Rickie Lee Jones still sings it like it is

Singer and songwriter Rickie Lee Jones, whose early hit "Chuck E's in Love" launched her career 30 years ago, may have adopted a softer music style, but her political views, including on US President Barack Obama, have lost none of their bite. An exclusive AFP interview with the star about her voice, her new album, and politics. Duration: 02:39

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[fayedunawayfan]

She is a woman of heart and soul.

[allermenchenaufder]

More Gorgeous her voice . . . as the the years go by.

[LO2RARE2LI]

thank you :) Rickie, with every utterance i'm taller .

i now fell 6" 4

i was only 5"2 before

with each would you sing i play

in my mind a plesent day

not a day goes by

with every word minds fly

not a day goes by

[nkr0910]

you lifted me Rickie, thanks

[Glaeken1961]

HER LIFE MUST have given inspiration to anyone who feels they still remain a human being...

[pnyc1969]

She is magnificent. She is all we have left of the spirit of Laura Nyro. She is what Joni Mitchell no longer cares (or dares) to say. Rickie, you are a "pilgrim, a pioneer" (Laura Nyro's words). I admire you and your art deeply.

[christinegoetz]

Amen Rickie

[MrBackscrub]

Rickie's sentiments regarding the political climate in the US are right. When Bush stole the election--he was selected by the Supreme Court, not elected. That set the USA on a terrible trajectory--like a bad science fiction film, we are in the wrong parallel universe because of that one egregious action. If Obama could be stronger with the other party, and be tough, I wouldn't consider him just another suit as Rickie does. But I sure know where she's coming from.

[darliegoddess]

She is brilliant.



[nirvgardengod]

i thought she did "midnite at the oasis" ;}

[neoqix]

0:42 **She moves away from the mic to breathe in

[Lydiamolloy]

I love you Rickie...a beautiful lady, a beautiful Spirit, a beautiful voice