Clifford T Ward ... Wherewithal

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15 жыл бұрын

My attempt at another 'Home THoughts' album track combining vid clips from Jane Eyre and the beautiful music of CTW and his love of English and the intricacies of love. Many thanks to all contributors. Enjoy.
I wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
Wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
You are so nonpareil
You introduce a new elation in my life
But you are so nonchalant
I don't suppose this new sensation will materialise
I wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
Wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
If I hadn't inhibitions enough to cope with
Now you come along beautiful and leave me hoping
If it wasn't complicated enough to start with
Now you're making this feeling so hard to part with
Instrumental
You are so nonpareil
You introduce a new elation in my life
But you are so nonchalant
I don't suppose this new sensation will materialise
I wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
Wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
I wish I had the wherewithal
To attract your attention
(Repeat and fade)

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@stephenwright8103 5 ай бұрын

If there is another life I hope I can meet this man and thank him for his beautiful music...

@keithrich8373 4 ай бұрын

This man wrote some of the most beautiful songs.A talent now much missed from a modest man taken from us far too soon❤

@daveannan 4 жыл бұрын

A Fantastic Guy, Wish people had realised what a great Artist , sad he is no longer with us !

@michaelmccrory2220 4 жыл бұрын

Only a heavenly being can write such songs with wonderful music and lyrics.

@ireneyoung8696 Жыл бұрын

Loved this mans voice and his beautiful songs.Rest in Eternal Peace.Clifford.t.Ward

@jamesgoble922 6 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt one of Clifford's best, so sad he never received the recognition his genius deserved.

@kevinbeck6785 5 жыл бұрын

your words so correct he was a brilliant singer songwriter

@marknestbox 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinbeck6785 He is known - to a great many fans, he always was and Paul McCartney and John Lennon rated him in the early 1970's, and like theirs, his music will be recognised for the simple, emotional make-up it is, that it translates and relates the heart of the mind. CTW is up there with the best and it will be seen in the future, better. Second Side Up.

@kevinbeck6785 3 жыл бұрын

@@marknestboxhe was a lovely man and his music is so beautiful

@johnrooney9170 3 жыл бұрын

I think that, he did receive lots of recognition for his amazing work... I love him, also, my aunt (who is 85) loves him two, if that's not recognition,,,, I'm not sure, what is..... Just be happy, that you've had the pleasure of listening to his music. It's a shame, we don't have more like him, today.... Sorry for the little rant, one too many gin's...

@stephenbaldock4981 3 жыл бұрын

I don't he ever toured which would have given more recognition, l loved his music and still do, l get quite emotional 😢

@bigshed51 15 жыл бұрын

Once in a while a great musician who can capture the essence of "englishness" comes along, never perhaps quite reaching the mainstream, but for those of us who have enjoyed what he has given us, we have been the lucky ones. I miss him a lot, so thank you Scalpsie for keeping his star bright.

@debowiec3 Жыл бұрын

Quintessentially English.........isn't it!!!!!!!!

@iGaucho 15 жыл бұрын

There is no reason why this great song should not have 1Million views by now. It could be easier than we think.

@birchward 11 жыл бұрын

call me biased , but ,clifford wrote some off the most beautifull work i ever heard ! A TRUE TALENT ,whose work will live on FOREVER .!.

@Robertonnz 3 жыл бұрын

He was a genius

@marianhale9389 3 жыл бұрын

He most definitely was he was a genius, and not fully appreciated in his lifetime.

@johnspencer2596 Жыл бұрын

Richard, what was your relationship to Clifford?

@cahillgreg Жыл бұрын

@@johnspencer2596 Richard & Clifford were a canoodling couple

@elaiinejennings5426 8 ай бұрын

💯 agree. Love him ❤

@bairns1234 14 жыл бұрын

This must be only song ever written with the word "nonpareil" in it. A mark of Clifford's genius.

@cliveedwards2958 3 жыл бұрын

I asked him once what the word meant..and he knew straight off!...however I have since forgotten :D again !

@argidis 3 жыл бұрын

@@cliveedwards2958 It has french origin, but they say "sans pareil", it means beyond compare. I know this because in my neighborhood is a village that was called "Zwernitz", but a duchess who was in love with the landscape, changed the name to "Sanspareil" in the 18th century.

@cliveedwards2958 3 жыл бұрын

@@argidis ah thanks for that.cant say I'd have known...and I just nodded when I asked him what it said, and what he meant as I had never heard the phrase...funny thing was, Clifford remembered every word and every meaning of every word..he took lyrics very seriously even if it were a pop song..nothing was throwaway..I remember him telling me that 'Gaye' was so called, simply because it rhymes with so many other words (there never was an air-hostess involved)..and he tried to say that he was a bit flippant with the lyrics..but you'd have to say that lines 'you're the tray of nice things I upset yesterday..a display of bright rings etc..' is far from disposable..I think he was being modestly dismissive..

@davebull2727 2 жыл бұрын

Must be, fantastic words and voice.

@cahillgreg Жыл бұрын

@@cliveedwards2958 Dirt pants Edwards in the house

@1968dps 11 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

@ruthjohn9771 5 жыл бұрын

It is...you have a wonderful ear...gives me goosebumps and tears for my lost youth

@MrPoupard 13 жыл бұрын

As quintessentially English as warm beer, cricket or Morris Dancing ...... charming

@richardfitzpatrick5642 4 жыл бұрын

I always saw Clifford as a really shy....emotional ....clever and one who managed to live his songs in the real world....as with Gordon Lightfoot....unbelievably naturally talented...where your mind engaged immediately....in the moment if you were lucky to feel all the emotion in a positive way...if your not enjoying the moment...you have missed real pleasure.....in words

@michaelmccrory2220 2 ай бұрын

What is more surprising that such a fabulous musician his music isn't played more often, I remember back in the 70s Noel Edmonds championing his music along with Harry Chapin, another great musician.

@spectrum99122 11 жыл бұрын

Still wonderful after all these years

@davidcole2078 6 жыл бұрын

When you think of Clifford's comparative lack of success, I feel blessed that I have a lot of his album's.

@aidanhynes6799 Ай бұрын

He was a great singer/songwriter. Shy man, it seems, never seems to have got the kudos he deserved. Love his music.

@colinmurdoch965 4 жыл бұрын

I loved Clifford T Wards music, sadly ripped away from us without realising his true potential RIP Clifford T Ward x

@o8thman812 2 жыл бұрын

Remember ordering the single when it was realeased. He certainly did deserve to attract more attention...

@lawmen01 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy every track I hear so sad he never received the recognition he truly deserves one of our greatest writers and performers thanks to you Scalpie for keeping the flame alight may it glow eternity

@nigelhawkins3289 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful music, from such a talented man, such memories of the 1970's come flooding back to me, along with the tears of joy

@rogerroberts5167 10 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite tracks. How sadly we miss the genius that was CTW..

@alankay963 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely talented ctw such wonderful songs that remain to this day and way into the future RIP always

@davidcole2078 6 жыл бұрын

This was the follow up to Gaye, it didn't get anywhere, which is such a shame. its a really lovely song.

@derekstocker6661 6 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely song, really a great love song but one of unrequited love sadly. RIP CTW your songs and melodies are still with us...

@097534 Жыл бұрын

What a masterpiece!

@st.eve57 2 жыл бұрын

Just a genius .

@lindataylor9131 3 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful songs ever

@tylermichael965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. How are you doing Linda 🌹🌹

@rw8733 2 ай бұрын

Let's hope it's never forgotten 😊

@gerrymurphy3671 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a beautiful donegal lady back in the 70s.heartbreak .

@neboshman 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for his lovely music Scalpsie.

@rw8733 6 жыл бұрын

This popped into my mind when I saw the word "wherewithal " in the newspaper today. I'm so glad to hear this again. Lovely. Happier days.

@Cazzandrablue 14 жыл бұрын

oh the good old music of 1973, brings back great memories of my childhood. Such a great Artist. xxx

@wayhayden 10 ай бұрын

God haven't heard this since I was a kid brings so many memories of my mum and dad . Loved it in the 70s love it still now.

@kevinwhite616 6 жыл бұрын

The follow-up to Gaye. Unforgettable.

@ScattyPlanet 4 ай бұрын

What a fantastic and underated song

@ArrowRockHostel 14 жыл бұрын

Love this music - knew it in the 70's. HT was one of those key albums, full of meaning for me at the time. Makes me sad now.....so many what if's and maybe's. CTW deserved much more recognition.

@daisies53 12 жыл бұрын

These heavenly lyrics are lulling me to sleep! How could anyone want for more! Wonderful!

@Atlantis93 12 жыл бұрын

Another great Clifford T Ward song. He was such a clever wordsmith. Thank you so much for posting all these wonderful songs of his. I always feel sad listening to them as he is no longer here and life is so cruel. He deserved so much more recognition. Hopefully he knows how much pleasure people are still getting from his inspired music, with your help.

@MrPoupard 12 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, catchy and as quintessentially English as warm beer and Morris Dancing ......

@deepindercheema 8 жыл бұрын

Only use of nonpareil in a modern pop song. Well worth his teaching career.

@philipmcgoldrick4526 4 жыл бұрын

A genius. Not forgotten 2020. I have just spent 3 hours listening to CTW. A TALENT LOST.

@ruthjohn9771 5 жыл бұрын

I could have fallen in love with him....a beautiful soul...his sensitivity was very sexy in a lovely, pure way....ah!

@tylermichael965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. How are you doing Ruth 🌹🌹

@patrickfleming3658 2 жыл бұрын

The great Clifford T Ward

@SuperPaul1129 8 жыл бұрын

i absolutely love this 'RIP clifford t ward 'thanks for the music

@rw8733 6 жыл бұрын

paul morris My dad was called Paul Morris too.

@marianhale9389 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Clifford’s family are all well and proud of such a talented and amazing songwriter, I send my best wishes to his wife Pat who was his childhood sweetheart. I thoroughly recommend the biography of Cliffords life, it’s still is available on Amazon, I keep meaning to re-read it especially during these very troubled times.

@tylermichael965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. How are you doing Marian 🌹🌹

@scalpsie 15 жыл бұрын

Many thanks and very much appreciated.Happy that you enjoy.Peace and contentment in all you do.

@mairimillar8866 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song and CTW 💞

@zirphie 11 жыл бұрын

I always loved the beautiful songs of CTW that I knew and hadn't realized there were so many more. Having a great time listening to them all, thank you for your labours of love.

@1966bez 9 жыл бұрын

Cliffords' best song

@jamiewesson6606 8 жыл бұрын

mike batt did musical arrangements

@Cazzandrablue 14 жыл бұрын

I just love Cliffords's songs, so moving yet so uplifting and they take me right back xx

@mickb55 13 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@richardharding5380 3 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly this was the track that finally made me go and buy the albums. He certainly attracted my attention.

@benmitchell325 4 жыл бұрын

wow what a genius he writes from the heart you have to have experienced these lyrics and write them for it to impact the way it does in the song i loved him - rip clifford

@kevinwhite1185 11 жыл бұрын

One of his best. The usual original wordplay.

@timpiercy977 8 жыл бұрын

Whoever found this film for Wherewithal got it spot on, the behaviour of the day matching Cliff's deliberately formal and beautiful rhymes, a timeless song.

@aml3668 4 жыл бұрын

Jane and Rochester, these actors, in this particular adaptation: just perfect for a song which is nonpareil in its wistfulness. Thank you.

@thallondaymarr5209 10 жыл бұрын

this is one of my favourite all time music clips, song and the video works so well together.

@cliffgil 2 жыл бұрын

Music so profound. Never forget. 2022.

@scalpsie 15 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful to hear from you again...fantastic that you still get great enjoyment from CTW - as if that would ever change!! Delighted that this little creation has struck such a meaningful chord.Many thanks Steve.Peace.

@rogeralsop3479 6 жыл бұрын

A sweet song.

@dianneperry1741 3 жыл бұрын

Love this song

@tylermichael965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. How are you doing Dianne 🌹🌹

@alaneldred3736 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@gillwilkinsongw 13 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, lovely clips from probably the best version of Jane Eyre, and lovely slow mo of the dove, you are very talented. I had forgotten temporarily what a fantastic under-rated singer Clifford T. Ward was, until Ken Bruce played him this am. on his morning show. God bless you Cliff, and thanks for posting.zx

@jengill6615 4 жыл бұрын

This song reminds me of my dad. I just love it x

@ScunneredMan 13 жыл бұрын

CLIFFORD T GENIUS. simple as that.

@Atlantis93 15 жыл бұрын

He had a way with words few could equal, though I have to say I love James Taylor, he also sings with such meaning and expression.

@antonious12u 6 жыл бұрын

This Good Fellow, Helped No End, With These Beautiful Songs... Love, Always, ... Anthony.

@MrSychophant 14 жыл бұрын

beautiful song

@ianrichman9546 6 жыл бұрын

Sheer Brilliance

@labency1 13 жыл бұрын

@scalpsie I had forgotten just how great Clifford T was as a songwriter.Thank you for the posting.

@user-wh1em6ut7f 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful song

@Cotictimmy Жыл бұрын

Wow Ruth Wilson Is wonderful (& this song - of course.)

@jerseypooh4664 Жыл бұрын

Love this song and I’m sure I heard it somewhere Back in the day. I used to sing the chorus a lot as a child and never knew where it came from until recently. The joy of the internet. 😅

@rachcelmorley9711 8 жыл бұрын

love him so xxxx heaven yes xxx

@idalinadantas9065 4 жыл бұрын

Gostei Bom dia que música maravilhosasaaaasaaaaa espetacular show excelente voz parabéns pela sua iniciativa agradeço pela sua gentileza para comigo vale a pena ouvir essa música e as outras desse cantor show obgd

@Robertonnz 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely song

@nickthegog 10 ай бұрын

Played it every day back in 1974 when it summed up my life and this stunning little darling at Ewell Tech. One night Thin Lizzy were playing our college and Phil Lynott was watching the support band standing right by us, I was so damn close to asking him to go and tell her she had to date me. I wonder where she is now?

@shrivel1 15 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard this since seventysomething. I heard Gay on the radio this evening, and I thought of this one. It's a lovely piece of nostalgia.

@scalpsie 11 жыл бұрын

So pleased that you're enjoying some great tracks ....be happy with peace in all you do.

@debowiec3 Жыл бұрын

It doesn't get much better than this!!!! Lovely song , excellent video!!!!!!

@scalpsie 14 жыл бұрын

Long time since last we chatted ..great to see you still enjoy CTW tunes...as for nationality...we're all the same underneath...regardless...with a beatingheart and soul we can all appreciate beauty in music...best wishes from Scotland

@patrickharte9181 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful man and such a songwriter...

@roadrunner123ish 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I certainly did not appreciate his music enough when he was alive.

@duncanrs 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Brown me too

@1968dps 11 жыл бұрын

Oh, and the video works really well. Well done.

@wanderleyantoniooliveira3486 9 жыл бұрын

Oh, que canção linda!!! esta época foi sem dúvida só felicidade 1973...

@1960gal 14 жыл бұрын

CTW was someone I probably totally denied liking in 1973 (aged 12!). Funnily enough, both myself and the ol' man adore 'Gaye', and think, truthfully, songs like this have helped us both enjoy such an eclectic music taste over the years. All part of life's rich tapestry, as they say :)

@raypitcher9767 10 жыл бұрын

A well suited video, with all it's charms of courtship and sensitivity, I don't think there is a single word you could dare change in this song, as it utterly perfection to the last. Rarely could any such artist today be capable of composing such excellence, charm and wit throughout. A genius remembered always.

@bonnie43uk 13 жыл бұрын

i wish Clifford T Ward would write more stuff ,he's wasted. This is brilliant.

@jillgriffiths3803 11 ай бұрын

i,m so glad he was.

@johnrowlands4229 4 жыл бұрын

Shared home thoughts with ma wee annie from irvine she,s still got my heart miss her solomon's much

@stm345 10 жыл бұрын

The song that introduced me to the genius of CTW. There was a song, Joybringer, by Manfred Mann, that I liked and I thought they had done this too. Then I discovered it was CTW and once I had Home Thoughts it became the LP of the 70's for me.

@CroxleyEducator 12 жыл бұрын

I think this is one of his best tracks.....lovely melody and arrangement, and very catchy. Sad that it wasn't a hit at the time...I could never understand it after 'Gaye' had done so well.

@dannyevertontaylor 11 жыл бұрын

What an underated musician-its so sad he never had the recognition he deserved- one of Englands greats and I am so glad you took the time and effort to enlighten me- I thought he was naff when I was 16- what a sausage I was and what music I missed out on- thanks again for the enlightenment ----danny

@scalpsie 15 жыл бұрын

Many,many thanks...much appreciated.Peace.

@bond250g 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!

@wowgetthis 12 жыл бұрын

Wonderful stuff, takes me back, thanks so much for posting x

@ameCaline07 8 жыл бұрын

♥♥♥...like a brother....so close to my heart....

@scalpsie 14 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for viewing ....as for the years ....well, good music is as timeless as the years....even although I won't admit how many in my case either!!But great teenage years is all I'll say!!Peace my friend.

@gillwilkinsongw 13 жыл бұрын