At 90, the iconic Peggy Seeger reflects on the challenges and joys of touring, emphasizing the support of her family that makes it possible despite her medical conditions. Seeger acknowledges the discomfort of travel but feels invigorated on stage. She also discusses her complex emotional history with Ewan MacColl, whose song 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' evokes profound memories. While she didn't initially feel love towards him, her perspective evolved through relationships, allowing her to connect deeply with the song's emotional weight.
The hardest part is sitting in the car. I'm a walking hospital case but as soon as I get on stage all these things melt away.
I don't think in terms of career highlights because I could yet muck it up. I'm their singer, not the crew's leader.
When Ewan sang it to me over the phone, I thought it was a nice love song, but I didn't connect it with him and me.
Our first night together was disastrous! The second was what the first should have been.
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