I just missed my chance and I absolutely love this mans music and I rank his talents even higher than Jimmy Page and David Gilmour. Hell, Gilmour even covered his song Dimming Of The Day.
I saw him perform this song live in concert. The whole show was phenomenal. It was just Richard with his guitar. A concert I'll remember for the rest of my life. If your able to see him you should. You won't be disappointed.
Me too. He was right mesmerizing live. I never saw anyone with such absolute control of an audience since Bob Marley, but those people were all stoned.
I've been lucky enough to see him once as a solo and once with his band here in Columbus Ohio. Both were phenomenal. With his band, he did a solo in Vincent Black Lightning that blew the roof off the place. Applause after an instrumental solo is much more common in jazz than popular music but this one got Applause and cheering and people on their feet. He is a great songwriter. I should check and see if he's on the road
Got to sit in a radio show with him many moons ago. Absolute hero. Saw him onstage that night and it was transcendent - like watching Hendrix. Triple threat musician - voice, guitar and incredible songwriting. Some people have all the talent.
I like this, but one version is better elsewhere. Richard has no idea this is his best song. His fans have no idea either. People are just wrong about so much. They sure do misunderstand. Oh wait something in his guitar might make this the best and singing is great. I misunderstood. The lyrics couldn't be better, the music is so great. I don't see how going from his other songs how he even came up with this as he jumped from writing OK to pretty good songs to this gem. Does he have another song like this.. sure would like to hear.
I heard Beeswing this morning and just wanted to let Richard know to go back to the Derby beat and take that girl home.. Great writing ❤ Great feel in this one and direct first person and a very recent and present narrative.. As good as it gets
This song. This song played on our local independent radio station just as my alarm went off about twice a week for a month until I became obsessed with finding out just what obscure artist was responsible (pre-internets yo)...only to find the greatest songwriter ever (and a damn fine guitar player to boot!). I say "greatest songwriter" and could argue the point, but it's not a thing to argue about. You can have your opinion if you disagree. But you'll be wrong.
There's a reason Dylan asks him to play along when he performs... I was lucky enough to be at "Las Leyendas De La Gitarra" in Seville in 1992 when Dylan, Thompson, Les Paul, and that bloke from Pink Floyd (Roger Waters) all performed. Sadly I only had enough money for one night and I missed the Dylan night when Thompson played on All Along The Watchtower. I saw him the next night and he was brilliant as usual. He's worth every word of praise he's received over the years and every mile to see him
I always find it amazing people can play guitar (or in the south: That thar GEE TAR) The ability to move your fingers from one position so effortlessly to another. *I usually trip when I walk and chew gum. And don't get me started on the tummy rub/head tap thing...I'll only wind up in hospital. But the ability to play guitar and sing (remembering all the words etc...) that is what astonishes me most about musicians. Okay, that and female singers who wear spandex one size too small.
Beggar Wall I agree with you; however, one has to recognize that there’s an inherent silliness in these “Best Guitarist” rankings. After all, what are the criteria and who makes the determination? I really don’t care who is better than whom. I am going to listen to what I like.
what would be funny is what would happen if you put an acoustic guitar in his hands. a run of the mill jam-band player vs a musician's musician. does he have a signature sound or thing that makes him unique? no Richard Thompson does. does RT fill stadiums? no. does popularity equal talent? no. go see RT with his band, or even a solo show and get back to me. you hear him and there's no doubt who it is. and the qualit8y of his songwriting craftsmanship matters. find me another play that can use a straight pick and play fingerstyle. It opens up possibilities on the guitar that what's his name never dreams of.
I think John is an inspiration to sub par guitarists who put their soul into it. Just like Neil Young. Neither of 'em could play 52 Vincent Black Lightning though.
I think ranking musicians against each other is the actual joke. Music and art in general should never be poisoned by the competitive mindset... competition is the domain of sports and politics... and selling magazines.
seeing how this song is played live is totally insane
Strangely as an acoustic player this is one of the few of his songs I do understand …. Relatively Simple but so appropriate
Saw Richard twice. He was truly a one man band. Absolutely fabulous shows.
Just came from his live performance. This man is an absolute treasure. Don’t miss seeing him live if you have the chance.
I just missed my chance and I absolutely love this mans music and I rank his talents even higher than Jimmy Page and David Gilmour. Hell, Gilmour even covered his song Dimming Of The Day.
I saw him perform this song live in concert. The whole show was phenomenal. It was just Richard with his guitar. A concert I'll remember for the rest of my life. If your able to see him you should. You won't be disappointed.
Me too. He was right mesmerizing live. I never saw anyone with such absolute control of an audience since Bob Marley, but those people were all stoned.
I've been lucky enough to see him once as a solo and once with his band here in Columbus Ohio. Both were phenomenal. With his band, he did a solo in Vincent Black Lightning that blew the roof off the place. Applause after an instrumental solo is much more common in jazz than popular music but this one got Applause and cheering and people on their feet. He is a great songwriter. I should check and see if he's on the road
I just got turned on to his music and I’m sorry I had never heard of him until now. He’s awesome
She's in Love with my Mind!
Got to sit in a radio show with him many moons ago. Absolute hero. Saw him onstage that night and it was transcendent - like watching Hendrix.
Triple threat musician - voice, guitar and incredible songwriting. Some people have all the talent.
Genius in so many ways ……
I hope every understands that this is (as of March 2020) the very best version of this amazing song and reacts appropriately / love an RT fan
I like this, but one version is better elsewhere. Richard has no idea this is his best song. His fans have no idea either. People are just wrong about so much. They sure do misunderstand. Oh wait something in his guitar might make this the best and singing is great. I misunderstood. The lyrics couldn't be better, the music is so great. I don't see how going from his other songs how he even came up with this as he jumped from writing OK to pretty good songs to this gem. Does he have another song like this.. sure would like to hear.
I heard Beeswing this morning and just wanted to let Richard know to go back to the Derby beat and take that girl home.. Great writing ❤ Great feel in this one and direct first person and a very recent and present narrative.. As good as it gets
... one of his best. Feel the power of a really good song - not much more to be said.
This song. This song played on our local independent radio station just as my alarm went off about twice a week for a month until I became obsessed with finding out just what obscure artist was responsible (pre-internets yo)...only to find the greatest songwriter ever (and a damn fine guitar player to boot!). I say "greatest songwriter" and could argue the point, but it's not a thing to argue about. You can have your opinion if you disagree.
But you'll be wrong.
No guitar pyrotechnics this time around, although Richard is perfectly capable. Instead, simple, perfect, beautiful accompaniment to a lovely song.
It’s better than the recorded version which I didn’t think possible. A genius
My mom listened to him growing up and I didn't get it now as an adult as usual mom was right. Absolute genius!
Best version of this song ever, perfect bare accoustic version!
There's a reason Dylan asks him to play along when he performs... I was lucky enough to be at "Las Leyendas De La Gitarra" in Seville in 1992 when Dylan, Thompson, Les Paul, and that bloke from Pink Floyd (Roger Waters) all performed. Sadly I only had enough money for one night and I missed the Dylan night when Thompson played on All Along The Watchtower. I saw him the next night and he was brilliant as usual. He's worth every word of praise he's received over the years and every mile to see him
I love this song❤
Played it last night with my jam band great song and this is a good version ❤ Richard he is coming this October I’ll be going
Great song.
Let's face it. There will only be one RT ... EVER. He makes it look so easy.
One of the my fav breakheart songs. Thanks for sharing.
exactly. i'm leaning it because i'm living it
I love that he shows the chords he uses. Sounds great. Well done!
So very, very nice.
What a glorious tune lyrics and music score.....one of my fave's of this I am sure. Thanks Angel Warrior. ;-)
Incredible. Amazing art.
My fave RT song
Slays me. In a good good way.
Incredible ;)
I always find it amazing people can play guitar (or in the south: That thar GEE TAR)
The ability to move your fingers from one position so effortlessly to another.
*I usually trip when I walk and chew gum. And don't get me started on the tummy rub/head tap thing...I'll only wind up in hospital.
But the ability to play guitar and sing (remembering all the words etc...) that is what astonishes me most about musicians.
Okay, that and female singers who wear spandex one size too small.
You are so right.
The fact that Rolling Stone had John Frusciante ahead of Thompson in that list has to be one of the funniest jokes of all time...
Beggar Wall I agree with you; however, one has to recognize that there’s an inherent silliness in these “Best Guitarist” rankings. After all, what are the criteria and who makes the determination? I really don’t care who is better than whom. I am going to listen to what I like.
what would be funny is what would happen if you put an acoustic guitar in his hands. a run of the mill jam-band player vs a musician's musician. does he have a signature sound or thing that makes him unique? no Richard Thompson does. does RT fill stadiums? no. does popularity equal talent? no. go see RT with his band, or even a solo show and get back to me. you hear him and there's no doubt who it is. and the qualit8y of his songwriting craftsmanship matters. find me another play that can use a straight pick and play fingerstyle. It opens up possibilities on the guitar that what's his name never dreams of.
I think John is an inspiration to sub par guitarists who put their soul into it. Just like Neil Young. Neither of 'em could play 52 Vincent Black Lightning though.
I think ranking musicians against each other is the actual joke. Music and art in general should never be poisoned by the competitive mindset... competition is the domain of sports and politics... and selling magazines.
Saddest lyrics ever.
Yes. 💔
I hate when that happens.
If it happens to Richard Thompson too I'm not going to feel so perpetually incomprehensible and uncomprehending.
How do you do that? The soul?
Thanks for posting this. I am a new RT fan.
Sinatra could not do that song, but that is stating the obvious and that means I'm nervous. I think RT sang that song for Me.
I think Sinatra's arrangers would have enjoyed "swinging".this and it would have fitted well on one of his early 60s albums.
brain to fingers, do you read me?
He uses a pick with his thumb and index finger, and his bare fingers for the lower three fingers.
Pre-Internets, yo!
KnoWUMseyin?
World slack now; sub-geniuses unite!
you could be right better than dylan he is so good
Never, never better than Dylan, and Richard would be the first to laugh at such as statement.
weak
His only good song.
I love it when people with no talent criticize genius.