Richard Thompson - If Love Whispers Your Name [AUDIO ONLY]

[@LordCatharsis]

Such a Richard Thompson song. It has all the right ingredients. One of the greatest musicians of all time.

[@mando3b]

RT is a living legend two times over--as a guitarist and as a songwriter. But the last time I saw him, it was at a glorified middle school auditorium in suburban Portland, Maine. And he came out to the lobby after his spectacular 90-min. solo show to chat and sign autographs! The man represents everything an artist--and person--should aspire to be. "Dream Attic", by the way, is an absolute masterpiece.

[@manthasagittarius1]

God, what a beautiful song, and what a rendering.

[@hectorlp1298]

Isn't it extraordinary that such an amazing musician should also be a brilliant lyricist?

[@jonkiparsky7369]

It's not that extraordinary that someone who has spent decades writing lyrics and playing guitar has become very good at both.

[@MartinRodriguez-cu8hp]

A gifted artist, brilliant and passionate guitar player and what a solo performance in this piece!

[@garysayers1502]

----- If it weren't for genius creative masters like this who come around once (maybe twice) in a blue moon these days, I might not listen to 'contemporary' music AT ALL anymore... Such degeneration at the 'popular' level... Thanks, Richard, for the ray of hope you offer for true 'music' and those who appreciate it... BRAVO... ('shit-hot' SOLO, too...)

[@rogerhennie8939]

Best guitar solo ever?

[@kingofthebingogame]

Wonderful. It took me a while to understand why this is a live recording, but I remembered having read that this album was not produced in a studio. Some may not realize that there was a time when artists would debut new material before audiences and subsequently the recorded performance would be released in lieu of a studio album. This practice has virtually ceased altogether since the late 50's/early 60's. A lot of credit must be given to Richard Thompson for reviving the idea.

[@zeon40]

words fail to truly describe this musical genius

[@Wilshare]

In my head..there is a dervish dance spinning and whirling.Arms raised in praise. Now universal... TY

[@TheJohnnyBE]

Guitar solo. KILLER!!!

[@jamesbruister1566]

TheJohnnyBE it's like the rug on the big lebowski it ties it all together

[@bindagee]

This is so hauntingly beautiful

[@RomyArena]

Hope you're still listening way up here in Pandemic 2020!

[@insquadwetrust5419]

Woah. I think I’m in love…

[@jazzthunder50]

Richard Thompson played a beautiful version of thos last night at the Usher hall Edinburgh Michaerl Jerome outstanding on drums

[@timgoes]

I saw him in Peekskill NY last night and this shook the house. Incredible cure-all medicine.

[@BruceGreenberg]

f***ing Brilliant. I love this song! This should be his concert closer for years to come.

[@VoluntaristJAM]

RT's Sufi roots occasionally burst out, this is one of those times.

[@Wilshare]

ahhhhh a child of the flame..that explains so much. I am learning...LOL ty

[@SuperAllanjames]

Within weeks of the UK release this song was accompanying the funeral of one of two "vieux aimants" Neither of their families understood why two elderlies could be so bound up with each other. I hope this helped them to understand.

[@johnmckinlay67]

Watched RT in Glasgow last night..mesmerising !!! The new stuff is great. Thanks wilsu5.

[@margueritematthews111]

Adoration is too weak a praise! Talent extraordinary !

[@The_momur]

Says it all, as only Mr. Thompson can.

[@The_momur]

Welcome then! A treasure chest brimming with gold waits for you in his back catalogue!

[@matthewlaming3696]

Briliiant

[@mrsterripurcell]

Only ever saw him do it solo which was lovely but I'd really like to see him do it with a band it really missed the electric guitar at the end superb thanks for the post

[@pauricpuirseal9012]

All been said ......great is to less a word

[@TomRAFC]

@BlameItOnThePenguin2 i have to agree the new cd is phenominal as was the tour off it. the man just keeps getting better. unsurpassed as a guitarist, vocalist and writer.

[@kingofthebingogame]

Of course this was never a common practice, and in the 50's/60's was mostly relegated to folk artists/groups. Every folk act of the period had to have one live album of exclusive material in their oeuvre. The Kingston Trio "At the Hungry i", Bob Gibson and Bob Camp "At The Gate of Horn", The Limeliters "In Person" & "Sing Out!" are sterling examples. So I wonder: Is this Thompson showing his folk roots?

[@johnsmusicpassions9740]

Listen to my review of Dream Attic by Richard complete with lyric sheets Click the Golden Retreiver

[@arkadyyablokov9158]

!!!

[@rebeccarail4775]

pretty