Jimmy Webb remembers Richard Harris

[Brady2k10]

Richard Harris forever

[tirnanog20]

viejojimo01. At last a joke on Youtube I find funny. Thank you. I am Irish and love both Jim Webb and Richard Harris. Harris should have got an Oscar for "The Field". His performance was worthy of King Lear. His grasp of the greed, lust, atavistic hunger for land in the Irish psyche (A Post-Colonial inheritance) was genius. Webb is an outstanding American artist, the best.: "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston" "By the Time I Get To Phoenix" My God. What talent

[viejojim01]

I was told this story by someone who alledgedly was in the car with him.. after a bit of alcohol.. while after traveling in a car.. they stopped behind a car at a redlight.. the light changed green,, the again red.. green again and red again.. obviously this driver was drinking a bit also.. and Richard Harris growing impatient walked to the driver and said .. "Is there any particular shade of green that ye are waiting for.? "

[Brady2k10]

haha that sounds hilarious, i wish i could have known Richard Harris... you just dont get people like Richard Harris in the world anymore, he had that tough attitude and i liked that about him, although im not full Irish im glad to say i have some Irish in me and Richard Harris makes me proud to say that, he came from Ireland, Limerick and i wish to visit their someday, he really was a legend and i just really wish i could have met him, im such a big fan of his.

[dvega1]

he was from limerick and we all miss him...

[robswartzer]

I'm only 24 years old and think Richard Harris was one of the best actors--and men--of his time. I wish I had known Richard Harris personally the way that Jimmy Webb describes here.

[denisebrown1956]

he still is.

[jackwalls1971]

Jimmy Webb was one of the most gifted writers ever to be born. You really have to look ALL of the songs that wrote to appreciate just how great he was.

[robwired]

That's true. Even the songs that may not have been the 'big hits' are well-crafted songs.

[jackwalls1971]

I see that I'm not the only one with old LP's. I have Rewind & Realization, which was a big change for Rivers. Lou Adler took Johnny's career, in that one album, & changed his life forever.

[robwired]

I've seen Jimmy in concert several times. He often signs items after his shows. Some of the things many people bring for him to sign are the old LPs. Words and Music, for instance, or a rare 45 or rare sheet music. And his Rhino limited edition boxed set The Moon's a Harsh Mistress sold out. Quickly. Mine is autographed!

[onawinganaprayer]

It was because of Jimmy Webb; that the most deep and spiritual essence of Richard Harris, was allowed to be set free.

I've 'felt' my soul upon listening to their combined, gift.

[robwired]

It was by way of Richard Harris that I became aware of Jimmy Webb's talents: songwriting, orchestrating, arranging. After the Harris/Webb sessions, I began looking for anything Jimmy Webb I could find. I have had the pleasure of interviewing Jimmy Webb and hearing his personal stories, perhaps in the way he heard Richard Harris'.

[onawinganaprayer]

I thank you - Your post/story is inspirational! Closest that I ever came to Richard Harris, was by way of meeting John Harris,(arranger) who was on tour with Paul Anka at the time - I truly treasure the personal insights into Mr. Harris, that he so kindly shared with me. BTW, have you had the opportunity of listening to Jimmy Webb's 'Rosecrans Boulavard?' - Johnny Rivers; 'Rewind.'

[robwired]

Yes, I do have Johnny Rivers 'Rewind.' On LP. You know, those round black platters? At the time, I had to really seek it out, but it was worth it.

[dittietwin]

what a combination; webb and harris...richard harris will be missed...I found "A Tramp Shining" CD many years ago, and have worn it out playing it constantly...

[robwired]

I saw Jimmy Webb again at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City in June. It's an experience; his songs and stories wash over you.

[orangeviolins]

Poetic Surrealism at it's best. Personality plus a well worded visualization in the chapter of two lives. Artists.  I listen to that song, again, (per Utube tributes) and new emotional brushstrokes are added to the already framed work of art that was created back then.

[qmcmurtry]

Jimmy Webb and Richarh Harris -- priceless.