Renaissance
Valdy Lyrics
I like the way
That your hair falls away
When the night brings a candle to you
And I like to stare
As you come down the stair
And the light from the landing shines through
And how many fallen leaves
Will it take to believe
That autumn has finally come
And we've both grown older
It's hard to believe we're still one
Let's dance that old dance once more,
Still move as smooth on that old ballroom floor
I'll wear my Sunday best,
You wear your favourite dress
Lock up the door,
And lets dance that old dance once more
You hung around
Keep my feet on the ground
When I acted as proud as a fool
We were kids and we've grown,
We've got kids of our own
Got to raise by the old golden rule
Somehow it seems, some of our dreams
Got discarded somewhere on the road
When all that was true
Could be found in the blue
Of your eyes that still sparkle and glow
Let's dance that old dance once more,
Still move as smooth on that old ballroom floor
I'll wear my Sunday best,
You wear your favourite dress
Lock up the door,
And lets dance that old dance once more
The frosting has come
And with a flick of his thumb
Turned the windows to renaissance art
As we sit round the fire
With no need to enquire
About the ways of the soul and the heart
Years passed us by
Like a soft whispered sigh
Not noticing youth as it flew
It's easy to tell
That you wear your age well
Not trying to prove you're still you
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Valdy (born Paul Valdemar Horsdal on 1 September 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian folk musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. He is known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single released in mid-1972 on Haida/A&M.[2]
He was a member of the London Town Criers during the 1960s and subsequently joined Montreal band The Prodigal Sons. Prior to beginning his solo career, he was based in Victoria working with various artists, including Blake Emmons. Read Full BioValdy (born Paul Valdemar Horsdal on 1 September 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian folk musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. He is known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single released in mid-1972 on Haida/A&M.[2]
He was a member of the London Town Criers during the 1960s and subsequently joined Montreal band The Prodigal Sons. Prior to beginning his solo career, he was based in Victoria working with various artists, including Blake Emmons.
Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His fourteen albums have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies, four of which are certified gold. Of Canadian folk artists in the mid-1970s, only Gordon Lightfoot was more popular.
Valdy also appeared on the CBC TV show The Beachcombers as the environmental activist "Halibut" Stu.
Valdy lives on Saltspring Island in British Columbia with his wife Kathleen. His daughter, Chelah Horsdal, is an actress.
His live albums include 'Family Gathering' (A&M) recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto for 1974 release, and 2003's 'Viva Valdy: Live at Last (Rack-On-Tour)'.
Valdy is much in demand on the touring circuit and on any given night, is playing to a packed concert house somewhere - performing some 250 to 300 show dates a year - while he continues writing and recording.
"Few performers are capable of achieving the kind of energy he generates on stage." - Globe and Mail
".....name probably doesn't ring a bell with most Americans, but in Canada this singer and guitarist is a legend." - Anchorage Times
".....unquestionably the most public performer in Canada today, and the most loved." - Macleans
"Valdy is regarded as one of Canada's most distinctive and successful minstrels." - Humber Log
"One of the best evenings of entertainment Confederation Centre has ever seen....a man of formidable talents." Charlottetown Evening Patriot
"Valdy remains one of the country's purest and most credible storytellers." Toronto Star
"He's a master of country, folk, rock and blues, and the catch is that whatever the sound, people know that Valdy is sincere." Saskatoon Star Phoenix
"Valdy's show is a disarming and practical blend of respect for the audience and show business expertise." Edmonton Journal
"Valdy elicited a genuinely warm standing ovation, the real kind, where the applause continues long after the encore is assured." - Winnipeg Free Press
You can visit Valdy's website for more information at his official home page - www.valdy.com
He was a member of the London Town Criers during the 1960s and subsequently joined Montreal band The Prodigal Sons. Prior to beginning his solo career, he was based in Victoria working with various artists, including Blake Emmons. Read Full BioValdy (born Paul Valdemar Horsdal on 1 September 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian folk musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. He is known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single released in mid-1972 on Haida/A&M.[2]
He was a member of the London Town Criers during the 1960s and subsequently joined Montreal band The Prodigal Sons. Prior to beginning his solo career, he was based in Victoria working with various artists, including Blake Emmons.
Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His fourteen albums have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies, four of which are certified gold. Of Canadian folk artists in the mid-1970s, only Gordon Lightfoot was more popular.
Valdy also appeared on the CBC TV show The Beachcombers as the environmental activist "Halibut" Stu.
Valdy lives on Saltspring Island in British Columbia with his wife Kathleen. His daughter, Chelah Horsdal, is an actress.
His live albums include 'Family Gathering' (A&M) recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto for 1974 release, and 2003's 'Viva Valdy: Live at Last (Rack-On-Tour)'.
Valdy is much in demand on the touring circuit and on any given night, is playing to a packed concert house somewhere - performing some 250 to 300 show dates a year - while he continues writing and recording.
"Few performers are capable of achieving the kind of energy he generates on stage." - Globe and Mail
".....name probably doesn't ring a bell with most Americans, but in Canada this singer and guitarist is a legend." - Anchorage Times
".....unquestionably the most public performer in Canada today, and the most loved." - Macleans
"Valdy is regarded as one of Canada's most distinctive and successful minstrels." - Humber Log
"One of the best evenings of entertainment Confederation Centre has ever seen....a man of formidable talents." Charlottetown Evening Patriot
"Valdy remains one of the country's purest and most credible storytellers." Toronto Star
"He's a master of country, folk, rock and blues, and the catch is that whatever the sound, people know that Valdy is sincere." Saskatoon Star Phoenix
"Valdy's show is a disarming and practical blend of respect for the audience and show business expertise." Edmonton Journal
"Valdy elicited a genuinely warm standing ovation, the real kind, where the applause continues long after the encore is assured." - Winnipeg Free Press
You can visit Valdy's website for more information at his official home page - www.valdy.com
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CHRISTOPHER GRANOZIO
This is one of the best love songs I've ever heard.
David Bradstreet
@orchidlover08 This was fun to see. My personal thanks to Valdy for making this song a classic. cheers - David Bradstreet (composer, Renaissance)
bruce game
thank you for this song this is my all time favourite romantic song ! my grade three teacher mrs rose and her husband chuck used to sing this together for the class so nice
Stephen J Stephen
Yes David thank you for such a beautiful song. I just heard Valdy (with a thanks to you) perform it again last night at a house concert here in Ottawa. Thanks also so Beresford Street!
Sandy Harwell
A classic, David, thank you.
Irene Cook
Thanks soooooooo much for posting this song. It is one of my favorite Valdy songs. Isn't he the best!. I have it on an album but was never able to find it on u-tube to share it with my friends. Now... thanks to you it is on it's way. Thanks again.
Phil Lecompte
The songs with the simple message still ring true to the heart
SarniaKid
This is soooo good! Ralph---ya got one heck of a talent!!
a man called wrycraft
Though my lovely pal David Bradstreet wrote this roots classic, it was Valdy's version i first heard while deliciously digesting his FAMILY GATHERING album so this version became the definitive one for me. I've been lucky enough to hear it from both of these fine gents live and i would like to add... this is in my top 5 songs of all time to sing harmony to. Thanks for posting it. Yay! Michael
Tom Hand
Beautiful song. Belongs in a movie!