Blackmore's Night – All Our Yesterdays (2015)
A Nostalgic Renaissance Journey Through Time & Melody
Released on September 18, 2015, All Our Yesterdays is the tenth studio album by Blackmore’s Night. Blending Renaissance-inspired instrumentation with melodic folk-rock and reflective storytelling, the album captures themes of nostalgia, heritage, and timeless romance.
Led by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night, the album balances original compositions with inspired interpretations of classic material, continuing the duo’s distinctive neo-medieval sound.
🌿 Album Overview
The title All Our Yesterdays references a famous line from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, reflecting the album’s overarching theme of memory and the passage of time.
Musically, the album features:
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Romantic ballads
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Traditional European dance melodies
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Folk adaptations
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Reimagined rock classics
The result is a warm, atmospheric record that celebrates the past while embracing the present.
📀 Official Tracklist
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All Our Yesterdays
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Allan Yn N Fan
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Darker Shade of Black
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Long Long Time
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Moonlight Shadow
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I Got You Babe
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The Other Side
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Queen’s Lament
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Where Are We Going From Here (Reprise)
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Will O’ the Wisp
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Earth Wind and Sky
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Coming Home
(Track listings may vary slightly depending on region and edition.)
🎤 Album Credits
🎶 Core Members
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Ritchie Blackmore – acoustic & electric guitars, mandola, hurdy-gurdy, percussion
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Candice Night – lead vocals, backing vocals, pennywhistle, recorder, shawm
🎻 Supporting Musicians
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Bard David of Larchmont (David Baranowski) – keyboards
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Lady Madeline & Lady Nancy – harmony vocals
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Session musicians contributing strings and traditional instrumentation
🎛️ Production
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Produced by: Pat Regan
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Label: Frontiers Records
📈 Chart Performance & Sales
All Our Yesterdays continued the band’s strong European presence:
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🇩🇪 #13 on the German Albums Chart
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🇨🇭 Charted in Switzerland
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🇦🇹 Charted in Austria
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🇯🇵 Charted in Japan
Germany remained one of Blackmore’s Night’s most consistent and supportive markets.
🎵 Notable Songs & Highlights
🌙 “Moonlight Shadow”
A Renaissance-style reinterpretation of the classic hit by Mike Oldfield, originally featuring vocals by Maggie Reilly. Blackmore’s Night transforms the 1980s pop-rock anthem into a medieval folk ballad.
🎭 “I Got You Babe”
A creative folk adaptation of the famous duet by Sonny & Cher, offering a softer and more atmospheric interpretation.
🎸 “Darker Shade of Black”
An instrumental medley incorporating themes from Rainbow songs, linking back to Ritchie Blackmore’s rock legacy.
🧠 Did You Know?
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“Long Long Time” is a reinterpretation of the emotional 1970 ballad originally performed by Linda Ronstadt.
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“Allan Yn N Fan” is based on a traditional Welsh melody, reflecting the band’s continued exploration of European folk roots.
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The album’s nostalgic theme mirrors Blackmore’s own musical journey from hard rock pioneer to Renaissance revivalist.
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“Coming Home” serves as a heartfelt closing track, emphasizing themes of belonging and reflection.
🎉 Fun Facts & Trivia
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The Shakespeare-inspired title reflects Candice Night’s literary influence on the band’s lyrical direction.
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The album blends 1970s pop/rock classics with Renaissance instrumentation — one of the band’s defining artistic trademarks.
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All Our Yesterdays was released during a period when Ritchie Blackmore briefly returned to performing rock material live, making this album a symbolic bridge between musical eras.
Blackmore's Night Full Discography
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More Albums:
Blackmore's Night - Shadow of the Moon (1997)
Blackmore's Night - Under a Violet Moon (1999)
Blackmore's Night - Fires at Midnight (2001)
Blackmore's Night - Ghost of a Rose (2003)
Blackmore's Knight - The Village Lanterne (2006)
Blackmore's Night - Winter Carols (2006)
Blackmore's Night Full Discography: Complete Guide to Albums & Covers Collection (1997--2023)
