this track is impeccably composed, executed and produced. all artists are EXTREMELY derivative due to their own exposures and the conceptual impossibility of "original" constructs, as art sans appropriation cannot exist according to reason. comparisons are nugatory
Fresh as a Daisy ....with my face on the floor......Emitt you are one of my all time favorites.....this is great that his songs are here on youtube...thanks for the post...
To equate him to the Beatles was a sincere compliment when it was made, I believe as most do, that He was great, a SOLOIST in his Own Right, and the coming out of Paul McCartney "MCCARTNEY" his solo Album, was by happenchance, remeber that TECHNOLOGY today is nothing like the Tech of lack of in the Past.
Enjoy the Music, Enjoy the Sound,, God only knows If we'll be around....
My point concerning the time frame is to say that this album was recorded before Paul went solo with the "Ram" Album in late 70. I felt that dissing Emitt as a PM/Beatle rip off pissed me off and I wanted to remind them that the solo works of Paul came after the freshman album by Emitt. I am a songwriter myself and I am often offended when somebody hear's a song and the first thing out of their mouth is,"oh, that sounds like...." Writing a song is like having a baby. comparisons just hurt.
Hey there, to all of you that are dissing this material saying, "it sounds like Paul and the Beatles", I say, "I can think of worse things to sound like." But you need to know, all this material was written and recorded, BEFORE the Beatles even broke up.. I bought Emitt's first album in the Spring or early Summer 1970. The recording quality is very good for the times. He also played all instruments and sang all the vocals. With better marketing and management "he could have been a contender".
this track is impeccably composed, executed and produced. all artists are EXTREMELY derivative due to their own exposures and the conceptual impossibility of "original" constructs, as art sans appropriation cannot exist according to reason. comparisons are nugatory
feralboi96 2 months ago
How can someone dislike Emitt Rhodes? Just kill yourself and go listen Justin Bieber.
alfppx 3 months ago
My favorite album in High School!!
EnglishGarden11 5 months ago
greatness !! google akashamans kosmos & emitt rhodes to check out whole LP @ 320 : merry axe mass ; now get off the floor ...>:)
akashaman 6 months ago
I have this album. Ashamed to say I haven't played it in ages. I do remember this is the first track. Rediscovering this album. Thanks for sharing.
Ladydiode 6 months ago
Tom Petty played this on his Buried Treasure Show. Good taste
LAballin24 6 months ago
if you like this listen to eric eckhart.on youtube...he is very good
LarryFogarty 7 months ago
My God this man Had it all. Harmony. timeing, voice , Played all Instruments.
Way ahead of mcCartney and Jeff lynn. I will say Better. Ouch cant believe I said that. dont kill me .
wwwTheBookbaggs 7 months ago
@wwwTheBookbaggs You are correct!
zhanay 3 months ago
Grew up lisiten to this guy! Loved it then love it now.
andjulie1 8 months ago
Incredible pop rock. If anyone is familiar with the band The Apples In Stereo, the influence on them is obvious!
MattHatter 9 months ago
@Broadsidejohn An 8 what-now?? Haha! :) Glad you enjoyed it! :)
blountb1 9 months ago
I had this on an 8 track tape. Yikes. Nice to hear it again.
Broadsidejohn 9 months ago
Love this guy. Foot tapping for sure and brings a smile....
peggymarie1951 10 months ago
So Good. I see Emitt has a Channel on Twitter
usayacht 11 months ago
The epitome of pop music, fresh, meaningful and genuine.
Topicarmno 1 year ago
Fresh as a Daisy ....with my face on the floor......Emitt you are one of my all time favorites.....this is great that his songs are here on youtube...thanks for the post...
roanokebarry 1 year ago
So glad to have discovered Emitt Rhodes and his fantastic songs!
koproppop 1 year ago
To equate him to the Beatles was a sincere compliment when it was made, I believe as most do, that He was great, a SOLOIST in his Own Right, and the coming out of Paul McCartney "MCCARTNEY" his solo Album, was by happenchance, remeber that TECHNOLOGY today is nothing like the Tech of lack of in the Past.
Enjoy the Music, Enjoy the Sound,, God only knows If we'll be around....
God Bless,,,
wds001 1 year ago
My point concerning the time frame is to say that this album was recorded before Paul went solo with the "Ram" Album in late 70. I felt that dissing Emitt as a PM/Beatle rip off pissed me off and I wanted to remind them that the solo works of Paul came after the freshman album by Emitt. I am a songwriter myself and I am often offended when somebody hear's a song and the first thing out of their mouth is,"oh, that sounds like...." Writing a song is like having a baby. comparisons just hurt.
MarksMrScott 1 year ago 5
I have this album on vinyl, and the songs are just as fresh and fun as they were 40 years ago...perfectly crafted pop songs!!!!
nessie96 1 year ago
Ace Stuff!!
lordvespatron 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Fabulous stuff Emitt, I live right around the corner from you.
Would like to meet you some day
AllbrexMusic 1 year ago
Comment removed
AllbrexMusic 1 year ago
As fresh as it was 40 years ago!
mzim144659 1 year ago
im as big a paul fan as anyone,but on his first album emitt beats paul at his own game!
poptopia1 1 year ago
This is just lovely. Really. : )
Khultan 1 year ago
Thank you! One of the finest albums of 1970!
cinebeatl 1 year ago
Hey there, to all of you that are dissing this material saying, "it sounds like Paul and the Beatles", I say, "I can think of worse things to sound like." But you need to know, all this material was written and recorded, BEFORE the Beatles even broke up.. I bought Emitt's first album in the Spring or early Summer 1970. The recording quality is very good for the times. He also played all instruments and sang all the vocals. With better marketing and management "he could have been a contender".
MarksMrScott 1 year ago 3
@MarksMrScott sorry man but the beatles broke up precisely in... 1970. learn your history.
umtemaisoutrote 1 year ago
Genius
mzim144659 1 year ago
A gem of an album. Thanks for uploading!
cheekymonkey1979 1 year ago
Emitt Rhodes is amazing. I got this record on vinyl many years ago and it still sounds awesome!
haulinOats 1 year ago
thanks for posting
sitkatop 1 year ago
Great! Thanks!
RealDetroiter 2 years ago
One of my favorites from this album. The hook still bites after all these years. Catchy melody too.
Thanks for posting these tunes!
ASeasonedWitch 2 years ago
Awesome music!Thanks for putting it here.I figure that when Emitt puts out his new album soon you will watch the views of this soar.
akbill2 2 years ago