It's a measure of how moving Sandy Denny's lyrics are that she recorded "Who Knows Where The Time Goes?" with Strawbs, with Fairport Convention, and as a solo artist. Her thoughtful musings about the difficulty of watching others depart from your life as you stay put are appropriate for the last day of any year, I think.
It's not surprising, then, that so many artists have covered the song. The Kennedys conveyed the song's sensitivity compellingly during their December 17 livestream. Maura Kennedy's vocal range is perfect for capturing how wistful the passage of time sometimes is, and Pete Kennedy and she underscore the melody gracefully on their guitars.
I'm glad to have heard their heartfelt rendition before the end of 2023.
