Steve Forbert - Full Concert - 07/06/79 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)

[@Partywiththebigdog]

I was there! Amazed to look around, and see that the place was totally packed!

[@scottengel4188]

ForbertFan: Saw Steve the first time at Heatrbreakers in Madison Wisconsin around 1979. Great show. Extremely underrated and unbder appreciated. Always listen when I'm feeling a bit low, which is quite often these days. Even at 63 years it still makes me feel like I'm in my twenties! Long Live Steve Forbert!

[@patdebraekeler1010]

Have just the same feeling here over the ocean. Part of my twenties together with elliot murphy. I'm 60 old.

[@migueljaquez341]

D😊😊

[@deedeeduncan9347]

Htf Steve Forbert isn't as appreciated as much as other artists of his day is beyond me.. I love his voice

[@anthemgirl4880]

I always figured he pissed somebody off. Only reason why he wasn't HUGE; He had everything!! I can't believe it took me sooo long to find him.

[@JJ-vc6pp]

I love this man. Under rated - YES. A huge part of my adolescent memory. What a poet. What a heart. What a songwriter. How I wish I had been there. Beautiful...

[@jeffbrody3677]

"A huge part of my adolescent memory" are you from meridian

[@pamcory7992]

Still performing, go while you can. Got my ticket for. December, cancelled April date. So lucky that there is so much great live and otherwise performances on You tube though, which he doesn't take down because he's just a great human.

[@calnonhardy4002]

You are not wrong. A great singer / songwriter. Always enjoyable.

[@jcruzflex]

So true a hell of an entertainer,hes been underrate but still a great act.

[@wisedyes]

I say him in '79. What an amazing show!!

[@anthemgirl4880]

Total treasure!!! Can't get enough. Just found him. Talent is ENDLESS. LOVE HIS STUFF. COMPLETE JOY TO LISTEN& WATCH.

[@irishrover6102]

I saw Steve play at the On Tab bar in union city NJ in 1977. I left for the Air Force the next day. I love this guy! His first Album reminded me of home everytime I played it. Thank you Steve Forbert. I love your music!

[@guyrabinowitz]

Don't capitalize "album."

[@hdessau1]

Wow....I was there and many other shows over the years. Great seeing Steve with a full band again. Wonderful stuff.... brilliant singer songwriter and performer. Saw him last year in NYC and he still plays with the same intensity and conviction. Just great to see this again. Thanks!

[@sophiefeldman5918]

Just saw Forbert in NY the other week! My dad took me along and I absolutely loved him- he's got a new fan in me. And so cool to be able to see a whole concert from forty years ago

[@keithusher6810]

I saw him to at hammersmith. great but only the second greatest artistafter leonard cohen...

[@anthemgirl4880]

Just found this guy! Oh, I mourn for my past without him. What CONSISTENT TALENT over the years. Can't fake what he has. I'm addicted.

[@johnwemm8848]

Aren't you a cool, cute chick!

[@anthemgirl4880]

@@johnwemm8848 thank you. Lol

[@WillieUnvlkan-i4m]

@@anthemgirl4880 Hi Anthem Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺

[@PBGreen-pn8yt]

As a fellow Meridian MS refugee, I gotta say hell yeah. And he's still making records worth hearing. I'm a big fan of Streets of This Town, criminally underrated. Saw him in town around '83. Beautiful.

[@joannehack7588]

What was Meridian,MS. like growing up in the sixties?

[@kathrynkittell8941]

Pure,genius,soulful, wonderful songwriter! Love.

[@GratefulZen]

I looked up “underrated” in the dictionary and it showed a picture of Stevie! Great songs, great playing, great performance, and great backing band. Reminds me of the same legend status as Willie Nile.

[@raiderkbc]

Met him a couple times, saw him a few times, loved him forever... just an amazing talent...and as insightful as Dylan or anyone else...vastly underappreciated...

[@cruzalcantara6729]

Almost 41 years ago, can’t believe it, time goes by. By that time I was living in Dallas Texas. Sad. He is a brilliant and very talented singer. Love Romeo’s Tune song.

[@thearnab]

I somehow stumbled across him on Spotify a few weeks ago and was blown away by him. So underrated. Does anyone know why he never got mainstream success? Was it just that folk-rock was on it's way out and punk was coming in? Either way, happy I found him. Thanks!

[@johnwemm8848]

Yes, it could be that. To me, he ranks up there with Dylan. Beautiful, poetic songwriting.

[@m_christine8777]

Watching this brought me to tears . because he's very talented and such a beautiful performance

[@joannehack7588]

Steve was a fearless beautiful, magical songwriter-and still is

[@stephenswanson7908]

What a great song , Romeo's tune and what a talent to write such a beautiful song , this song exudes the beauty and joy of life and youth and Love certainly a wonderful blessing and a great talent God bless you Steve !!

[@jaygrenham]

Freaking awesome!!!! First heard of Steve with Romeos Tune back in the late 70s and thought he was fantastic Lost touch … Just now catching up with him in 2021

[@johnharney6548]

I saw this young man probably in 79 at Manchester Students Union, .3 of us where there, the only member of the band I can remember was Shane Fonteyn , but it was a great band. I’ve just come across this site and it’s wonderful I last saw Steve about 15 years ago, in a solo concert, still wonderful. Just had myself a little singalong. Thanks a Million.

[@beachmountain8834]

Absolutely excellent! Discorvered in him 1979 an has followed him since.

[@patrickdecambra2219]

I knew Romeo's tune I never heard the rest of it. This dude is great.

[@mikebraun3499]

What a great walk down memory lane! Saw him with my then new girlfriend here in San Antonio at Leon Springs back about the 90s time frame. Great solo show outside on the porch where it was a little too cool/cold. Had to snuggle up with the new one. Must have worked. Married her in the mid 90s and still rocking with Steve all these years later. Even our semi grown boys like him. Proof that great music transcends generations.

[@normmcfall2771]

I love it!

[@calnonhardy4002]

Mike Braun Great story. Bless you and the missus,

[@gregjohnston-watson1678]

Been listening to SF forever and was lucky enough to see him live. A gem and still going strong.

[@anthemgirl4880]

It just keeps getting better and better. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS. MAN! You are magic!! I mean, nobody ever likes ALL the songs. Not many have the caliber of talent to maintain a steady flow of successful pieces. I don't have to tell you that meet and exceed that level. Wow. I don't have the words, but I can't wipe the smile from my face!! Thank youuuuuu!!

[@awetzel]

This is a treasure. Thank you for uploading!

[@hhsalimhh8502]

I

[@kerrychampion-taylor6006]

What a great memory of years gone by when music was at it's best . Thanks for sharing . I love Steve's voice and style .

[@dominickcastiglione5908]

kerry champion-taylor yes indeed couldn’t of said it any better my friend

[@carlossantamariapico1571]

I don’t know if God exists. But it doesn’t matter much to me, I have Steve Forbert and his ethernal songs. From 1980, the year I was so lucky to discover him. And still this goes on an on...

[@cartersense]

Wow, I was there. He opened for Heart. Been listening to him ever since.

[@anthemgirl4880]

Heart ROCKS!!! I haven't a clue how I went fifty years w/o him. Just found him a month or so ago. There is only ONE BAND that has gotten me this worked up, RUSH. I LOVE, LOVE RUSH. When I'm sharing the joy of Steve's music with others all I have to say is " I like this guy as much as RUSH!! HELLO!! Now I have their attention because NOTHING or NOBODY has ever come close to the pedestal where I keep RUSH. Til now. Til Steve Forbert!! May seem silly, but I don't care.i like what I like. Got my ticket for his Seattle show. Mmmmmso excited. Steve is a great performer I could watch him for hours. oh wait, I DO!!! #NOTSORRY!@

[@MusicMeanderings]

Awesome! I bet that was a fantastic show. Heart gave him a long set for an opener, very cool! I saw Heart on that tour (''Dog & Butterfly' I believe?) Feb. 25th, 1979, in Columbus, OH with Exile as the opening act.

[@stanguy4491]

This is an outstanding concert. I listened to Steve Forbet in 1980 and I was hooked. What he lacks in a great voice, he more than makes up with his great pitch and texture in his voice. Outstanding lyrics as d very memorable tunes. Still sounds great and outstanding today. I am shocked that he did not have more than 1 hit.

[@josephwitkowski6665]

Sadly to many expectations- unreasonable and unfair. Yet Steve has carried on and carved out a place. What a wonderful talent, his music is always with me-42 years and counting. The world is a better place with Steve Forbert in it.

[@musicismagic3001]

I saw him in 78 or 78 at the Cleveland Agora. Awesome show. The mic went out during I think the opening song. He handled it like a total pro!

[@tedkolodziejczyk8603]

Simply put l just love music. Seen him once in Toronto, just great. I just started to listen to his music from the first lp to last, what a writer.

[@dimanchelaurent1945]

listen to this ANGEL now in `22, I feel the same way when heard`m at the first time, about 40 years ago! long live mr. Forbert! thanks to still taking care of business!

[@anthemgirl4880]

Have watched this sooooo many times. One of the top five concerts ever seen. Only took 35 yrs. to find someone I enjoy as much as RUSH!!

[@stevelangstein2538]

let me smell the moon in your perfume!

[@paularice4672]

Love your music, Steve. Been listening to you for years.

[@keithusher6810]

when.

[@joanschooley5160]

I've seen Steve twice playing solo, which is great -- strips the amazing songs down to their essence. But so awesome to hear him here backed up by a killer band. thanks for this

[@WillieUnvlkan-i4m]

Hi Joan Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺

[@SibKiss-hc7zn]

Met this guy one night so long ago in a club in Meridian MS - he was different from other guys and I recall he had on a long scarf maybe over a jacket. I never forgot him, but never knew him. Fun to watch.

[@mrdave777]

One month ago, I was thinking who is this guy? Today, I love this guy.

[@anthemgirl4880]

He was on my similar artist playlist. Romeos tune played. HOW HAVE I NEVER COME ACROSS THIS MAN AND HIS ABUNDANT TALENT. Went around for the next week playing him for people to see if they knew of. One great song is hard enough to find. Can you imagine my utter surprise and appreciation after diving into his vast sea of remarkable music. I also love the band RUSH. LOVE LOVE RUSH. RIP NEIL PEART.

[@mrdave777]

@@anthemgirl4880 Thank you for the reply! I believe Exit Stage Left is one of the best recorded concerts! Talking Heads Stop Making Sense is up there too! If not better! Lol. What other musicians or bands do you like? Top 5 please!?

[@fairweatherbird]

very underrated singer/songwriter. Nice show.

[@2011Ecstatic]

Love me some "Little Stevie Orbit." Nice to find this set here; a throwback to happier times for me.

[@theCount1968]

Criminally unknown! What a performance.

[@Lozenge95]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 I’m goin’ down to Laurel, oh shalla la la la la la 😭 man why tf was I born in 1995. I’m sure I am reincarnated of someone from that decade period 😂🤣 I have love alllll the genres of the late 60’s/70’s/Mid 80’s but 70’s in general is just so beautiful all of it. This is such an unbelievable performance. ❤️Out of this world!!! 🌍 I hope the audience knows how lucky they are !! 😂😂😂😍💖

[@aaronhaupert3015]

Loved the Dylan episode! Hope you keep doing singer songwriters like Dylan, Forbert, etc. Just saw Forbert and Dylan (seperartely) in Milwaukee. Loved them both, loved Forbert even more. Got to meet him after, seems like a great guy.

[@armandobenedetto2276]

I saw him live in gainesville florida. Gator stadium. 1981. Love that song romeos tune.

[@stepney56]

This is a gem,thanks so much

[@guyrabinowitz]

Here he is singing "Laurel" in July of '79. He performed this same song in Berwyn, Illinois, on March 25, 2023--nearly 44 years later. How he can force himself to play the same song for the 4000th time is unknown.

[@jayliverpool6942]

this took me back many years......excellent

[@olegar08]

Beatyful nature music will never die! I wonder now first time Steve Forbert! Thanks Steve & all all others folk & country musicians.

[@corinnakohler8103]

My House God Since I was A Kid.... ❤️🙏🏼✨🇺🇲 Im so grateful for you as an artist. You Will always be my "Boss" I do Love Springsteen A LOT. But you are America for me.

[@WillieUnvlkan-i4m]

Hi Corinna Good morning. I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺🌺🌺

[@RJ4960]

This takes me straight back to the show I saw in Bearsville NY on this promo tour, with the same band lineup. Quite a find - thanks for posting.

[@pamcory7992]

He is killing it. And the band is great.

[@georgetheopemptou9949]

To me he's one of the greatest - i don't know why everyone's talking bout Romeo's tune I jumped out of bed to see what spotify was playing at 4am and saw Alive on Arival. put the album on went to bed and just lay there half asleep listening to the music the brrrrrr harmonica and those lyrics... ooff

[@MAE2210]

A dear friend of mine from England just shared this with me! "just found this lad.....young Dylan! "

[@tommcdermott4575]

A complement to Dylan.

[@jr642]

Steve has a Springfield, Missouri wrecking crew backing him and it is one fine sounding band.

[@anthemgirl4880]

Yes they do!! !!!! !!!

[@georgianwindow]

Yes great poet and his songs and like going down to Laurel are original and just unlike anyone else.. So nice to hear Steve I bought an album and played it to death about 1979 .. then I forgot him for decades

[@johndoyle7495]

Saw him at an outdoor concert at Buffalo State in the Spring of 77 (78?) with Jonathan Edwards. Bought his record They were brave to play outdoors in Buffalo in "Springtime."

[@mybluemars]

Great stuff! "Heres to all the shitty jobs that I despise" 0:37:53 Midsummer Night's Toast

[@Stonecutter334]

So awesome. He was and still is so great!

[@cherylgaudetable]

Jackrabbit Slim is the soundtrack of my first and greatest love...so many memories.

[@joannehack7588]

Nice guitar

[@twinoak1706]

This is great.

[@tonyt8796]

Thanks for posting, saw a similar show in Tower Theatre Phila. not long after release of Jack Rabbit Slim album. I think the Thompson Twins may have been the opening act but I may have my concerts mixed up. I do know the SF show was incredible

[@alainjordan4634]

IT S REALLY STRANGE, HERE WAS LISTENING TO ALL I HAD WORKED WITH, THEN UP POPS STEVE FORBERT, IT WAS FANTASTID, IN THE CONCERT BUT ALSO IT BROUGHT BACK THE BEST OF TIMES, AFTER THE WORSE, VIET NAM

[@rubinaolsson-webb8074]

Fantastic, missed him here in Sweden yesterday in Hågaby but next time Steve we will NOT miss you!

[@piano1371]

Thank you for uploading.

[@msocean9919]

gosh, beautiful Steve

[@stephenhudson7039]

Seeing Steve next month in Leeds. Cannot wait.

[@jeffbrody3677]

Meridian, Mississippi BACK IN THE DAY "THE ENTERPRISE" NITE SPOT among many other venues 1974..1975.1976 AND ALL

[@pamcory7992]

So good.

[@mssippijim]

Steve is coming back to his hometown of Meridian, MS the first week of May to headline the Jimmie Rodgers Festival here. Looking forward to seeing him.

[@laurabass533]

i am in love with steve forbert

Thank you!!!

[@mariooverwater6]

i love it

[@jamesdock112]

I feel Bruce Springstein vibes with Steves music, a Jersey thing...what a joy!!

[@joannehack7588]

💟

[@etg7193]

“Life is so brief You may think time is a thief But you live for whatever it gives Pondering the future you worry Listen somehow you’ll get through Then you’ll look backwards and long for the things That you’ll find its then too late to do” IT IS WHAT IT IS AND THATS ALL

[@julietspoto9652]

He's got a cool voice 😎

[@lancebarbarino8178]

Got ya'll beat. Saw him on Bleeker Street playin'n straight up from Miss. back in 77. He was also doing some Elvis as the King had just passed.

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Steve and the Squirrels......rough Squirrels....in his prime here never better 👏

[@barbarakisielvelkisielewsk5118]

Super 🥰♥️♥️♥️

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

Recently picked up the 40th Anniversary reissue of Jackrabbit Slim, green vinyl limited to 300 pressings. Screw collectability though, I play the thing all the time. Music should be enjoyed.

[@joserobertorv4227]

Very very good...

[@제임스100]

Nowdays i listen to his songs. Baby, Sadly sorta like a soap opera, I m in love with you, January 23 30 1978 .....

[@matthewstetson711]

Someone had plans for him since he's fronting this rockin' band. I wish things had taken off for Orbit but it didn't deter him when that didn't happen. He had the success of Romeo's Tune which wouldn't hit the Top Ten for months after this show. Unfortunately the third album stalled and he would not become a Pop Star. Regardless, he's touring in 2017.

[@michaelthompson8730]

I watched him in a small club in Derby UK in 2017 and the crowd knew and loved his entire songbook. I great singer /songwriter.

[@pamg-o7623]

true that,first two albums were incredible,timeless....

[@joannehack7588]

☮️🪐✌🏽🇺🇦💥

[@howardjahr2856]

Well done

[@paulkoller8104]

Little Stevie Orbit. Saw him in NYC about this time.

[@kerrielynnrobinson8852]

Wow!

[@karlalberts9441]

i love his fyrst album

[@BillyNines1]

very cool.

[@GratefulZen]

What a tight band too!

[@karlboyer5597]

Almost Christmas, I can relate. 🤔😏😣😥🙄😂😂😎

[@timmacatee3991]

I was at this show.

[@edwardrubino2837]

wow great stuff long time

[@joannehack7588]

💥🇺🇦☮️✌🏽

[@joannehack7588]

🍀

[@タブさんタブさん]

やっぱいい声だね❗

[@jaques611]

check out his new autobiography.

[@seanc.mcnally2118]

Yes, seriously underestimated. The voice of my teen years! Keith Urban covered his 'Romeo's Tune,' of course...

[@gordonm4298]

Imagine being here...