Richard Thompson sings here about taking a moment to understand blessings, beginning with the blessing of being left alone. Completely understandable, considering the situation. You May Also Like: Linda and Richard Thompson, “The Great Valerio” (1974): One Track Mind

She explores this turbulently resonant tale with a South African guest vocalist.

A canny amplification of Barrett’s muse, beyond the hippie-fied stuff.

Faithfull’s take on a Roger Waters song finds new depths of emotion.

There is no small amount of blasphemy going on here.

They take a kind of orchestral approach to the hootenanny aesthetic.

You’re left with a broader perspective on what Taylor contributed to Queen.

There are new insights for Beatles fans in ‘The Apple Years’ set, too.

It was an unexpected gift, I’m sure, for them – and for us.

A moment of artistry that’s so complete it became definitive.