Blogcritics Comments on Richard Thompson- Live 2-19-2004

Comment by Joe L.

Mon, 15 May 2006 12:10:41 EDT

Check out this link for the live version of "I Agree With Pat Metheny."

Comment by Al Barger

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 03:13:20 EST

Thanks for the tip Flip. Let's make that a convenient "Dear Janet Jackson" hyperlink. RIGHT CLICK HERE (Save as...)

Comment by bhw

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:06:20 EST

Long live King Richard!

Comment by Flip Feij

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:03:12 EST

The Janet Jackson Song is downloadable now here: http://www.richardthompson-music.com/audio/dear_janet.mp3

Comment by Al Barger

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 02:13:54 EST

Holy crap, Mark- you're right! How did that happen? The 1000 years CD is available for purchase from his website. I'ma be ALL over this. And look, there's the Britney Spears song. Better yet, leaving behind the joke category, PRINCE! What could RT do with "Kiss?" Enquiring minds MUST know! In my defense, this seems to be available ONLY through his website. It's not even on Amazon.

Comment by JD Stankely

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:20:13 EST

Speaking as a semi lame guitar player with but enough talent to keep the critters away from the ranch at night with my attempts at string bending I heartily agree with Mr. Saleski's observation of Richard Thompson's abilities. Scary indeed. Years ago I brought home A Richard Thompon Instruction Video from the local library. With great excitement I plugged in my old Tele poured a stout cup o mug and readied myself to be playing licks a la Thompson in one easy lesson. When the tape ended I realized I had not struck a note during the entire lesson. The man is just an amazing player and delivered an array of, to me, most impossible wizardry with such an easy and nonchalant manner. Too much for my clumsy fingers I admit with no shame. I have been listening to Mr. Thompson since I was but a clueless teenager with a clear beard in the hills of North Alabama and to this day he is high on my list of players. "Vincent Black Lightning" is one of my all time favorite ballads and in an odd way fits easily into the dark Appalachian Ballads of which I am so fond. Take a listen to Del McCoury's version some time and you will hear how natural it sounds in that garb. By the way Mr. Barger, you are correct. "Mock Tudor" is a great record.

Comment by Mark Saleski

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:39:29 EST

oh man, check out his website. you can get the 1000 years cd as well as some tastly live stuff.

Comment by Al Barger

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:32:11 EST

As far as I know, he's never actually put out the "1000 years" project. The Pat Metheny song would be one of those jokey songs going with the Janet Jackson song. I never heard him play it live, but I do somewhere have a live bootleg. It's fun. Also in that vein, search Kazaa for "Mr Dead," which I especially like. In the realm of Thompson perversion, I have apparently a studio recording of him singing Britney Spears "Oops, I Did It Again." Supposedly this is slated for the "1000 Years" project. Funny thing, when Thompson sings it, it comes out sounding at least halfway like a real song.

Comment by Mark Saleski

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:15:32 EST

speaking as a guitar player, i've gotta say that Thompson makes the impossible look waaaay too easy. it's scary. you're right though, in that he's got the songs to back it up (and thus make it interesting). two questions al: - do you have the "1000 Years Of Popular Music" CD? (i don't...dunno what my problem is) - every heard his anti-Kenny G tune "I Agree With Pat Metheny"?