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"Blue Sky"

This is part of the roof of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire.

For 'Sight and Sound', "Blue Sky" by Joan Baez came to mind :-)

"Blue Sky" was written by Richard (Dickey) Betts of The Allman Brothers. I was saddened to read that just recently that Dickey suffered a freak accident that caused bleeding on his brain. The good news is that following brain surgery Dickey is making a recovery and it is hoped he will be well enough to celebrate his 75th birthday on December 12th. I wish him well and "A Very Happy 75th Birthday".

"Blue Sky" features on Joan's 1975 album "Diamonds & Rust".

I mustn't leave out the original version by The Allman Brothers from their 1972 album "Eat A Peach". Tragically, Duane Allman died in a motorcycle crash before the album was released.

♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ Listen here ~ Blue Sky ~ Joan Baez

♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ Listen here ~ Blue Sky ~ The Allman Brothers Band
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11 comments

Andy Rodker said:

I remember visiting with an old girlfriend about 15 years ago but I didn't see these. I also thought that my NT membership was being wasted as this was the only historic house we visited in over a year. I cancelled my membership when I realised this was the only NT property for miles around and that the area where we lived didn't have much to offer.
Shortly after that I moved to Cornwall and wished that I had kept it up!
Fine roof shot!
I have to ask, Roger. You have two songs posted here. Yet when I tried to post two songs ....
5 years ago

Karen's Place said:

Ooooh, so pretty against that blue sky!

This is such a good song. I've always loved it by the Allman Brothers but haven't heard the Joan Biaz version until now (I count on you for this, Roger. :) That was really nice! A splendid combo!

I wish Dickey Betts a speedy recovery. I always liked him.
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful architectural details Roger.
5 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Excellent and sharp image to match the terrific track Roger
5 years ago

aNNa schramm said:

oh it is wonderful ****
5 years ago

Roger Bennion replied to aNNa schramm:

Thanks so much, Anna. And, I appreciate the invitations :-)
5 years ago

tiabunna said:

Great details and well composed, Roger. Good matching links too.
5 years ago

Erika Akire said:

...on the tops...with Joan together perfect, Roger...
5 years ago

* ઇઉ * said:

Excellent capture!
5 years ago ( translate )

HelenaPF said:

superbe prise de vue de cette merveille sur le toit de Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. Merci Roger ami... et merci pour les deux musiques choisies.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger Bennion replied to HelenaPF:

Thank you very much, dear Helena. And, thank you for the invitation.
12 days ago
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