Emitt's music has been in my head for years... had this on 8 track .... this song has been one of my faves for many years ... so superior to the Beatles... single handedly wrote..produce..sang and engineered the recordings all by himself...who else can that..
Great songwriting, excellent music, love this guy. Strong pull from McCartney's style... but you can't knock Rhodes for being influenced by the one of the best.
@KrfNYC2 Well, I partially agree with you... but it's always been this way. A highly popular, successful group or singer is bound to have many imitators. Some very creative, others not so much. An influence as strong and permeating as The Beatles is being heard to this very day. Emitt Rhodes was a guy with plenty of talent who channeled it through the music that he had the most passion for. I don't think he could sounded any other way. It is original, because he wrote the songs. Fine melodies.
The guitars, bassline and tambourines...close your eyes and it's like listening to the Beatles...I remember you well Emmit Rhodes...couldn't believe this album back in '70...only $5,000 he made for this album...what a shame...
Truly "The One Man Beatles"...WOW....handsome and brilliant! I had this album when I was a young teenager as well as the 45 with The Merry-Go-Round for "Live" and "Time Will Show the Wiser"....his music is TIMELESS and WONDERFUL ...makes me wish for the 60's back again! ROCK ON, EMIITT!!!!!!
I had forgotten how much I loved this particular song of Emitt Rhodes. There is a desperate and determined quality in his voice here that is absolutely haunting. And I am so happy that you've posted so much Emitt! It's been years and the time is reduced to nothing with one listen. Beautiful.
It's been historically fashionable to compare Emitt to The Beatles and Paul McCartney but honestly, Emitt surpasses The Beatles / Paul McCartney in many ways. 1) he did 4 albums all by himself 2) he had little money. 3) the public didn't really know he existed 4) his so-called record company was suing him & screwing him instead of supporting and promoting him. 5) he recorded in his garage without any engineers except for mix-down.
Just look at what he created in spite of all. It's Amazing.
Emitt's music has been in my head for years... had this on 8 track .... this song has been one of my faves for many years ... so superior to the Beatles... single handedly wrote..produce..sang and engineered the recordings all by himself...who else can that..
ryandun101 1 week ago
Great songwriting, excellent music, love this guy. Strong pull from McCartney's style... but you can't knock Rhodes for being influenced by the one of the best.
slimshine953 1 year ago
@slimshine953 I understand but he's not being original. He seems like he's just trying to sound exactly like The Beatles.
KrfNYC2 4 months ago
@KrfNYC2 Well, I partially agree with you... but it's always been this way. A highly popular, successful group or singer is bound to have many imitators. Some very creative, others not so much. An influence as strong and permeating as The Beatles is being heard to this very day. Emitt Rhodes was a guy with plenty of talent who channeled it through the music that he had the most passion for. I don't think he could sounded any other way. It is original, because he wrote the songs. Fine melodies.
slimshine953 4 months ago
@slimshine953 Yeah but he sounds JUST LIKE The Beatles! I mean, he's contributing not much.
KrfNYC2 4 months ago
The guitars, bassline and tambourines...close your eyes and it's like listening to the Beatles...I remember you well Emmit Rhodes...couldn't believe this album back in '70...only $5,000 he made for this album...what a shame...
UstenOilers 1 year ago
really like it. nice to discover things like this. great bass!
umtemaisoutrote 1 year ago
Truly "The One Man Beatles"...WOW....handsome and brilliant! I had this album when I was a young teenager as well as the 45 with The Merry-Go-Round for "Live" and "Time Will Show the Wiser"....his music is TIMELESS and WONDERFUL ...makes me wish for the 60's back again! ROCK ON, EMIITT!!!!!!
007glynna 1 year ago
I haven't heard this song since I was in high school in the seventies. Love it! Thanks for posting.
barbali57 1 year ago 3
Thanks for this what a present it was to hear this again, nice anniversary present!
Asigner4u2 1 year ago
I had forgotten how much I loved this particular song of Emitt Rhodes. There is a desperate and determined quality in his voice here that is absolutely haunting. And I am so happy that you've posted so much Emitt! It's been years and the time is reduced to nothing with one listen. Beautiful.
AnnieLauraMac 1 year ago
Wow.... what a major blast from the past. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just loved Emitt and am thrilled to find his stuff here!
LolasTubular 1 year ago 2
my favorite!!!
glauberovsky 1 year ago
thank you so much for this blount1..Please dont ever remove this stuff...I love Emitt.
sitkatop 1 year ago
I bought this album when it came out and was not disappointed. Then purchased the tape for car ear candy.
pmoyer50 2 years ago
he still sounds so good & to think he was literally a "one man band, writer, producer etc" . What a gift.
Damali5610 2 years ago
haven't listened to his tunes in 33 years. heard one in a movie, found the artist and now here I am
kyokieOK 2 years ago
I always loved his underated music thanx agin for putting it on
ringoramjet 2 years ago
Thanx bud great song one of my all time favs
ringoramjet 2 years ago
It's been historically fashionable to compare Emitt to The Beatles and Paul McCartney but honestly, Emitt surpasses The Beatles / Paul McCartney in many ways. 1) he did 4 albums all by himself 2) he had little money. 3) the public didn't really know he existed 4) his so-called record company was suing him & screwing him instead of supporting and promoting him. 5) he recorded in his garage without any engineers except for mix-down.
Just look at what he created in spite of all. It's Amazing.
vwtch 2 years ago 5
@vwtch ur right and i love the beatles but right is right
ringoramjet 4 days ago
At his most Beatlesque!
howller 2 years ago
possibly my favorite song of his. Awesome!
rob068 2 years ago
one of his best
sunvana 2 years ago