I know this is the composer (although I've seen Graham Nash get a co-credit), but for my money the Hollies has the definitive version. Maybe it's the perfect harmonies between Nash and Allan Clarke that does it for me.
i love you all which seems like a weird statment, but if you really listen to this song it dosent seem so that far off . god help us all he triedto warn us thank you mr reid.
i just saw terry performing in a documentary " singer song writers at the bbc 2 " it showed him performing this in 1973 -wearing a white stetson -wow it was great -this earlier original studio version is great too-at the mo tho i still prefer the live old grey whistle test version-it lacks the organ accompniment and its a more laid back version-well worth checking it out if u r a fan -and if anyone has it to upload that would be handy for me and others
As you read the comments you truly must understand this is a man that has stood the tests of time with his music and performance. I had the pleasure to spend 3+ hours talking with him at the second Atlanta Pop Fest. in Byron, Ga. He's as amazing today as he was then. Someone commented, "some just don't get it", that's correct. Some folks just don't listen with both ears. This man is a genius. Back in the 60's and 70's when musicians were "selling out" he stayed his course. Thank you Terry.
Ella Fitzgeraled called him the greastest white blues singer she ever heard... quite a compliment and well deserved. Saw him many times in the late 60s and early 70s. Phenomenal...
Lifetime religiously listening to all types of music, pop/rock, folk, country, classic, R&B, etc. I bought hundreds of albums, like thousands of tunes, but every once in awhile I get turned on discovering an old tune I missed back in the day somehow, those rare incredible unheralded tunes. Absolutely unbelievable, and the first song whereby I finally hit the like button and commented, spectacular...period. This original should be rediscovered by the public, no wonder it's so widely covered.
This was my favorite track on this album. Excellent to hear again. "there are many things I'd love to turn you onto / but somehow I think they're safer where they are" haven't we all been THERE?
Good morning, do you like sixties? Listen and pod cast my program " great sound of 60' s " on the site plumfm. Greeting and made blooper in rock and roll.Salut, vous aimez les sixties ? Ecoutez et podcatez mon émission "le super son des sixties" sur plum fm. Salut et faites gaffe au rock'n roll.
Yea in the days of Drugs sex and rock and roll.......this was our song to trip on purple haze........highest grade entertainment at the time......he still moves me without the drugs
If something's outstanding, then surely it IS enjoyable? Anyway, As for the "get it" cliche, suggesting there's some kind of privileged secret clue which J. Bloggs isn't privy to, the fact is, people like it or they don't! End of. I kept coming across
Reid as writer behind songs on various albums, so eventually invested in 3CDs by him one day. Sadly, I failed to get ecstatic. This song for instance : MUCH better done by REO. (Vocals are far superior!)
@pianomano1 Yes, I didn't mean to dis on the "enjoyable" comment. It's just that in my humble opinion, enjoyable seems an understatement. Re "Get it", I just meant that Reid seems to be one of those types that you like or maybe dislike due to his sometimes screaming style.
Enjoyable? This album was totally outstanding. Some people don't get it but to some of us, he's a superstar. Saw him for the first time live in Detroit around 1970 outdoors. Played this song and the beauty of the day and the imagery and music just blew me away. Riding horses thru a rainstorm or a lion thru a busy street bazaar.
@donfreda Who knows, maybe he did both but I'm pretty sure I remember those intro lyrics impressing me at the show. I'm guessing he probably did something upbeat like SuperLung or Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace, as well. Mayfly is certainly a beautiful classic tune as well.
NICE! Finally this awesome jam is on the tube. I was going to upload it but you beat me to it. He opened his set with this song when I saw him in November of last year.
I know this is the composer (although I've seen Graham Nash get a co-credit), but for my money the Hollies has the definitive version. Maybe it's the perfect harmonies between Nash and Allan Clarke that does it for me.
SpartanOrDie 3 days ago
i love you all which seems like a weird statment, but if you really listen to this song it dosent seem so that far off . god help us all he triedto warn us thank you mr reid.
BloodyBlackrose98 1 month ago
Always thought this was a CSN song! You live and learn. Nice one Terry. What a voice, and songwriter....River, Seed of Memory, classics to this day!
cottageorgan 2 months ago
totally brilliant !!!
66gadus 4 months ago
We don't see enough of him on TV or hear him on the radio. Been a fan since 1970, now my 16 year old son can't stop playing my albums!
prettygoods2 4 months ago
i just saw terry performing in a documentary " singer song writers at the bbc 2 " it showed him performing this in 1973 -wearing a white stetson -wow it was great -this earlier original studio version is great too-at the mo tho i still prefer the live old grey whistle test version-it lacks the organ accompniment and its a more laid back version-well worth checking it out if u r a fan -and if anyone has it to upload that would be handy for me and others
steve273 4 months ago
@steve273
Watched that one myself - and have since uploaded it - enjoy
Rareighties 4 months ago
brilliant singer, brilliant song, brilliant backing bass player.
Hazel3336 4 months ago
As you read the comments you truly must understand this is a man that has stood the tests of time with his music and performance. I had the pleasure to spend 3+ hours talking with him at the second Atlanta Pop Fest. in Byron, Ga. He's as amazing today as he was then. Someone commented, "some just don't get it", that's correct. Some folks just don't listen with both ears. This man is a genius. Back in the 60's and 70's when musicians were "selling out" he stayed his course. Thank you Terry.
surckis 8 months ago
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One of my all time favorites.
KillerLives 10 months ago
Back in the 70's went to a club and the band that played that
night started the evening with this song. I had never heard
the song before but asked the lead singer at the end of their
set the name of the song. Bought the album the next day.
maddadram1 11 months ago
Ella Fitzgeraled called him the greastest white blues singer she ever heard... quite a compliment and well deserved. Saw him many times in the late 60s and early 70s. Phenomenal...
michaelandross 11 months ago 2
Lifetime religiously listening to all types of music, pop/rock, folk, country, classic, R&B, etc. I bought hundreds of albums, like thousands of tunes, but every once in awhile I get turned on discovering an old tune I missed back in the day somehow, those rare incredible unheralded tunes. Absolutely unbelievable, and the first song whereby I finally hit the like button and commented, spectacular...period. This original should be rediscovered by the public, no wonder it's so widely covered.
MyJoe1967 11 months ago
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MyJoe1967 11 months ago
This song has stayed with me for so many years and it still moves me today, as it did in 1971....he is the only version I listen to and love
TheIrishmary 1 year ago
This was my favorite track on this album. Excellent to hear again. "there are many things I'd love to turn you onto / but somehow I think they're safer where they are" haven't we all been THERE?
chillroom 1 year ago
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Good morning, do you like sixties? Listen and pod cast my program " great sound of 60' s " on the site plumfm. Greeting and made blooper in rock and roll.Salut, vous aimez les sixties ? Ecoutez et podcatez mon émission "le super son des sixties" sur plum fm. Salut et faites gaffe au rock'n roll.
supersondessixties 1 year ago
Love it.
psychkoala 1 year ago
thanks for the invitation bro !!!
really
ok
IRON MAIDEN sick
but this song fuck up!!!
itachi1685 1 year ago
Yea in the days of Drugs sex and rock and roll.......this was our song to trip on purple haze........highest grade entertainment at the time......he still moves me without the drugs
josephpizza649 1 year ago
is pianomano 1 the thickest cunt this year,reo better vocal then terry reid, you are a twat my friend!!
lorcan1602 1 year ago
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psychkoala 1 year ago
Met Terry in '69 when i was working on the road crew with Spooky Tooth. It was a great show at the Whiskey!!
musikfanat 2 years ago
@musikfanat
man your lucky!!
Sakiera423 1 year ago
Interesting Sniglet..............Before Robert Plant was approached about the leed singer job for Zepplin, it was offered to Terry Ried!
MrBatgwanno 2 years ago
Mellencamp covered this on his "Best that I could do" cd.
pantherquizzer 2 years ago
If something's outstanding, then surely it IS enjoyable? Anyway, As for the "get it" cliche, suggesting there's some kind of privileged secret clue which J. Bloggs isn't privy to, the fact is, people like it or they don't! End of. I kept coming across
Reid as writer behind songs on various albums, so eventually invested in 3CDs by him one day. Sadly, I failed to get ecstatic. This song for instance : MUCH better done by REO. (Vocals are far superior!)
pianomano1 2 years ago
@pianomano1
I think terrys voice is something....hmm...cant find words. But respect to opinions! :-)
mynthon11 1 year ago
@pianomano1 Yes, I didn't mean to dis on the "enjoyable" comment. It's just that in my humble opinion, enjoyable seems an understatement. Re "Get it", I just meant that Reid seems to be one of those types that you like or maybe dislike due to his sometimes screaming style.
gonzocurt 6 months ago
Love this track!!!!!!!! ; )
terrysuthern 2 years ago 6
Enjoyable? This album was totally outstanding. Some people don't get it but to some of us, he's a superstar. Saw him for the first time live in Detroit around 1970 outdoors. Played this song and the beauty of the day and the imagery and music just blew me away. Riding horses thru a rainstorm or a lion thru a busy street bazaar.
gonzocurt 2 years ago 17
@gonzocurt I'm thinking he did Mayfly that day?
donfreda 7 months ago
@donfreda Who knows, maybe he did both but I'm pretty sure I remember those intro lyrics impressing me at the show. I'm guessing he probably did something upbeat like SuperLung or Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace, as well. Mayfly is certainly a beautiful classic tune as well.
gonzocurt 6 months ago
enjoyable bit of work
Louiseskybunker 2 years ago
great song great player and singer..
guitarzanification 2 years ago
he played last year at B.B. Kings in NYC ! Keep your eyes open, he may come back
peteypool 2 years ago
no shit? that place is a great venue for acoustic performances.
tropicalpimp 2 years ago
Awesome song! I subbed ya! and 5*'s J ;)))
xxxstarmanxxx 3 years ago
NICE! Finally this awesome jam is on the tube. I was going to upload it but you beat me to it. He opened his set with this song when I saw him in November of last year.
Quicknsick 3 years ago
what about ME? I wanna see him live!! here in NYC...any info?
tropicalpimp 2 years ago