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“American Trilogy” Video Posted; Bad Picture, Great Voice
Thursday, September 27th, 2007A video of Tom singing American Trilogy was posted yesterday on youtube. It’s from a 1975 concert he did with the Edmonton (Canada) Symphony Orchestra.
The songwriter he mentions, Mickey Newbury, also wrote Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings, a song Tom did so beautifully. Newbury was key in redefining country music in the 1960s and 70s and is ranked by many alongside such writers as Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Tom T. Hall. Check out his stuff.
September 28th, 2007 at 7:14 am
How glorious is this? Makes me go weak at the knees. I would love to hear Tom do another concert with a full orchestra because his voice, more than any other in popular music, really merits it. His band is wonderful of course - the best - and every member of it does a marvellous job but sometimes…..in addition…..how great it would be to hear him backed by that richness of sound that even the best synthesiser can never truly reproduce. Just my old-fashioned opinion….
September 28th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Just my old-fashioned opinion….
It is an opinion completely share with you Paula….Even though it wasn’t the best recording, it was great, what a voice….takes me back to my younger days in Wales. Thanks for sending us this link Ellen and Ursula. good job well done….
September 28th, 2007 at 11:54 am
OH MY!!!!I could not have said any better nor could I add anything to the above comments. I’m still tingling all over from this video, thank you so much for this link.
September 29th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Tom’s voice is HIS instrument. It’s as beautiful sounding as any instrument in the orchestra. And it’s totally natural. Siiiiiiigh.