Sunday, December 8, 2013

"You're Only Lonely..."



Part II


James Taylor and J. D. Souther...

 I wrote last about J.D. Souther and his wonderful compositions... I guess I was so fixated on his work with Glenn Frey and the Eagles that I totally forgot this gem!!!!



 I found an older blog post by someone that describes it much better than I can. HERE  is a link to his description.     

 He has a new recording out... 'Natural History'... it would be tantamount to what one would call one's greatest hits...

"How Long"
'Natural History'
J. D. Souther

AUGH!!!!!!!!!

So stripped down and so beautiful!!

There is an interview where he said he wanted this album to sound like it would if you happened to come by his house and catch  him playing while sitting on his sofa...

What a voice...

"Best Of My Love"
'Natural History'
J. D. Souther


Still such an outrageous voice...

~shoes~

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12 comments:

  1. Kalei's Best FriendDecember 8, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    James Taylor and Souther both have a sensitivity in their voices that make me melt... maybe its the combo of the melody, the laid back sound, the song? The Eagles had the same effect..Dang, what happened to the Eagles? anyway they reeked of sex appeal.

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Hi there, Chris...

      It's been a messy, cold, icy weekend in the Mississippi Delta... with the promise of more freezing rain tonight...

      I like your description of their voices... A sensitivity... a warmth...

      ~shoes~

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    2. Kalei's Best FriendDecember 8, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      their voices remind me of home....a metaphor for familiarity, security...

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    3. Red ShoesDecember 8, 2013 at 4:31 PM

      Exactly... I understand what you mean...

      ~shoes~

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  2. stephen HayesDecember 8, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Love James Taylor. We've seen him live in concert several times and he never fails to amaze me.

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM

      Hi, Stephen... I think I have seen him three times... and each time was better than the previous!

      I love his voice... I love the ease with which he sings... and I love how humbled he seems after each song as he accepts the applause.

      What a great musician he is!!

      ~shoes~

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  3. BBDecember 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Could sit and listen to these guys all night long! Just incredible talent and voices that make you melt. At least I do.

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 9, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      Hi, Barb... I think these two fellows enjoy each other's company a great deal. I think it would be a wonderful show to experience.

      ~shoes~

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  4. YvonneDecember 8, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    James Taylor! Man! I could listen to him forever. Same for the Eagles. You're really tugging at my memories with these songs. Thanks! :)

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM

      Hi there, Yvonne... As I stated earlier, I LOVE his music!

      My favorite song is a toss-up between two songs he's always plays... "Mexico" and "Wasn't That A Mighty Storm!"

      ~shoes~

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  5. dixiebelleDecember 9, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Music moves and soothes the soul....both artists are fabulous.

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 9, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      Yes, it does, Dixiebelle... and yes, they are!

      ~shoes~

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