It's strange that this silly little video got me into RT in the early 1990's but I remember channel flipping and seeing this on VH-1 and wondering who the heck is this guy? The album "Rumor & Sigh" went on to be my favorite album for years. The solo acoustic version of this song is much more powerful however.
I've never even heard of Richard Thompson until 2 days ago and now I'm addicted---he's great and I can't believe he's been around so long and I didn't know.
@edmund184 Thompson & Byrne played together in the early 90's.There's one or two clips flying around. Two amazing performers, both of whom I've had the privilege to have met.
It's strange that this silly little video got me into RT in the early 1990's but I remember channel flipping and seeing this on VH-1 and wondering who the heck is this guy? The album "Rumor & Sigh" went on to be my favorite album for years. The solo acoustic version of this song is much more powerful however.
droliver 2 months ago
Incredible!
IGotARight 6 months ago
Not pretty at all, but 'cos of that voice I'd still walk through fire for this man. Thrice.
tamcon72 6 months ago
a true hero
namelessneed 8 months ago
Saw him live, so amazing.
ownagepie24 9 months ago 2
I love this song..Great post...RT is the man!!
LBjim 10 months ago
How great is this?
cunningsophie 1 year ago
Next Tuesday..RT in Glasgow Concert Hall.
johnmckinlay67 1 year ago
Video--ok, song--great, guitar playing--the best
charold3 1 year ago
I've never even heard of Richard Thompson until 2 days ago and now I'm addicted---he's great and I can't believe he's been around so long and I didn't know.
tojinmah 1 year ago
I was just looking for videos to send to a friend who's never heard RT. Had no idea this existed.
RT is every bit as much of a god as Clapton, just not so mainstream. And I don't care. It means I don't have to fight so hard for front row.
(Sorry, RT, I suppose the crazy good money would be good, but you have the undying love of many, regardless.)
mollieie 1 year ago
This is like David Byrne cranked up a gear.
edmund184 1 year ago
@edmund184 Thompson & Byrne played together in the early 90's.There's one or two clips flying around. Two amazing performers, both of whom I've had the privilege to have met.
johnmckinlay67 1 year ago
Truly amazing video and song, thank you for uploading , i give this song a thumbs waaaay up.
punksouth123 1 year ago
This is fucking UNBELIEVABLE. I have never seen this either absolutely beautiful thank you!
ShadowWanderer1 1 year ago
Been a long time Richard Thompson fan, I can't beleve this is the first time I have seen this vid!
He is absolutely the best, I like the way that many elements of Rumour and Sigh are incorporated in the illustrations.
How much more it there that I haven't seen of the official videos?
ctune1 1 year ago
This video is actually what started me on a decade and a half fandom of Richard Thompson. Couldn't get the song out of my head after I saw it.
avphibes 2 years ago
Nice Video, shame about the song....
...sorry kidding.
FANTASTIC. I can't understand why only 4 people have seen this on UTUBE ???
farquwit 2 years ago