Label upon label gave up on Steve Forbert in the years following "Romeo's Tune"; not many deep pockets seek spare change vocals. Take away who he was supposed to be (the next Dylan, and who's not?) and who he never became (no Tweedy-esque rise & what a shame) and you'll find a truckstop-busker at ease with a creaky middle seat.
"Oh, To Be Back With You" haunts, but pleasantly; tune sweet & voice sad, it misses what's gone, regrets what's happened, and quietly longs for another chance.
Posted on 01/02/2008
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Knew the name, never heard the music...I have been missing out...many thanks! As of now my flight if 5hrs delayed and counting...woo hoo! b
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Oh, man - are you snowed in?!
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Nothing so exciting...Skybus is the bare bones airline...and apparently they are short a few planes...reassuring isn't it??
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As always, the words resonate through your posts. Thank you for this introductory offer. Some artists deserve a wider support and audience. Fortunately, you're here.
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Here's the one that (almost) made him (almost) famous...
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So little Steve Forbert online these days - and since I've been listening to him for many years..had to add another tune - What Kinda Guy
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Hey, B - glad we could keep ya up. :) Sweet dreams...
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I should be in bed now (giving it's 2:55am and I be must at work at eight) but I couldn't resist yours and debi's offering. Most pleasurable music indeed.
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Maybe he could team with Tweedy and Cline on something. How cool would that be?
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Actually he did collaborate with Tweedy's band, Wilco (i don't think tweedy participated). One of Forbert's best (i have time all), but not well-known albums, Rocking Horse Head. Worth picking up.
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oh yea - and next time you see Cindy Lauper's video for Girls Just Want to Have Fun, look for the groom. It's forbert.... they were an item at the time....there's your forbert trivia for the day............