kajan24 (July 1, 2009 at 12:14 am)

Hans Guderian

gikong (May 15, 2009 at 8:27 pm)

Yes, Peter White is great here, and this was his zen moment, he became musician. He did so well.

dr613 (May 15, 2009 at 7:07 pm)

Thats a very young Peter White

intrepidsinger (May 9, 2009 at 7:04 pm)

GREAT post - my favorite Al Stewart song as well! Question: Is that Tim Renwick on the lead guitar? He performed on the studio version - was wondering if this is him. Thanks again for sharing this gem!

IrisMG (May 9, 2009 at 4:42 pm)

Now THIS is the Al Stewart I remember! He's an older man now, wears his hair short, and it's grey, but the voice remains. Once you get over the shock of how he looks today, it's wonderful. Didn't even know he was still performing! He has found for himself a unique niche writing historical story-songs that almost remind one of Roger Whitaker. And I have to say, too, that NOBODY plays the guitar part on this song better than the great Peter White, in my opinion. Thank you Al!

youvebeenthunderstru (May 6, 2009 at 8:45 pm)

I'm not saying you specifically did, I'm talking about people in general. And I'm not wrong. Don't put words in my mouth.

Roghman (May 6, 2009 at 1:34 pm)

I didn't start this speculation. Just admit that you were wrong.

youvebeenthunderstru (May 6, 2009 at 1:29 am)

Well, if you go on about speculation about artists being gay you're not really worth the time. Why bother? It's a stupid question anyway so my answer isn't that far off.

Roghman (May 5, 2009 at 12:14 pm)

Utter garbage. He wrote 'love songs to girls'? That doesn't prove anything - Elton John, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael and hundreds of others have always written songs about straight relationships and we are in no doubts about their sexuality. There. Silly observation dismissed.

youvebeenthunderstru (April 9, 2009 at 9:12 pm)

As to the question of whether or not he's "gay", his early songwriting career consisted of a lot of love songs to girls. So I think he's very far from being gay. There, stupid and irrelevant question out of the way.Also, I'd bet the number of people who know him for Year of the Cat vs the number of people who actually listened to Sparks of Ancient Light is an overwhelming ratio, which is a great shame.

jhr459 (April 3, 2009 at 11:44 am)

I also love Roads to Moscow and it is harder to find on here. I love the line about General Zatarian (sp)

JarnBjorn72 (March 28, 2009 at 10:24 pm)

Yes, dohertykaki, this has always been one of my favorite Al Stewart songs of all time!