Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man [HD]

[@sage8752]

I can not explain the deep feeling of melancholy, and loss of my years gone by when I hear this song. One of the many Wonderful songs that remain In My Soul.

[@sedona687]

Yes the melancholy bitter sweet sadness of good times gone by. You know what helped me was I learned how to play acoustic 6 sting guitar. I just started playing for my own enjoyment. Then I bought a amp and microphone and just started singing the songs. Now I get to play for others occasionally at parties or an open mic night a a bar or club. It is soul satisfying to be able to play the song when you want to. And singing it adds a whole new dimension to enjoying it. Very surreal.

[@sedona687]

Sigh, yes so true, but we were there at that time and we summon those feelings and memories anytime we want☺

[@tracyamie]

I know exactly what you mean. ❤️

[@sedona687]

@@tracyamie I went to Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY and I went to Woodstock. I go home in August on the anniversary. I like to go to the site and walk around experiencing all the memories.

[@CarlosRivera-nt9ys]

I can relate to your feelings trust me

[@signdesigners4146]

Stick my ears between 6 speakers and close my eyes. An experience every time I hear this song.

[@angelavillalobos1012]

One of the most memorable hits of the 70´s. Always loved that great sax solo.

[@strumbum946]

Phoebe Snow, an amazing voice. Back when people could sing. No auto-tune, nothing digital. Loved radio in the 70s.

[@MLMLW]

Exactly! That's the big difference in singers back then & now. These days a singer can sound great on a CD but then you hear them in person and they're awful and out of tune. Some of today's singers have no talent at all.

[@REAL-ow3nu]

That's right you couldn't fake it to make it

[@divingchicago]

EXACTLY!

[@mickster1780]

there are lots of excellent singers today. they just don't WRITE good songs

[@Sundae_Times]

Many people can still sing - and many people back then couldn't. That's called reality but you're too bigoted, blinkered and prejudiced to get that.

[@jennieosborne3530]

I love this song it came out in 1974. I was thirteen that year. Now I got to Google it on my phone. Now I'm 61 years old I will be 62 years old in January.

[@normkirk65]

Same here ! I remember this in late 74' early 75' when I was ten years old. Such good memories !

[@josephlamadrid1799]

My mother loved her. God rest her soul. Now she can hear Phoebe sing forever.

[@sweetness0516]

This is such a beautiful song! Give me chills and brings tears to my eyes. Brings me back to the 70's, when my life was so easy and carefree!

[@jezebeljones659]

Mine was never easy and carefree -- but I appreciated Phoebe's magic .

[@ronaldgranville9760]

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID ONE BILLION PERCENT!!!!

[@larrydominguez3839]

Ditto....

[@jillcrato1680]

Same!

[@jennieosborne3530]

It was a lot better back then. I know I can't turn back the clock. But I think back at that time I miss that time.

[@williamschneider9928]

I met her when she sang with Gary US Bonds in New York just before her death. She was funny and warm. I fell in love with music at a young age but her duet with Gary was show stopping. RIP

[@paulmarsh8974]

I think she had a tough life....

[@patricialutz2092]

Phoebe Snow owns this song!! It's her signature!

[@shawnmalone9711]

This song will be 45 years old this year. It stands the test of time. We baby boomers had the greatest time. Our parents were able to afford homes , we didn't have the internet , we played records and communicated with each other and the summer seemed endless. Now we are parents and grandparents. You don't hear sounds like this on the radio anymore. I told my son to listen to this song. I 'll bet in 45 years no one would remember Ariana Grande!

[@theotricsudduth4749]

Know if you need my Lawyer a good

[@virgiliojesus2422]

Absolutly. You´re rigth

[@torstenheling3830]

Excellent comment ❤

[@KimLoweryAglioti-ye4yc]

We had the best of the best times and music.

[@tomcooper6108]

So true. It was a magical time for us.

[@kelvendyson1508]

70's soft music was the best!!!

[@JuanGrullon0512]

Simply beautiful

[@cbc5769]

Yes it is

[@cheryleldridge7965]

Phoebe Snow was my dad's favorite singer. He passed away Sunday October 28th, 2018. I will miss him dearly but these songs will bring a smile to my face when I think of him. Thank you 💕

[@robpaparozzi1686]

So sorry about your Dad. Phoebe was an amazing Singer and Person🎤❤️

[@FreshRose-z3s]

I lost my dad, too. God bless you.

[@tate333666]

I'm glad he share such an incredible song with you....sounds like my kind of father.

[@jgstargazer]

cheryl eldridge: Me too. I think of my dad everyday, the things he said the things he did, "snapshots in time". I feel he is still with me, wish I could of said more to him. He passed away December 15, 2018.

[@uduakudo8908]

@@jgstargazer Your Dad is always with you 🥰❤️.... & whatever you didn't get to say to him when he was alive you can say to him now.... just call his name & talk.... & he will show you a sign that he's there....like seeing 🦋 butterflies after you talk to him, or pennies, or whatever is meaningful to you..... hope that helps! 😇👌

[@thomasconboy6476]

Phoebe Laub, attended Teaneck High School a few years before me. Still a fan.

[@usarmyveteran177]

This was back in the day when everything was so much more simple and made sense. Music with substance.

[@Skylarking00]

Met and talked to Phoebe Snow in a NYC apt. in 2005, the sad occasion being my sister’s long-time bf who suddenly passed. He and Phoebe were long friends. She sang acapella at his service. She was as nice and down-to-earth as they come.

[@christinezakas4623]

Cool

[@mjzaharazahara]

You're drinking bong water again, aren't you?

[@sedona687]

What a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing. They say we live on in the memories of those we leave behind.

[@vincentskinner3250]

Nice one

[@brianfergus839]

@@mjzaharazahara why are you polluting the thread with your cynical Mr. Nobody act?

[@millvee1005]

This song takes me back down memory lane, life was so much fun back then, I don't like the world we live in today.😥

[@kevindearmond523]

It's turned ugly, hasn't it? Or was it ugly back then and we were too young to realize it

[@1773JC]

@@kevindearmond523 it was not ugly. We were blessed with love dust by God's Angels and lived in state of peace and love.

[@markschmit7899]

I don't either!

[@Ladyloves1]

True me either the democrats want hate amongst us and it was never like that .. we were so carefree and full of love we did what we could with what we had now they want everyone to hate whites for votes and power and it makes me cry so much I have been in church my whole life and pray someone good wins the presidency maybe Bobby Kennedy Jr someone that wants peace among us. I didn’t want to bring politics into it but that’s what brought all the criminals into the country Praying for USA. Plus I love this song

[@lindagarcia3751]

Young and carefree what memories!!! Kids off today will never experience that kind of freedom 4:33

[@thyslop1737]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time overlaid with her majestic voice. What a voice.

[@edwardcondran4152]

I miss my youth.

[@ozell1992]

Holds up after 44 years. What a tremendous performance. Brilliant arrangement.

[@skygazer6898]

ozell1992 Poetry man is one of those songs that is going to always sound good.

[@roboneil408]

So true.....and I'm a classic and prog. Rocker from the 70's!! Outstanding arrangement, and her voice throughout is just perfect

[@earlofmar7987]

I was in my first year of College and had a friend who could sing this song to a tee. I miss both my friend and Phoebe Snow. Miss Shirley Byrd from Hugo, OK. if your listening....miss you!!!

[@JerseyGirl631]

This song create a feeling of joy and sadness. It tells a story of the giddiness of falling in love but also the sadness that it is with the wrong person, a married man.

[@joeayala4812]

Everytime I hear this song I remember growing up in the seventies and great memories come to mind one of the all-time classic songs

[@markschmit7899]

I remember this song from early 1975, trying to tell my mother that Phoebe Snow was a singer and not a train !... Great music in 1975, the Eagles, Captain and Tenille, KC and the Sunshine Band, seems like music, and a lot of other things, went downhill after the 1970s...

[@bobragucci9266]

Same here

[@bobragucci9266]

Haunting

[@MrFrendan]

Joe Ayala la la la

[@gloriachinea5069]

Growing up In.70s

[@darrellmarklinger6746]

Wow, I'm 70 now and for some reason, I CRY when I heard this again tonight! Great song, great lady... Phoebe? 'You make things alright'! 👴

[@shawnmalone9711]

I cry when hear this because it brings back memories of growing up in the 70s. Today 's music is trashy c-rap music. The only good singer today is Adele.

[@ChrisLee66]

Darrell I am 55 and I did the same thing as you said! It's okay we have higher level bound souls!.

[@miskelproducts41]

God bless you! Keep loving the music..

[@sandysizemore501]

Darrell Marklinger I’m 63 my mind feels 30

[@sandysizemore501]

Darrell Marklinger I cry when I hear “At Seventeen” Janis Ian. So I get how you feel. I’m 63

[@KimLoweryAglioti-ye4yc]

What a beautiful ballad xxxxx Phoebe’s voice and lyrics drive me nuts.

[@claxtonjohnson8689]

I'm black and not many people from 5th ward understand any of this but I love it

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

GOD bless you brah . I’m 61 years old and Caucasian and Frankie Beverly & Ramsey Lewis ruled my life along with Stevie & Maurice White and Donny H & George Clinton . I understand

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

I remember this song from my senior year in high school. I didn't realize that SHE was doing the fingerpicking on the guitar. Very talented she was. She had very sad & trying times in her life. God bless Pheobe Snow and.... R.I.P.

[@sammavacaist]

T4TEXASTOM JOHNNYCAT q

[@sandysizemore501]

T4TEXASTOM JOHNNYCAT me too!!

[@pjt3887]

She's still singing was in the Seattle area just last year. She also on Instagram and personally responded to my question of when was she going to play in the PNW. Love her. A truly beautiful and amazing artist.

[@lindadote]

PJ T .......the exquisite Phoebe Snow died almost a decade ago.

[@bitterellaselectricgroove8544]

@@pjt3887 she died in 2011, rest her soul. 💕

[@KimLoweryAglioti-ye4yc]

Pure heaven xxxxxxxxx I go away when I hear this woman’s beautiful voice xxxxxx Lyric's are so perfect too.

[@shontemoses2833]

I loved this song since forever. Pheobes voice is so soothing. Continue to rest in peace 🙏

[@afrobluatlanta2380]

I didn't know she was gone😢😢

[@markkubiak8296]

Very beautifully written and sung!! Phoebe is a jazz singer in every sense, with a remarkable voice and vocalization. A beautiful song that we can all relate to. I first heard this song when it hit the airwaves and its woven into the fabric of my soul.

[@chuckg100]

A phenomenal vocalist and writer , and she is truly missed. I remember when this song came out, I was Blown away. Thank you Phoebe

[@maryanneboyd6802]

I found Phoebe when I was 15 in the 80s. Her music never disappoints. ❤

[@mikemarcott4888]

Her voice strums the strings of heavan. Good grief! I float away in this poetry!

[@nancydaley9646]

I saw her at Yale. Sobbed through all of this because I had my own poetry man. Will never forget.

[@lucyflorey9152]

At seventeen I loved this song when everything and anything seemed possible... seems dreamlike now

[@j.davidwhite9367]

One of my favs from the 70s. Still love this one.

[@supernovasupernova9371]

Wow, just came across this song while looking at the hits of 1975! Such a beautiful smooth song! Who writes stuff like this anymore?? Please bring this music back, people need to hear wonderful stuff like this more than ever! She reminds me of Norah Jones, someone I loved to listen to in the early 2000's - maybe she can have a comeback and do a cover of this song! Enjoy the music everybody!

[@SageWhite-Rose]

It's funny that you said that because I have this song and Nora Jones' song ( I Don't Know Why) back to back on my playlist. This song just feels so effortless and breezy. L❤

[@importdoc7]

She has passed away. PS

[@heinrichharkonen2084]

How did I spent all my life without listening to Phoebe Snow I'll never know

[@gerrilivingston4309]

I saw Phoebe Snow in 1978 in a small Monterey, CA lounge. She was so soulful. Her music lasts for ever! ❤

[@lawrenceahern2778]

What a Beautiful Song This is

[@lisadean619]

In college, I stayed with a friend until my dorm was ready. She heard me sing this song and said it reminded her of her youth. Poetry Man is a masterpiece.

[@briane173]

Phoebe Snow had THE most unique voice I ever heard, and the compositions complemented that sophisticated, lofty sound to a tee.

[@jeffreywilliams3944]

I lived in a 50 man open ww11 barracks in 1976 at Fort Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. And I loved this song. 17 then 58 now.

[@jeffreywilliams3944]

Proverbs Chapter 6:16 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes , a lying tong, And hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.

[@krgkrmb]

Greetings from Namibia.

[@jeffreywilliams3944]

When I came back from Germany after the 1978-1979 Winter Reforger deployment for 90 days, we came back home and they wanted to deploy us to Guyana to bag up the reverend Jim Jones California bodies that drank the grape cool aid, man I hated the thought of doing that. 920 bodies sick liberal shit I was thinking when I was 19. Snowflakes today, I will not help, let the buzzards eat them.

[@ursulaethans7806]

@@jeffreywilliams3944 Did you have to bag up the bodies or how'd you get out of it? I never realized the US Army had to go clean that up. Are you saying the Jim Jones people were liberals? I would disagree. Seems closer to crap like Ruby Ridge and David Koresh Waco nuts.

[@Crezelltree4261]

+ursula ethans Jim Jones was a Marxist.

[@jadahill679]

I was a little girl and I remember my mom had this album. Phoebe Snow and I loved her voice absolutely breathtaking and I remember one Christmas my mother wrapped up her album with the same song on it and I played please that album to death, beautiful voice, setting angelic voice.

[@TPMH__]

This song is un-aging. It could be played on the radio today. Plus her voice is what alot of musicians are sounding like now days.

[@michellemorales4643]

Or at least they try. Phoebe was onto something and I have yet to hear anyone sound as velvet as she.

[@petegee6499]

@@michellemorales4643 Agreed they are trying some of this vocal style but most sound like nails down a blackboard with awful backing music.

[@jaiwhi]

No one can mask Phoebe. She has that in copiable voice

[@gecsus]

This song brings back so many wonderful memories. My girlfriend Kerry will always be in my heart. 1970s were so wonderful.

[@b.j.stoner9065]

I always loved this song. I remember well when it was new and on the radio. Thanks.

[@howardhannum5474]

Still get chills every time I hear this song; such a beautiful song in every way. Such a wonderfully beautiful singer

[@jo-annzinni3511]

great control on her vocal- saw her live when she was, truly wonderfully gifted

[@markwilliams9889]

wow this reminds me of my mother she love this song rip mom love you all ways

[@Vickiluv]

Mark Williams my mom too, she loved this lady!

[@rolandsutter2451]

She was an absolute pleasure to listen to and I still have an LP

[@mr.ramfan8100]

One of the greatest songs, EVER, by an incomprable artist......

[@jon5104]

Damn straight!

[@audreystigger7574]

From Memphis TN, home of Elvis and the Blues, BBKing , Albert King, Bobby Blue Bland, Muddy Waters and many more...this sing is just Beautiful!! I grew up listening to this song!!

[@Lynn4521]

I can't believe no one songs this song on one of the music competitions on tv. Awesome song, takes a lot of range and talent to deliver it

[@bsevere9356]

It's because they can't., No one wants to embarrass themselves like that. Auto tune can't help in this case.

[@septiawoman2911]

I STILL listen to this song when I am doing my best writing. RIP, Phoebe and thank you.

[@community1949]

Real lyrics, real tune and arrangement - those things are not in "music" now if that's what the sing-songy crap is called now. We baby boomers has such wonderful music to listen to back then and I am grateful.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

You can't teach a singer to perform like this: it has Phoebe's personality in every note.

[@ericwilliams1544]

WELL SAID!!!

[@michaelbruns449]

This vivid song is haunting beyond compare, listening reawakens shrouded emotions, whether you want to feel them or not, piercing into your wounded soul.

[@sypros5621]

One of my favorite voices ever recorded.

[@Yahlu112]

That yodel omg! I love Phoebe!!!!!!!!!

[@izenguarr5236]

Thank you Ms Phoebe. Such a treasure you are and your gifts helped make that era the best of all time!

[@JO-so1dk]

Just discovered this song for the first time while on a long drive through the highways of upstate new york. Spiritual experience

[@derick-smith]

Ash vs. Evil Dead introduced me and I fell madly in love with this beautiful tune. Amazing soundtrack all around on that show!

[@jorgeestomba9888]

Phoebe had an Angelic voice ! One of the Best ! She should have been a Superstar RIP Sweet Angel !

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

This song rocks my world! Best song of 1975! I used to really love the old Stoufers commercials since she sang the jingo for them. Made me want to go out and buy a bunch of TV dinners. R-R

[@tomb4568]

Perfect! I love this song! Beautiful lady! RIP Phoebe!!

[@Barbarian857]

This song gives me goosebumps. It came out when I was an adolescent. Like a lot of people, I didn't really compute all of the lyrics, until later in life. Then I saw Phoebe Snow in an interview describing the motivation for the song. It's about her love affair with a married man. That took something away from the song for me -- I'm judgemental about that kind of thing. But, I still love Phoebe Snow's genius. Besides, she's human. Sigh.

[@TI1_TeKDADDi]

Thank you very much for sharing that; it really doesn't surprise me at all about that. As Human Beings, none of us perfect, even though I would doubt that I would even feel comfortable messing with a married woman.

[@dans150]

@@TI1_TeKDADDi cool

[@jeannine5604]

it's Jackson Browne.

[@SchoolsWithTools]

I know how you feel. Art is messy. Poetry for sure. Sometimes beautiful and sometimes out of focus. Just like the song. Its okay to like the song and her talent. At least that's how I enjoy it. ART

[@hunterfisher1294]

The wonderful lyrics to this song reminds me of how beautiful the union between a man and women is.

[@dougdoherty196]

You do! Cause your THOUGHs are As pure as the words From this song ... . . ............sing!

[@gilbertmoreno3128]

Enchanting Beautiful song. Just like PHOEBE. You are missed.

[@jeffreywilliams3944]

I enjoyed this song at lot at 17 and 57 years old, good job!

[@joelopez9629]

81662

[@joelopez9629]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry I love it so much good stuff keeps me alive

[@oceaneversley8052]

Residing in the Boston University West Campus Dorm in the '70s, I listened to this song all night long ...imagining the Poetry Man.

[@Serenadesong]

Poetry men are far too rare, and when found, far too elusive to ever capture. I know, I met my own. But God what would life be without them?

[@poolfarm2]

Please, please don't waste a second of your precious life with ''Players'', there are so many better guys out there.

[@benetagillespie4388]

POETRY MEN UPLIFT YOU...PLAYERS DESTROY YOU

[@ottowes]

Serenadesong When I look at you I see poetry...

[@benji.B-side]

We are rare ; ) Our heads can be filled with wonder and seeing, but it does get hard at times finding those who see the same wonder, beauty and wisdom. To love, is to live!! There is no better way in life!

[@content4502]

Jackson Brown is whom this song is about

[@ghostly10562]

Amazing, vibrant voice, and a nice person

[@jeffreywilliams3944]

This song represents everything that I ever wanted in life when I was 18 years old then, and now 58 years old respectfully:)

[@johnkramer7018]

That was a great song. I was six years old when I heard that song. I will miss her. She was the only one who sang that song well. No one else can sing it like her.

[@johndelgado608]

No. Queen Latifah sings this song as well. And does an excellent remake.

[@johnkramer7018]

@@johndelgado608! Queen Latifah sucks!

[@staceyadams8220]

@@johnkramer7018 just listen to her singing it...

[@jasonchace494]

Pheobe was the best! And yes, Queen Latifah did a great job of it!

[@johnkramer7018]

@@staceyadams8220! I NEVER LISTEN TO QUEEN LATIFAH SING IT. PHOBIE SNOW SANG IT THE BEST.

[@Cateutopia]

I grew up in the 70's. I loved Phoebe Snow and this song. It's sad artist like this are not recognized anymore. RIP MS PHOEBE SNOW. What brought me here was listening to the theme song she sang on It's A Differnt World.

[@luispadilla6070]

Miss Snow in this song, just awesome. Her voice and Love in her soul is what's Lacking in today's music. Not enough of this type of music today. JUST GARBAGE!

[@psychicwoman]

What a beautiful natural beauty one of my favorite songs as a young woman!♥️

[@jeffreywilliams3944]

This song gave me hope in 1976:)

[@zwoldi1]

Phoebe is a beautiful songwriter with a gifted voice---always have always will Luv U...xooxox

[@royboy56100]

Being a Poet since 74,this song always resonates with me..Awesome song...

[@myristicanz]

Beautiful voice and song.

[@johngolofit1208]

From the Winter of 1974-75. Phoebe Snow & Minnie Ripperton would sing their songs of love and fill the hearts of 19 year old men like me with desire and love. Ah the memories...

[@lionheartroar3104]

Gorgeous song

[@TheresaBalance]

8th grade..I first heard this song. One of my favorites.

[@ChrisG-cy2om]

The easiest listening easy-listening song of all time. Beautiful!

[@butchadagio7085]

love the tune as well as the lyrics reminds me of my teen age days the 70s🇵🇭

[@fratermagus489]

Brings back some good memories , i was 22 in 74...

[@AnthonyT50]

I have known this song for roughly 45 years. It rang true in 2018 and my sweet lady died of covid this past October. This song was just a song for 42 years but now is a sad reminder of love lost.

[@abdulazi1]

Bismillah- Yeah, I'm 61 and this song brings tears to my heart! R.I.P. Mrs. Snow!

[@Smada1961]

I turned 13 in '74 when this timeless classic came out, and remember hearing it in Junior High, as well as all Summer long! :)

[@marianmoser-otto3590]

Senior year at Penn State. Loved this song back then, still love it today. RIP Phoebe.

[@jamessullivan6583]

Her voice calms me down.

[@stevecollins5290]

When this song came out, all my friends thought I was weird cause I loved it. Then again, I ve always gravitated towards female singers starting with Aretha Franklin, Karen carpenter, Joni Mitchell etc etc. The sultry tone of phoebe snow ,made her the sexiest female vocalist to ever record music.she is the forerunner to sade and Linda ronstadt, to name just 2.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

When I sing in my car, shower. I think I sing just like her.

[@kamuelalee]

When I sing this in my car, my shower gets jealous.

[@Michael-uv6cn]

If you do, get a career in music. Her voice was beautiful. I’m sure yours is too

[@cherrycola3793]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁Me too!!!!!!

[@rockrhymrr]

hahaha funny! Ever notice that when you sing a song while its playing you sound nice and in tune, but turn the volume off and continue to sing and its a different story. hahahaha

[@laurawright5664]

Right on...

[@benjaminshealey1751]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@leeanncotrone8369]

Nice lyrics ,music , mellow 👌🏾 😌 70s 👍🏾

[@jackwolf7966]

How could such a beautiful woman die so soon at 60 years old? Loved your music! R.I.P., Phoebe!

[@Godzillajeff]

Beautiful soul, remember her singing on SNL with Linda ❤. It was magical. The soul lives on, IMO. Be good to people and live in the Light. Jeff

[@suzyanderson7395]

That voice! I could listen all day!