Richard Thompson - Hots for the Smarts

[julietaron]

2 people don't get it. And how.

[japoeder]

This is amusing, but what I don't understand is why every pseudo-intellectual feels the need to post some esoteric comment when there is a modicum of thought/knowledge needed to appreciate the content of a video (e.g. the Brownian motion reference).

You're not the only person that can use obscure lexicon, or even talk about stochastic processes (B.M. guy again). It's obnoxious, so don't do it. Why don't we all just enjoy videos like this and keep the pretentiousness to a minimum.

[komo40]

Fantastic !

[internetultrageek]

Wow, I thought I knew all of RT's recent songs (past 15 years and a bit beyond), but YouTube makes it great to discover gems like this one. Still can't find "The Great Valerian" (or is that Fairport Convention? will have to search some more)

[jayrayinnv]

@internetultrageek "The Great Valerio" is found on Richard & Linda's album "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight." Linda sings it on that album and her rendition is haunting, magnificent. The whole album is fabulous.

[internetultrageek]

@jayrayinnv: Oh duh. It's "Valerio," not "Valerian"? Thanks for the correction!!

[johnmckinlay67]

@ ScrapsG...I saw him do this song a coupla years ago, and I've just found it here on your channel. Clever stuff innit !!! Thanks for posting.

[orshuttergoddess]

Freaking awesome.

[broomybank]

I've just discovered this number, very enjoyable. I appreciate the Cole Porterish lyrics, I too have got the 'hots for the smarts'. The lateral thinking and creativity of the blue stocking of your choice means that she'll be inventive in the bedroom. The downside? She'll know what you're thinking before you do.

[halfirishrover]

One of my favorite RT songs! Thanks so much for posting this. He is so mischievous when he performs this. Just darling!

[hrothgleas]

Reminds me of 'I want to be seduced...'

[lipovan87]

The lyrics are great but the tune needs work. So far, the tune lags behind the words and becomes disjointed.

[editorjuno]

Actually, I think one particular listener "lags behind" the artist's sophisticated sensibility and superb audience rapport. Believe me, if RT wanted to turn in a technically perfect performance, he could do it with nary a blink -- but he opted for a loose, playful approach because that's what the tune and the situation demanded.

[progmetal1972]

wow! Why wasn't this on the free reed boxset? thnx for the post!

[BucksStudent]

Richard doesn't seem to want it released. He must not thing it's ready. There are many things that should have been released on that box set.

[SinisterTeddybear]

Great tune. I agree with the sentiment

[monalisadreams]

I was in the front row at the Belly-Up in Solana Beach when RT charmed us with this song. We swooned. We laughed. We pondered sneaking backstage to thank him with a Brownian motion.

[RadicalComedy]

Funny...~Raven

[wendellhoff]

Great,great song by a greater artist.Proust,Charm,Linear B,etc,I'm impressed. Shows you don't need the dysphemisms of Rap. I've followed his career since Fairport Convention. He continues to produce beautiful creative music.

[codeentropy]

ROFL - no clue this was even recorded! Saw it

when he performed live at DuPage in IL and our

entire crew was doubled over ... great stuff!!!

Thanks Richard, and thanks to whomever posted it!

[piranhablues1]

he played this when we saw him a couple of years ago. What a great tune. Finally a serenade for us brainy girls :P

[daf827]

Thanks for posting, ScrapsG. Delightful song. RT at his wittiest. For anyone who thinks RT is all about doom and gloom this should dispel those notions

[Ishmael932]

This is my new favorite Richard Thompson song...and I've been a fan for 40 years.

[farquwit]

Very Hot... but then Richard is quite smart

[mrgb46]

Did he write this?? This guy can't do no wrong..great clip!

[Ultrablase]

Fantastic! I've been looking for this song for a while -- thanks for posting it and the others.

[JamesEdmonston]

Hur hur! brill!