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I know I already commented on this song but just now while it was playing my wife said "he sounds a little bit like Rod Stewart sometimes" and I said "nah no way" and then William segued from this into "You Wear It Well"
Moles wrote:
I am so sorry for the load you must carry. Happyusic, I like that. Its a good word.
I don't know how I missed this incredible talent. My head was totally consumed by a terminally Ill toddler son. Happyusic just slid by me I guess. Loving this music now.
I am so sorry for the load you must carry. Happyusic, I like that. Its a good word.
I don't know how I missed this incredible talent. My head was totally consumed by a terminally Ill toddler son. Happyusic just slid by me I guess. Loving this music now.
Have I not loved this piece since 1976. What a classic. Thank you Steve Forbert! History.
In late '79, when this tune was still all over FM radio, I hitched my way down the east coast, escaping from a chilly New England, deliberately passing through Laurel, Maryland. I couldn't hear or see or smell or note a distinct stink. By the time I'd decided to head west after Atlanta, I wandered for a spell through the other Laurel, in Mississippi. It had the same effect on me as its sister town - nothing much, I had where to sleep on my hitchhiker's mind. I lost interest as I thumbed my way west through Arizona to Southern California. We didn't have Wiki at our thumbtips in those days, and I wasn't carrying my record collection. Thanks to the person who clarified that he's from Mississippi. Now I know, 45 years later.
Every time I hear Steve Forbert I wonder why he was never more of a commercial sucess.
That cover picture is so cute!
In the late 90s I had the opportunity to see a much older-looking Steve play a promo show for the local college radio station. There were maybe 12 people in the audience. At the end of the show there was supposed to be a raffle where Steve would give away a guitar to the lucky winner. We were all thrilled and delighted when the winner turned out to be an 8-year- old kid.
Hopefully he grew up to put out a soulful singer-songwriter album with a cute picture of himself on the cover.
In the late 90s I had the opportunity to see a much older-looking Steve play a promo show for the local college radio station. There were maybe 12 people in the audience. At the end of the show there was supposed to be a raffle where Steve would give away a guitar to the lucky winner. We were all thrilled and delighted when the winner turned out to be an 8-year- old kid.
Hopefully he grew up to put out a soulful singer-songwriter album with a cute picture of himself on the cover.
firefly6 wrote:
Loved Scelsa's show...Never knew what to expect from him...Even the occasional
book review...
Allison Steele (The Nightbird) was another favorite at WNEW...Her late night
show seemed patterned on Jean Shepherd...with music...;-)
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Takes me back to '78, Forbert would be played on WNEW-FM by Pete Fornitale, Dennis Elsas, Vin Scelsa...
Loved Scelsa's show...Never knew what to expect from him...Even the occasional
book review...
Allison Steele (The Nightbird) was another favorite at WNEW...Her late night
show seemed patterned on Jean Shepherd...with music...;-)
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
steve has been a companion for years, each of his songs is a gem of tenderness and sympathy. When I'm depressed, I listen to Steve, his freshness makes me happy.
Fun(YMMV) bit o' trivia: he played Cyndi Lauper's boyfriend (the guy with the flowers) in the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" video.
firefly6 wrote:
You forgot scott muni
Takes me back to '78, Forbert would be played on WNEW-FM by Pete Fornitale, Dennis Elsas, Vin Scelsa...
Takes me back to '78, Forbert would be played on WNEW-FM by Pete Fornitale, Dennis Elsas, Vin Scelsa...
BillG wrote:
It's in Maryland. It's a fairly upscale Baltimore/Washington suburb, so my guess is that the stink is emotional. Just a guess... You'd have to ask Mr. Forbert.
But if you look, he is from Mississippi and there is a Laurel there as well.
It's in Maryland. It's a fairly upscale Baltimore/Washington suburb, so my guess is that the stink is emotional. Just a guess... You'd have to ask Mr. Forbert.
But if you look, he is from Mississippi and there is a Laurel there as well.
A distinctive voice. I hadn't thought of him since Romeo’s Tune was on the radio but immediately asked, “Is this Steve Forbert?”
the_jake wrote:
It's in Maryland. It's a fairly upscale Baltimore/Washington suburb, so my guess is that the stink is emotional. Just a guess... You'd have to ask Mr. Forbert.
Where is Laurel and why does it stink?
It's in Maryland. It's a fairly upscale Baltimore/Washington suburb, so my guess is that the stink is emotional. Just a guess... You'd have to ask Mr. Forbert.
Where is Laurel and why does it stink?
I have this on vinyl . . . a long time favorite
This album (his debut, if I'm not mistaken) is excellent.
Subsequent albums were less impressive, but this one's a keeper.
Subsequent albums were less impressive, but this one's a keeper.
One of those under rated singer songwriters that came on the scene as that genre was fading out. A true troubadour to this day. Makes me happy to hear him on RP every now and again. Thanks Bill!
I've been aware of him forever but never bought any albums. Got the Romeo's Tune 7" way back when. He was always highly respected with reviewers so I don't know why I didn't get any of his other stuff. So: Thanks for playing a little, now and then. Go ahead and play more, in fact!
Was not on my radar. Thanks, RP!