Thanks for this, Michael. I'm old enough to have watched Jim Croce's career unfold and then be cut short by a tragic plane crash. I saw him perform a free concert in 1973 in the outdoor amphitheater at Balboa Park in San Diego. The setup was so threadbare ... just Croce, an accompanying guitarist and a prercussionist (I think, so long ago that my memory fades) ... a couple of Fender acoustic amps and a basic PA. Still, his voice transcended the setting . He did wonderful versions of "Operator" and "Time in a Bottle." Funny how clearly I can remember it 50 years later. Anyway, thanks for this and the links. -- Jim
I have always felt emotional when listening to alanis morrisette play live. It’s something about the lyrics but also in the way she sings them. Her voice isn’t for everyone but she’s the only one that sometimes makes me cry uncontrollably when listening. “That I would be good” is one in particular that has ruined my mascara more than once.
(Sorry if this is a duplicate. I tried to post earlier but I don’t think it worked)
I grew up with Jim Croce played in the house and always found his voice and songs the most tug-at-the-heartstrings of all the so-called “sensitive” singer-songwriters of the 70s. I appreciate the deep dive into his lyrics.
Thanks for this, Michael. I'm old enough to have watched Jim Croce's career unfold and then be cut short by a tragic plane crash. I saw him perform a free concert in 1973 in the outdoor amphitheater at Balboa Park in San Diego. The setup was so threadbare ... just Croce, an accompanying guitarist and a prercussionist (I think, so long ago that my memory fades) ... a couple of Fender acoustic amps and a basic PA. Still, his voice transcended the setting . He did wonderful versions of "Operator" and "Time in a Bottle." Funny how clearly I can remember it 50 years later. Anyway, thanks for this and the links. -- Jim
You're welcome!! He's always been one of my favorites, done too soon. I would have loved to have gone to see him live!
I have always felt emotional when listening to alanis morrisette play live. It’s something about the lyrics but also in the way she sings them. Her voice isn’t for everyone but she’s the only one that sometimes makes me cry uncontrollably when listening. “That I would be good” is one in particular that has ruined my mascara more than once.
(Sorry if this is a duplicate. I tried to post earlier but I don’t think it worked)
Fabulous! - see tomorrow's post for a special edition of the "Odds and Ends" section
I grew up with Jim Croce played in the house and always found his voice and songs the most tug-at-the-heartstrings of all the so-called “sensitive” singer-songwriters of the 70s. I appreciate the deep dive into his lyrics.
Truly one of the best!!
Cheers, Michael! Much appreciated
My pleasure! Well deserved!
The mode info looks useful, about their different flavours.
Thank you! Much more tomorrow, Nic! Stay tuned...