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The Blind Boysâ version of Dimming of the Day is the best Iâve ever heard, including Bonnie Raittâs and Alison Kraussâs. It doesnât seem to be available anywhere but on this CD, though.
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Good to hear you like Blind Boys version of Dimming Of The Day⌠Sorry to say, I wasnât bowled over by the Blind Boys interpretation of the song, just my opinion, too many instruments layered over the vocals. It is all about the song, vocal delivery/emotion.! Iâve heard the song sung live a few times by different artists. Back in the early 80s, Richard and Linda Thompson played the Edinburgh Playhouse - their version was excellent, just Linda singing the song with Richard playing a banjo! In the 90s, Mary Black played the Celtic Connections in Perth, and her version of the song was spine tingling! The best version (to my ears), sung live at a concert! Tom Jones does a decent rendition on his album Spirit In The Room.
Iâd like to know why the Blind Boys, and a few other artists - whoâve covered the song, change the lyrics? Richard Thompson wrote the lyrics⌠âWhen all my will is gone you hold me swayâ. Blind Boys sing, âŚâyou hear me prayâ. Anyway, its a great song - perennial favourite, covered by many legendary artists.
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Could be because the Boys are primarily a gospel group. I imagine they saw an opportunity to âtailorâ the song to themselves.
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