Joan Armatrading: Love And Affection: 💘SUBLIME💘reaction

[@geetee4459]

Only saw Joan live once (back in the 80s) but the next day I went out and bought her live album. I already had some of her records but needed to hear her live again. 'Cool blue stole my heart' - OMG!!!

[@sean---the-other-one]

I had no doubt you’d love that one, gents. I think everyone at Jools’ show that night knew they’d witnessed something truly special. Hats off to the fantastic production team who completely supported the performance with great lighting, staging, and camera work, not to mention the sound, of course.

[@ap8eioul1]

Yes that was very special, I have the impression that her voice even got stronger with aging.. She's just brilliant

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@ap8eioul1 I think you’re right. She always had a strong, distinctive voice, but I think she settled into it and really knew how to use it.

[@TheThamesmen]

OMG Sean.... Loved it!! Alex

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@TheThamesmen I could tell. That was an excellent reaction to a song.

[@monikabeki6838]

Wow that was so moving, filling my eyes with tears! So glad that I found this song that’s my story as well, because of your reaction!

[@sean---the-other-one]

How amazing it must be for a writer or an artist to hear how affected people are by their works. Glad we could bring you this masterpiece of a song.

[@CharCanuck14]

I saw Joan in concert (Toronto) - think it was around 1977. She made the audience feel like we were sitting in a living room with her while she played her heart out. We all fell in love with her!

[@sean---the-other-one]

I think that unpretentious and casual approach is one of her super weapons when it comes to performing. She’s there to perform the songs that she really loves. The audience picks up on the fact that it’s not about the trappings of the stage and show, but the songs and the delivery.

[@rosmeeker1964]

I love this song. This is my favourite of hers, So long it has ear wormed me. Someone thanks me and my mind sings 'you took me dancing.' Also...I owned an ovation in the early 80s. A friend bought it for me as new from a pawn shop in California. It was stolen from my flat in Sydney. I had a friend who had a 12 string Ovation that was also stolen. For a while I thought all the Ovations were stolen. The best unsaid thing about Ovations is that they are so easy to wear on your back in the soft case. They were just the thing for once upon a time motorcyclists like me.

[@rosmeeker1964]

There was a time when Ovations were expensive in Aus and Matons were expensive in the states.

[@sean---the-other-one]

My favourite of hers, too. Have you tried any Cole Clark guitars? Beautiful and they sound excellent, especially amplified. We have one with a Cedar Of Lebanon top and Blackwood back and sides. Looks and sounds stellar. Great Aussie guitars.

[@rosmeeker1964]

@@sean---the-other-one Have not tried. I have a natural series Maton. It's a pretty thing. Deep and round.

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@rosmeeker1964 We had a natural finish one, but sold it. It didn’t have one of the AP5 or AP6 pickups. We added a Baggs Elements. Sounded great, but we love the CC FL3 even more.

[@rosmeeker1964]

@@sean---the-other-one :)

[@franchk8372]

OMG, I've been listening to Joan Armatrading since some time in the seventies. I thought I appreciated her music but with age, I just appreciate her so much better, a different tier as you say. 💓💓💓

[@sean---the-other-one]

A rewarding artist to get into.

[@notanotherenigma7759]

How strong is her voice? Fantastic.

[@sean---the-other-one]

She would have been over 60 at this point, too. Amazing.

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

It's amazing to see an artist treat a song with the same reverence as when it was first released. 1977 this was released. - to put it into some deeper context, this song was released only as FM radio was really emerging. With a very quiet opening and silent pauses it's everything a song for radio was not supposed to be. When it came on the radio, people would stop and listen. Kate Bush emerged the followling year, Judie Tzuke the year after that - rare singer songwriters who weren't mired in the filth that was disco. Punk had arrived, but apart from John Peel, no-one was playing it. Joan and Kate were both deemed acceptable in the punk culture, they were recognized for their genius, they weren't played at gatherings, but everyone had a copy of their albums, especially musicians.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Fantastically said.

[@BrianR.]

One of the real strengths of this channel is your willingness to dedicate time to artists who may not garner the most views, but are important to listen to and appreciate nevertheless, and especially doing so over multiple days. Leonard Cohen week is another example of this. So thanks to George and Alex for doing these weeks!

[@sean---the-other-one]

I absolutely second this. Much kudos to these guys for how much they put faith in these unknown quantities. There’s so much work in editing the videos and spending time listening. To do it de-monetised just for the music is amazing.

[@lencooke944]

Agreed

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks guys. We love the rhythm to a week. Getting to know an artist just a bit more than a one and done. We could not do it without the amazing curation and notes. Means we can go in not knowing anything and be genuinely surprised or intrigued

[@linnightl9277]

Glad this one came up on your list - sublime. Her voice is so strong here - always was and still is but damn this is amazing.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Absolutely. She’s pouring her soul into it, too.

[@zwieseler]

Never saw this before. Absolutely brilliant. Seen her 4 times but this was the best performance of this song.

[@sean---the-other-one]

I’ve seen many live videos of this song, but this stands head and shoulders above them all.

[@TheThamesmen]

Just beautiful and amazing everyone should see this

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@TheThamesmen True

[@brianparsa7794]

That was a wonderful performance; to borrow from you all, "sublime."

[@TheThamesmen]

Wasn't it. so well crafted

[@sean---the-other-one]

Spot on description of it.

[@scifimonkey3]

Not an artist that grabs me quite as much as you guys but there is no denying the brilliance of the song writing and performance in this one.

[@sean---the-other-one]

I don’t think there’s a better praise for an artist than when we either aren’t interested or even dislike them but we have to give them props for some of their work. I’ve never like Robbie Williams, but the stuff he used to put out was time and again well crafted pop. Not in my wheelhouse at all but it was far more listenable than other pop stars were turning out.

[@elizabethscott7660]

An amazing artist to deep dive into. I wore out my old tapes of her. This has prompted me to update my collection. One of my favourites is I Love It When You Call Me Names.

[@sean---the-other-one]

We looked at her doing a live version for Day 3. Hope you like it!

[@lencooke944]

oops, sorry this message was for Brian in the comment before (however, it still applies here).

[@choos6919]

My favourite Joan Armatrading song. Thanks!

[@sean---the-other-one]

Glad we hit it for you (let’s face it, it was essential in this week)

[@rickfairman5640]

Great tune great presentation it is almost to the point where you need not do anything but sit back and enjoy the trip

[@sean---the-other-one]

Agreed. It starts out lovely and then just layers on extra elements of performance and sound that just take me away. She’s declared that she’ll never get tired of performing this song, and I’m sure I’ll never tire of watching this performance.

[@BrianR.]

This was the track I was waiting for. An amazing piece of music with a lot of personal meaning for me as it was one of my late sister's favourite songs, she had the Joan Armatrading albums at home and we all became fans. Really enjoyed this Live version and a great reaction as usual guys.

[@lencooke944]

I love how music often has a personal touchstone. This is what builds a strong community on KZbin.

[@lencooke944]

I love how music often has a personal touchstone. This is what builds a strong community on KZbin.

[@lencooke944]

dang, I am watching the football as well hahaha

[@sean---the-other-one]

Can’t do a Joan Armatrading Week without this track. Stunningly polished performance.

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@lencooke944 🤣😂🤣 Got your priorities intertwined, mate!

[@barbararees604]

Love when that saxophone comes in and really sets the mood, as if it wasn't moody enough. 💖🔥

[@sean---the-other-one]

It was perfect. It very closely followed the original sax solo, but with extra feeling yet never schmaltzy.

[@sean---the-other-one]

And he was perfectly understated on drums, too.

[@barbararees604]

@@sean---the-other-one Yes, schmultzy is the word 👍 I kinda missed the hoo-hoo's though and it's probably just my equipment, but I couldn't hear much of that groovy little bass line either.

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@barbararees604 It was a little different to the original studio version, but there was bass and the backing vocals in this live version. Unfortunately using studio versions of songs increases the chances of getting blocked a fair bit. Luckily there are live versions of songs like this which are performed superbly.

[@barbararees604]

@@sean---the-other-one Which means it's my phone then. Since my computer died, I only have the phone to rely on and the sound is pretty weak, so I miss a lot 😥

[@andreadee1567]

That was really beautiful.

[@sean---the-other-one]

It absolutely is.

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you think so!

[@grahamboffey457]

Wow!

[@pamstuckey8349]

She is a master storyteller - all of her songs feel like very short stories set to music

[@mikeschenk4730]

Certainly a tough subject to tackle, but she did it with sensitivity and grace. Really beautiful song that I have no idea how to rate.

[@sean---the-other-one]

It’s a standout track. The whole thing comes together magically, like the Tedeschi Trucks Band song Midnight In Harlem that the guys reacted to earlier this year. The colours, to sound, the feel, all just worked perfectly.

[@uncleboo47]

Yep - - sublime. Great reaction G&A.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Absolutely fitting description.

[@TheThamesmen]

One of the best for sure

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

Bless Later With Jools Holland for giving us some amazing perfomances. One of the best I've seen on there.

[@sean---the-other-one]

It was impeccably arranged and performed, and the crew were totally supporting it.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Lucky! I’ve never made it to one of her shows.

[@grahamboffey457]

Me of THE great sax solos. Her voice is so underrated.

[@TheThamesmen]

That track was amazing

[@Milvus23]

I hope “Flight of the Wild Geese” is next

[@sean---the-other-one]

Fingers crossed. It’s a great track.

[@dougoneill7266]

As good as it gets. 100% musician.

[@stevemurrell6167]

She's so good and at least this live performance sounded somewhat like the album version and the SQ was acceptable. Got this one right lads.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Glad you liked it!

[@lencooke944]

Damn, simply perfect! I can't wait for Days Five and Six.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Perfect, indeed!

[@TheThamesmen]

This song was amazing. (George here) going through some relationship stuff currently and so this one hit me hard. Still think about it

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@TheThamesmen Crap. That’s no good. Look after yourself, mate.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@sean---the-other-one thanks

[@lencooke944]

@@TheThamesmen Sorry to hear that, hope things improve for you.

[@ELEcomments]

I know some really obscure 80s acts yall might be into. I mean REALLY obscure lol. I only know of them because I am active in some niche' music circles. First off, I would recommend The Asylum Kids. Which, thankfully are now all on KZbin. They were a South African post punk band in the early 80s notorious for standing up against the oppressive apartheid era laws. (I read some concerts even had to have them snuck out the back window as their performance was attacked by tear gas!). They have a really raw sound. Check out Schoolboy, Girl Gone Solo, or Jah Makeup by them. There's also some songs I found from a channel called 80zforever that uploads obscure unknown songs in compilations such as "The Girls In Room 429" by Mal Cochran, which, I am amazed wasn't a hit. It's pure late 70s power pop fun. It even has a full orchestra! (P.s: make sure you spell the name and artist of this one exactly right otherwise you will not find it. It's that obscure lol). Lastly I would suggest one called "C'mon Annie" by a mysterious band named Morningstar. They released one lp in 1985 and that's all we know about them. I uploaded the song to KZbin myself after i requested someone send it to me on Discogs as it was not on KZbin (outside of an 80zforever compilation.) I also have some local songs from my area that I uploaded to my channel after I was able to track down the names of them and get my hands on some copies. So yeah, if you ever wanna check out some really rare and obscure stuff just for fun lemme know lol

[@ELEcomments]

Also seeing as you have reacted to Aussie bands. i suggest Split Enz from the neighboring New Zealand. Amazing band all around. It was Neil and his brother Tim Finn's band before Neil went on to form Crowded House (the ones that sing stuff like "Don't Dream It's Over"). But for Split Enz, I HIGHLY recommend you check out "Poor Boy", "One Step Ahead", "Late Last Night" "My Mistake", "Six Months In a Leaky Boat", and "I Got You" (the last one being their most famous one so you may have heard it.) Split Enz got praise from The Beatles and Neil Finn now sings for Fleetwood Mac! Just a very talented band. One of the best!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

Sometimes I rather pay to watch a *"Technical Difficulties"* card instead of channel 2 and those blokes called The Thamesmen. I got a headache soooooooooo big.

[@sean---the-other-one]

By the way, nice touch with the scrolling notes.

[@TheThamesmen]

Such great notes. Need repeating

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@TheThamesmen 🙏

[@exilschwabegp3115]

Well, i prefer the totally different, but exactly the same named and a few years newer song by 'Clannad'! :-/

[@sean---the-other-one]

That’s cool. I have a Clannad best of ‘Past Present’ and they have some great songs/performances. I don’t know Love And Affection by them, though. I’ll take a listen. Thanks for the insight!