Fields Of St. Etienne (song)

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Album This song officially appears on the Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) / Fields Of St Etienne 7" Single.

Timeline This song has been officially released in 1970

Song facts

“Fields Of St Etienne”

That’s one of my all–time favorites. Beautiful song. Apparently, the first time it was released on an album, it was a different arrangement. It might’ve been the chap who did “Those Were The Days,” Richard something. Paul produced the other version, which was a bit over the top. And having been told that they were re–releasing it, I begged them to find the version I did with Benny and Graham. Which I think this is.
Interview with Mary Hopkin, Goldmine Magazine, 1992 – The context was the reissue of “Those Were The Days – The Best Of Mary Hopkin”, and a track-by-track explanation.

Last updated on October 14, 2019

Lyrics

Through the fields of St Etienne
Amidst the corn I wonder
In my hand an ear of corn
The morning dew has kissed

Here beneath the skies
I lay with my lover
While the summer winds gathered clouds of war

Au revoir my love
Though the reasons pass me
Why we can't remain in the fields of St. Etienne

Weaving proudly, singing loudly
Being young and foolish

He was going never knowing
He would not return
Singing songs of war
Filled with God and country
Marching down the road with the boys that day

Au revoir my love
Though the reasons pass me
Why we can't remain in the fields of St. Etienne