I was lucky enough to see Renaissance a number of times including at Carnegie Hall when this was recorded live. It was an amazing,amazing night! Annie’s Voice is/was magical!

kim romanski

Me too

fred vachss

6y↑21

That one perfect high note at 27:52 encapsulates their whole career for me. So glad they were recorded live at their peak.

bayliste

It happens frequently that if I don't have enough time to enjoy the composition in its entirety, I look for directly, at least, to those last notes - for the same reason.

Mark Hall

4y↑8

No matter how much time passes between hearing this it still captures me and holds me very still. Annie's soaring last note is still a prayer ascending.

steve tjehlt

11y↑20

This sounds just like the studio version! This is one of the best prog tunes I have ever heard in my life! supreme musicianship, creativity, artistry, and visionary!

Anthony Vitolo

3y↑15

One of a kind band. No band was or ever will be like them.

Michael Salisbury

2y↑2

Anthony Vitolo that's right including their later versions without John Tout.

metube

2y↑6

Simply exquisite - everything about this band - from the lyrics, composition, orchestration, performance and, of course, the stellar singing of Bolton-born Annie Haslam, One of the greatest - and most underrated groups - ever. Testament of their genius is that, despite the sad passing away of several band members, Annie remains the sole flag-bearer with this group which is still performing and touring in 2022 - some 50 years (circa) since its inception.

Cynthia Raimonte

47w↑1

I couldn't agree more about tyre musical excellence and it's ability to grab you by the soul is what Renaissance was and is. Annie Harlem is a true jewel!

steve tjehlt

10y↑24

This is a perfect representation of the original song off the album. It is a complete jaw dropper!!!!!! What musicianship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim Ryan

5y↑2

It does bring goosebumps every time I hear it!

Frozen Lover

8y↑15

Thanks Annie for your beautiful vocals on this wonderful song.

john parker

4y↑7

To think that the same stage should have been graced by the presence of both Judy Garland and Annie Haslam, two very different singers, but both so utterly magical in their own ways.

78 YesTor

4y↑1

john parker - Yes both at the top of their musical trees, there are a others but these two are unreachable!

Ron Wijnen

9y↑24

This version of this song was the first I ever heard of Renaissance back in the late 70's. And it was love at first hear. Fan since then.
For me this is the best live album ever produced.

Marta Ovi

8y↑1

+Ron Wijnen tell me please best sounding cd for this álbum live....Warner rhino or Warner only 2009? thank you

Ron B

8y↑1

imo "Tales of 1001 nights" Vol.1 on warner label is the finest cd quality

Ron Wijnen

8y↑2

Marta Ovi Hi Marta, I only know the Warner only CD. Thats the one I have and it's good. But I still like the vinyl version (which I also have, in fact this was my first Renaissance album ever) the most.

Rich DiSilvio

3y↑4

A Magical Masterpiece...one I've loved and listened to since its release. Amazing live performance by all.

Mark Hall

4y↑10

This is a comment I have NEVER seen to this work. There are a number of lovely and arresting bassoon and flute solos all through this. For those of you who might have an idea of these instruments, listen and witness the sheer majesty of Renaissance's orchestration.

Ralph Stalnecker

So agree!!

Antônio carlos Totola

2y↑3

Jon Camp, além de excelente baixista, tinha uma voz muito boa!

Joe Kehoe

4y↑10

One of my favorite albums of all time. Saw them at the Academy Of Music in Philly in the 70’s.No one has a better voice than Annie!!!

Jim Ryan

3y↑7

Annie at the top of her game!

foxtrotnow

4y↑5

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra accompanying the band in this magnificent performance at Carnegie Hall.

mikeyvester

9y↑37

When my peers were listening to Abba, I was a big Renaissance fan.

barry gilbert

7y↑6

You definitely listened to the better band. Abba was just a bunch of hits, while Renaissance always will live forever.

jamie wesson

5y↑5

@barry gilbert abba made great albums as well both are great bands imo

78 YesTor

4y↑3

@jamie wesson Yeah both bands were brilliant, totally different though one Unique and the other run of the mill average pop band!

Golden Waves

3y↑5

@78 YesTor Abba were/ are a fantastic band. Totally different music but definitely not average pop!!

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Mikey B55

2y↑2

I saw them once in St.Louis the same year this album came out and it was pure heaven. The composing a

Mikey B55

2y↑1

And musicianship was fabulous and I will never forget it!

Joe Mauro

6y↑8

I was at that concert in Carnegie Hall! Awestruck can't even come close to describing my feelings, and I was in a band touring as an opener for J. Giles at the time, but HAD to catch this concert!

Anne Reilly

I was there... June 22, 1976 ... it was the day after my sister's wedding... GREAT music... and in Carnegie Hall (acoustics outstanding!!)

straycatttt

6y↑2

Joe Mauro, you could have become the lead on the bill if you could have spelled correctly the name of J. Geils.

barry gilbert

4y↑5

A masterpiece. Thanx for posting this.

Joyce R U Serious

11y↑31

nobody knows how brilliant they were except us

jamie wesson

who is this us is that you

Lightmane

4y↑5

@jamie wesson pretty sure she means their fans, that outside of their fans they are basically unknown, which is sad

Alejandro Ferrari

1y↑1

Still now, more than 40 years behind, this song produce me a strong emotion

steve tjehlt

11y↑5

This is freakin' killer!!!!!!!

LINDA Baker

2y↑1

Love this group

David Glasscoe

3y↑3

Just flashed on this amazing piece of music. First time to listen to it in around 40 years. Incredible,beautiful amazing. Where was my brain for all this time ? Up there with Selling England,Suppers ready & more. Prog rock was the & is the advance of classical music. I also had a crush on Annie Haslam. Stunning

Jeffrey Goss

2y↑1

Its been 40 years for me too. Popped into my head and I'm amazed that I listened to that kind of music back then! Thanks YouTube for the memories!

herbie2001tdi

11y↑14

Goosebumps: Goosebumps occur on our skin in a reaction to cold, fear, shock and sometime due to sense of nostalgia or something awe-inspiring. I'm going with awe-inspiring in this case.

Cassio Santana

4y↑2

Magnífico.....

Tood Levy

3y↑4

Best show i have ever seen it was a rainy night in N.Y.C and just going into carngie hall was a thrill todd.

Back in the Saddle

4y↑3

Magnificent!!!!!!!

disgruntledtoons

2y↑3

@27:51: The lady nails it!

kevin104z

11y↑3

saw them twice bk in the day,and annie,once on her own..love her!!!!

lincoln sabino de oliveira carvalho

6y↑1

Linda musica

Said Abboud

3y↑2

amazing!!!!

Joaquin Lezcano

2y↑4

This version surpass the studio IMO

Ana Young

2y↑2

Joaquin, more than that, at least imho this was the only live album that surpasses the studio.

Dewanta Widyaswara

2y↑1

discovering renaissance is like discovering there more to life that it was

Tony Manero

10y↑4

The lyrics were not entirely Betty Thatcher; it was an uncredited group collaboration, and that's why it didn't have Betty Thatcher's "poeticness" throughout, like this corny one "The Sultan and Scheherazade are one."