Vince Bell performing Sun & Moon & Stars, 1977

[bluesmandible]

I first heard this on Bruce Bryant's Little Old Show..., one of my all time favorites.

[rdwright1954]

Great to hear this song again. I used to watch you play at Anderson Fair. Funny thing, but hearing it after thirty years it dawned on me that this song sounds a little like "Plush" by the Stone Temple Pilots, released some fifteen years later. Probably a coincidence, but still...

[Holadude96]

I can't stop watching this. I must've come back to it a dozen times in the past two days.

I was a child in Austin in 70's and have never forgotten the 'vibe' that that town had; it was palpable even for a kid. This video is like walking through a door to 35 years ago. Everything about it is perfect. Perfectly crafted lyrics over a haunting tune. Simply marvelous.

[kingswaybde]

Well, this one will do for sure. I appreciate the gifts that you share. Good luck. I hope to catch the one man show somewhere out there in the wide world.

[vincebellmusic]

kingsway...thank you for the kind words. Nope, no archival footage.

[kingswaybde]

Vince, I'm reading your biography and it is excellent. Do you have anymore archive footage from the Houston and Austin days between '77 and '82?

[tterb4]

Awsome tune.Thanks

[clintonious]

Vince you are the coolest. I came across your music from being a fan of Lyle Lovett. To see you comment back to your listeners makes you even cooler. I was so happy to see you're a Texas guy lol. If you're ever bored to tears click on me maybe I'd be lucky enough get a few pointers from you :D

[podwyer27]

This is a terrific song. Having figured out most of the guitar part, does anybody know how to finger the Em chord in the fifth position ?

[Texaskingfish]

Bet if You get in touch with Vince He will help You figure it out. He is a very Nice Person and easily approachable.

[mistascott007]

I think this sounds better here with the acoustic guitar. Lyle added a lot of other instrumentation, but sometimes all a song needs is a guitar and a voice. I like the faster tempo here too. Always good to hear the writer's version of a song -- you gain more insight into its true meaning.

[csx4]

i agree wholeheartedly, one man and his guitar (no place to hide) awesome stuff!!!

i love his pickin style here also.

[netw52]

Love this. Have just discovered Bell myself. Saw Lovett in Fort Worth and he opened with this tune. It was a lovely moment. Am hoping Vince gets to Dallas. I want to see "One Man's Music."

[csx4]

i first heard this from lyle's new cd, cool to see the original though, awesome stuff

[vincebellmusic]

Thanks csx4, glad you enjoyed. It is on my first CD, Phoenix, but I just re-recorded it for the new CD, One Man's Music that came out at the same time as my autobiography. Enjoy.

[solveig1759]

me too

[gsf1961]

Lyle Lovett just recorded this cover on his new album. Good stuffl

[laurapolkflint]

Thank You! for posting this video. This is one of my very favorite songs; and to see it performed by Vince Bell in this video from 1977 absolutely rocks the boat!!!

[BowlandBuns]

until a few days ago i'd never heard of this guy - and stumbled upon this while checking into something - i don't listen to much to singer-songwriters, if that's what you want to call him, but a great song is a great song, especially if you serve it up just right - this is amazing - rarely have i heard a song where the lyrics so convincingly seem to come from someone's experience - like they were written on a napkin in a bar, with the fan turning...

[oldnrone]

Very good!

[crossharps]

Awesome, Vince! This sure does take me back! We will see you Friday night at Anderson Fair!

God Bless!

[Trillian56]

Vince, it is a joy to hear this song again. I am transported back to those "fair summer evenings" at Anderson Fair. See you Friday night. Can't wait! God bless.

[michaelscudiero]

sounds even better each time you play it.

as far as I can tell the tears come around the sixth or seventh time

whoever is reading this, just push play (again) and if you must read something, try Vince's new book. I just finished it and it is inspiring...an amazing tale of two guitars. It is a much better read than this rambling comment!

s&v thanks for posting this video

[michaelscudiero]

very cool