Many, many years ago I went to a folk night at the Blue Anchor in South Croydon. The singer introduced a lady that had just come from the USA. She was a very attractive slim blonde, with a face that knew the wind and the sun, and more than her years should know. I watched her, transfixed, all night. Apparently she had the same effect on the singer, because he started an affair with her. Eventually she had a "What am I doing with a married man about twice my age" moment, and returned to the States. He was unable to follow her. Commie folk singers were not welcome. Instead he pleaded with her on the phone, promising to leave his wife. He also sang her a song he had written for her.:-
Quote:
The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the night and the empty skies my love
To the night and the empty skies
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth turn in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command my love
That was there at my command
The first time ever I lay with you
And felt your heart beat close to mine
I thought our joy would fill the earth
And would last til the end of time my love
And would last til the end of time
The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the night and the empty skies my love
To the night and the empty skies
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Ewan MacColl - the lady was Peggy Seegar, and they stayed together until he died.