Richard Thompson - If Love Whispers Your Name [AUDIO ONLY]

[kingofthebingogame]

Of course this was never a common practice, and in the 50's/60's was mostly relegated to folk artists/groups. Every folk act of the period had to have one live album of exclusive material in their oeuvre. The Kingston Trio "At the Hungry i", Bob Gibson and Bob Camp "At The Gate of Horn", The Limeliters "In Person" & "Sing Out!" are sterling examples. So I wonder: Is this Thompson showing his folk roots?

[kingofthebingogame]

Wonderful. It took me a while to understand why this is a live recording, but I remembered having read that this album was not produced in a studio. Some may not realize that there was a time when artists would debut new material before audiences and subsequently the recorded performance would be released in lieu of a studio album. This practice has virtually ceased altogether since the late 50's/early 60's. A lot of credit must be given to Richard Thompson for reviving the idea.

[Gooseberry51]

love this song.... and every time RT succeed in writing new brilliant songs.. and this so sooo good!!!

[zeon40]

words fail to truly describe this musical genius

[adjrean57]

So beautiful - it really touches my heart. And the guitar playing is excellent, as always.

[JKJM1]

I heard this on a Japanese radio programme a few weeks ago. I had never of R.T before, but this song blew me away. What a discovery! I can't wait to hear more. This guy is a great lyricist, guitar player and singer.

[BlameItOnThePenguin2]

@JKJM1 I rlly wanted to see him live, especially just to hear this song. how was it??

[JKJM1]

@BlameItOnThePenguin2 He was in North America this summer, but I couldn't make it. Bought the CD, though. Very nice!

[cp1492]

great stuff, as per

[julietaron]

Says it all, as only Mr. Thompson can.

[BlameItOnThePenguin2]

ah, his new CD... I have no words for it other than that it is amazing. This is a perfect ending song, for certain. With the words, and the guitar solo at the end, and just the imagery it gives of being someplace you are not, someplace that doesn't exist, though you're sitting right there in the home of your own thoughts.

[TomRAFC]

@BlameItOnThePenguin2 i have to agree the new cd is phenominal as was the tour off it. the man just keeps getting better. unsurpassed as a guitarist, vocalist and writer.

[johnmckinlay67]

Watched RT in Glasgow last night..mesmerising !!! The new stuff is great. Thanks wilsu5.

[Pippyhippa]

Hauntingly Beautiful......... Absolutely love this song!!!!!

[LordCatharsis]

Such a Richard Thompson song. It has all the right ingredients. One of the greatest musicians of all time.

[MrVertigo1965]

Dream Attic is a great record.

[timgoes]

I saw him in Peekskill NY last night and this shook the house. Incredible cure-all medicine.

[Gooseberry51]

Great new album!!! Buy ist!!!!!! Love this song in particular... with greta guitars solo's

[infomas]

f***ing Brilliant. I love this song! This should be his concert closer for years to come.