PHOEBE SNOW - Poetry Man REACTION - Her voice really sends a joyful current through your body!

PHOEBE SNOW - Poetry Man REACTION
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[@johndef5075]

Her vocal gymnastics, phrasing, and timing are gold medal worthy. Timeless beauty.

[@Fishbite9]

Magnificent mother first, brilliant artist second was the exquisite Phoebe Snow. One of THE best.

[@Dreams4U2]

That entire first album is gold. Be sure to listen to 'San Francisco Bay Blues' and 'Take My Children Home'. :)

[@machpodfan]

She had a one in a million sound...and she thwarted a great career because she refused to institutionalize her tragic handicapped daughter. Underrated and underappreciated. Love forever❤❤

[@user-fb3vd8yn5i]

One of the great voices in popular music. Rip.

[@ericaward702]

Dear Phoebe Snow 💔🙏musical queen ❤️🌼❤️Rest In Peace dear beautiful soul

[@rayeckert242]

Thank you Harri! Just can’t get enough of this one. I wonder how she got the haunting, wispy backing vocals. I think, perhaps it’s Phoebe herself on a second track. However it was done, it’s magnificent. This song inspired me to write poetry.

[@sharonpate5481]

I discovered Phoebe Snow in the late 70’s and this has always been my favorite 💙👵🏼✌🏼

[@michaelasay8587]

Love love this...perfect timing. You hadn't heard this??!!!!! Harri!!!!

[@marygriffiths2950]

Brings back memories. Thank you Harri🤗🤗

[@FunkyMarcel]

I bought the 8-track when it came out, stayed in my car player forever....The entire album is a winner , Harpo's Blues---SF Bay Blues--It Must Be Sunday...ETC.

[@aaronstandingbear]

This makes me feel like the Poetry Man when I hear it. Have loved this since its appearance. So glad you were there Phoebe, so sad your gone so soon.

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

Another one that was popular at the same time was Maria Muldaur Midnight of the Oasis

[@1939lb]

She performed this on Saturday Night Live.. I was hooked..

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Ms, Snow was part of that special breed: the 70s singer/songwriter. I was 19 when Poetry Man was released, and I became a fan.Harry, you may know this, but that was Phoebe Snow on acoustic. Cheers

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Love her. That voice: silky, smooth, seductive, sentimental

[@debbiechang5781]

Another great choice from Michael. The uniqueness of her voice always amazes me. Harri has great comments as usual 🌺✌️

[@drdr76]

I have always loved this song but now sometimes it makes me well up, especially after reading her biography. So sad that she is already gone. As I age it really saddens me with each passing day that another great singer from my youthful days has passed. Now I understand my father who sadly remarked "Oh damn" when Buster Keaton passed--a star of his childhood, to me it meant nothing at the time, but now I understand.

[@reneemaciag3084]

Oh, man, I miss my stereo! Played this whole album over and over again, especially while chilling on a weekend afternoon.

[@lorrainemiller688]

I still have this old album-- ragged though it may be-- it's a very personal soundtrack after all these decades. So nice to hear her being reviewed.

[@R.V.I.]

Pure beauty

[@martyemmons1859]

The only thing I regret about getting old is seeing beautifully gifted artists like Phoebe Snow no longer with us. I can only find solace in listening to the music she left for us. Those of us that have grown up during the 1970's were blessed with an unusual number of women singer/song writers. Laura Nyro Minnie Riperton Phoebe Snow Joni Mitchell Janis Ian Carole King Judy Collins Rickie Lee Jones Forgive me if I left anyone off this list.

[@user-fb3vd8yn5i]

We were lucky.

[@dannycasson1551]

Great song. Her voice and that acoustic guitar and who knows what else is like, {first coined by our host} "diamonds in my ears"!

[@garyarnett1220]

Haven't heard this wonderful song in decades, so very nice.

[@letitbesummer6536]

Haven’t heard this in years. She has such a beautiful voice ♥️♥️

[@doriwiljt]

Been a very long time since hearing this song. It was played a lot on the radio and I always loved it.

[@evelynrossetto3143]

thankyou for reacting to Phoebe!! yes! a great time to be alive!! This came out in 1975, was #5 on the charts, so it got lots of radio time!! I was a young woman of 20, and in love!! One of my most favorite songs!! She never really got the recognition she deserved!!

[@marybaillie8907]

I'm so thrilled you came back to Phoebe tonight Harri. After mentioning this song in my comment last night, it hasn't left my mind. This was the 2nd song she wrote, about her relationship with a married man. It was her first charting song and made it Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her beautiful vocals are so addictive and heavenly. Very memorable just like Minnie Riperton and Roberta. So lucky to have been around for this music originally. Glad you enjoyed Harri. Thanks Harri and Michael. Such a dreamy choice. 👏👏🎶🎶💎💎 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@drdr76]

Only number 5?! I would have thought it number 1. It is addictive though. After listening to it again, I can't stop it from playing in my head for hours.

[@bkm2797]

Thank you for the information, really wish Phoebe was still with us.

[@michaelplotino7046]

Hi Mary, It's always a pleasure hearing from you! Those were truly beautiful times and a great time to be growing up and coming of age. Stay well - Brooklyn Mike 😻

[@michaelasay8587]

Mary...I can tell you know the charts by knowing this went to #5. Great song. Did you like Karen Carpenter?

[@Maya-bu2rf]

​@@bkm2797 I remember hearing she died while I was at work. I took a break and walked outside for a few minutes. She was so special and so unique.

[@ismesis]

love her don't you. this was the first album i ever bought and i wore my needle out

[@itsme_mandyp]

This song always calms me..transports me back to the 70s

[@dedehe7582]

That was a wonderful place to be !!!

[@C-130-Hercules]

Audio Perfection

[@johnthegreek5836]

I remember this song it was a great, thanks I haven’t heard this in years

[@Maya-bu2rf]

Thanks for the reaction on this. Her acoustic guitar playing is not mentioned much. She was such a beautiful soul and had no peers. The lady could hold a note longer than any other singer. Listen to the 2008 Live at Woodstock concert album. There are a couple of songs on it where she holds a really long note. One is Piece of My Heart. It is on KZbin. I saw her in concert two times in the 70's and she was really good. She's studied opera for a number of years and she would have been great at it because of her four octave range and breath control. I knew the person she was studying with and they said she had more raw talent than anyone they had ever worked with onstage. She is greatly missed

[@JD_Cool]

Magical voice. To hear Phoebe's phenomenal octave range, it's mandatory to listen to her duet with Paul Simon on "Gone At Last." Dueling geniuses.

[@carriedebehnke6209]

Love, love, love. I lived this love.

[@kimmaedke2763]

Unique and beautiful all the way through

[@vivianramsay2527]

Treat yourself to all of her music! ❤

[@lilpoohbear653]

LOVE this song for many years...thanks for reacting!!! Pure talent Phoebe Snow

[@reiver569]

I love her voice.

[@alloallie]

Love, love this one. Phoebe Snow's voice on this is just smooth ! And the simple backing makes her vocals shine. I wonder if you can react to a song with a similar vibe: Janis Ian's Stars.

[@nikkimorgan4860]

What a great and beautiful feel good song! She has a voice of an angel! Great job Harri!!!

[@charlesdavis7461]

Terrific and a voice that I am too humble to describe. Yes as you said she is very seductive. She had me from hello as an actor once said.

[@debbieford8842]

Love her!

[@brucedillinger9448]

Phoebe Snow. Thank you for reacting to this phenom. Gone way too soon. ✌

[@loisrogers9042]

Love, love, 😍

[@michaelplotino7046]

Hi Harri, Thank you again for doing my request! You truly are Best!!! - Brooklyn Mike

[@dedehe7582]

Thank you Michael for requesting this song, brings back such memories

[@michaelplotino7046]

​@@dedehe7582 Hi DeDe, 'My pleasure; I'm glad that you enjoyed hearing it. This is one of those songs that never gets old. - Brooklyn Mike

[@Cynthia...]

This is such a beautiful song Michael. Great choice, and thanks Harri.

[@michaelplotino7046]

Hi Cynthia, Thank you again! It's so good to be able to share beauty. - Brooklyn Mike

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

❤❤❤

[@heatherbegs]

Goosebumps every time I hear this!!

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

All time favorite

[@Cookielady612]

I’ve been waiting for you guys to review this song!!!!

[@brendawoodson3230]

You must hear Teach me Tonight by her the girls got pipes for days she can belt out a song

[@moanman1776]

Loved your reaction, & yet this song always feels a little sad. Maybe because I know a bit of her story. As far as Poetry Man, she's singing as the voice of the side piece, not as the main woman or "wife"... & it feels like she's being thankful for the time they can spend together.... those sweet poetic moments that always have to end. Sad. But great song!

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Please do Phoebe's "Every Night" .. It's a Paul McCartney cover and it's absolutely brilliant ! .. It has the trademark wonderful McCartney melody line and Phoebe's gorgeous soulful voice .. Trust me Harri, you will absolutely love it !

[@waltw4537]

Thanks!

[@v.downes9608]

Oh my goodness, love this song back in the day, still do.

[@lindalee5866]

Yummy guitar work on Poetry Man. Love the harp too. I ADORE this entire album! My favorite track is Let the Good Times Roll (album version only!). My ancient CD has a bonus track: Easy Street--beautiful, sad. I can see why you mention Flack...Killing Me Softly is lovely. Hope you will enjoy more Phoebe!

[@dawnricci36]

You obviously have great taste. Not a lot of people are aware of Phoebe Snow. I am a big fan of old school and further back, I will be glad to give you a couple of reminders if you wouldn't mind 😁 other than that keep up the good work

[@14gilbertst]

I think I remember, Midnight at the Oasis, being on the radio at the same time this was a hit.

[@brendamilloy2557]

I was hoping you'd react to this since you did the other one. Excellent and thank you!

[@angielofton6372]

She was really a folk musician but a soulful singer. Lots of background vocals before she broke through. Try Gone at Last by Paul Simon, she sings in this duet and it’s gospel like.

[@joyceedwards2708]

Queen Latvian does an excellent cover of this song. You should react to it.

[@bkm2797]

I love this beautiful tune from Phoebe, when I listened to the other tune you played yesterday, I was hearing this one in my head. Thanks Harri

[@lenom1289]

Janis Ian "At seventeen" is another great one.

[@elainemarsh3477]

Gorgeous song, gorgeous voice!

[@charsibaba6960]

Killin"

[@rulebs]

Hariri, check out Gone At Last ( Phoebe Snow and Paul Simon )

[@victorcowboywest]

Hearing Phoebe Snow again take me back, sitting around with friends sharing drinks. Also brings back strong memories of a dear friend who is no longer here. On a good note Dana Owens (Queen Latifah) did a cover of this song.

[@Thatgirl1973]

Love this song so much! Another REALLY GREAT version of this is a cover by Zap Mama! You'll approve. 🙂

[@timverba4830]

Phoebe Snow, Roberta Flack and Minnie Ripperton. I am sure folks have other favorites. But, Harri gave a solid group

[@Pablo_sanz359]

I recommend Phoebe Snow's 1989 album Something Real and the single of the same name. It's one of the most beautiful pieces of music that I know.

[@markdettra1794]

Request : song by KENNY RANKIN title is 'Haven't We Met' from his album 'Silver Morning' year 1974 .

[@lcassamas]

You might enjoy watching Phoebe Snow and Linda Ronstadt duetting live on a song, Married Men, written by Maggie Roche of the sister singing act The Roches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3XPn5-ViNSnqJY. The original version by The Roches-produced by Robert Fripp of King Crimson-can be heard at kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXWzd6Wqhq1poqs and a live version The Roches did on German TV in front of a hostile audience is at kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2SVgp-rbp1koZI. You might also check out Phoebe singing with Paul Simon on Paul’s song Gone at Last, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXCq4mldpugj6c. Cheers.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Hey, K. S. -

[@dishields7808]

I've put this on my list every month but trade it out for another song. It's one of a kind. If you isolate the guitars it sounds like a nick drake song. Phoebe's main drive to write and sing was because she had had a crush on a boy. Go Phoebe

[@pennymcneela7095]

Harri listen to Every Night by Phoebe Snow, it's a rendition of Paul McCartney song but her version is much better.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

IMHO, "Every Night" is her best song, and I absolutely LOVE it ! .. It was a chart hit here in Australia, and it should have been a smash everywhere.

[@anthonytermini3267]

No, it was just the Hippi Days

[@daryldietz3839]

beautiful song about a lady having an affair with a married man, "Homes a place you go to see your wife".

[@Cheryltwin2012]

Reportedly written for Jackson Browne but who really knows? She passed way too young, unfortunately.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Perhaps check out her duet with Paul Simon, "Gone at Last" which hit 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Much more up-tempo than this.