Charlie Rich - "Why Oh Why" & "Since I Fell For You"

[yerboyfloyd]

Wow! What an eye opener for having only known him for his 70's stuff. I hear definite shades of Ray Charles with a little Randy Newman thrown in for good measure.  He looks like my next listening mission, to be sure.

[AceyDeucy1]

Since I Fell For You -- I always love to come across new-to-me renditions of this tune. (One unique one is by Lou Christine and Lesley Gore - if you can believe it. ) But this one by Charlie Rich is, no surprise, deeply emotional, jazzy and commanding. I think Rich was a vastly talented and complex performer, and these two tunes (on this video) highlight his talents perfectly.  The best tribute to Charlie Rich is to simply let his music play on and on and on. Peace,

Charlie.

[NClackum]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. You're right about the best tributebeing to let his music play on and on..

Naomi

[underlever1]

I am sorry to hear that Naomi. I will say a wee prayer for you....your videos bring my family a lot of pleasure too! they are wonderful!

[NClackum]

Thank you.

[underlever1]

your welcome!

I cant stop listening to your rollin with the flow and my kids love it too!

R

[NClackum]

You're so nice, thank you. I find myself watching these quite often, especially now that mu husband of 43 years recently passed on the 11th. They bring alot of pleasure to hear Charlie's voice and these great songs. Naomi

[PaulinaRena]

I really do like the bluesy way Charlie does "Why O Why" and his piano playing always makes his sound so enjoyable . His voice always "sends" me and everything he's recorded is great. He has such a wonderful distinctive voice which is hard to come by these days. I do miss him so. You've done a really good job with all your pictures on this video . Thanks so much for posting. - Paula

[NClackum]

Thank you!

[underlever1]

Hi Naomi! This is just amazing!

God given talent!

An amazing piece of music indeed!

R xx

[largemarg2001]

Man........Elvis and Ray Charles wrapped up into one voice.  Did Charlie Rich write, "Why Oh Why"???

[NClackum]

Yes, Charlie first wrote and recorded this song in 1964, then re-recorded it in 1974, which is what you're listening to on this video. I think this is the best version by far. Thanks for posting~ Naomi

[oolola88]

i ahave been looking for charlies somg called the grass is always greener.have you ever heard of it? i had it on a '45- years ago

[NClackum]

Yes, I have it on an LP and I think I copied it to a CD and then copied it to my pc. I will pm you. Naomi

[LeanaJoH76]

My parents loved listening to Charlie Rich when they were first dating. I love his music too. He has such a beautiful voice and it's sexy too. I love his romantic songs.

RIP, Charlie Rich.

[NClackum]

Thanks LeanaJoH76..I agree 100% about the sexiness of his voice. No other singer could ever give me shivers like he could.

[underlever1]

I think you would be able to command a great radio show!!! Wow!!

[NClackum]

Thank you!

[NClackum]

Are you from Gainesville?

[CashPresley32]

I'm from Redding in California. I love this song. Though we're losing great singers right and left. Johnny Cash, Elvis, Roy Orbison & Charlie Rich have all left us. We should all be grateful of the music they've left us. Thanks for posting.

[im1gator]

Nope, ex- Hoosier and still a FIGHTING IRISH fan!

[NClackum]

Thanks im1gator!

[im1gator]

Charlie connects with both Country and the Blues,AWESOME! Thanks for the posting

[PeteRieck]

Charlie, you're gone, but you're still great and we still love you. You out-Elvis Elvis. Cheers!

A fan

[NClackum]

He sure does!

[PaulinaRena]

How precious with the picture of Charlie holding his granddaughter. As usual, he gets more out of a song than most entertainers do. I love these songs. Thanks again Naomi for a great video.

[NClackum]

Thank YOU Paulina! "Why Oh Why" was recorded more than once by Charlie, but there is a distinct difference in this version, which brings out his emotions so well, and I listen to it all the time. Naomi

[Gnuso77]

The man has it all together with his singing and piano playing. He puts such soul into everything he does.

[ARAUZ1625]

Besides being a great singer he is quite a pianist too!!

[Ronnie71121]

Thank you so much for sharing Charlie with the rest of us. "Since I Fell For You" is one of my all time favorite songs and no one could ever do it like Charlie. He truly was a "magic man", and especially so with this song. May God bless us all by allowing us to sing with him in the next life!

[NClackum]

Thanks for your comment! That was so nice. I enjoy putting these videos together.

[Ronnie71121]

You are welcome darlin .. keep up the good work! kisses & hugs

[rrbowes]

Charlie is in the BIG 5 Naomi.

[mariecs1969]

so beautiful...love u Silver Fox...5+Stars...

[roger8791]

now i know what you mean. love the voice, love the songs. one of the kind. thanks Noami

[NClackum]

I'm really sorry I called you a girl...I thought you were someoene else at first.

[roger8791]

thats ok, no worries. so what have you been up to Noami?

[rodl2005]

JUst LOVE his voice, his piano playing & his SOULFULNESS!!! Beautiful! Life has it's little ups & downs-my fave by Him- written by his wife!!!!

[dannyodoul]

Beautiful video Naomi. Not only is this a wonderful song, but it features some really excellent soul piano playing by the great Silver Fox.

Keep on keepin' on!

Sincerely,

The Legendary Danny O'Doul

[NClackum]

Thank you Danny, I appreciate your comments. Naomi

[thesilverfox]

Thank you for these wonderful videos !

[bates1972]

H naomi i spoke to you via e-mail a week or so ago this is so moving what a great tribute to a legend 12 years have gone passed so fast i'm in the uk but maybe one day i will make the trip to see his grave in memphis the memories this as brought back is unbelievable some of them record's remind me when i was still at school and waiting for the postman to turn up with them i want to do a tribute myself but not sure how to go about it myself but this is a great clip naomi take care!

[NClackum]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I hope you'll get to Memphis one day, I completely understand how you feel.  Naomi

[emilylamar]

going thru all these songs n seeing what all yall had to say n thought id tell a story. the name i give i may be spelling wrong so pardon. i was little in the 70s. a man named norrow wilson married a woman named patsy. he wrote a song called the most beautiful girl in the world. my grandfathers stepwifes daughter was patsy. the song is about her.norrow also wrote a very special love song for charlie. id write more but there a limit on here sorry.

[NClackum]

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much! It was a labor of love to do this for Charlie. If I can ever get to Memphis to visit his grave as I hope to, I would love to make a stop by to see you in that gorgeous state of yours.

Blessings to you my friend, Naomi

[Mansion7dr]

Love this Naomi! So very beautiful ;) Hope to chat with you very soon. Take care & God bless,

Lisa

[NClackum]

Thank you so much Martina, and I am enjoying those 2 CD's you sent, can't believe I didn't have them! Naomi

[SilverFoxNo1]

Hello Naomi

Thank you for the 2 wonderful Charlie Clips, Why oh Why is One of the best Songs Charlie ever wrote!

I wish more People would notice what kind of amazing Singer he was! Like Sam Philips sayed " When you not touched by Charlies Music, then is something wrong with you"

All the best! Martina

[NClackum]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm hoping videos like mine will help to keep his memory alive. Love, Naomi xooxoxox

[onstageagain]

What a talent ... A blues man... gone toooo soon. Twyla

[NClackum]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Naomi

[bigdavegill]

Hi Naomi. Charlie would be so proud of you. This is just excellent. Thanks for posting and keeping his music alive. Love and Hugs. Dave xoxoxo