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Richard Thompson — Turning of the Tide
Album: Amnesia
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Released: 1988
Length: 2:53
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How many boys, one night stands,
How many lips, how many hands, have held you
Like I'm holding you tonight
Too many nights, staying up late,
Too much powder and too much paint
No you can't hide from the turning of the tide

Did they run their fingers up and down your shabby dress
Did they find some tender moment there in your caress

The boys all say "You look so fine"
They don't come back for a second time
Oh you can't hide from the turning of the tide

Poor little sailor boy, never set eyes on a woman before
Did he tell you that he'd love you, darling, for evermore?

Pretty little shoes, cheap perfume,
Creaking bed in a hotel room
Oh you can't hide from the turning of the tide

Did they run their fingers up and down your shabby dress
Did they find some tender moment there in your caress

The boys all say "You look so fine",
They don't come back for a second time
Oh you can't hide from the turning of the tide
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 tichy wrote:

Catchy, but what's really the message of the (narrator of the) lyrics? "Your love life sucks according to my outside perspective", haha thank you. If only my dress wasn't as shabby!


Like many of RT's songs, it's like a short story: as I read it, he's singing about a "good-time girl" (or prostitute) whose looks and appeal are fading, and the poignancy of the depreciation of her currency.  Thompson often sings about people on the margins of society - Down Where The Drunkards Roll, King of Bohemia, Beeswing - all examples of his extraordinary craft and art.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 Bev_and_Wendy wrote:

Showing my ignorance here, I have never heard of Richard Thompson until it was played on here, in fact I thought Richard Thompson was John Boy from the Waltons until I googled, Love this guys voice, but looking at the other reviews it seems like it's either love or hate and no in-between, definitely love him here



Try 1952 Vincent Black Lightening epic saga
Posted 7 months ago by GarrySR07    [ Reply ]
RT on RP!! Can I get an Oh, yeah 😎 ?!
Posted 9 months ago by xc.farmer.antoine486    [ Reply ]
Catchy, but what's really the message of the (narrator of the) lyrics? "Your love life sucks according to my outside perspective", haha thank you. If only my dress wasn't as shabby!
Posted 11 months ago by tichy    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Terribly hit-and-miss artist. His great stuff is truly stellar. His mostly ho-hum stuff is like this.


I agree, except that this is absolutely not ho-hum.  His early albums up to Mock Tudor are almost without exception wonderful, but of late the quality control seems to have waned ... or my tastes have changed ... or he's shifted direction.  I've seen him live at least a dozen times but I don't think I'd make the effort now.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 rbrise wrote:


Leo Kottke's 'Louise'...tragic
always thought Bonnie Raitt's version was incredible and touching. I didn't get the "hooker" comment, more like a gal looking for something unattainable...

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
This guy writes some really great songs. I'd like to hear a collaboration between him and Mark Knopfler.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Andybob wrote:

A great song about a hooker in the finest Richard Thompson storytelling tradition. How about keeping the theme going for a few tracks and playing The Stranglers Princess of The Street and Joe Jackson's 50 Dollar Love Affair?



Leo Kottke's 'Louise'...tragic
Posted 2 years ago by rbrise    [ Reply ]
Bucket list artist that I was able to see in Sacramento at the Crest Theater just under three years ago.  Spectacular performance.  If you have a chance to go see him, just do it.
Posted 2 years ago by RC_in_Bezerkeley    [ Reply ]
Talking heads or what?
Posted 2 years ago by f1ram    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Terribly hit-and-miss artist. His great stuff is truly stellar. His mostly ho-hum stuff is like this.

An acquired taste...

Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Terribly hit-and-miss artist. His great stuff is truly stellar. His mostly ho-hum stuff is like this.




Well Stated!
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
To answer Silvermanman, yes, he and Princeton love each other!
Posted 3 years ago by Ralf    [ Reply ]
 Grahamthefirst wrote:

Such a gifted performer. See him live if you get the chance. In addition to his insightful and pithy lyrics, RT is one of the most accomplished guitarists around. One of Englands' finest musicians, now resident on the West side of the pond. Our loss.




Has he managed to find a bit of the US that isn't on fire, or flooded, or is a gun toting trump supporting racist enclave? Miraculous if so.
Posted 3 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:


and his voice is annoying .....and his face is too


...and he speaks so highly of your hollywood looks. 
Posted 3 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
What a treasure this man is. A legend. My favorites playlist for this guy is 50+ songs.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:
Terribly hit-and-miss artist. His great stuff is truly stellar. His mostly ho-hum stuff is like this.
 

and his voice is annoying .....and his face is too
Posted 3 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
Terribly hit-and-miss artist. His great stuff is truly stellar. His mostly ho-hum stuff is like this.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
where else would you hear this cut?
Posted 4 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
A great storyteller, with dry British humor, and great guitar skills. Give us more Richard Thompson.
Posted 4 years ago by csmith1    [ Reply ]
I've enjoyed this tune in the past but I never bothered to look at the lyrics, and would end singing the words I thought I was hearing. Now, looking at the lyrics, don't think I got a single word right.
Posted 4 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
Amazing voice and guitar player. Love this tune. 
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

 
I love Joni but Richard's voice just doesn't do it for me.
 

I love Richard' s voice can't stand Joni's.
Posted 5 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
Showing my ignorance here, I have never heard of Richard Thompson until it was played on here, in fact I thought Richard Thompson was John Boy from the Waltons until I googled, Love this guys voice, but looking at the other reviews it seems like it's either love or hate and no in-between, definitely love him here
Posted 6 years ago by Bev_and_Wendy    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Try as I might, I find the voice massively irritating, I have the same issue with Joni Mitchell. I find the voice unnatural - like there's too much effort gone into it, at the expense of a natural sound. Yep, it's just me I guess.

 
 
I love Joni but Richard's voice just doesn't do it for me.
Posted 6 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
Richard Thompson played the Fillmore in San Francisco last week. The opening act was him playing acoustic guitar, followed shortly by his trio. They did 3 encores, of (I believe) 3 songs each. There was no way anyone could have left less than satisfied. His ability to shift from acoustic to wailing electric guitar in seemingly a heartbeat is remarkable. If I have a regret it's that younger folks appear to not know or care about this brilliant, humorous, and technically astonishing musician. So what he described as old people standing to listen to folk music was pretty accurate.

 
{#Cheers}  RT Rocks
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 glassbrain wrote:
"It's not just you.  I find him as authentic as a cowboy on the streets of London. " You are definitely not alone. Irritating voice and person in general.

 
Irritating person? Have you met RT?

Weird.
Posted 7 years ago by folkrocker    [ Reply ]
"It's not just you.  I find him as authentic as a cowboy on the streets of London. " You are definitely not alone. Irritating voice and person in general.
Posted 7 years ago by glassbrain    [ Reply ]
It's not just you.  I find him as authentic as a cowboy on the streets of London.

bb_matt wrote:
Try as I might, I find the voice massively irritating, I have the same issue with Joni Mitchell. I find the voice unnatural - like there's too much effort gone into it, at the expense of a natural sound. Yep, it's just me I guess.

 


Posted 8 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Saw Sir Richard this past Monday night in Easton MD.  He was spectacular.  
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Such a gifted performer. See him live if you get the chance. In addition to his insightful and pithy lyrics, RT is one of the most accomplished guitarists around. One of Englands' finest musicians, now resident on the West side of the pond. Our loss.
Posted 8 years ago by Grahamthefirst    [ Reply ]
Try as I might, I find the voice massively irritating, I have the same issue with Joni Mitchell. I find the voice unnatural - like there's too much effort gone into it, at the expense of a natural sound. Yep, it's just me I guess.
Posted 8 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Zero.

 
Skydog wrote:
he's like the bottomless cup of coffee, it just keeps coming
 how many good songs has Thompson wrote?
 

 


Posted 8 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
 Andybob wrote:
A great song about a hooker in the finest Richard Thompson storytelling tradition. How about keeping the theme going for a few tracks and playing The Stranglers Princess of The Street and Joe Jackson's 50 Dollar Love Affair?

  And Walter Becker's "Junkie Girl".


Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Volume down low I thought it was Fleetwood Mac's Tusk. Hmm.
Posted 8 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Richard Thompson on the radio is a wonderful thing.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
A great song about a hooker in the finest Richard Thompson storytelling tradition. How about keeping the theme going for a few tracks and playing The Stranglers Princess of The Street and Joe Jackson's 50 Dollar Love Affair?
Posted 8 years ago by Andybob    [ Reply ]
 Philchill wrote:
Being more of a melody-orientated person I never paid much attention to lyrics.. until I was introduced to RT!

Just discovered Radio Paradise a couple of weeks ago. Third song to come up was another Thompson piece...  That's when I decided to add Paradise to the bookmarks bar {#Cheesygrin}. 

Never thought I'd hear Thompson on a 'mass appeal' kind of service.

 
A reason why RP is listed within the "alternative" list of radios in TuneIt ... and now enjoying Steve Ray Vaughan after Thompson, where else do you get this? C'mon guys and send your support to RP!! {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
Being more of a melody-orientated person I never paid much attention to lyrics.. until I was introduced to RT!

Just discovered Radio Paradise a couple of weeks ago. Third song to come up was another Thompson piece...  That's when I decided to add Paradise to the bookmarks bar {#Cheesygrin}. 

Never thought I'd hear Thompson on a 'mass appeal' kind of service.
Posted 8 years ago by Philchill    [ Reply ]
Richard Thompson played the Fillmore in San Francisco last week. The opening act was him playing acoustic guitar, followed shortly by his trio. They did 3 encores, of (I believe) 3 songs each. There was no way anyone could have left less than satisfied. His ability to shift from acoustic to wailing electric guitar in seemingly a heartbeat is remarkable. If I have a regret it's that younger folks appear to not know or care about this brilliant, humorous, and technically astonishing musician. So what he described as old people standing to listen to folk music was pretty accurate.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
he keeps crankin out new music thats exceptional
Posted 9 years ago by oofus521    [ Reply ]
This is some of my favorite album art ever. 
Posted 9 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
Like it! need it for my running playlist. It moves.
 
Posted 9 years ago by MI_Moonlight    [ Reply ]
RT - maybe the best combination of songwriter, singer and guitarist?  Who is better at any one of them, not to mention all three....
 
Posted 9 years ago by willjay    [ Reply ]
Dont' hear the Springsteen thing in this myself. Both brilliant in their own ways. Richard Thompson is a complete original - Beeswing and 1952 Vincent Black Lighning remain favourites...
Posted 9 years ago by chris_bartram    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
..... how can you compare a twat like Sringstein to Richard Thompson.  Words fail me.
 
What's a "Sringstein"?
Apparently words do fail you.
I'm not a Thompson fan, but I don't feel the need to call him a "twat".
As for Springsteen, he is one of the greatest writers/performers in the history of rock.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Disti wrote:
springsteen fake

 
..... how can you compare a twat like Sringstein to Richard Thompson.  Words fail me.
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 Disti wrote:
springsteen fake

 
Springsteen wishes!
Posted 10 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
 Hasan wrote:
There's kind of a jarring clash between the cheerful peppy music and the pathetic, sordid imagery in the lyrics. No?

 
That particular brand of irony is his trademark. Welcome to our world.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Hasan wrote:
There's kind of a jarring clash between the cheerful peppy music and the pathetic, sordid imagery in the lyrics. No?

No kidding.  But, silly me, I detect a touch of sorrow in the lyrics, too.
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
There's kind of a jarring clash between the cheerful peppy music and the pathetic, sordid imagery in the lyrics. No?
Posted 11 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
 Disti wrote:
springsteen fake

  who came first?
Posted 11 years ago by egroman    [ Reply ]
love the guitar...... !
Posted 11 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Awesome song

Awesome album


But the cover art hasn't aged so well!! 
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 Disti wrote:
springsteen fake
 
WTF?  Are you kidding?
Posted 11 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
 Disti wrote:
springsteen fake
 
 {#Eek}  Um, no!  {#Stupid}  {#Snooty}
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
springsteen fake
Posted 11 years ago by Disti    [ Reply ]
A good start to $10 Tuesday, in case 'we' forget (Amnesia)
Here's hoping it's a good one Bill/Rebecca? {#Cheers} cheers!
Posted 11 years ago by Diamond_Dog    [ Reply ]
 akiml wrote:
I am at a loss for words - Richard's playing, composition, vivid characters, storytelling and singing take the words and breath away every time.
 
Agree, great songwriting!
 
Posted 12 years ago by ddstanford    [ Reply ]
Just never get tired of listening to this man sing. He's superb. Thanks RP!
Posted 12 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
I am at a loss for words - Richard's playing, composition, vivid characters, storytelling and singing take the words and breath away every time.
Posted 12 years ago by akiml    [ Reply ]
 BijouBijou wrote:
COME ON RP! I just linked my friend your station, and the last two songs have been thoroughly unconvincing of this station's greatness...
 
You win some, you lose some....with RP you win most of the time. If you don't like song A then chances are song B will kill you...so relax...let your friend listen and become a fan, it'll happen.

edit: and come on...Richard Thopson? He's amazing...
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 BijouBijou wrote:
COME ON RP! I just linked my friend your station, and the last two songs have been thoroughly unconvincing of this station's greatness...
 
t-hee hee...
Posted 12 years ago by tupicetti    [ Reply ]
COME ON RP! I just linked my friend your station, and the last two songs have been thoroughly unconvincing of this station's greatness...
Posted 12 years ago by BijouBijou    [ Reply ]
This shines with energy. {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]

THIS is why RP implemented the "PSD" button. Also for most Dylan tunes.

I just don't get the appeal of this guy.  Never will.


Posted 12 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
This is very lovely!!!

9
Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
The man is a god , guitarist, lyricist and all round entertainer, forget the voice it's the words  and fingers that matter. 
Lost count of the number of times we have seen him, solo ,duo, group or with a historical music group, he ALWAYS   gives a superb performance.

You guessed I like him. 10++ 
Posted 12 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
Aw hell...I missed Blind Faith
Posted 13 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
LOVE this man!
Best concert I've ever been to....and I've been to ALOT!
Posted 13 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvvoz wrote:
cool song I think, but I don't particularly like Bryan Ferry vocals even when Bryan is doing them (maybe that's it)
 
It's definitely the vocals that grate on my nerves. I think he's an excellent songwriter/guitarist but I can't handle the voice. This from someone who loves Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen etc. Go figger.

Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
LOVE RICHARD THOMPSON.  BEEN LISTENING TO HIM SINCE THE EARLY 70'S.  FINALLY GOT TO SEE HIM.  IT WAS WONDERFUL BEYOND WONDERFUL.
Posted 13 years ago by jerrieberrie    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
The closest thing we have to a modern day troubadour. Beyond excellence! {#Clap}
 
Totally agree!  He certainly tells a good story, and with guitar skill, too! (Well, Knopfler is another one, but he's in a different thread.) {#Dancingbanana_2}{#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
RT...my man!!
{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by dannyboy57    [ Reply ]
i have yet to hear a richard thompson song i did not like.
Posted 14 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Me2
  cool song I think, but I don't particularly like Bryan Ferry vocals even when Bryan is doing them (maybe that's it)

Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Virtuoso!
Posted 15 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
 laprincessa wrote:
Why does this grate on my nerves so??
 
Me2


Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Very honest sounding recording.

Almost makes you forget its a record.

Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
The closest thing we have to a modern day troubadour. Beyond excellence! {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
yuk.
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
Brilliant, as Richard T always is.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 laprincessa wrote:
Why does this grate on my nerves so??
 
same here


Posted 15 years ago by betsyroks    [ Reply ]
Been following Richard Thompson since Shoot Out The Lights came out.  That was one of the real jaw-on-the-floor records for me and still is.  Amazing guitarist and lyricist.
Posted 15 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
John Boy?

 
It's ThomPSON not ThomAs(s)!
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
John Boy?

Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Newbie. Jellicle wrote:
Um, last time I heard this it also followed an Ian Anderson track. Is Radio Paradise on auto-pilot?
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Um, last time I heard this it also followed an Ian Anderson track. Is Radio Paradise on auto-pilot?
Posted 16 years ago by Jellicle    [ Reply ]
laprincessa wrote:
If you REALLY want to hear/see some amazing work, check out this and this and this and this. NOBODY can pick like Tommy, nobody.
But can he sing, write songs and play electric with equally amazing skill?
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Do I hear "I am on fire" by Bruce Springteen?
Posted 16 years ago by Juano    [ Reply ]
I have always found Richard Thompson to be one of the elite musicians, both for his astonishing and inventive playing, but also for the often off-kilter lyrics. How many of you have his 'Henry the Human Fly' album? Now that was quirky, featuring a healthy taste of his characteristic guitar proficiency and strange songs, it shows where he has come from. See him live if possible. Good earplugs are recommended for the front area.
Posted 16 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Really don't mind if you sit this one out. My words but a whisper -- your deafness a SHOUT. —Ian Anderson
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
OK, RT is growing on me. This is pretty good.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Gives me chills. RT's wonderful guitar, and story telling that goes straight to the heart.
Posted 17 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Yes, good follow up song indeed.
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Just the artist to follow Ian! Fantastic guitar!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
So I've never understood Richard Thompson, but this song is okay. It ends with a flourish.
Posted 17 years ago by webslinger48    [ Reply ]
Wish my daughters had heard this--heard this--starting way back when. . . .
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
I like a lot of folks voices that get trashed on RP: Dylan, Cohen, Waits, Costello, etc. But I Thompson's voice is a wedge for me from enjoying his songs and music
Posted 17 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
Its Bill's aging British rock legends set. Great stuff! Daniel_Pittenger wrote:
Love it, great after Ian Anderson.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Awesome, love Richard Thompson ...
Posted 17 years ago by JK27    [ Reply ]
laprincessa wrote:
Why does this grate on my nerves so??
Perhaps you have grateful nerves...
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Hon, you have one great treat coming if you haven't found older RT. Also look for his collaborations with ex-wife Linda Thompson. DownHomeGirl wrote:
LOVE this. Gonna have to get this one. I just have his newer stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Love it, great after Ian Anderson.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
LOVE this. Gonna have to get this one. I just have his newer stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
chuck_flacks wrote:
I don't mean to be rude, but get a clue! You rag on this song whenever it comes on!
Uhm, well that WAS rude. Duh.
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
BruceN wrote:
Richard Thompson's art was an acquired taste for me. I saw him as first act, mostly acoustic solo. He made his 6 and 12 string guitars make sounds I had never heard before. They were strummed, struck, bent, and beat on. Needless to say, I was fascinated, and at the time I knew NONE of his music. Now, maybe 10 or 15 years later, I stop in my tracks and listen when an RT song comes on.
If you REALLY want to hear/see some amazing work, check out this and this and this and this. NOBODY can pick like Tommy, nobody.
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
laprincessa wrote:
Why does this grate on my nerves so??
I don't mean to be rude, but get a clue! You rag on this song whenever it comes on!
Posted 18 years ago by chuck_flacks    [ Reply ]
eskles wrote:
Never was a great fan....until seeing him live at Sierra Nevada this year. What a great performer! Now, the more I hear, the more I like.
I liked what I heard of RT before, but I too was absolutely blown away after seeing him live at Hardly Stricty Bluegrass a couple of weeks ago. Sitting amid pine trees on a hillside in Golden Gate Park, watching his fingers fly over that guitar. Wow, just wow.
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
Oh, he's my favorite singer songwriter ever. I like him better than Dylan, John Prine, or John Hyatt!!! He's also an unbelievable guitarist!!
Posted 18 years ago by chuck_flacks    [ Reply ]
Never was a great fan....until seeing him live at Sierra Nevada this year. What a great performer! Now, the more I hear, the more I like.
Posted 18 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Why does this grate on my nerves so??
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
the guitar work is awesome. and he has a GREAT voice. nice tone. articulate. probably one of the best musical artists out there. bar none.
Posted 18 years ago by buck-arkansas    [ Reply ]
Brilliant guitarist, but his singing leaves a lot to be desired, IMHO.
Posted 18 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
Richard Thompson's art was an acquired taste for me. I saw him as first act, mostly acoustic solo. He made his 6 and 12 string guitars make sounds I had never heard before. They were strummed, struck, bent, and beat on. Needless to say, I was fascinated, and at the time I knew NONE of his music. Now, maybe 10 or 15 years later, I stop in my tracks and listen when an RT song comes on.
Posted 18 years ago by BruceN    [ Reply ]
My least unfavorite RT song so far. Mostly I can't stand him but this is listenable.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
i suddenly feel ill
Posted 18 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
Spenny wrote:
How comforting. Working from home for the first time in ages, and here is one of my uploads from way back when gracing the netwaves :)
no offense, but YUK.
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
How comforting. Working from home for the first time in ages, and here is one of my uploads from way back when gracing the netwaves :)
Posted 19 years ago by Spenny    [ Reply ]
KevDogRedux wrote:
Richard Thompson has a knack for setting a mood and painting a vivid picture, and this song is by no means an exception. I'd like to have a pint or two with Richard.
Amen! The sad thing is that I remember RT from back when he was but a gangly youth with a 30" waist. His has increased by a few percent: mine more so.  
Posted 20 years ago by brianlj    [ Reply ]