Ian Moore - Blue Sky

[@jodyarmstrong1309]

i was lucky to be born, raised and gave birth to my first in Austin, Tx. i remember when his first album dropped and I found it in Waterloo Records. Bought both copies there that day. One for work, one for home. My oldest daughter Amanda and I listened to it night after night and she'd be asleep on my chest by Blue Sky. I lost her in Feb 2017 only 4 short months after giving birth to my first grandbaby. His name is Austin. We played Blue Sky and Please God at her service before Matt Willis (formerly of The Killdares) played Amazing Grace. Amanda waa a life long fan of TEXAS MUSIC, especially Ian Moore and The Killdares. Thank you for giving so much to our love of music! You'll never lnow how much and how many times you've saved me! I will pass the torch to her son, Blue Sky will be his song to her too! I love you, Amanda!

[@Jimmyroytroy]

Ian's song Hillary Step has brought me great comfort throughout my life as it is about the death of my grandfather. No matter how grim you interpret the message to be his music has always healed my family.

[@dustinwilliams7542]

Peace be with you sir♥️

[@jodyarmstrong1309]

Thank you Dustin!!!

[@annamariepolaco]

💔💔💔😭😭😭

[@Twins1964]

Oh that has to be almost unbearable. I'm so sorry. God bless

[@Daniigurll]

This song was played at my dads funeral. Id never heard it before, but it will always be in my heart!! Beautiful!!

[@robertjackson2663]

Saw Ian in Miami Beach for 10 bucks , sat 10 feet away, then next day bought EVERYTHING I could that he did, this album was a work of art, just SUPERB, MAGNIFICENT.

[@AnnHattieAnn]

So it's the 21st century ... and I'd never heard of Ian Moore until a north England friend "introduced" me. The friend is gone to parts unknown, God love him, but thankfully, Ian and his music remains. (and even if no one ever reads this, thank God there is somewhere I could express it...where, oh, where are you, Mattie?)

[@annamariepolaco]

You may have written this 2 years ago and now it is 2022 I don't know if anyone else has read it because there isn't any sign of a thumbs up or reply to it but I read it and wherever your friend Mattie is out there in the great unknown I'll bet he knows exactly how grateful you are for him introducing you to Ian Moore the person who introduced me to Ian more is also somewhere out there in the great unknown I like to call it the flip side because they called him flip anyway just wanted you to know that someone read your comment and "feels you"and on that note now that I'm sitting here bawling I hope you have the most wonderful amazing day ever maybe we'll cross paths someday maybe we won't who knows if we'll even know if we did or not wouldn't that be something... 💔💔💔

[@jerrys8691]

Hopefully, you will see your friend again. Play Blue Sky, think of your friend🎸🎸🎶

[@AnnHattieAnn]

@@annamariepolaco thank you for caring. You may not know how much I appreciate your kind words. Take care, friend. 💕

[@KelticCowboys2010]

All these years later, this entire album holds up.

[@MikeConde]

+K C Band Well said !!

[@ZekeMan62]

K C Band And no matter how proud Moore himself may have been of them, the same can't be said of the rest. Its not just that Ian reinvented himself that bothered his long time fans, but that he fashioned himself into a pretentious dumbed downed version of the original Ian, like he was deliberately trying to suck. I've never seen such a brilliant musician just annihilate himself like that.

[@donellg3436]

I can't count how many times I seen him thru the 90's. And sounded even better live. I miss my youth

[@stevenfreer9372]

Plays guitar like srv

[@stevenfreer9372]

Sings like an angel

[@Dlbeebe1968]

This entire CD was, and still is amazing!

[@bestregardsband6912]

Agreed! Also - the Live at Steamboat cd is awesome!

[@jerrys8691]

You know it. It is always awesome 🎸🎸

[@diegrinder6851]

My brother and I saw him live in Corpus Christi. Blown away, is an understatement. Their entire set was top notch and high energy the whole way, great live sound too.

[@Coldeternal]

One of the best albums I ever bought, beginning to end.

[@jeffp2x443]

I agree. I remember discovering this album and telling all my friends about it. It is pure perfection. Easily in my top ten of all time; It just makes me sad more people don't know about it, they are all missing out.

[@ZekeMan62]

@4:10 outro bliss. Soul, blues, gospel, funk, and country all rolled up into a tasty gumbo recipe that only Ian could cook up. Brilliant.

[@jeffp2x443]

Whenever I feel stressed out I listen to this song. It is so serene and peaceful it brings joy to my heart. Ian Moore is a genius.

[@bradbauer1890]

"This song hits the soul at this this time of grief and uncertainty." "Love and hope for all!"

[@keeranimal8]

Played this at my mother's memorial in 2012...was always one of my favorites...

[@jessehernandez5063]

been searching for this song for 20 yrs. had forgotten the name and singer...just found it yesterday.....memories........wow...

[@rbagel55]

This dude was from Austin, and I'm from Corpus Christi. He did a free concert at this city park by the bayfront. He played this song, and the crowd loved it. Matter of fact-they went wild-best free show I ever saw This dude is real talent. Plays great guitar-and man! what a voice If you don't have any of his albums-It's a "must have" for any serious music lover

[@amoon8515]

YES-Paid about 10- to see him at the Surf club a couple of times- love his sultry voice-

[@teardroptrailers]

My (now) wife and I got to see him at a free concert down on Galveston's east beach back in '96. Hell of a great show, great energy.

[@JinnyCarey]

teardroptrailers I was at that concert. One of the best I'd ever seen. This guy smokes.

[@waynenutter5126]

Saw him in Pt. Lavaca a few years ago. Was standing about 3 Ft. from him while he was playing. You never forget things like that.

[@tonecornerreview8794]

Right after Stevie died this guy and the archangels were the Big Show down there in Austin s*** I'm a Connecticut Play I thought this album was fantastic I got it the minute it came out

[@davidlancaster8152]

I lost touch with Ian. He's a gentleman and a fantastic musician. To know him is to love him.

[@coxbuddy]

He still tours, not stadiums, but he's still around, I was lucky enough to buy this cd around 92 and it has been one of my all time favorites ever since!

[@MrFobob]

Saw him at South Beach, Miami many years ago and was blown away ! SUPERB ALBUM , Great music

[@jonjonharrison2866]

Am such a fan of his!! Finally got to see him in Tulsa at a bar back in 2006 or 07 but I remember standing back by the kitchen and here comes ian Moore!!! Nobody even noticed him walk in and I stuttered and stumbled all over myself to say hello.....and he stopped switched his guitar case to the other hand shook mine and said he was glad I was there and hoped I enjoyed the show!!! That's what connecting with your fans is all about!!

[@kristincarrick8155]

Love this song! Introduced to me by my brother who lies near Austin!

[@pam8962]

I was so mesmerized by this man's talent. That voice ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@paulodesarego5171]

Man, Ian's brother Cheney got me into a show when I was a just a college kid in Austin, and to this day it was one of the best shows I've seen in my life. Bukka, Ian and the whole band were super welcoming , and I will never forget that as my welcoming experience to Austin. So glad he's still doing well!

[@rlshumer]

I think I met you through Cheney at a show....

[@MyDeville100]

Saw his concert in 1994; amazing,, named my son Ian because he was born that year and I loved his concert THAT much!

[@u2joshuadesireu]

im from oklahoma city. this lad aint too far from my neck of the woods. the lyrics in this song are drop dead beautiful

[@jdcouch69]

Damn, how I wish I had the woman who would love this song with me!

[@bestregardsband6912]

Beautiful song. One of my favorites!!!!!!

[@Redman07Texas]

I played guitar at Enfield pool when i was 12 with him and went to high school with him he is the FUCKING SHIT and my mom and his mom were great friends......1982 or so thats where some of the songs stem from........AUSTIN TEXAS.

[@Twins1964]

This song brings back some memories for me

[@susanmoline1306]

Saw him in a bar in WA and fell in love, such a voice.

[@wendycarroll4814]

Masterpiece plain and simple

[@travisluethe1262]

Found this album in the discount rack of a record store many years ago. I'm so glad I did. Every song spoke to me. Great guitar, great vocals. So soulfull.

[@rbagel55]

Shame such quality music was on the discount rack. Seems no artist makes an album this good anymore.

[@coffeewaldo]

Travis Luethe I bought this full price back when it came out. It's a great CD it's a shame that it's now in the discount bin. He should be famous.

[@foxcarole]

Sang this as a lullaby to my boys, every night.

[@Joetrout]

This song is about his mom. Who he lost at a very young age. Who would thumb it down??

[@rbagel55]

Some idiot who doesn't know real music

[@waynenutter5126]

Did not know that. I'm 61. I'm still lucky to have my mom around.

[@texasmarauder]

I saw Ian Moore years ago in Houston, he said this was his favorite song. Could be...

[@DeanielPlumley]

I worked at Steamboat in Austin, Tx., in the early 90's. He played there often.

[@ZekeMan62]

Deaniel Plumley. Jealous!!! Must have been awesome. Ian really knew how to set the joint on fire back in those days.

[@fredluna2772]

I’m from Austin,Texas my self,.So him at Motherearth with S.R.V.

[@cooley663]

saw him, Ted Nugent and skynyrd in Little Rock way back in 1996. awesome concert. I immediately went and got this cassette on way home.lol. I still have it in storage.

[@sheilaseiffert9848]

Love this cd :-)

[@jdcouch69]

Hey Sheila

[@cindycarrick4366]

such a great talent, shame on you record industry

[@rbagel55]

I don't think it was the music industry, well what I mean is Ian had his foot in the door. But after his second album, his promoters had him on such a hectic schedule, people hounding him for interviews, want commercials with him, that he more or less decided that this way of life wasn't for him. It isn't for everybody you know. Look at all the stars who died young. He just wanted to be low key so he gave up his contract and moved from Austin TX to Seattle where he lives now.

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Some times. It's like an angels singing ya know

[@silverwulf12]

Im glad he stood up to capricorn.. stayed true to who he was .. so admirable

[@stacykirk6217]

I picked this a new friend.hope we blossom

[@GulfsideMuralsFL]

One of my favorite albums

[@MrTboud]

Dedacated to all mothers of the world. No one else could do this for you. REMEMBER YOUR MOM ALWAYS!!!!

[@zvonkorupcic5686]

my favorite album of the last 24 years!!...

[@rbagel55]

Mine too now I think about it, I never get tired of listening to it, it is that damn good.

[@jeffp2x443]

Mine too! I discovered it in college and there isn't a week that goes by where I don't listen to at least one song off it. It's a shame more people don't know about it.

[@leslieb8888]

Thank you sweetheart for painting my grey skies into blue skies. I love you whole heartedly Jake 💙

[@angelaperry698]

the best artist on the market of all times

[@jimmycouch6789]

I love this song

[@Krainia]

This has a very different feel to it than when Casey sings it. His voice is different and that makes it just enough different. I didn't know about Ian Moore at all before this; Casey has introduced me to a number of artists and sounds. And I enjoy reading what other Casey fans write. Btw I have painted many blue skies as I was an artist back in the good ol' days.

[@popstang]

Forget your worries and hard times.You should never think you are weak.You are always stronger than you give yourself credit for.Life is a roller coasters ups and downs.Its not the down slop but the ride back up, there is always a ride back up! You just have to believe.

[@deeway1963]

In a mere simply word; Beautiful!

[@tammyrogne1471]

Ian's a badass!

[@McGheeOH]

man i miss this

[@SwEeTpEnEloPe69]

Beautiful

[@lisaacker5920]

Ian Moore at Sam's burger in San Antonio wonderful performance had a great time

[@shannanteegarden5731]

Thanks I heard his friend Kenny Wayne Shepherd in Mooresville and Kenny Wayne Shepherd played barefooted on a Barstool at the Windjammer one time one time I didn't make it to the Windjammer but I found it nevermind

[@pam8962]

Many Rivers to Cross awesome Jimmy Cliff would be proud 👏

[@MikeConde]

such a great track !! So much so ive added it to my set. thanx for posting this and thanx Ian

[@paulerny]

Just plain beutiful

[@chico814u]

Shade of Blue, He plays a lot of small venues and clubs throughout Texas... I be seeing him in San Antonio next month...

[@tagtwo22]

LOVE LOVE LOVE....

[@gloriamartinez2751]

when this song first come out I'd tell my Mom jokenly I'd play this when she passed away, on 7-11-19 I had to play it. I'm so miserable w/out her.

[@wcharriscpa]

I'm very, very sorry for your loss, Chachi.

[@KBriody53]

Love the album!!

[@blairbarnes6677]

Did anyone hear this song for the first time from a movie called Bogus? With Hayley Joel Osman??

[@kathyt11]

Doing my homework per Casey James - LUV this song...

[@eyescreamtattoo]

Loove this:)

[@kopperhed]

unfortunately for some, painting them a blue sky isn't enough. nonetheless, the most beautiful, awesome gospel/blues song ever, period.

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Ez RIP and we wont ever forget chew red man Levi garret and us standard and cotton bowl twist

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Blue cross and two are gone and I miss them

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Ian thanks for the song man muddy as ever I guess

[@AnnHattieAnn]

For my Mattie. All I wish for you are Blue Skies.

[@shadeofblue2004]

Anyone know what happened to this awesome guy.... this whole CD is great but this is my favorite...

[@stacykirk6217]

Great Album Been revisiting slot lately. I think most good guitarist do the same?

[@tommyjames2921]

fuckin blue sky is AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!,

[@rondabeard8068]

Thank you Rob Forrester for playing Ian Moore fore

[@Melonhead313]

"We don't need to fing practice Randy" Mmmmmm

[@evolmootion]

I'm here for my homework assignment too

[@shannanteegarden5731]

oh my gosh I don't even know how that came out cuz I said I got a friend they called Mud and I'm a mutt and I do I don't take baths I stink and smell like a I don't know I'm going to brush my teeth just in case I have company so if you guys in your friends are bored come over I mean it's not that fun around here and sometimes my mom comes and gives me spanking that kind of turns me on but don't tell nobody other than that there's not much happening around here although she is with Norman and he does have a big knife and I don't want you getting mad or anyting if some weird shit goes down don't tell nobody me and myself I don't know I just was running biting people to come over because I haven't made it to mow Rodney's lawn cuz my mom's fighting too hard with me and my friends for people around here to recognize that in our routine of day-to-day living thinking that we're so fucking good sometimes we step on boundaries we don't even realize are there and I have some friends that do something different but they're really intelligent so if you want to assume something just assume something and use me and them for a good example and if you have any phobias it's okay you'll probably experience dealing with them when you're around me because I I have boundaries and I respect yours but sometimes a parachute okay I snort it okay I smoke weed a little bit but just to take a few hits out of it one hitter or ball bat now that's it you can come around anytime you like but be sure and check with my friends and see if any of them want to come with you anyway I got condoms in case you and your boyfriend want to have sex

[@LethiaPage]

Why don't I know this guy or song? I am very fluent in all things music.

[@bonniestillwell1906]

do you know KD Lang?

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Are my kids alive judge and attorney

[@skma4899]

😺👍

[@merkabae]

This guy was awesome back in the day then he cut his hair and started listening to the record company and remade all his songs into pop and now he sucks

[@ZekeMan62]

Chris T Like the Biblical Samson.

[@pammyers5625]

A Maybe not go to Texas 😊😊😊

[@gina2488]

No Casey James is not another kid trying to copy the masters. HE IS A MASTER MUSICIAN. Look him up on here...you will love him :)

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Tell um Vegas got either broken or richer they dont pay I'm gonna find um

[@shannanteegarden1496]

Jack and page be around some page I get us Mixed up and I wonder

[@slugwell]

like

[@shannanteegarden1496]

I really dont know I just asking you dont read and know the difference I will and wonder some times and dont know know

[@ladyvc777]

Great song, but its time to make more music!! Peace out, Valerie

[@thevol4987]

I made kids to this song. Twins.

[@gearsofwar1414]

Catturd brought me here 😂

[@shannanteegarden5731]

You might have said old boy that showed up from work or something or whatever if he wants to come with you and I certainly know what nobody thinking that some XYZ interested in other Weiser for some kind of weirdo and watches alien but don't tell anybody because I like game shows so what I'm probably sent your girl you should probably be chaperoned cuz I am about to you know and I got a friend nevermind

[@shannanteegarden1496]

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