Shawn Phillips - Woman

[@PierreKerbage]

One of the best tunes EVER written and sang. Hard to believe that this tune is now over 50 years young and still resonates today as it did in the early 70s. You take me to a different time and place. I heard the song in 1974. Lebanon had plunged into a civil war. A friend of mine had waited in line for hours under the loud bombing on the streets of Beirut to get the album. He brought it and I wore the headphones to escape from the deafening sound of the bombs destroying everything. This was a masterpiece - a few years later, an album called FURTHERMORE blew us away. The prog rock and orchestration was second to none. I will never forget it.

[@robertbperkinssr.8017]

2:21 I saw Shawn 3 times while I was in the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. His music changed my life. Finally there was music worth listening to. It opened my ears to music. Even tunes I had written off, started meaning something. Thank you SP, you are forever loved. Peace from a old Vet. ☮️

[@rogerblair9958]

I agree.

[@bartdemey4045]

This song was recently used in a figure skate competition I stumbled on.I immediately fell in love with the song. So, so good

[@debh6304]

I saw that too! I couldn’t believe the couple selected it to skate to because Shawn isn’t well known

[@herry4285]

I love this song bcz from japanese pair figure skating ❤️❤️

[@rosalieg.8793]

Their names are Riku Miura and Ryiuchi Kihara

[@arsadventures779]

Just saw Beijing Olympics, Japan skaters perform to “Woman” by Shawn Phillips, incredible!!! My youngest brother Shawn is named after Shawn Phillips, back in 1975!

[@jjkathair]

Same !

[@helenarobillard7666]

My husband and I went to see him in Ottawa. What a performance. He is one of a kind. For every son he sang he would use a different guitar.

[@desertplant6950]

I first heard him back in '74...Loved him ever since 👍🏽❤️👏🏽👏🏽

[@tomthx5804]

Pure music. In the best sense. It's a song, a play, a story , a poem, a meditation, all in one.

[@jeffwhite3625]

Who are the 85 Imbeciles that have defective tympanic membranes ? The man is a visionary and a most unique talent. I have loved his music for over 40 years. Pure magic !

[@luclafor]

It's just that this is not his best performance, he's a little bit off key occasionally

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

They're nobody. Don't let them bother you.

[@chantalbrunet5567]

Mr.Shawn your voice is so conforting and lovely your song A Woman is the perfect song for me. Thank you.🌹Canada.

[@Xenapage]

I bought the album with this song on it when I was 17 yrs old and played it until it was literally worn out. This song is so beautiful and his voice is truly hypnotic. His music was an anchor for me when I was young and very lost. Thank you Shawn.

[@55Taiter]

This man profoundly affectively impacted my life. I will never forget this music. Taiter

[@tzipple]

Always had a fondness for his music. Saw him a couple of time in the early 1970s. What was so amazing was the way that his voice sounded just like the studio recordings. He carried the toughest lines flawlessly. Really lovely songwriting and singing. He is underrated.

[@grabnrungranny6003]

1970s I would hear him every Sunday in SA, Tx. Finally saw him in person at the Lauri Auditorium.

[@leslieconnell5371]

My heart raced when I heard the song! I too am a fan from the 70's. Wow! What a wonderful suprise! I could hardly believe it. Matched the hauntingly beautiful skate beautifully. Thanks Shawn!

[@kimberlydobelman3180]

After 35 years I have found you again. The live version was beautiful. Thank u Shawn.

[@SbzeroGames]

My mom named me after Shawn Phillips, she loved his music.

[@shawnphillips7381]

Not as good looking as me

[@joedent3323]

She spelled "Phillips" VERY badly. I guess she is dilexic. Or just good 'ol fashioned "Stoopid".

[@AdrianaGyska]

You lucky bastard 😂😂 Did you get his voice to?

[@maryblackchurch]

A perfect example of how the 70's talents produced music that never ages..still singing strong all these years later.

[@karenlynnthorpe]

Shawn, Shawn,Shawn, i loved you then, and i love ya now. No one's voice can compare to the beauty of yours, thank you over and over again for the gift of your voice and soul.

[@lora5779]

I Found It!! Wow, He now is 73! No one would understand this but, You and Me.❣️

[@latendresseaa]

Did you know that he Write this song two years Befor his wife commit Suicide?

[@joevil6259]

How come not more people know about this man? I heard him first around 1980 while living in South Africa and wow, I still get chills listening to this song to this day. A master piece.

[@barrycoltham4873]

I first saw Shawn Phillips in Cape Town, South Africa in the mid 70's he was spellbinding then - this is another amazingly powerful version of a truly great song by an excellent singer song writer - well done Shawn and thank you

[@goldenmagnolia333]

I too heard Shawn for the first time in Cape Town, 35 years ago. 1989 maybe. A young man who really liked me a lot introduced his music to me.. I fell in love the Shawn instead! Haha 😂 and now I find him here again. Just wonderful. 🤩You didn’t perhaps have a friend named Paddy in Cape Town, did you? 😊

[@ThePleasanthill]

Listen up kids this guy sums up the hippie freaks of the 70s, beautiful girls would go wild for this type of music, so he never changed.

[@chainamarie03]

All thru my 20s-30s I would fall asleep to his music...today it still means so much to me...he's a genius

[@terrryc]

This incredible talent has gone undiscovered for far too long.

[@gailsanstad2160]

My favorite singer and songwriter from the 70's. My 1st time seeing him perform was a concert at my high school. Loved him ever since. ❤

[@MilesOvern]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs by someone I consider to be both an artist and a person of the highest intelligence, integrity and insightfulness. Second Contribution, the album from which this song originates, simply changed not just my life, but me. It opened me to a deeper and richer way of seeing, knowing and loving. Health, Love and Clarity, my old friend, and the same to all your new and old fans. - Miles

[@stcooksey]

I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@susyvinoszelaya1177]

he's a treasure

[@igalflint]

Shawn was introduced to me when i was 18 by Linda Zack ,the first and only love of my live, my first girl friend. it took place in 1977 in Israel. we used to sit in the sofa and listen to Second Contribution over and over.Linda got back to Montreal and i got back to Sâo Paulo.Never heard from her again.Never let pass one single day without thinking of her and i am always listening to this and to other Shawn's albums so we can be together in Spirit.He's much beyond his time.wish Linda was here

[@melindahaloftis6331]

OMG, my older sister and I used to listen to Shawn Phillips all the time. We loved him. He rocked our world in the 80's just touching our lives growing up in so many ways. We often what happened to him, because he has such an awesome voice. Now I hear him and he sounds the same, looks great as well. We will go see him. He still has that beautiful long hair, he was and still is a hottie!

[@JHRobbins]

If you sound like Shawn - I want to hear you. I discovered (for myself) Shawn in college in the 70's and have loved him ever since.

[@AdrianaGyska]

A song that you wount forget Romantic I used to play it over and over on the long drive. One of the songs that will be always on your mind ❤❤

[@justinthyme7275]

I was at a party in the 70s. I was so into his music. I saw him passed out alone, high I guessed. It's the deepness of the man and his music.

[@marceusxt]

Cette chanson me hante depuis 1972. Le pire, c'est qu'une station radio de Montréal la faisait jouer tous les jours à 13h30... pendant toutes les années '90 où je travaillais à l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal ! Et ce DJ se reconnaîtra sûrement! Qui était cette personne qui me faisait revivre tant et tant de souvenirs tous les jours à la même heure? Comment oublier l'inoubliable? Cette chanson restera toujours pour moi "La chanson" qui m'a fait vivre des expériences uniques. Et dès que j'entends une chanson de cet album... je retourne dans le passé, dans un passé que j'aimerais bien oublier mais le temps décide et on s'incline.

[@lorrainetouchette2846]

J'espere que tu me retrouve dans ton passé tellement ..""matante cool et winner..."" comme on le sera toujours ...!!! Go go mammie go on est le bour de la mzrde..xx

[@lindacote8378]

J'ai vu Shawn Phillips j'avais 15 ans environ (ça fait + de quarante ans). Je suis allée le voir hier au Club Soda et quand il a chanté cette chanson, je me suis mise à pleurer de joie, de nostalgie, un peu des deux, je ne sais trop. Le spectacle était vraiment extraordinaire hier! Mon chum qui peinait au début de la soirée à laisser sa piscine en campagne pour venir à Montréal, a été subjugué par la qualité musicale de ce grand guitariste :)

[@dartagnanlevrai]

c .était sûrement CHOM fm Cesonteux qui ont fait découvrir cet artiste marginal à la voix d or

[@normandmatte744]

Grand théâtre de Québec 1973, j’ai su que j’existais.

[@AdrianaGyska]

Sorry Can't help myself Forget the past It's a very very good song

[@riverviewman]

Saw Shawn in Moncton a few years back, I was sitting just in front of the stage. The most beautiful musician I have ever heard.

[@viviennehaldane7886]

Love this man's work-- always have.

[@koolgee303]

1974 .that was the time I heard shawn Philips for the first time.he was way advanced with his talent .he has one of the greatest voices.I still listen to his songs and feel the the tranquility in my heart.thank you Shawn for your beautiful music

[@roywallis5915]

He is unique. My wife, close friends and I listened to him a whole lot during the early to mid-70s. We saw him in concert three times in Detroit and Ann Arbor. One time, after playing a number of his songs by himself, he was joined by a band and they rocked out for a good part of the show. Some of his fans seemed to be shocked by this. We were surprised but thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

[@julianecasey2337]

I remember when on the north shore listening to his music and lost touch and was ecstatic to see you can get his music still

[@redketchup007]

Je suis de Montreal I am from Montreal ... and when shawn came to Montreal 'Musique +' in 1991 if I'm not mistaken. He signed me a autograph and I had the privilege of speaking with this gentleman. Shawn .. thank you for your music!

[@gorelgorilla]

Wonderful to experience this song again after so many years. Thank you Shawn!

[@ktgreenway]

This song really reminds me of my brother who just turned 22 today - he loves Shawn Phillips more than most would think possible.

[@mariaf3194]

La primera vez que escuché esta canción fue días atrás en los juegos Olímpicos de Invierno. Me cautivó por completo. Espectacular Shawn!

[@wendylecker6937]

i remember seeing shawn phillips at an outdoor concert. and then it started to rain and he kept on playing. i never forgot this and i never will. i was very impressed

[@andrewhandrick]

I am a singer/songwriter from Ireland who now lives in Italy and I was playing a show a couple of days ago and there were a few people from the music industry in Italy there...after my performance they said I reminded them of a few different artists and one of them was Shawn Phillips.. I had never heard of him to be honest but now that I have, I am happy to have been compared to him and I have found some new music to listen to... strange how life brings you places and shows you new things...

[@stevestephens2184]

Back from Nam in '67. Drafted out of Haight Ashbury. Saw Shawn and have followed him ever since. Have been all over to see him. Now live in Fort Worth, TX where he was born. Peace

[@oliviersouligny3082]

Tellement BELLE.........

[@zadak137]

I am proud to call this man my brother! Love ya... Shawn!

[@satexguy1]

It's been nearly 40 years since I first saw him live (he played a huge gong, and had that SWEET Ovation guitar then) and he was still awesome on his US tour last year. I still listen to Second Contribution on vinyl. This song, Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah and the entire Joni Mitchell Blue album = the best vocals in pop/folk history

[@stephaniecoleman3321]

I remember him giving a concert at Richfield High School back in the early 70's and it was AWESOME

[@modelmaker56]

Memories of early war years here in Lebanon..1975..used to listen to Shawn and other artists in the shelters while bombs were falling all around outside.. Remember I had a turntable I fixed to opereate off a 12v battery source.. One of my first romances too......life is but a dream...live it to the max...while u have time..Cheers.

[@maureendoran7760]

Great show in Robertson (SA) recently. He's a legend!

[@stcooksey]

I saw him at Brown in '72. The Brown radio station WBRU played him quite a bit. No seats. We all sat on the floor. Maybe 200 of us. Still my favorite show of all time.

[@GPHOWE]

Saw him at the NAC in the 70's. Just him and his guitar alone on the stage. Hypnotic

[@gerrypeters50]

I have seen Shawn 5 times over the years, in every kind of venue from a small coffee house to an acoustically designed theatre. The best show was in the Commodore Ball Room in Vancouver. This man is magical!

[@VinylForest]

Gerry Peters - when you saw him in Vancouver, would that be about 1972? I was a DJ at a club called Faces then and we played his music. Liam from A&M Records gave us all their music as it was released. They brought him to Vancouver and Liam asked if one of us could pick him up at the airport, Michael did. Unfortunately I didn’t see him as I was on music at the club that night.

[@gerrypeters50]

@@VinylForest yes all in Vancouver. The two I remember mostly are at the Commodore and once at a coffee house in North Vancouver

[@VinylForest]

@@gerrypeters50 Lucky you! I would have liked to have seen him in concert, I love his music and still have four of his albums on vinyl.

[@VinylForest]

@@gerrypeters50 Lucky you! I never saw him in concert, would have liked too, I love music and still have four of his albums on vinyl.

[@gerrypeters50]

@@VinylForest the Commodore was particularly good. He sat on a chair at the front of the stage with 12 guitars on stands in a semi-circle around him and he told stories and reached for a guitar and played a song. The coffee house was more electric and not my favorite. Still very good though.

[@jimmyt49]

This was given to me as someone i should check out and to be honest i am amazed that i had not heard of this man before.I am pleased to have have had the chance to broaden my musical horizons by hearing such a soulful song as this.Bravoooo to you my phillips.

[@donwyates]

A girlfriend back in the 70s turned me on to Shawn Phillips, and it wasn't until a few years later that I realized he & I went to the same high school (AHHS, as did John Deutschendorf). Shawn's music was integral to many of my hightimes in my early 20s. Saw him live in the late 70s, or early 80s in Dallas at a small venue - loved it!

[@bc78260]

Absolutely wonderful. Takes me all the way back to the seventies. A true "Texas Treasure". You are truly missed here. What does it feel like to have your own "genre"?

[@nbtx920]

One of the most amazing voices.

[@caroldbritz]

Love this so much - grips me habitually.

[@sylviaburns1138]

Mesmerizing -- always was, always will be.

[@reinhardzabell8887]

Seit 50 Jahren das beste das beste das beste das ich erleben durfte ich sage vielen Dank ich hoffe wir sehen uns im nächsten Leben

[@shanereel]

i used to love this song so much in my youth, i loved singing it too. sweet memories, thanks for posting.. a ray of light on you

[@pamneill9632]

Listened to Shawn Phillips since 70s

[@FrannyRenee]

A much under rated and under noticed performer. I have loved Shawn Phiilips for years. Thanks for posting.

[@garyswift3689]

I hope he comes to Dallas again this year! It is always a night of pure love when he comes to town!

[@Debbie13399]

Oh wow 😮 I forgot this one! ❤

[@nathy3301]

Toujours aussi belle à écouter!!!

[@deserthawk1]

I just saw him last month in Phoenix. He can still sing. And he was very nice----signed anything you wanted, shook your hand, let you take pictures with him. A real gentleman.

[@DessineMoiUnMonstre]

His voice is amazing.

[@theresa450]

HOW FREAKING AMAZING

[@mikebloomfirld66]

hello jpta56..you may feel the war was a lost cause but you did as you were told to do.i wasnt born unil 1966 and YOU helped make this great country a great place for my generation.thank you so much for your service to america. KEEP ON ROCKIN' BROTHER......

[@loveit7484]

This is the best live version of Woman from Shawn Ive ever heard!

[@21550spurs]

Still has that crystal clear voice that literally goes right through you and pierces your soul. I have seen him many times over the years, the last being in the mid 90's. If I had the opportunity to see him again in my neck of the woods, I'd do so in a heartbeat. I must say he aged well too :-)

[@bunhud]

Such an incredible voice, musicianship and songwriting. I like many others here, grew up listening to him in San Antonio and Austin circa '71/72. I remember hitchhiking all over just to see him. To listen to Shawn with headphones was like going to heaven.

[@MA-xu5zk]

I remember this in Katimavik. A beautiful song then, just as beautiful today

[@delajaxa]

WHY is this sooooo GOOD !!!!! ?

[@standingwave73]

Back in the 70's everyone had this album. Phillips was well known and got a fair amount of airplay. Glad to hear he's still around.

[@MIKECNW]

Any reason to doubt that he wasn't?

[@bobperron7678]

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[@metaspherz]

I know that it's an overused saying, but Shawn Phillips is quite possibly the most underrated singer-songwriter ever to live! He's an amazing talent and his songs were truly genius!

[@Mellyissa1607ca]

I saw Shawn Phillips in the late 90s in Montreal at a concert on the Mount Royal. I must have been 8, second contribution has been the most influencial record of my life . They dont make albums like that anymore or titles that long anymore!

[@xandrayzecher]

Amazing composition and performance. I still gift my friends with the CD's etc., and now my grandchildren in their 20's. They are totally captured by it. Every instrument...perfect. And his voice need not be described. Perfect. It was an important back score for my early 20's.

[@nancyanderson4103]

You are and always have been the best Shawn. Please come back to St. Cloud, MN again soon. I listen to all your CDs over and over agin. Thank you!

[@FaribaultWeb]

I saw Shawn in concert in Chicago back in the 70's. He was amazing! Thanks for the memories.

[@igalflint]

i did try for all these years,but the power of that woman still lingers on i hope some day, i'll be able to tell her what i have been keeping inside of me since the last time we've been together and a bob dylan song could express what i have been feeling - "if you see her say hello"

[@Misses-Hippy]

Thank you. Than you for existing. Love.

[@rogerblair9958]

I knew this woman I relate this song to. I never fell out of love with her. Now 50 years later....still.

[@gocagar]

I really love this song and his interpretation !! GReat

[@rogerlaberge5649]

Une des plus belles chanson de sawn Phillips

[@roccobolognese8030]

I am italiano people, this Song i know in 1978 ago ,this Song Is my Life Forever. Tank YOU Swan

[@wlkrsnls]

my friend that knows shawn phillips named Joe played his cd for me and i fell in love with his music ever since. he is so creative.

[@JHRobbins]

love both of them!!!

[@rogerlaberge5649]

Il me fait tripper de cette chanson la je la chante comme lui

[@patriciawolover4239]

I loved listening to Shawn when i was in college in the early 70s ...still love lustening to him..he still has great range!!❤❤

[@linettevanmoerkerken7995]

love love this song ♡

[@frandes3729]

Wonderful old song

[@montadmin]

This is one of my all time favourite songs. Mr. Phillips, you need to come to Vancouver Island.

[@alainlagace3078]

ce refrain restera toujours un incontournable

[@noiretblanc66]

grandiose !!!!!! une superbe musique sur de superbe parole ;) plus de 30 ans que je connait verry top !! merci alain

[@garfylunds7301]

That voice .. takes me back. So unique.

[@ladonnabilliot2400]

23 yrs ago tonight, lost my beloved mother to brain cancer, he was performing in Houston and this was our "LAST" concert together, she is the one who turned me on to Shawn when i was a young girl, love him to this very day and came to listen to one of my mom's fav songs from him, thank you Shawn for all your beautiful music

[@amanshrivastav524]

The glow around your face When you see the lightning race I know I'm very near And I can hear the thunder A woman of perplexity A woman for eternity A woman of the land A woman for a man I'm down on my knees And I'm saying: "Please believe me" It's hard to fall out of love completely It's harder to find a way to come back discretely To speak of things anew To weep in quiet blue Brocade upon your bed Memories should fade, at least of you A sceptor of ice and fire The spectre of my desire A girl child of such loveliness A woman of my emptiness A woman of fame, renown A woman who kicks the clown A woman of the land A woman for a man

[@baileybedard]

Growing up in Montreal in the sixties/seventies, this man was a god, today in Toronto no one has ever heard of him!

[@nailersrule]

We act like the industry was better back then. He wasn't that popular then. This has been and will always been in the underground, it has never been consumed in the main stream. This song never made the billboard 100, and his highest topping single was at like 93. Not for nothing though, he made a ton of money, took care of his finances, lives comfortably in South Africa doing what he loves, still tours, and has the respect and adoration of millions of fan, and accolades by the critics.

[@krisscats]

Truly unique and methodical. An artist who is quite a joy to listen to.

[@12112865]

Purely transcendental. Thank you. Thank you.

[@chainamarie03]

Who in hell would give this great vid 2 thumbs down. no accounting for some peoples taste!

[@sessary]

Shawn is one of those musicians whom most people don't know about - but if you know about him, you're an avid fan. Myself, been a fan since the '70's. Have seen him twice in concert... hopefully more in the future.