It's a comfort to know there are still some great poets out there (like Tom Russell). The horns give this song a Mexican flavor (considering it's about Africa). Paul's keyboards give this live version a reverent tone. What lyrics! This is a truly marvelous song that I rediscovered the weekend before Christmas 2011. A Happy and Hopeful 2012 to all.
I know Thad Beckman as well - just spent New Years Eve with him and a couple of friends. We picked some songs - I was actually playing the guitar you see in this video. He's a great player, and a great guy!
I saw Tom Russell last night in Ann Arbor Mi. 10/9/09 It was awesome! Great songwriter and also a very nice person to talk to. I have seen him four times and finally meet him. Blood and candle smoke is a very nice cd. Of course I like all his stuff. Thanks Tom for such a great performance.
Of the 335 concerts I've put on, Tom's 6 shows would be in my Top Ten -- and if I had only one more concert to produce, I'd have a hard time not having Tom do that farewell show.
You can see a couple of songs he did in 2008 at my YouTube site (search for "AMSDconcerts"), and catch his return on DEC 4, 2009 if you're anywhere near San Diego.
It's a comfort to know there are still some great poets out there (like Tom Russell). The horns give this song a Mexican flavor (considering it's about Africa). Paul's keyboards give this live version a reverent tone. What lyrics! This is a truly marvelous song that I rediscovered the weekend before Christmas 2011. A Happy and Hopeful 2012 to all.
mickeymousebiker1 1 month ago
Yay Thad!
Ktwhit717 1 year ago
Reminds me of John Stewart. (singer/songwriter)
alienhuman 1 year ago
Yay Thad!
Ktwhit717 1 year ago
awesome song
swampy1952 1 year ago
awesome song ,
swampy1952 1 year ago
I know Thad Beckman as well - just spent New Years Eve with him and a couple of friends. We picked some songs - I was actually playing the guitar you see in this video. He's a great player, and a great guy!
kirksteen15 2 years ago
KILLER!! Simply one of the best singer/songwriters around.
Saw Tom and Joe Ely in Toronto and man was it a treat!
This guy gets it, period.
swaggerstyle 2 years ago
Good times Thad
Pennyrudeone 2 years ago
co singer thad beckman, know him personally! awesome down to earth guy! greets from vienna, austria
stoli288 2 years ago
I saw Tom Russell last night in Ann Arbor Mi. 10/9/09 It was awesome! Great songwriter and also a very nice person to talk to. I have seen him four times and finally meet him. Blood and candle smoke is a very nice cd. Of course I like all his stuff. Thanks Tom for such a great performance.
snowraven7 2 years ago
I shall order the new CD. Great!
ranfranthompson 2 years ago
I'm impressed! My first introduction to Tom Russell, so glad to have learned of him.
Ermengarde11 2 years ago 3
@Ermengarde11
Listen to "Gallo del Ciello".
Best tune ever written.
Period.
johnyoungstewart 2 months ago
On a friends system...
Saw this live on Letterman...
ROCKS....
1011rjc 2 years ago
Tom's THE BEST!
Of the 335 concerts I've put on, Tom's 6 shows would be in my Top Ten -- and if I had only one more concert to produce, I'd have a hard time not having Tom do that farewell show.
You can see a couple of songs he did in 2008 at my YouTube site (search for "AMSDconcerts"), and catch his return on DEC 4, 2009 if you're anywhere near San Diego.
CareyInSD 2 years ago
I love this song - can't wait to see Tom on Tuesday!
jukesfan 2 years ago 3
Man, that was fast! Good job.
gordonemoore 2 years ago