...and she was adorable.
And for the uninitiated, one of the most hauntingly beautiful versions of Sting’s Field's of Gold as performed by the late Eva Cassidy.
I agree. Most of Linda Romstadt’s music (even some oher 80’s pop) was good.
Here’s a link to “Someone To Lay Down Beside Me” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjM53fgVuCM
This song sounds very different when you listen to it at night.
I agree wholeheartedly with ‘Fields Of Gold’ by Eva Cassidy. The world lost a magnificent voice when she passed on.
Linda Rhonstadt first caught my attention back in her Stone Ponies days. With ‘Different Drum’ which was originally written by Michael Nesmith.
Also her rendition of Lowell George’s ‘Willin’ still manages to tug at heart strings.
Jack.
Yes, Linda Ronstadt was really good. I’ve never heard of Eva Cassidy, so thanks for the introduction - what a beautiful performance.
A song not many have heard, but one which could walk off with top honors in this FReeper ‘contest’: “My Dear Old Friend”. It was composed by Patty Griffin. Her own recording of it is beautiful, but is on only one album: “13 Ways To Live”. It’s a compilation of various singers. As far as I’ve been able to find, the song has been recorded by only one other singer - Mary Chapin Carpenter - as part of the album “Music From and Inspired By We Were Soldiers” [the Viet Nam war film with Mel Gibson]. It’s not on any of Carpenter’s own albums, so apparently Griffin allowed it to be recorded, but only for this album.
To hear on You Tube: Patty Griffin’s Dear Old Friend - Katrina [posted by davis771]
and
My Dear Old Friend - Mary Chapin Carpenter [posted by HenningsEnkel]
This is a song every person on God’s green earth can relate to, guaranteed. It’s a song that fills your heart with exquisite joy, and with exquisite anguish. Both recordings are absolutely stunning.
Yes, Linda Ronstadt was really good. I’ve never heard of Eva Cassidy, so thanks for the introduction - what a beautiful performance.
A song not many have heard, but one which could walk off with top honors in this FReeper ‘contest’: “My Dear Old Friend”. It was composed by Patty Griffin. Her own recording of it is beautiful, but is on only one album: “13 Ways To Live”. It’s a compilation of various singers. As far as I’ve been able to find, the song has been recorded by only one other singer - Mary Chapin Carpenter - as part of the album “Music From and Inspired By We Were Soldiers” [the Viet Nam war film with Mel Gibson]. It’s not on any of Carpenter’s own albums, so apparently Griffin allowed it to be recorded, but only for this album.
To hear on You Tube: Patty Griffin’s Dear Old Friend - Katrina [posted by davis771]
and
My Dear Old Friend - Mary Chapin Carpenter [posted by HenningsEnkel]
This is a song every person on God’s green earth can relate to, guaranteed. It’s a song that fills your heart with exquisite joy, and with exquisite anguish. Both recordings are absolutely stunning.
Got the album - Eva Cassidy; on my ipod now...you didn’t mention her story. OMG.
Got the album - Eva Cassidy; on my ipod now...you didn’t mention her story. OMG.