James Dewar-'Stumbledown Romancer'-1998
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- A beautiful song by Jimmy Dewar off of his release from 1998 of the same name..Originally recorded in the late 70's, this was released in 1998. I want to personally thank Jimmy's daughter Lisa for allowing me the honor of creating this video and continue sharing in her dad's legacy!
Unquestionably one of the most underrated voices in rock history...
Anyone who has ever been captivated bye trowers guitar probably didn't realize that the voice was a big part of what drawed you in,even Robin.. rest in peace James,his work lives on..
Lo siento,no se ingles,solo digo,gracias por tu voz y por tu musica John Dewar,desde donde estes, Thank you!!!!!!!!
I was thankful to have been probably one of the last drummers to play with this great man....he made me feel so very welcome at his house in Paisley... and we had a great band put together!....destined for great things!....sadly it was not to be!....loved playing along with this great guy!....he taught me a lot!.... Ken Meikle.
Great memories indeed!
Man,count yourself lucky. I would have absolutely loved to jam with him just one time.!!!!!
My bro played drums with him once at his house in Paisley - highlight of his life. We were friends of Jim jnr (RIP) Good days.
❤️
God bless you're heart
Simply outstanding song. Warm beautiful vocal. A Scottish rock hero who remains criminally underappreciated.
We were lucky enough to be on earth when James was...what a great time in music history, he was, and is, my favorite voice..of all time..I thank his daughter Lisa, too for allowing us to share her memories...
One of the greatest vocalists in Rock. My personal favorite. Sadly missed, the entire world's loss.
This song hits home. What a great voice and song.
A soulful voice... the one and only James Dewar.
Jimmy was one of the greatest voices of rock!What beautiful song!!
saw him with trower back in 77....I was in awe at his vocals. still think he had the best voice in rock. rip
youre a lucky person
I saw them in 77 also.My first concert at 14.
my mums uncle !, we grew up to this voice and what a childhood we had :)
I've just been listening to Jimmy with tears flooding down my face. I was one of the sax players in Sock'em JB in the late 60's, and had the honour of playing alongside Jimmy and Frankie Miller in Burn's cottage, Paisley Road West every Saturday morning. A lifetime has gone by but even then I knew both Jimmy and Frankie were destined for much greater things. How right I was. God bless, and Thanks for the memories. Ronnie
very nice
@ron mcdonald - ❤️
Jimmy dewar (still the best) vocalist this little country gifted to us.
Dewar tears me up...doesn't make any difference what the song is about...I just well up like a jilted lover. Gone too soon.
He had the perfect voice! I will miss it.😊
The World needed Jimmy , and thank God we had him albeit too briefly . RIP . There is now more Blues and soul in Heaven .
I found James Dewer's soulful voice in the Robin Trower Band at age 15 - 1975. He is still to this day - at age 56, a huge influence on my own singing (which pales miserably). I loved RTB still do, but without Jimmy, it is not the same. His voice has been imprinted on me as to what a male vocalist should possess in all the right mystical proportions...Such confident control of pitch, power, depth and emotion, spark and magic, all the while making it look easy. He is one of a kind. A huge thank you to James daughter Lisa and Tom Kane for sharing his musical genius and magical music. SVN
I really don't like top ten lists. But James Dewar has to be among one of the best of all time. RIP brother.
WITHOUT A DOUBT
Oh Jimmy, that was beautiful but you're wrong my brother, you made the grade, you most certainly made the grade. In fact, you rest in the hallowed halls of the Greats! Rest in Piece and keep Rolling Stoned!!
OH for 😃 sure
Alongside with "How deep is your love" from the Bee Gees, this is one of the most beautiful songs I' ve ever heard in my life. I miss hiss voice so much.
What a voice … seriously loved his music, stone the crows and my fave Trower vocalist .. greatly missed
Back to listen... again and again.. such a pure voice. RIP Sir James Dewar.
RIP papa! What a voice!
Gracias amigo!!!
Por dejarnos este legado,🌻🌻🌻🌻
One of the greatest singers ever!
Aahh
How it would have been to have heard this voice around your personal home
I could never think that anyone else would have been able to tackle Robin Trower's brilliant "Bridge of Sighs." His vocals were absolutely perfect. This guy could have - SHOULD have gone on to become one of rock's most-beloved singers. Such a powerful, beautiful voice!
I had the amazing pleasure to see Mr. Jimmy Dewar live on stage twice while he sang with Robin Trower! Mr. Jimmy Dewar was taken way too early... RIP dear SIR.
I've only known about rtb for three years. This man's voice and the guitar playing of Trower made me a fan
What a voice James Dewar had! He reminds me of many greats: Chris Rea, Paul Rogers, Paul Carrack especially, but if you took the best bits of all these guys and reconstituted a distilled blend of all you might approach this guy's vocals. I just came across him today but what a discovery! Respect and appreciation.
Beautiful, so sad he is no longer with us - his only only album wasn’t great but this is outstanding as is sands of time - he just needed better
songs to sing because his voice was outstanding, Daydream, little girl being two of my favourite songs when James was with Robin Trower.
A thing of beauty,not to be forgotten 🙏🙏
💔 what a song ... & what a singer
No other vocalist for me but James Dewar.... Thanks for the post. Robin Trower Fan From the 1970!
Moving tribute to a GREAT singer and musician. Sadly missed,but love and enjoy his music,always.
Brilliant on all accounts!
Jimmy was the greatest vocalist, IMO, ever. 40 year Trower fan. Davey Pattison is really good but to me Jimmy was Trower...and Bill Lordan
The truly gifted almost always leave us far too soon. We are inspired and lifted by his wonderful voice. Love forever miss you brother James.
We will surely miss you James, all we have are the greatest tunes you left behind for us to remember you by at your best and to have you and the guys...Robin...Reg...entertain us in our homes,parties and gatherings and uplift our souls to your level...Thank you James Dewar....In a rip roaring fashion...We Love You...
Marvellous, feeling and emotion and what a great voice!!!!
Started listening to RT in the 70s and was surprised to find out Robin was the guitarist and the vocal at that time was James Dewar. Kept following RT thru the changes in lead vocal, but always kept coming back to the records with James Dewar as lead vocal. He was simply the best of all the lead vocals RT employed........ in my mind NOT EVEN ARGUABLE!. I think most RT fans would agree.
Always love his voice...... magical performer. Sadly taken to soon.
Jimmy was a great singer and what a great combination with Robin and of course with Reg Isadore - that was the band that kicked ass!!
Mr. Dewar was a VERY gifted musician and singer / lyricist for sure. I first discovered this at age 13 while listening to the Bridge Of Sighs album at my older neighbors house back in the Winter of 1974 where I used to go after school to smoke / cop weed. Some of the other albums we played were Led Zepplin III, Steve Millers; The Joker.......Gonna Buy Me A Mercury-- Cruuuuuise Up & Down This Road do, da do du do dit da do do...........Ahhhh memories !!
James Dewar was such a great bass player and a great vocalist
How did I miss this being the huge Trower/Dewar fan that I am??? One of my all time fav vocalists
You and me, mate… Cheers.
@Tom M. - The album was recorded in ‘78, but remained unreleased until a limited issue on CD in ‘98. The full album is on CZcams, in case you didn’t know.
Robin and James the best combo !
One of a kind R.I.P. Jimmy Dewar 🙏🏻
Matthew Fisher from Procol Harum, on Hammond organ, is co-author of this masterpiece.He is also co-author of A Whiter Shade of Pale.
In the case of A Whiter Shade of Pale that certainly is debatable. Does adding a great organ part to a song make one an "author"?
I don't think so. The courts, bouncing back and forth, cost Gary Brooker a million pounds in legal fees, and ultimately agreed with Fisher (and you). I say Bah, Humbug!
the great voice tears into your heart
Such a great talent
That left us too soon 🙏🏻😔
i backed Jimmy one night i was on bass can you believe that what a voice he had
Beautiful song. Up there with other great ballads he sang like Sailing, I Can't Live Without You, Bluebird, Sail On and Fly Low.
Bluebird might be the most beautiful singing I’ve ever heard.
what a voice amazing
Awsome talent. RIP
a very special voice . melodic.
WOW! What a fabulous song and artist - and what a wonderful presentation you have created here, Tom! Loved it! Very happy to find this one now and looking forward to your other uploads I have missed in the meantime. A fine artist you are, Tom, and I am happy to be connected again! HAPPY SUNDAY! Aneema
You too my dear friend, so good to hear from you!!
It is too bad that this record isn't available in CD form or via digital download...James beautiful voice should be heard.
Beautiful soul...
There is so much to this man.
Back Robin and deliver some of the most soulful vox of all time,what a treasure he was!
I love his voice. Gone way too soon. RIP
This is awesome. I never heard of James Dewar. A "BIG" thumbs up. Thank you Tom for this. ROCK ON!!!!!!!
I know you know him, he played bass and sang for Robin Trower
Okay,now it rings a bell. He looked more familiar to me than his name. You mentioned you got his daughters blessings to do this. Did you know them? Bridge Of Sighs :) :) Duh now I feel stupid lol. Thank you Tom for waking me up lol. Have a great rest of your week. ROCK ON!!!!!!
Beautiful, so beautiful!
Absolutely adore this. That chord progression after "but the blues still remain", just five simple notes, against that beautiful family photograph, surrounded by his loved ones, is just heartbreakingly sad. And that wonderful last note! Truly superb. One of my very favourite songs...
I vote James Dewar the vocalist in the world !
THIS IS SO AMAZING AND a TEAR FELT VIDEO... Thank you Tom and Lisa who I just met on her Amazing group site of James...
Thanks again Tom....so glad you like all of my work...I had some great material to work with. ..
Yes you certainly did have some great material to work with Tom
A true legend
Thanks Tom, for sharing this. I'm glad you enjoyed the Trower show in Ft. Lauderdale. I know I did!
Certainly was an epic night, got to meet Robin after the show!
just beautiful!
A very touching tribute! You can sure tell that's Matthew Fisher from Procol Harum on the organ!!!
i didn't know that it was thanx for the confirmation!
OMG so beautiful...
Scotland has produced some outstanding male vocalists over the years like Frankie Miller, Dan MacCafferty, Bobby Gillespie, Alex Harvey, Jamie Barnes and the inimitable Jimmy Dewar all fantastic.
The great voice... One of the best in history...
Thanks for posting this.
love reading the comments. greatness.
Thanks for sharing Tom, I didnt know of this. :-)
Thank You .
+Ripp Russell You're quite welcome...
G8 song no airplay what a crying shame what a vioce!
Yes, true gateness.
And well done vid too Tom Kane!
i always listen to Victims of the Fury album early 70's was the Best
Victims of the Fury was 1980. Just sayin’…
I'm 47 and as I had heard of Robin trower long ago being a guitarist myself. However, for whatever reason,I never really got into his music. Until age 45 when I was reintroduced. But after much introspection I find it wasn't Robin's playing that drew me in, it was James's voice. He's sang at such a high level, very similar to a Paul Rodgers in my opinion
Just found out Jimmy was Robin Trowers rolling stne. Thanks for upload. x
I am a late comer to the wonderful vocal work of James Dewar. But I remember listening to Robin Trower back in the 70's but only on occasions. I know everyone had their favorites and Kansas was mine even before Carry On. But I have taken the time to listen to some RTB and have found some really great music that I've missed. It eventually led me to this song written by Dewar and a co writer from Dewars only solo album. And its a Christmas song that I have found to be beyond amazing and one that should be sung by all every Christmas. I am posting the lyrics and would appreciate any corrections if I have mis interpreted any of the lyrics.
Hosanna
The Moon is softly fading with the
turning of the night, I am quietly waiting
for the early morning light. I wonder if it's wrong and I wonder if it's right, that
I should see the new born king.
Wise men from the East have come
stories have been said, he will lie on
silver sheets with satin on the bed, He
will come with sword and shield a crown
upon his head. And I will see the
new born King.
Hail Hosanna to the Lord listen to the
angels sing.... Hail Hosanna to the Lord
welcome to the new born King.
And as we stood around Him the sun
lit up the sky, turned His head a little
and He looked into my eyes. And I hope you will believe me for I would not tell a
lie. He smiled at me, the new born King
Hail Hosanna to the Lord listen to the
angels Sing.... Hail Hosanna to the Lord welcome to the newborn King.
Hail Hosanna to the Lord listen to the
angels Sing.... Hail Hosanna to the Lord welcome to the new born King.
Hail Hosanna to the Lord listen to the
angels Sing.... Hail Hosanna to the Lord welcome to the new born King.
(fade)
😮
So underated as a vocalist. ..should be up there with the greats..
Kinda strange to hear this voice backed by organ ( not guitar). Still so soulful.
among those leaves at the top of the tree with jack bruce
RIP James Dewar excellent vocals ..and he isnt "criminally underrated" as stated ...gezzz I hate that "crminally underrated" its used so much that it makes me wanna barf...
Legend
Searched all of the internet, can't find the lyrics., HELP us Tom..thanks so much for this..
Is there any way to obtain this album? I've been searching everywhere online, and cannot find it for sale.
Nope, not unless someone is selling a copy on Ebay for $500. It was only ever released in a very limited number in 1998 and never reissued.
Reminds me of paul rodgers/john lawton ...both voice & image . ..👍👍👍
soul
Paul Rodgers my Ass, Dewar was unbelievable!
There’s no need to knock one artist in order to praise another. It’s not like Paul Rodgers is some scrub B-leaguer, FFS.
@@crusheverything4449 I agree but FFS that’s all you heard was Rogers & Dewar was phenomenal also.
@@uncleremus5046 - I get your point, but your original post was dismissive of Rodgers and he’s a living legend who can still sing his ass off. I prefer Dewar, but Rodgers is no slouch. Bad Company’s songs were far more commercial than Trower’s, which is why people know Paul and not James as much. Trower didn’t have hit singles like Bad Co. did.
Why don't we just enjoy Britain's talent pool without prejudice. There's enough for everyone.
В сердце всю жизнь ...
very sad loss. trowers gain.
What does that mean?
it means when dewar died it was trowers loss
@@uzpuz - You said Trower’s gain.
Steve Walsh's (Kansas) favorite vocalist!
I have had an eBay alert on this album for 4 months now. Not a sniff
Peter Welch The Best Cousin In The Entire World 🌎 ✨✨✨✨✨
yooee.. dude nice mixing of videos , tommy kane... thanks...12 eggs ...
I asked Lisa Dewar what ever happened to your Dads Fender bass guitar ? She thinks it was stolen soon after he died . What a tragedy . If it wasn't for Jimmy Dewar's song writing skills and singing skills Robin Trower would never have been a success , although still not much commercial success .
The best white male ever heard
And it's not easy to play bass and sing either... There aren't tons of people who do it and do it well. He did.