Shawn Phillips Tribute

[hayleyheartoutcci333]

Shawn is a legend in his music with the most caring heart, and i have the great privilage of him being a close family friend here in Port Elizabeth. To walk into his house and straight to his recording studio is really something else. Hope i get to see him record his new album soon :) Great Great Tribute :D

[jf33813]

His music and lyrics remind me of the me that existed before I bought into the delusion that life could be measured by the size of ones mortgage, the amount of stocks/bonds owned, and before I worked so many hours that I sacrificed my marriage in the pursuit of becoming a "suit." Well, at least I never took up playing golf or watching Fox TV :-)

[jf33813]

Shawn is playing in Tampa at Skipper's Smokehouse on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Let's go show him some love! I am in no way associated with Skipper's nor part of any kind of marketing gimmick...just my way of showing how grateful I am.

[GrannyTenderstone]

Oh how glorious to hear Shawn again, been too long. I used to spend hours listening to the one album I had. Shawn is in a class by himself.

[MissDiletta]

I've heard about him yesterday on the Rai 3 radio Italian channel and I think he is wonderful, he is not very famous in Italy but he lived in Positano (South Italy) many years ago

[SarahR9143]

I am a long time devotee of Shawn's music. My brother introduced me introduced to his music in the 70's. I cry when I listen, but it's tears of life's struggles that make it all interesting. I would love to hear him in person...is this even possible?

[litlered1fly]

Been listening to Shawn since the 70's and never, never want to stop!  Thanks for the post.....I miss his music so!

[ndmike88]

Can anyone download "Dream Queen"?

[OdeToNecrophilia]

Nice pics

[dgelcaganer10h]

Shawn Phillips and Joni Mitchell are both geniuses. Both were "there" when I was struggling to find myself and grow up during the early 70s and overseas in the military. Exceptional talent, Joni of course had the recognition she deserved, but I'm happy see so many of Shawn's fans still around and faithful.

[donavandarius]

I grew up listening to him on Vinyl

[GrannyTenderstone]

@donavandarius I listened to him on vinyl too!

[kirara6031]

この曲　大好き！

ショーンは今どこに？

[milly8389]

please what's the name of this song? it's wonderful.

[SacredMojo]

@milly8389 - there are 2 songs on this video. The first is 1. She Was Waiting For Her Mother At the Station in Torino and You Know I Love You Baby But It's Getting Too Heavy To Laugh or better known as WOMAN. The name of the song has got to be the longest song name on record. The second song is Breakthrough.

[Iconicologist]

@SacredMojo - The longest name on record is most likely Pink Floyd's "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict" from Ummagumma. :)>

[schneidzz]

@milly8389  she was waiting at the station in but you know I love you baby but it is getting to heavy to laugh It was in capital letters, first letter of each word.. if I remember correctly

[Toracube]

The guys a genius !!!

[scruffandmaddie]

We actually had him perform at our HS alumni fundraiser last summer. He's still amazing,My very first concert in 1973 when i w as 13, He's in Minnesota almost every year still

[scruffandmaddie]

We actually had him perform at our HS alumni fundraiser last summer. He's still amazing, even after seeing him at least 15 times.

[jackl3]

Had all these albums. Got to see and meet Shawn more than once. If his songs don't speak to to you, you're dead. Life is good.

[surfishant]

You are one of the most enjoyable instrumentalists..a true artist of the guitar and a voice to match....you are up there with the greats...saw you in East London, South Africa about twenty years ago...never stopped playing your music...thank you for that..powerful stuff..you need to tour Australia

Big "B"

[copine2000]

un vrai chef d oeuvre! contente de l avoir retrouvee!je croyais que je l avais revee!!!!!!

[mspatiopool]

This wonderful man is coming to Houston Texas for a concert. Very small venue. perfect weather is expected. Looking forward to it! October 7. 2010 McGongiels Mucky Duck! Be there !

[y54tub]

more passionate than TOM jones.......deep.....beyond ....the music of his time....WOMAN .......to be placed on eternal Pedestals...........

[gootye]

Where's the "Down At The Docks" song?

[cathybel77]

My favourite artist of all time....... As time passes he is still great.I have seen many of his concerts in the last few years, Shawn still rules. What an artist!!!!!

[livnfree930]

Gosh almighty, how in the world did I manage to forget Shawn Phillips?!!!

[TheTyty06700]

J'ai découvert ce chanteur par le biais de mon père qui en est fan , tout simplement magnifique la chair de poule quand j'écoute "woman" une voix splendide et des mélodies magnifiques quel dommage de ne plus avoir cette qualité dans les chansons de nos jours . MERCI Shawn Phillips

[Butwanna]

I still have several of these albums in lp form, need to get them recorded onto digital. Many you can't even get anymore. He was (and still is) awesome. He was my inspiration to play guitar. I hope he doesn't mind I got a girlfriend or two off playing his music, that was along time ago. Saw him in concert at least once, maybe twice. Love you and miss you Shawn.

[Marymargaretable]

a vocalists vocalist !!! amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing­ !!!!

[AudreyAdamsWench]

i saw shawn in prescott arizone must have been 30 yrs ago.i cried then.i still cry now when he sings and plays.

i will be a fan for ever he stole my heart.. Decades ago and he still has it...

Audrey :)

[prayermama9]

@AudreyAdamsWench Almost 40 years ago, my roommate at the time, heard him sing, bought the album and gave it to me saying, "when I heard him, I knew you just had to have the album." So right she was!

[thecoach51]

Shawn's music touched me in a way no other has ... ever.  After 25 years I just found this again. What a blessing! Thank you.

[kmn1973]

Son - "Wow, Shawn Phillips was way ahead of his time, huh?"

Father - "Everyone else is just behind."

Sage, bard, genius, whatever he is, he has touched the world in a beautiful way.

[ichiquitabanana]

Thank you very very much for posting this... I am a bit overwhelmed with emotion because I have loved the sound of his voice for so many years and then I lost the albums. To hear this now after so long... just amazing. Shawn Phillips is one of the true enlightened beings among us. THANK YOU.

[november191968]

for every ten million tons of garbage in here,God compensates you with something like this that naturally isn't a part of this world or this life.

[november191968]

performances like this don't happen every day,do they? strange feeling,not easily defined...

[vaccavo]

wish someone had uploaded the "Lost Horizon" track sung by him. And "Golden Flower" and "Do You Wonder", too.

[pakhard123]

hey there im a big fan of S Phillips too. I was wondering if you know a song of his...I cant remember the title but some of the lyrics go..." I hear voices calling me, wont u take me to the day and though the sun keep shining through the snow and you're looking at me with the eyes of someone loved, or loving.." I cant remember the rest? Do u know this song of his? Please help its been running around my head for years! Thanks Rory

[mahepumo]

sorry sweetie,

I think my friend was on my computer, and made that comment....I'll ask her when I see her about that song.

[austintexasdj]

@pakhard123 You tube won't let me post more than 500 letters.... It is on Collaboration .."What's happening Jim"

[pakhard123]

hey there im a big fan of S Phillips too. I was wondering if you know a song of his...I cant remember the title but some of the lyrics go..." I hear voices calling me, wont u take me to the day and though the sun keep shining through the snow and you're looking at me with the eyes of someone loved, or loving.." I cant remember the rest? Do u know this song of his? Please help its been running around my head for years! Thanks Rory

[lotus21]

Mmmm very nice songs.

02:03 That must be Donovan ey...?

[riverviewman]

My sister and I saw Shawn in Moncton NB a few years ago, oh, what a joy...Just an amazing musician! Wish he'd return soon...

[AliMuff]

@riverviewman You're so lucky! I would love to see him!

[kingsnakeLady]

I'll never forget meeting him with my sister and her friend in Chicago in his motel room. He was so down to earth and didn't act like a musician that was known and Iknow alot of people didn't hear of him but I got pictures taken with him and that was one of the best times with all the people I met with my sister being a musician herself. He is great and that dudes voice could hit so many notes. You filled a lot of lonely nights Shawn albums. Thanks sue

[tai530]

Hey Sacred Mojo - Many, many thanks your own 'Contribution.' - Much apreciated, Iam sure by all. He is an remarkable individual who has touched & enriched many, many folk...not only in person and with his music and voice, but his attitude & stance he took in life. An example to us all. We are priviledged to know him. - tai krige, south afrika

[minicocomi]

magnifique ! great voice

[TheSnoopy1975]

I first heard Shawn when I was 14 yo in Detroit. I was into alot of rock and roll and smoking alot of grass, this music gave me a new outlook on life and music. It's not all rock and roll for me. I bought his album Collaboration and listened to it over and over again, I always wanted a car that is pictured on the front of the cover!! Still do! Thanks, Shawn for your music.

[hinzell]

so beautiful, in every way. my father use to listen to this when i was a kid. when i found this song in particular (breakthrough) i cryed. he died when i was 9 so it was wonderful hearing this again thank u so much for posting this

[bikeymikey748]

A long time ago, in a tiny corner of the world, an impossibly sad young man somehow go through it all.....Shawn made the going easier. Thank you.

[SacredMojo]

AMEN my friend AMEN... Shawn's songs have a way of doing that don't they :)

[Clarelovesangels]

me too but i was a sad young girl!

[ringalong]

tiny corner berlin.....

I didnt even want to share him with my closest friends...

[annacockman]

@bikeymikey748 Absolutely....thank you Shawn Phillips for many, many years of Love, Peace, and ""Clarity"!!!

[Xenapage]

@bikeymikey748

At 17, this music kept me anchored and alive until things got different.

[ValentineGermaine]

This Tribute to Shawn Phillips is in-freakin'-credible! You did an amazing job... and thank you soooo much!!! The sound is amazing... especially through headphones!!! This must have been a labor of love for you... and it is very much appreciated by Shawn's uber-fans!!! Make more... make more! :-)

Health, Love & Clarity...

PEACE & XOXO

[SacredMojo]

Giving Shawn that gift was the most incredible other worldly experience I have ever encountered. He has given us all so much.. wanted to give back something unique be it ever so humble. I will definitely do more Shawn.. how can I not? Stay tuned :)

[Funandconsciousness]

@SacredMojo You are the kind of person I want in my future world. You comprehend Shawn to the core, as I feel I do.

I have authored an awesome 170-pg. book called Fun and Consciousness which pays tribute to Shawn and especially to his words. I am awaiting feedback from Shawn on how he would like me to proceed. In the meantime, I would love to share it with you, and get your feedback.

Health, love and clarity!

[notwhatyoudexpect]

@SacredMojo I saw Shawn in concert for the first time last month in a small club in Evanston, IL. Sat close enough to the stage to practically feel him exhale when he sang. He was gracious enough to sign autographs afterwards and was incredibly approachable. I was so in awe that I could hardly speak. LOL He just smiled. What a great guy!

[zbestwun2001]

I was just talking to Leland Sklar who played bass on a couple of his albums yesterday about Shawn.

Leland has played bass on about every major act's album that need some bass work. Leland is amazing.

He said Shawn was and is still amazing.

He thinks he is living in S. Africa.

[SacredMojo]

zbestwun2001 - Yes, Shawn is living in Port Elizabeth SA area with his wife and young son Liam... prior to that he was living on Willie Nelson's property for many years in Austin TX and was a volunteer Fire Fighter. He now is a volunteer coast guard when not touring. The man has amazing life and energy and uses it for the common good of all man and womankind. One of the most enlightened, elevated, conscious human beings on this small but vast planet we share.

[zbestwun2001]

Seems to be, Lee speaks highly of his talents.

[austintexasdj]

Who might you be Mojo?

I had the opportunity to see shawn many, many times as a kid in the 70s to now.., and constantly call the Cactus to see if he's coming back...

Had finally to hang out with him and a small group and a couple of beers  one of the nights at The Cactus,,,The guy is amazing....

I remember my first show at the Armadillo.... that was some heavy stuff for a kid...

Thanks for posting this.

Fred

[scholar365]

I find this to be a fine introduction ot the music of this fine fellow. thank you very much,SacredMojo!!

[jwiwood]

Thanks.I have missed Shawn Phillips and actually have a personal connection, many years ago

[3oh3fanforlife]

shawn phillips has one of the greatest voices in the world, just listen and feel it.

[Xtubelis]

Summer 1971...

Place des Nations, Montreal

One man, one guitar under the stars

One bottle of southern comfort...and

that voice in the still of the night

an absolutely riveting performance

Shawn: Montreal remembers you!!

[PoutinePete]

That sounds awesome! (I'm also from Montreal)

[shinytop3]

While vacationing in Positano during one summer in the 70's, a dutch guy that I met there introduced me to Shawn. I remember visiting his house, where he had a small recording studio. It was pretty cool!

[richm57]

I will see Shawn on July 21st at the Mucky Duck in Houston... again. Why he is not at Cynthia woods Mitchell Pavilion (biggest Houston venue, hosting bands like Rush among others) is just an indication of the shallowness of today's 'music fans' but what the heck... it is an intimate atmosphere and all the better for those of us who understand that music is a higher form of life and not just something to 'ROCK ON!!!' to. From all of us, thanks for the life that is his music.

[xeeena1]

i agree with you. listen to the voice and how it can stretch to such extremes. that is what attracted me to his song.

[MsAppreciative]

One of the greatest songs ever... and only Shawn can sing it so well. A forever fan.

[Hootowl54]

I like it. The feel of his music reminds me a lot of Jimmy Spheeris, RIP.

[kyopsis]

OMG!!!!!!

[telsport]

Catndryer I hope you are kidding. if you are, you are very perceptive

If not...hmmm. tell me.

Tom in Utica

[ktgreenway]

This song really reminds me of my brother who just turned 22 today - he loves Shawn Phillips more than most would think possible.

[bze2nlz]

I was mesmerized by Shawn's music during the 70's. One of my favorites was a very beautiful and haunting tune called 'Lady Of The Blue Rose' from his 1973 album, 'Bright White.' Thank you for this special tribute!

[minstral2]

SEcond Contribution is one of my favorites. Thanks for the share.

Peace!

[LDancer2]

How did you get the "Buy" links? I really want those on the one I just put up

[SoundsofTime]

Simply stunning and beautiful SacredMOJO, love this montage and I made it the first one on the Shawn Phillips Tribute site here on YouTube.

[sherrylynn70]

I LoVe ThiS! just wanted to come see my friend and hear Shawn's beautiful message...awesome post..Thanks YouTube♥

[iluvsantafe]

Donna..that was realy great, very nicely done. Loved it!

Andrea

[RoseofKade]

Someone very special gave me the Album 2nd contribution. I gave it back, for stupid reasons. Wish I had kept it. These songs will always remind me of Him....Beautiful music

[catndryer]

2nd Contribution...yeah that was the one I had back in the day. Unique dude.....enjoyed it but you couldn't dance to it....:)

[coloradream]

Wonderful video - great tribute ~ *****

[k775blondie]

2nd Contribution is an awesome album, all the songs flowed 1 into the other.....only came down to earth to turn it over to play the flip side...lol

[EarthMuffinHugs]

This is really amazing.... the man, the music, the legacy. It's a beautiful video and you gave him an extraordinary tribute. I loved the birthday gift you gave him. That touched me way down deep. It was cool to see a picture of you too.... you lucky girl to meet him. It's all beautiful, I could go on and on (I already have).... really I coulda looked at him sitting there doing yogo for the entire time and smiled.... big smile...... superb!!

peace and earth muffin hugs,

vicki

[EarthMuffinHugs]

i mean yoga (oops)

[cjthemusicman]

I recognize some of the early pix from the album cover. Donna, this is a work of art! I can say this w/o hesitation - your vid is by far the best treatment I have ever seen here on YT! I can tell that this was a work of joy for you!

*****TONS OF STARS*****

[Mariaglenn]

Thank you so much for making this wonderful video with a favorite by Shawn..it's truly awesome, just like he is!

Maria Glenn

[asquare176]

Loved all of the vintage photo's! Thank god, for the 70's and to baby boomer generation! What would life been with out them? Shawn Phillips, one gorgeous guy with a hot voice!

Donna, you have definitely found your mojo!

[moonlark48]

One of the first western sitarist who gave concerts..thank you so much for posting here

[sherrylynn70]

Oh my gosh Donna, this is awesome and I get to see the beautiful face of my birthday sister....I had no idea what an awesome man/vocalist/ musician Mr. Shawn Phillips is...thank you so much for the FIVE STAR TRIBUTE..I am touched by him and you...your sister, Sherry