rockport sunday - tom rush

[tubemagpie]

I heard this played live by Tom back in 1966 at Kings Lynn in the UK . His introduction asked us to try to picture Rockport. Well it seemed like a place to visit but I never did. Just been taken back there...Kings Lynn (with...ah well I'll save her blushes) and Rockport in my mind> Thanks.

I like your version but find the bass too intrusive/dominant.... now to find the LP with it on. Try changing the Mic position If it's cardiod move it back a bit.

[helmuttdvm]

Great version! Nicely played, and certainly evokes the feelings of a Rockport morning. If you ever get the chance to see Tom Rush perform, be sure to take in the show. He's a great entertainer with great stories as well as his songs.

[Pluvsisaac7]

Always been one of my favorites!!!! GREAT video, love the sunlight!!!

[bpvdd]

@Pluvsisaac7

Thanks a lot for your comment and compliment.

Bernard

[RoadNasty]

Great job- very nice!

[DaStargzer]

Nice interpretation! Anyone looking for Tom's music should check out his site, TomRush.com. Buy something! :-) His touring schedule is there, too. I don't know about AZ, but he makes it to Annapolis MD (Rams Head) and Alexandria VA (Birchmere) in March each year. I think it's best to see him in small venues like Rams Head (<300 seats). He'll have CDs and DVDs for sale and will sign them. If he's not in your area, have a local venue try to book him. You won't regret seeing him live!

[SuperTonymay]

Both my husband and I learned about Tom Rush today. My husband was in the radio business for a long time and had no idea who Tom Rush was until we heard him on NPR today. We both fell in love with his music and his voice. He sounds more country to me and more folksy to my husband. Now I want to listen to all his music!

[totovillefranche]

@SuperTonymay well, I thought he was Rock, Folk-Rock that is, when he was so much younger and did Bo Diddley stuff, along with Al Kooper, who also played with Bobby Dylan, back in the day....

[williedb47]

I love Tom Rush's music. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing. Nadine

[bpvdd]

Thanks a lot Nadine.

Bernard.

[LicmOre]

Ya Nadine thanks a lot, BITCH.

[a46474647]

Fabulous tone. A little plodding melodically. Hey, you asked for comments! Seriously, though, I'm a guitarist too. You just have to move the tune a little more rhythmically and it'll be killer. I live just a few miles from Rockport and the song rings true of a Sunday morning

[bpvdd]

Thanks a lot for your great comment.

Bernard.

[bukowski8]

what a beautiful song. my dad told me to check this out. i appreciate you taking the time to record it, sir.

[bpvdd]

Thanks a lot for your comment.

[REBrandenburg]

That looks like Rush's guitar... sounds great.

Nice version of the tune.

[bpvdd]

Thanks a lot

[suzypm]

Summer 2008, Veterans Memorial Park, Manchester NH. The sun on a hot summers day was beginning to set. The sounds of Rockport Sunday echoed off the surrounding buildings. Still sends chills up my spine. We have now moved on to Arizona and looking forward for Tom to pay a visit to the Grand Canyon State.

[TIGGER5401]

I agree, what do we need to do to get him here? I think he was in Phoenix 2 years about for some music festival. I would just love to see him here in Tucson.

[jonnya22]

Always loved the Circle Game album where you introduced this. What a collection that was! ... with first recordings of unknowns Joni, James and Jackson! The whole tone and vibe of that album was lovely, searching, soulful... including this piece. I like this dreamy version, too. Thanks.

[bpvdd]

T5hanks a lot for this comment.

Bernard

[cowboycrowe]

wow..........beautiful my friend

[bpvdd]

Thanks a lot.

Bernard

[xraymond10]

is it an open tuning?

[bpvdd]

Open C tuning

[forgotmygloss]

Very nice :)

Your guitar is beautiful; I have a 1961 Epiphone Texan...it looks very similar to yours!

[bpvdd]

Thanks a lot

[resopicker]

Nice job, that guitar and yourself both sound great!!!

[bpvdd]

Thanks for your compliments

[Toppercat]

Many years ago when the great B. Mitchell Reed was on the air in Los Angeles, (KPCC or KMET) he used to back announce his sets with Rockport Sunday in the background. It created an amazing mood I will never forget.

[Califiakid]

Sounds great, I have a 1963 Texan and its my favorite!

What kind of strings do you use on the 59?

THanks

[bpvdd]

Thanks, the strings are phosphor bronze low to hight 54 42 32 25 17 13 if i remembered .

[saullouis]

Glad to hear that epiphone sound so good. I just bought a new epi mandolin and play a 44 year old gibson j 45 which I bought in '64. The gibson sounded like crap till I removed the adjustable bridge. Hope my mando sounds better as the years go by.