Who Knows Where the Time Goes

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About Who Knows Where the Time Goes

"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny. Denny originally recorded the song as a demo in 1967, singing and playing guitar on the track. Later that year, she briefly joined the folk band The Strawbs, and re-recorded the song, again with only her voice and guitar, for what became the album All Our Own Work, which would not be released until 1973. American folk singer Judy Collins heard a tape of the original demo recording in 1968, and decided to cover the song. She released her recording first as the B-side of her cover of "Both Sides, Now", and then as the title track of her album Who Knows Where the Time Goes, both released in 1968. Hers was the first widely available recording of the song. In 1968 Denny joined the folk-rock band Fairport Convention. She recorded the song on her second album with the band, the 1969 album Unhalfbricking. This version had more of a rock influence. "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" became a signature song for both Denny and Fairport Convention, and has been covered by many artists. 


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2003
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Across the morning sky,
All the bird are leaving,
Ah, how can they know it's time to go?
Before the winter fire,
We'll still be dreaming.
I do not count the time

Who knows where the time goes?
Who knows where the time goes?

Sad deserted shore,
Your fickle friends are leaving,
Ah, but then you know it's time for them to go,
But I will still be here,
I have no thought of leaving.
I do not count the time

Who knows where the time goes?
Who knows where the time goes?

And I'm not alone,
When my love is near me,
And I know,it will be so,till it's time to go,
So come the storms of winter ,
And then the birds of spring again.
I do not feel the time

Who knows how my love grows?
Who knows where the time goes?

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Judy Collins

Judith "Judy" Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk, show tunes, pop, rock and roll and standards), and for her social activism. She is an alumna of MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois. more »

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Written by: SANDY DENNY

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11 facts about this song

Songwriter Attributes
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes" is a song written by Sandy Denny, a British singer-songwriter best known for her work with the British folk rock band Fairport Convention.
First Released Record
The song was first recorded by 'The Strawbs' in 1967 with Sandy, but was not released until much later, in 1973 on their album "All Our Own Work".
Most Famous Version
The most famous version of the song was released by Fairport Convention in 1969, featuring Sandy Denny as the lead vocalist.
Album Details
The song was a part of their album "Unhalfbricking," which was Fairport Convention's third studio album. This album has been considered as instrumental in defining British folk rock.
American Singer Cover
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes" was notably covered by the American singer Judy Collins, whose version became widely popular in the United States.
Collins' Album
Judy Collins' version of the song appeared on her 1968 album, also named "Who Knows Where The Time Goes." It was this album and specifically this song that helped to introduce the songwriting talents of Sandy Denny to a wider audience.
Song Theme
The song is renowned for its reflective and melancholic lyrics about the passage of time.
Other Covers
Over the years, the song has been covered by a variety of popular artists, including Nina Simone, 10,000 Maniacs, Eva Cassidy, Cat Power, and many more.
Recognition
The song was voted by the listeners of BBC Radio 2 as their favorite folk rock track of all time in 2004. In the same year, the song was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Unfinished Version
A demo version of the song, recorded by Sandy Denny on her first solo album, was released posthumously on the compilation "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" in 1985.
Strawbs' Second Release
In addition to their original 1967 recording, 'The Strawbs', released another version of the song in 1972 on their album "Grave New World" without Sandy Denny.

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