Rickie Lee Jones 1979 The Last Chance Texaco

[@Cyberella1000]

One of the best songs ever written!

[@nefersguy]

Agreed.

[@eversun77]

True

[@leafnlore2712]

Yes, indeed

[@joanflora8367]

So beautiful and expertly performed by a true artist

[@DavidSanchez-km1mu]

This song, this album is a main part of the soundtrack of my life. It came out the first time I fell in love. I was experiencing a new life, with new experiences, with new feelings. It was 1979, I was 24 and we had this 8 track playing in my car at all times. Her haunting music, with the descriptive lyrics kept us mesmerized. No, we didn’t stay together, but keep in touch to this very day. Funny how we both say the same thing that whenever we hear Rickie today, we are automatically transported back to Santa Barbara, young and in love. We’re both 65 now but we can feel and smell the ocean breezes and hear the music of Rickie. Thank you Rickie for being a special part of my/our lives.

[@TheAayize]

that's so beautiful and bitter sweet

[@banjopicker65]

How can anyone dislike a songwriter of this caliber? Brilliant

[@cut--]

because it causes junkies to relapse.. trust me... (not me - this song is s huge trigger .. look and listen to her ffs)

[@wolfil8019]

Never worry about dislikers. They don't matter. The lovers are who matter. She is one of the most brilliant singer-songwriters ever. She stands (or perhaps stumbles, it doesn't matter) with the likes of Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Michelle Gurevich, etc., Those who sing real, wild, beautiful, individual, rebellious living. Those finding what beauty is in this world ...

[@jaddyjo3940]

Unfathamable, not just a stellar writer but singer and musician.

[@tracylf5409]

They're not able to grasp genius. xx

[@cieloinunastanza6854]

Very Joni Mitchell-like. Gorgeous.

[@hamacus]

I was 19 years old when I first heard love Rickie Lee Jones. Her music still leaves me with chills and a lump in my throat all these years later at age 54.

[@4girlsgramps]

+Robert Boyd Amen to that Robert. My only regret is I don't own her debut album or any other of her material. Shame on me. Tonight as I listen to many of those tracks from her debut album, along with numerous other tracks on You Tube, there is no doubt in my mind, that Rickie Lee Jones is one of the most talented and true artists of our time. It's time for me to get serious about adding a bunch of Rickie Lee Jones albums to my already exhaustive vinyl collection....

[@gloriaschwazenhag2252]

Exactly same story here except I'm 55. 😉

[@mikebtko]

Robert Boyd I'm a big Rickie Lee Jones lover, I've been playing her since I was 15 years old... Rickie, indeed... I'm an LA teen, who grew up really too fast... Rickie unknowingly wrote about people I mixed with in the motel rooms and in the streets of LA. Much like her songs, but, that came from her own experiences, and oddly "WEST SIDE STORY"... She captivated me, and made me cry with her debut album and from then on... Rickie's an artist's artist!! She's genius, her musicality comes from a very deep place. I'm grateful to have caught the ride from 1979. When I first heard the single on the radio of "Chuck E's In Love", I said "Oh God, she was what was missing!" I'm 54 years old now. I really think the recording industry ripped her off.. I'm from the big City of Angels... Where every music buff owned at least the Debut and "Pirates", and then the diehards like me bought them all... Oh well.... Just felt like sharing. Her voice pierces with a beautiful cry in it. Then creeps in a window like an innapropriate voyeur, listening to a mother settling a child down with a lullaluby. Or a woman singing softly to her lover... The writing is so unique. We used to drive to Palm Springs CA and listen to "Flying Cowboys"... It was a perfect soundtrack. I saw her at the Wiltern Theater at the time of the "Flying Cowboys" album. A couple was entertaining a Chinese couple, on their two week business trip. They had only heard "Chuck E's In Love". And loved it from 10 years before, but nothing else from Rickie. Both, the Chinese husband and wife were in tears. They were blown away by Rickie's artistry. They were wiping the tears from their eyes, after her show completed, and they said, "How come her music isn't being played on American radio, it's so beautiful!!!" As if saying what is being played on American radio was sub-par. The 80's.... Me and my friends just looked at each other. Because we had once asked ourselves that question long ago...

[@dr3putt62]

How about a 60 .... wore that album out

[@sharynbailey4235]

Exactly the same for me & I just turned 61! Chills and a lump in my throat for sure.

[@alwayssomewheretruckers3752]

That was so beautiful. I have been listening to that record since it came out in 1979 or so. It’s one of those that I listen to from start to finish EVERY time. I just adore her. That record is a masterpiece. I am a truck driver and that song fills me with dreamy highway imagery and I love how she tops it off with the sounds of the cars going by . She is so talented. God bless Rickie Lee Jones.

[@andyinoregon]

My wife and I took our 9 year-old daughter to her first concert in the fall of 1979 ... Rickie Lee Jones at Portland's Civic Auditorium. Her vocalization of a car whizzing by on a desert highway is as good as singing gets, and got a standing ovation that night.

[@mikebtko]

andyinoregon I'm a big Rickie Lee Jones lover, I've been playing her since I was 15 years old... Rickie, indeed... I'm an LA teen, who grew up really too fast... Rickie unknowingly wrote about people I mixed with in the motel rooms and in the streets of LA. Much like her songs, but, that came from her own experiences, and oddly "WEST SIDE STORY"... She captivated me, and made me cry with her debut album and from then on... Rickie's an artist's artist!! She's genius, her musicality comes from a very deep place. I'm grateful to have caught the ride from 1979. When I first heard the single on the radio of "Chuck E's In Love", I said "Oh God, she was what was missing!" I'm 54 years old now. I really think the recording industry ripped her off.. I'm from the big City of Angels... Where every music buff owned at least the Debut and "Pirates", and then the diehards like me bought them all... Oh well.... Just felt like sharing. Her voice pierces with a beautiful cry in it. Then creeps in a window like an innapropriate voyeur, listening to a mother settling a child down with a lullaluby. Or a woman singing softly to her lover... The writing is so unique. We used to drive to Palm Springs CA and listen to "Flying Cowboys"... It was a perfect soundtrack. I saw her at the Wiltern Theater at the time of the "Flying Cowboys" album. A couple was entertaining a Chinese couple, on their two week business trip. They had only heard "Chuck E's In Love". And loved it from 10 years before, but nothing else from Rickie. Both, the Chinese husband and wife were in tears. They were blown away by Rickie's artistry. They were wiping the tears from their eyes, after her show completed, and they said, "How come her music isn't being played on American radio, it's so beautiful!!!" As if saying what is being played on American radio was sub-par. The 80's.... Me and my friends just looked at each other. Because we had once asked ourselves that question long ago...

[@MrRennypaul]

Still brilliant after all these years

[@rogueshadow93]

No one in music combines lyrics and vocals as a stand alone instrument better than her.... one of the most under-rated musicians of her and this time....

[@rayropata8444]

I love how her voice and guitar drop in and out of the song to compliment each other...Just FKN genius..I'm so grateful to my older brother and sister for playing her music as I was growing up. So soulful, haunting, chills plus much more...

[@danielbeyrus3234]

It's are last to everywhere

[@ProfessorChomsky]

Yes, my friend, it's just magnificent x

[@suziesmith2142]

It's the childlike quality mixed with the easy genius of her phrasing and utterly natural singing. One of a kind, amazing artist.

[@gloriaschwazenhag2252]

Easy genius. Perfect. Exactly. Her analogies are amazing.

[@getch66]

As a music lover, mostly hard rock, Rickie has touched my soul & brought tears to my eyes.

[@CathyKeating]

That sound, of the trucks on the Interstate, coming through at the end. Through her body. Is one of the most brilliant things ever done, vocally. Ever.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

It's just outstanding, age will never wither this poetry x

[@Bowskeecho]

I too have absolutely loved this song for 30 years. It's on my "if I were stranded on a desert island" list. I'm a singer and I dare not cover this tune because quite frankly, although I am a good singer, there are some songs that I feel are untouchable. This is one of them.

[@gloriaschwazenhag2252]

That is serious respect. To not cover a song you can't do justice to. I appreciate that dude.

[@KillgoreTrout43]

Her emotion in this song just sends chills down my spine. Wow!

[@gloriaschwazenhag2252]

Every time.

[@michaelgerarddejong]

I was living in Kobenhaven ( 1985), married to a Dane...all falling apart. EVERYTIME this song came on the record player I would reach for the bottle. There are NO words for the raw emotions Rickie Lee shares...or the doors those emotions open in the listener. She simply NAILED it with this one !

[@SiriosIX]

One of the most spectacular songs I have ever heard. I love this song so much, I love the depth, the voice, the words, everything about it. Thank you!!!!!

[@sattwa2]

Amen to that🙏. What a metaphor. What a voice. What an inspiration. Pure beauty🙏

[@wilmacordell1961]

I have this on vinyl, still sounds FANTASTIC! Lots of memories of my first year as a UK resident since leaving SA in 1979!!! RLJ YOU ARE ONE HELL OF A SINGER!!!!!

[@jaredking6826]

A masterpiece !!! We all love you Rickie Lee......

[@dougjenkinson2422]

She and I were born in the same year. This was one of my most-played albums. Glad to see her still active she always had a lot to give.

[@michelelouise504]

This song is pure genius! So much love to you-Rickie!🥰

[@MilesLinklater]

She's always been one of favourite artists, and this is one of her best songs.

[@joannalea5958]

I grew up with my Mum playing this vinyl album, and now I'm 50, playing it for my 17 year old daughter

[@loriwhitmer3353]

I just finished reading her book. I've always loved her music.

[@Bobocanenero]

Geez, whatta find! I had almost forgotten how she filled my nights with her voice and her music when I was a young lad. I used to dream of her life, and Tom's and Chuck E's. at the Tropicana... This clip is great, a real powerful performance: she fills the stage and makes you hold your breath and vibrate with every note she plays. Her voice is still incredibly full of shadows and sparks. Love you, RLJ.

[@cabarlahh]

Seven people don't like this ??? I want their names and addresses..how can you not like this stirringly heartbreaking rendition torn from Rickie's soul...love you long time and always Rickie xoxoxo

[@melfrog29]

This would have to be a top song pick of mine. WOW. God I love her!!

[@ProfessorChomsky]

RLJ is a true artist and poet, absolutely beautiful xx

[@ProfessorChomsky]

A revisit - well, I revisit this every coupla weeks - it's just magnificent and I think Rickie at her best xx

[@barbaramurray2313]

Amazing voice, I wish her life had been as beautiful as her lovely face. She deserved so much more.

[@rosemaryochoa4789]

agreed

[@scottjones5455]

@@rosemaryochoa4789 She is happy now in New Orleans. Coming here to Dallas this month 6/2019 to perform her new music. I'll be there. We're birthday buddies.

[@davidsnow2420]

my favorite Rickie Lee song. amazing woman. Moved to NYC in 84 and stumbled into a filming of her one of her videos.... the one with all the beds on the street... a great era to stumble through...

[@t.j.payeur739]

God DAMN, girl! 40 years later and it's more powerful than ever...

[@waltjohnson8324]

I have no adequate words for that. She is a miracle of heart and talent.

[@pauloftarsus8145]

I saw her back in the day twice. The first time was the best, she was like a maestro, had a full blown band and mini orchestra behind her. Met some great Ricky fans too. We all loved it. That was the 'Universal Studios' in LA. If anybody was there, lemme know :)

[@Meesharie]

it's about time someone posted a good version of this great song... thank you!

[@daviddunning8276]

HIP HIP The passion is a thing of beauty. I can only wonder after my 64 years -----what must I do to be so blessed in such a fashion. I will settle for the search. It will come. Thank you Rickie for our times.

[@BWFSabian]

I love her, free parts and labour..

[@walk32day]

Incredible. Hair stood on my neck. Again. thank you

[@ProfessorChomsky]

A beautiful rendition of her brilliant song by a beautiful woman x

[@davidbrock2871]

That is a work and performance of genius. Haunting, painful, beautiful and startling. Really, I don’t think I've been moved and amazed so much by an artist before.

[@Richard-xu4cj]

one of the greatest performances ever.

[@mkharvey]

Is it just me or is she writing a soundtrack for all our lives? Fuck! So profoundly poignant. So sublime

[@funwithFred]

Bless ya for uploading ......she's oh so good, and oh so flawless in my book. I hope she's doing well, and well loved.

[@4430salton]

I love the way the words paint the picture. Great song Thanks!

[@gregmeagher3945]

I saw her do a show at the paramount theater in Seattle in the summer of 1979...she sang this song and there was awed silence at the conclusion for maybe 5-10 seconds,then the place erupted...one of the best concerts I have the privilege of attending...she never received the attention she deserved (except by her peers)

[@doreenswaim6802]

Oh, how I do love your music...You heart, guts and soul goes beyond many!

[@pascalbejean]

from a rare vhs, very hard to find in europe, even right after its release. so hard that I bought 2 when I layed my paw on it

[@lylarose8469]

I guess I listened to her everyday of my life and my teens!omg to listen to these songs, Sound bites come thru! My life was so simple and we did'nt have a care in the world!

[@kpmccauley1]

she had me at, "trust the man with the star"....

[@bethmacpherson9918]

Such an unreported talent. Love to you girl from Nova Scotia Bethy

[@nikimeredith]

I"m crying now...

[@nainka11]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@jamesmosher8073]

Saw her at Montalvo, Saraoga, Ca amazing

[@skuggitmcskuggit1029]

heartbreaking - gets me to my soul

[@Cosmogirl014]

Sweet lyrics Ricki - feel it - beautiful.

[@neilhunt6335]

Absolutely love Rickie for so long ! So talented and loved as part of our growing family. God bless you RLJ you made my life so unrealistically wonderful. Will try getting your muse into our grandchildren s life ! Love allways oldmate xx

[@genevievedelivet8779]

J'adore sa voix excellent sa musique, son son je l'AIME tout simplement

[@carlos3765]

What an effing treat. Nice Vid, one of the great songwriting treasures of the 20th century.

[@tangiabenoit2113]

I adore this song

[@jeantavernier4389]

beautiful voice!

[@abordano]

just great great a special episode in music

[@lauratompkins5006]

Rickie. Just a perfect song.

[@Dukabor]

fuck that girl can sing

[@rustymorgan8597]

Great Song!!!, still listen to the cd after all these years and Tom Waits "Heart Of Saturday Night" Killer Lps.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

I repeat, just magnificent xx

[@berndthiel613]

,..... it is so unbelivable fantastic , ...... no words , ..... only great !

[@ScrittiSparkle]

just amazing,ill always love this ladys songs

[@debbee25]

perfection!

[@pamelastewart4516]

Where did you go girl??? You were always awesome

[@ultratone]

Brings me to tears every time.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

1:20, coquettish, wonderful, beautiful and with the voice belonging to Angels, absolutely magnificent xx

[@richardgoss9097]

Simply Amazing, Stunning Talent!!

[@callmeacab1748]

Unparallelled * A National Treasure * Much Love for You RLJ

[@fomomoto3]

great rare footage....THANKS!!!!! She has a new album coming out of classic rock covers on 9/18/12.

[@jayjensen8152]

my favorite.

[@susandavies6590]

She is so phenominal...low key phenom!

[@philiplacabanne6342]

Pour moi la meilleure chanson de son 1er Album !!

[@daveriotto7905]

goose bumps every time

[@DouglasKew]

one of my Rickie faves ;O)

[@michaelanthony1118]

Love this song

[@csvargas1]

beautiful

[@wonderer-u4r]

Break my heart.

[@mr.mephistopheles2497]

love her and her bravery. Would you bare your heart so simply and with that need?

[@dannlynch]

@Rikk303 It's 1995 as part of her Naked Songs promo. Stunning!!

[@shaunjenkinson5089]

Truly wonderful

[@blemelin]

Tear my heart out.

[@7poetsdream]

This is much later than '79. She is much older in this vid. But great, incredible. I love her!

[@ProfessorChomsky]

I was thinking that myself, there's a clip of her in '79 and yes, she does seem older here. Wonder what the actuale of this is? Would like to know as there may be other wondrous songs from the same concert/gig? All that aside, it's fucking brilliant!!

[@klevesmith]

luv ya lady!

[@lescarius]

I gotta learn how to play guitar. That's all there is to it.

[@pascalbejean]

The times and lives of RLJ. Same year of the Naked songs. 1995.

[@nolocomez5089]

Top song 💖

[@ToddMason]

love

[@LolasTubular]

I love you, Rickie.

[@tylercaceres3586]

unique...right

[@bjbhappy]

genius

[@BGIS2000]

Listen her interview on CBC Radio today, I liked her thoughts.

[@rrrusty49]

Anyone else hear what would soon be Sheryl Crow's "Leaving Las Vegas"?? I absolutely love Rickie's RLJ album.

[@darrengarriott3653]

OMG! I knew I wasn't the only one! In fact David Baerwald (of David and David), who co-wrote Leaving Las Vegas and played on the Tuesday night Music Club is the only singer songwriter who can affect me like RLJ. Very eclectic writer.

[@seanbarr5871]

Her autobiography , last chance texaco' is out today!

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@michelboyer-nc8me]

Un grand moment 🎉