?

  • @guida-walker-channel
    @guida-walker-channel15 жыл бұрын

    Now how did I know you'd like this one?... ;)

  • @fauxtoehead
    @fauxtoehead13 жыл бұрын

    @ratchetfp That's what I figured too but, there's also a Channing Way -googled it- near where Scott grew up in Ohio. Not sure if it even exsisted back then though.

  • @TheNightmare75II
    @TheNightmare75II6 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible Scott intentionally chose the name of the place to be "Channing Way" as a sort of play on words so that "In Channing Way" would sound close to "enchanting way?"

  • @lynnebrayne3715

    @lynnebrayne3715

    6 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I sang until last years Prom and I read it on the TelePrompTer! Clever boy our Scott.

  • @SteveTheMovieGuy1

    @SteveTheMovieGuy1

    4 жыл бұрын

    For decades I assumed it "enchanting ways" in his American accent. Even though that didn't make much sense, I took it to be that. When I found it was Channing Way, I was floored.

  • @BabeRainbow59

    @BabeRainbow59

    4 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't sound even remotely like "enchanted way". Scott's diction is far too good for such a misinterpretation.

  • @markgraham8468

    @markgraham8468

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BabeRainbow59 agree

  • @guida-walker-channel
    @guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын

    @DrusillaDarko Thank you, I wouldn't have said it better myself. It seems that "enchanting way" appears in the song's lyrics if you search for it on the Internet, which is never a foolproof way to get any song's lyrics right, as everyone should know by now. ;) It also appears in the "Boy Child" booklet, which shows several incorrections in the lyrics of other songs as well.

  • @guida-walker-channel
    @guida-walker-channel15 жыл бұрын

    You're most welcome. I agree, it's quite an unusual song, yet it has the power to entrance and seduce one for life! Thanks so much for your words. :)

  • @blairmulholland
    @blairmulholland5 жыл бұрын

    It's an odd song in that it seem to switch narrators after a few verses. Starts off with "Mrs Plugg" talking about her day, then switches to what "Mr Plugg" has been up to while he's out?

  • @genericgorilla

    @genericgorilla

    2 жыл бұрын

    no, it's a dialogue between "Mr Plugg" and an anonymous girl, implied to be a prostitute who Mr Plugg frequents, since he's a john that visits girls to rid himself of the dreadful tedium of everyday life.

  • @andyrenals3068
    @andyrenals30687 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful phrasing! Why the discordant backing part around 2.30?

  • @TheOllyred64

    @TheOllyred64

    6 жыл бұрын

    My take on that, is that it's deliberate. Humphrey Plugg purports to have a perfect life, but there's a malevolent undertone to his character and a bit of a double life going on.The discordant blare (which happens twice) is a musical warning to us, that all is not quite as you think. Scott is definitely clever enough to do that in a song. It works for me.

  • @guida-walker-channel
    @guida-walker-channel14 жыл бұрын

    @beaucastel66046 Thank YOU and you're very welcome! :)

  • @melissaschroeter161
    @melissaschroeter1615 жыл бұрын

    the guy that has it all figured out ........ the one that makes it ...... found him self ........ the success ........ that could give himm everything ...... accept what matters ..... live to be what he wanted to be ... a one that had .... llove .......... and to live as a normal one ......

  • @gordonl
    @gordonl13 жыл бұрын

    Like the soundtrack to a cult sixties film that was never made...

  • @jean-louisberlatier3433
    @jean-louisberlatier34334 жыл бұрын

    Malher and Pop is Scott

  • @melissaschroeter161
    @melissaschroeter1615 жыл бұрын

    the one that walks by not seeing anything .... a love to be a one seeing the children... tha t need to be loved and taught ........ how to become who they will b e.... need ing to be a one loved ..... finding them...... not set aside......... the man tha t shows up for them.... is the winner they will love and remember ... try to be like you the one tha t showed up for them..... they will as well.... be a one like you ...

  • @dundaravewine2390

    @dundaravewine2390

    5 жыл бұрын

    Melissa, why do you post? Do you really need to see yourself talk? This kind of validation is over-rated.

  • @DrusillaDarko
    @DrusillaDarko14 жыл бұрын

    Surely it is 'Channing Way' as opposed to 'enchanting way' - otherwise, not only is Scott's impeccable singing diction severely flawed (repeatedly) but he is also grammatically incorrect several times. I'd be interested as to why anyone insists it is 'enchanting way' but I'm fairly certain it's 'Channing Way' and the video poster is correct. Still, either way, it is magnificent as always to hear.

  • @RainbowCharade

    @RainbowCharade

    6 жыл бұрын

    we think it is Channing Way. But Colleen of the Candles?...

  • @Chomuno
    @Chomuno14 жыл бұрын

    It's not Channing way, sorry, it's "enchanting way".

  • @saxfreak01

    @saxfreak01

    6 жыл бұрын

    No, it's not.

  • @BabeRainbow59

    @BabeRainbow59

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's Channing - you can hear the "ing" when he sings it. Clear as crystal.

  • @lynnebrayne3715

    @lynnebrayne3715

    6 жыл бұрын

    Definitely saw Channing Way on the TelePrompTer at last years Prom, he’d fooled me for 40 years!

  • @philipmayer4042

    @philipmayer4042

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can hear the 'T'. Clear as anything.@@BabeRainbow59

  • @jasonconnor3905
    @jasonconnor39052 жыл бұрын

    Played this a friend who said it sounds like he’s reading the yellow pages

  • @shuroom57
    @shuroom575 жыл бұрын

    OH, guidofski, how are you holding up? Shock, denial & anger over here.

  • @guida-walker-channel
    @guida-walker-channel15 жыл бұрын

    Not at the moment, sorry.