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I bought Judy Collins version of this song a thousand years ago. Did not even know that Joni Mitchell wrote it. Incredible song. Beautiful melody. Beautiful lyrics. Beautiful execution. They call a lot of songs "great." "Both Sides Now" truly is great.
Mike. I always thought the lyrics to this song to be timeless and beautifully written. Ther's and acoustic instrumental on an old Nitty Gritty album (will the circle be unbroken) picked by Randy Scruggs that is awesome also.
Mike. I always thought the lyrics to this song to be timeless and beautifully written. Ther's and acoustic instrumental on an old Nitty Gritty album (will the circle be unbroken) picked by Randy Scruggs that is awesome also.
Thanks, just listened. Simple, elegant, beautiful instrumental rendition. I haven't heard Dirt Band's WTCBU in decades and forgot the song was on there!
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Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice Fortune depends on the tone of your voice
-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon) from the song "Songs of Love" from the album "Casanova" (1996)
I bought Judy Collins version of this song a thousand years ago. Did not even know that Joni Mitchell wrote it. Incredible song. Beautiful melody. Beautiful lyrics. Beautiful execution. They call a lot of songs "great." "Both Sides Now" truly is great.
Thanks for posting. Marty
I think Collins' version was how I first heard the song too as it was a radio hit in '69 (I think) and I didn't discover Joni Mitchell until the mid Seventies.
Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 03/13/2306:45 PM.
Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice Fortune depends on the tone of your voice
-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon) from the song "Songs of Love" from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Enjoyed the last 3 Marty, Love me some Floyd. I have most of their stuff. Wish I had seen them live. Never heard that solo on a fiddle before, pretty amazing. I read somewhere that Waters had stage fright or something similar and the Dr. prescribed something that made him "comfortably numb."
Doing a little promotion along with videos that inspire. Justin plays bass for 3DD but is making waves as a solo artist. Talked to him at a bunch of shows and he hand crafted me a wallet with my profile tat on it, also sent me some picks in the mail. Check out his other songs. This song should be on country radio.
Another great cover by Eva Cassidy...this lady knew how to sing a song...I really love her voice
Creators of music have a responsibility to their craft. When they have finished using all the notes and words, they must pass them down to the next generation with a simple request. “Use these to create new music.”...Steven McDonald
Creators of music have a responsibility to their craft. When they have finished using all the notes and words, they must pass them down to the next generation with a simple request. “Use these to create new music.”...Steven McDonald
Saw you post Eva before Steve...she is a wonderful gift for sure...been a fan for a number of years since discovering her....I have Live at Blues Allen and Nightbird (double) of that famed concert...
Actually took Nightbird on the road after you posted...and been listening to it
Do you know Annette Peacock???
If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop
Been following Eva for about 5 yrs now.2 things stuck out for me...her making of almost every song her own and all those who are in awe of her..I mean...Sting, Mick Fleetwood, David foster, Michael Bolton...she's up there with K.D. Lang in my books of singers interpreting a song their way..and she would not compromise or bend to what the suits wanted
Steve
Creators of music have a responsibility to their craft. When they have finished using all the notes and words, they must pass them down to the next generation with a simple request. “Use these to create new music.”...Steven McDonald
P.S. the video is well done and tells a great story
Creators of music have a responsibility to their craft. When they have finished using all the notes and words, they must pass them down to the next generation with a simple request. “Use these to create new music.”...Steven McDonald
Gorgeous song Chester. Video gives a good look at it too.
Thanks for reminding me.
Marty
I was at a TBLF show at the Hard Rock in Biloxi and the house band played this. The piano player nailed it and my jaw dropped I just stood there oblivious to everything but him on the keys. Good times, good memories. The line I like the most is "Ah but don't you believe them." Tried to live by that, I've been told a lot of things in life when it comes my skill level on many things and that just made me work harder. I was told that I could never do what I'm doing now, but I took a CAD program home and learned it myself. I'm close to 50 mill in designed trusses with very few errors and I get to work from home so I never believed it.
seems this thread has morphed fromobscure inspirational artists, to mainstream. I flipped back and saw Dave Stewart posted. Well, this song by Eurythmics and Dave and Annie, to me is one of the most beautiful songs ive heard in pop music. INCREDIBLE song, upliftingly melodic, great arrangement. Eurhytmics are a very underrated group inmho. Would i lie to u is another goodie. And unusual cause i normally dont like this kind of group.
It's funny how some singers voices become "en vogue" if you turned on the radio today, thats the type of singer ud expect to hear, after a while, that sound will get dull and a new sound and hundreds of new singers like it will emerge.
Great song, havent heard it, will give it some more listens.I can certainly relate, i got a similar call when my Dad passed from my Mom. I was working a contract job, and shes like please leave that place and be with me. I did. Guy told me take as much time as you need, was very nice of him i had just started
Unfortunately death is a common theme that most people can relate to.
He finds a way to make it entertaining at the same time. I think you gotta try to look at it as a boyfriend girlfriend, relationship song, if you're not gonna get all choked up
Agreed, at lunch, when the song came on the radio, right at first I heard what sounded like a very familiar top-40 singer-songwriter male vocal range, tone and inflections. But as I listened to the words I was drawn in, and then the chorus was another level of emotion.
Gorgeous song. Not many songs are this compelling, ever.
Agreed, at lunch, when the song came on the radio, right at first I heard what sounded like a very familiar top-40 singer-songwriter male vocal range, tone and inflections. But as I listened to the words I was drawn in, and then the chorus was another level of emotion.
Gorgeous song. Not many songs are this compelling, ever.
Really good song, I have a similar idea I'm working on. I was going to call it "Never Have To Say Goodbye" A couple months ago my wife was cleaning out all the text and voice mail messages from her phone and stumbled upon a voice message from her Dad, the last one he would ever send her. He's been gone about 2 years now, thought it might make a good song, at least for her anyways.
This is why we do what we do, check out the drummer's smile. If music ever becomes work, I'm hanging it up. This is absolutely the best version of this song. Gilmour is in his 70's and the last solo is the best rock solo ever.....
V1. It's been four years ago next month since the doctors sat you down, but I could see the fight in your eyes like you were saying 'don't count me out'. You dug your heels in, fought like hell and said, 'it ain't my turn.' It's like the universe and you knew your family still had more to learn. You saw your granddaughter become a mom (yeah, her baby's got your smile), you saw your son come back home, and you got to see your baby walk down the aisle. All in all I'd say that the life you lived and the sweet memories you're taking ought to light your path to glory -- they ought to stop your heart from breaking.
Ch. So don't wait until you think she's ready. You know she won't ever be. Don't worry she'll be ok. You'll know when it's time to leave. Don't try to hide the pain in your eyes. She always sees it all any way. Rest your weary heart and mind — I'm gonna take care of your baby.
V2. It was mid-week after dark when my baby got her mama's call,. and in her voice she could tell you didn't have long -- nobody had to say it at all. She hung the phone up, held on tight to me with tears running down her cheek. By the looks of things you might have hours, you might have days or weeks. They say a lady always knows when to leave, but I wish you had more time. If it was up to me you know that we would never ever say goodbye. All in all I guess that the cards we're dealt are good enough to keep us playing, and hoping the house won't win again. Well I guess what I'm saying
Ch. Is don't wait until you think she's ready. You know she won't ever be. Don't worry she'll be ok. You'll know when it's time to leave. Don't try to hide the pain in your eyes. She always sees it all any way. Rest your weary heart and mind — I'm gonna take care of your baby.
Bridge: The shock and pain, the bargaining, and the loneliness will pass. She'll work through losing you if it takes everything she has. All in all I'd say that the price you paid for that borrowed time was worth it. So when you see that light close your eyes -- whatever's next I hope it's perfect.
Ch. Don't wait until you think she's ready. You know she won't ever be. Don't worry she'll be ok. You'll know when it's time to leave. Don't try to hide the pain in your eyes. She always sees it all any way. Rest your weary heart and mind — I'm gonna take care of your baby.
I prolly posted this before, this guy is another genius singer songwriter who nobody knows. Hes from England but based in NYC. I doub t theres a better singer songwriter in New York. There might be better performers, better musicians roaming the streets of new york, but as a singer songwriter, not many better, WIllie NIle prolly.
Like lot of these ny indies ive mentioned willie nile, James, Jesse Malin, one thing they have in common is they all have started to lose their touch, lol. Its hard to write great song after great song for that long, but this was one of james that really hit home for me.
Mid life or beyond, maybe some of u guy are passed midlife already, but this is fuckin inspiring if i ever heard it
Creators of music have a responsibility to their craft. When they have finished using all the notes and words, they must pass them down to the next generation with a simple request. “Use these to create new music.”...Steven McDonald
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