Sandy Denny: Who Knows Where the Time Goes? BBC John Peel Sessions

In this affecting, introspective performance, here young Sandy Denny asks: "Who knows where the time goes?" Isn't it true that everyone over 30 years or so starts to wonder where the time goes? By 50, this sentiment becomes even more telling. And by 60, all Hell breaks loose given the nimble, cruel march of time. Time is the enemy of life - especially an unfulfilled one. Sandy Denny Alexandra Elene MacLean Denny "Sandy Denny" (6 January 1947 – 21 April 1978) was an English singer-songwriter who was lead singer of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer". Recording "This solo live studio recording of 11 September 1973 for the BBC Radio 1 show “Sounds of the Seventies”, hosted by John Peel, was first broadcast in the UK on FM Stereo on 25 September 1973. It was first published in 1997 on The BBC Sessions 1971-73 and later in 2007 on the 3 CD+DVD set Live at the BBC". (Courtesy: mainlynorfolk.info). Lyrics (as sung here) Across the evening sky, all the birds are leaving But how can they know it's time for them to go? Before the winter fire, I shall still be dreaming I do not count the time For 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 shall still be here, I have no thoughts of leaving I have no thoughts of time For who knows where the time goes? Who knows where the time goes? And I am not alone while my love is near me And I know it shall be so 'til it's time to go So come the storms of winter there And then the birds in spring again I do not fear the time For who knows how my love grows? And who knows where the time goes?

Added 21 Jun 2026