Careless Love / Odetta

[@rosalyroffman5849]

Never tire of listening to her divine voice. She and Leadbelly--changed our lives. Means still so much to anyone who has heard her--the struggle and celebration of what's real --is there and eternal. Thank you ODETTA!!!

[@3039576202]

A great great woman!!! What she contributed to folk, blues, gospel and jazz... is remarkable!!! She was the real thing. A true artist. We love you Odetta!!! You'll be missed.

[@terrycork9241]

not to mention all the famous people who were inspired by her and became the people they are because of her.....

[@Lifepath7]

I knew Odetta since the early 60's. We became close friends through some of the 70's. She was going to do a song of mine but the album fell through because of a bad record producer. We didn't care, we were still close. Then, as things happen, we drifted apart. Now it's so good to see and hear her on youtube. She was as classy off stage as she was on stage. One of those truly beautiful people.

[@nukritik2933]

What a touching story, hope ur alive and well👍🙏

[@lancedickson5268]

@@nukritik2933 I'm still kicking. Thanks for the really nice comment.

[@nukritik2933]

@@lancedickson5268 You're welcome👍

[@coonalisa230]

Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing

[@rhaegnarok]

Came here looking for something and was not disappointed. KZbin's Tower Junkies remember the faces of their fathers very well :D

[@MrDonaldmaddog]

What a voice. What a heart. What a soul. Bravo, Odetta!

[@demianmeraz186]

Sai Odetta!! Beautiful song of the final days

[@petestern]

She is greatest... influencing Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and thousands of us playing songs of work and freedom back in the 50's and 60's. we love you Odetta keep that little light shining.

[@MegaSaberrider]

Wow,I thought Odetta was a fictional character and careless love a song made in S.King's head!!I'm amazed they're both real!

[@angelatrinh1156]

Thank you for explaining all the puzzling Stephen King references on this board.

[@TheThebelovedone]

Same here. Long days, pleasant nights, sai

[@debbierawlins-dashwood5904]

Just brilliant! Odetta what a fantastic jazz / blues singer you are!

[@lancedickson5268]

Yeah, I'm still here. 86 yrs, still kickin' and I love you, Odetta an I always will.

[@joeelipo]

A heart sings like the beauty of all songs ever heard in any lifetime. Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing it.

[@Iomind]

Bloody hell, what a voice, what a singer...

[@strixlunaris]

Odetta will live on forever! Keep up that gorgeous voice in the Afterlife Sweetheart. You will be missed.

[@jm777333]

She was blues folk gospel etc In the last few years of her life she received 2 Grammy nominations-one for Blues and one for folk. She also received many folk awards and some blues awards as well.

[@MrMarioM80]

Long days and pleasant lady sai...................

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

Thank you. *Odetta Holmes - Dec. 31, 1930 - Dec. 2, 2008* - Shared on Facebook, Dec. 2, 2020

[@AAwildeone]

It's her smoothness and phrasing for me....not a single flaw, not a'one!

[@brucea550]

Just heard this for the first time (how is that possible?!?) on world cafe and came here to listen a couple more times. What an awesome, powerful, perfect performance!

[@yakabill]

I love this music. Its the best I hv heard today. Your voice is marvelous. Give us more.

[@NoRosesForMe]

Love this kinda jazzy feel here. I used to play the old time folkie version when I was younger. But some people really know how to put a song over to ya. Make ti real. Odetta was one of those people. No matter how she sang it or who she was singing with. This is great. Awesome. Thanks for posting. "Jen"

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.

[@ym.h5951]

What a strong voice!!!

[@lyulala]

wish u the most pleasant nights, lady-sai.

[@Joehal287]

May you have twice the number

[@towerjunkie1947]

Soothing song with a surprising twist of humour. I didn't notice any humour in Bessie Smith's version of this song, but that might've just been me not being very observant. Odetta can sing.

[@ve3lpr]

She still brings tears to my eyes, live on....

[@littlebeartoe]

That's really nice keyboard work. She trusts him.

[@pizzirilla1]

I don't know how to say for his talent, it's only beautiful, i like so much, so so much

[@scovill3698]

One of the best!

[@FaulFerkel]

perfect her voice gives me goosebumps so soulful

[@raymondcrooke]

I've always loved her voice. More please!

[@aldente2889]

It`s just GREAT !!!

[@davidcarlson1208]

awesome force of nature!

[@TapasKar2014]

Odettta, wow ,, brought my emotions out ..wat a grt improvised voice, sound like heart speake indeed:)

[@NoRosesForMe]

PS i meant I used to play the folkie version of Careless Love,,,,then Odetta here blows my mind with St Louis Blues........My man gotta heart like a rock in the sea.....*sigh* Probably the most honest blues tune of all.

[@165Dash]

I’ve become a huge “late in life” Odetta fan. Just read the Ian Zack biography. Phenomenal artist. Phenomenal artistic perseverance.

[@dickandersen4838]

Love this song & now I know what it means

[@marino4691]

dont get it, and i dont understand everything

[@XtinaxFan]

wow she goes into St Louis Blues! Stunning.

[@tomboysongs]

if i could get halfway there.... wonderful

[@net60man]

This woman worth all love my opinion

[@nancyholmquist2690]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@idaheyman6353]

gorgeous!

[@shawnssongs]

Odetta rocks my plimsoul, One Damn fine lady!

[@54spiritedwill54]

what a voice!

[@Taberculat]

It's very good!

[@lichithepelexa]

una voz preciosa

[@davnkatz]

Just like Coca Cola, Odetta and this song is the real thang.

[@ElenaManyukova]

спасибо.очень необычный голос для женщины.мне понравилось!

[@Robojoker]

Thumbs up if you are here for "The Dark Tower"!

[@quanahparker5195]

Grandissima.

[@garret_thorne]

By all the gods that were...

[@tanzanos]

You tell em momma; Sing it like it is! OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!

[@BestHBCU]

Awesome!

[@GeorgeLiPianist]

Great!!!!!!!!

[@passionaria]

great woman !!

[@bassethound1]

Rest in peace, safe passage Odetta.

[@klikonojazz]

Also she sings "Careless Love" at the beginning it's more from "St. Louis Blues"

[@tonybero]

God bless ed ahlstrom...helluva player :)

[@artise21]

Susan Delgado!!!

[@rennyshelton]

Not everybody needs a bunch of musicians, back-up singers, background dancers, strobe lights, and a 4th of July pyrotechnics display to make music. Some folks just need heart, soul, and talent....and maybe a piano player.

[@reginaldbigley1486]

Lovely

[@ritaggn]

Superb

[@doribluefish]

beuatiful i am presuming this is where stephen king got his odetta from, any body know? How lovely is her voice???

[@carolineschaillee3180]

"Well I woke up in the morning with my mind set on freedom ...'" Nov 2, 2024

[@iiams0504]

@hyperbole11 we are ka-tet. One in many

[@mariadelcarmenmatamala8402]

❤

[@antoniococumazzo724]

Grande

[@crapstain86]

Second song is St. Louis Blues

[@felipefernandez2049]

Odetta can you watch out detta? Just until sussanah arrives, thanks

[@felipefernandez2049]

Oh, and don't let Mia get in contact with you

[@geertdehoux]

She's a great Dame! Where can this recording be bought, please ? Thanks. Geert Dehoux, classical pianist.

[@collette333]

JUST AWESOME...

[@refici222]

great

[@Dragonquest744]

De aquí sacó el nombre de Susannah, Stephen King xD

[@babyboomerrodg]

coudnt agree more

[@csquaredawesome]

... Odetta Holmes?!

[@ceiagomes4845]

Stephen King

[@NOSNVIV]

Are you talking about Roland don't you?

[@kwackerkit]

Ed Alstrom on piano?

[@wallybass6716]

Odetta mentions that the pianist is Ed Alstrom. Apparently Alstrom works more on organ than on piano. Is that what your question mark was about?

[@Luchito316]

thaknx You Tube

[@MrHokus83]

@iiams0504 Thank you sai

[@OrangeMoonification]

Poor Susan :,(

[@turtlens]

This lovely lady died Tuesday evening.

[@MrHokus83]

@hyperbole11 Ode to the Dark Tower

[@Chippydip]

like if stephen king brought you here.

[@jones616]

Somehow I think this song ought to have a slow(er) tempo...but I guess Odette should know

[@derekmtheriault]

#ugottalisten2b4udie

[@kimcook5800]

@towerjunkie19