
Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday gives us the chance to share familiar, and sometimes not so familiar, songs. This week the title of the song must start with M or A.
If you fancy sharing one of your favourite songs you can find out how to participate, and also listen to all the great entries, here.
First released on the (Sir) Rod Stewart 1971 album Every Picture Tells a Story, Mandolin Wind is a mix of rock music and folk music. It uses mostly acoustic instruments, with a particularly prominent mandolin part.
The video I’ve chosen is a recording of two very good friends who have known each other from way back and are very comfortable together. They first got together in January 1967 when The Jeff Beck Group was formed and went on to help set up The Faces in 1969. Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood are plainly great mates. They are happy to be together and they enjoy playing music together.
Rod Stewart has stated that his goal in life is to play ‘Mandolin Wind’ and make it sound like the record. I think this, despite using the banjo in place of the mandolin for parts of the song, is a pretty good effort!
I hope you agree!
Mandolin Wind
Mandolin Wind
When the rain came, I thought you’d leave
‘Cause I knew how much you loved the sun
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Through the darkest nights, I’ve ever known
If the mandolin wind, couldn’t change a thing
Then I know I love ya
Oh the snow fell, without a break
Buffalo died, in the frozen fields you know
Through the coldest winter, in almost fourteen years
I couldn’t believe you kept your smile
Now I can rest assured, knowing that we’ve seen the worst
And I know I love ya
Oh I never was good, with romantic words
So the next few lines, come really hard
Don’t have much, but what I’ve got is yours
Except of course, my steel guitar
Ha, ’cause I know you don’t play
But I’ll teach you one day
Because I love ya
I recall the night, we knelt and prayed
Noticing, your face was thin and pale
I found it hard, to hide my tears
I felt ashamed, I felt I’d let you down
No mandolin wind, couldn’t change a thing
Couldn’t change a thing, no no
Ooh-hoo-hoo
Lada-dada, la-da, lada-dada
Lada-dada, da-n-dada
The coldest winter, in almost fourteen years
Could never, never change your mind, yeah
Ooh-hoo-ooh
And I love ya
Yes indeed, and I love ya
And I love ya
Lordy I love ya
Ooh-hoo
And I love ya
Lord, I love ya
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Rod Stewart
Mandolin Wind lyrics © Unichappell Music Inc., Stewart Rod
And so you can compare, here is the original recording.
Great choice-loved the videos
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Thank you. The first one is rather poor quality unfortunately.
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When I get my new ISP I will, hopefully, be able to watch more videos! I’ll believe it when it happens. Thanks Peter!
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I take my 200Mb/s for granted!
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Good old Rod!
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Always enjoyable!
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Yes indeed 💜
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This must be the day of the mandolin, as Christine went with Mandolin Rain. This is a lovely song Peter, thanks for sharing it. Rod can sing some sweet tunes.
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I don’t hear any mandolins in that song though!
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Thank you so much for this Peter. I haven’t heard this song in ages and I think it’s the very first time I see Rod Stewart play an instrument! (And I saw him live!) Love this song.
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You made me look to see how often he played. More than I imagined!
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It’s so funny because during the whole concert, he played not one instrument!
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I think it was mostly in the early years!
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I’m thinking!
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I haven’t heard the song in a very long time. I always loved Rod Stewart, my all-time favorite song is “Waltzing Mathilda,” sung by him. So, you gave me a treat today. 🙂
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He has a very versatile voice!
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OOH! Now you’ve hit on a HUGE fav of mine!!! I’ve love-ed Rod since the first time I heard him sing, when I was a little girl!!! I’ve seen him in concert!!! I’ve bought so many of his albums!!! I have a poster of him in my office!!! 🙂
Okay…I need to calm down now…
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS….
https://doesitevenmatter3.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/dear-rod-stewart/
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So glad to bring a little pleasure…or even a lot!
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The last time I saw Rod in concert I wondered why the other 19,999 people showed up. I was sure he was there just to see me! 😉 😛
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Oh, he was!
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🙂 you’re very kind! 🙂
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Oh my word. I forgot how Rod looked before he became as aged as the rest of us. Thanks.
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Yes, that everlasting youth look seems to have slipped a little.
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I always loved this song! I enjoyed the videos.
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Such a wonderful choice today!! One of my faves.
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Rod always brings a spring to my step and lights my heart. Thanks for the memories, Peter.
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My pleasure Margo.
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Been a long while since I’e heard this one…
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Very nice tune. I actually like the live version! With my background being from the country where we listened to country and bluegrass, the instrumental parts is soooo good! 🙂
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This was great – and that man is just so cool! Thank you again for a lovely time.
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OH WOW!!! How had I never heard of this song? I LOVE it!!! Watched the first video and it’s now my favorite Rod Steward vid. Just wonderful!!! Thank You, Sir Peter!!! Yes, You’ve been knighted by this corner of Your peanut gallery!!! For consistently sharing coolness and educating those of us who apparently have lived much of their lives under a rock! 🤣🤗💖😃😊!
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I am greatly honoured Katy. Does it come with a pension?
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Why YES, Sir Peter! If my man and I ever win the lottery….then yes!!! It will come with a reward of some kind!!! 😃💖😅
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Love this Peter! You had Mandolin Wind and I had Mandolin Rain! Lol 🤣
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My Mum and Dad used to play mandolin duets!
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That’s nice! ☺️
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