Verdelle Smith - Tar And Cement (Original Stereo)

[@williamtennent6882]

Thanks Itshere for posting this classic.Applicable then,now and forever.The magic voice of Verdelle Smith.Best wishes from Australia everyone.

[@combivan4346]

It made Number One here in Australia in 1966. A lot of people still remember it fondly.

[@abelhansen]

Whitch part of Australia? I live Brisbane. 😊

[@CarolynLawrie-g8d]

I Do!

[@abelhansen]

One the songs i like as young man. As i turn 62 this year in 2024.it still makes my heart sing. 😊😊. Its type of song that when your 20 years old you loved the song. It stills sounds great 40 years later.

[@greyhamlogan2255]

As a child I loved this song, as an adult I love it more. Such irony in the lyrics is the truth of what is happening to this planet.

[@itshere101]

A beautifully performed song that has stood the test of time, with words that are still very much relevant to the world we live in. Thanks for your comments.

[@patriciaclary-hunter1487]

The funny thing for me is my childhood home town stayed the same... 40 years later! It is starting to change now though... such a sweet song for those who know... like I said... my home town that I moved from after 11 years stayed almost really almost the same... a dream come true.

[@susanrose3335]

I heard the original Italian version in 1966 when I was 18 and loved it even though I didn’t understand a word but It stayed with me Only just found this version today. Understanding the words makes it even more poignant for me,

[@itshere101]

A great melody and lyrics so relevant today. Thanks for your comments.

[@TimothyForbesXXI]

I learned of this song from WMEX in Boston. Thank you, WMEX!!!!

[@bent4814]

One mom's favorites , gone 32yrs today. Lv you miss you. B

[@judyknight6631]

Wow, I was so surprised to find this song today on KZbin. I remember this song so well from years ago, but the words describe the world today. Songs from our youth in the "60s and "70s bring back so many memories. Wish the world was as I remember it.

[@itshere101]

Glad you enjoyed it. A great song with lyrics that still ring true.

[@nighthiker8872]

I was in my Dad's Barber shop on Warren Dr. Detroit Michigan. I was 9 years old in 1966. When I heard this Song, only heard it one time, but determine to fine the song someday. I did in 2010. By typing the words. SOME VERY STRONG WORDS. I wish to, the places. That I went to eat where the real deal and safe.

[@bigdancd]

One of the first 45's I heard after getting out of the Navy. LOVED this immediately and went downtown to buy it. Verdelle had an incredible voice and the lyrics are so true for the time. In my old neighborhood, a new highway destroyed it!

[@sherreewilson925]

I Remember this song so well. I was 18 and left the Country for the City too start my first Job. Now many Years later the Country is mainly Tar and Cement, where I came from . 🌹

[@stefanoiovinelli9652]

It's an Italian song: Il Ragazzo della Via Gluck (Boy from Gluck street), made by Adriano Celentano (he, 83 years old, is like an institution in Italy). I remember the French version, La Maison où j'ai Grandi, performed by Francoise Hardy.

[@waiata216]

wrong I wrote this songin 1937. The Italians stole it off me.

[@suenoprofundo5755]

@@waiata216 You were ahead of your time. Possibly even ahead of yourself.

[@GMMorin]

Françoise Hardy also did the Italian version with a French ending. She was very talented. She passed away two weeks ago. RIP kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZPbaayijL-HsLM

[@warrencripps1430]

Just loved it then...still love it now..how true.

[@tedclark8178]

I remember. One of my favorite songs from 1966. I was 17

[@nighthiker8872]

I was 9, working at my Dad's shop.

[@dfpiatt]

This song was one of my favorites from long ago. I have been searching for it for years. I’ve seen our city change just like this song depicts. 🥰💖😍

[@itshere101]

This is easily the best of the two versions released back in 1966. The lyrics really hit the mark and are so relevant to today's world. Thanks for your comments.

[@nighthiker8872]

ONE of a kind, first song I heard that was not a love song, but what strong words.

[@davidwalsh3439]

A brilliant performance from Verdelle Smith. It never charted in the UK. So many great songs got overlooked in the UK. It boggles my mind.

[@jimbird4646]

many years ago i had an arguement on who did this song glad i won that one is awesome

[@revivalharpsichord5078]

Thanks for posting this. The sound is much better than on the video version.

[@jacquelineandroy5175]

We are enjoying The Spotlight TV Channel. Absolutely fantastic songs. 💖💞💓💕 🇺🇦🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✝️

[@user14mysterygirl]

This songs catchy . Love it

[@megawattti]

what a very beautiful song this is, thank you

[@victorbruce5772]

This song is timeless. With so much development, destruction of familiar places from storms. 60 years ago, still the same. Wonder why she quit singing.

[@sstavsky]

Wonderful record. Should've been a bigger hit in the States.

[@itshere101]

Yes, a superb rendition of a great song that's been a favourite of mine for many years. Thanks for stopping by!

[@david-bk7ow]

A brilliant performance by a great singer

[@Marlondurran]

Great song 🎵

[@mred47]

love this record. and is more poignant. And true some 56 years later

[@margoagogo]

Love this 🥰🥰

[@williamwyllie3529]

Me, my Brother and Sister All Loved this song. I heard it was a hit in Boston, MA area.

[@itshere101]

Yes, a true favourite. A near perfect vocal interpretation by Verdelle. Thanks for watching/listening.

[@nighthiker8872]

I heard this song just 1 time at my dad's barber shop, and had to fine who sang it. Detroit.

[@tropicalpancake56]

Timeless....😪

[@jimyoung6271]

Love the dip and the trumpet parp.

[@maxbrown8665]

I can I.D. with the lyrics ~ Coming from the green country paddocks to the "Big Smoke" ~ In my case the out-come is now 21-years on, is one liberating experience! Great Song! Thank you to you and KZbin for the Posting (-:}

[@itshere101]

Definitely a favourite with lyrics that are so relevant in today's world. Thanks for your comments

[@richardfisher671]

Great song

[@danielhogan3496]

I love this song..

[@playtime.5526]

Everything changed when I went home it was all gone.

[@BertDonaldson]

It was a great recording, . .. yes, but without much airplay. I think I heard it on Top 40 in Minneapolis, MN, for about 1 week in 1966.

[@johnnieb7100]

joe dolan and the drifters showband from ireland did a nice version of that,love both versions,of course francoise hardy recorded her own version which i also like

[@SuzMordsith]

I’m such a city girl and this song makes me feel guilty

[@itshere101]

Great lyrics and a greater vocal. Thanks for watching/listening.

[@paulgoldstein2569]

Sounds a little like Dusty Springfield in parts. Number 2 in Australia, but did little elsewhere including the States.

[@timoilonen1926]

Kari Tapio covered this in Finnish as "Asfalttia ja sementtiä"

[@MLepac]

Excellent version, I only knew the original by Celentano and Francoise Hardy's cover. This is way better than Francoise Hardy and up there with Celentano quality wise. Bravissima, bellissima voce.

[@Marlondurran]

1 was 10 then imagine

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[@javierpadilla9094]

A plagiarism to Adriano Celentano's song

[@gary5807]

love it!

[@darrenwrd]

Love this song

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