Ian Whitcomb seems so relaxed, personable, intelligent on camera .... he could've been a terrific talk show host. Based on what I've read in the new Merv Griffin biography, Merv was probably quite uncomfortable with that last song performed by Ian Whitcomb :) This is a great clip, thanks for sharing it.
Yes, Ian is an interesting character. I' have known about him since I first saw him at the 1995 Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Missouri. I never get enough of his fun style and exuberant manner. I think he is an entertainers entertainer!
@tdub1941 I agree - I can't believe what a stage presence he has, he is really SOMETHING else. I'm a guitarist/ singer - I wish I had 1/8 of this guys stage personality. I can see wher so many have lifted his stuff - I think he must've been some genius. I was transfixed when I saw 2 killer shindig performances ro This Sportin' Life. That was my 1st Ian Witcomb listen. Now I'm 'studying' him. Wherevery you are Ian - great job!
Ian Whitcomb seems so relaxed, personable, intelligent on camera .... he could've been a terrific talk show host. Based on what I've read in the new Merv Griffin biography, Merv was probably quite uncomfortable with that last song performed by Ian Whitcomb :) This is a great clip, thanks for sharing it.
Chuck1974 2 years ago
Thanks for watching and your nice comment.
Yes, Ian is an interesting character. I' have known about him since I first saw him at the 1995 Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Missouri. I never get enough of his fun style and exuberant manner. I think he is an entertainers entertainer!
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tdub1941 2 years ago
@tdub1941 I agree - I can't believe what a stage presence he has, he is really SOMETHING else. I'm a guitarist/ singer - I wish I had 1/8 of this guys stage personality. I can see wher so many have lifted his stuff - I think he must've been some genius. I was transfixed when I saw 2 killer shindig performances ro This Sportin' Life. That was my 1st Ian Witcomb listen. Now I'm 'studying' him. Wherevery you are Ian - great job!
80sVideoLord 1 year ago
@Chuck1974 Ian did have a radio show in Southern California.
Keeper1st 2 years ago