Talk about serendipity! To have Sara doing a ravishing version of this - one of the most gorgeous love songs ever - in someone's living room, captured on video, and then put out in the world where it can bring joy - it's a kind of lightning-bolt miracle.
I'm back, watching this video a year later, and I still think that if you can watch this and not fall in love with Sara Hickman at least a little bit, you must have a heart of stone.
I first saw Sara on "Austin City Limits" and she charmed the audience right into tears and big grins, all at the same time, such a little heartbreaker and she looks younger now than then! "Simply" is the almost perfect love song, every word used perfectly, and the so simple phrase "I am your lover and you are my friend" captures the whole sadness of unrequited love, doesn't it? We all have that one person...oh well. To have her play among your friends, what a gift, treasure that moment! :-)
Went to see Eric Johnson back in '90, and Sara opened the show. I wasn't familiar with her, but I fell in love, lol. There was a point in the show where she was talking to the audience, and I replied with something, (wish I could remember what). She shaded her eyes from the lights and we made eye contact and I smiled. She smiled back and said something back, (again, wish I could remember what). After the show I bought "Shortstop" on cassette and played it until it wouldn't play anymore.
Many years ago, I captured this song on cassette, probably off of public radio. I've tried to play and sing it, but just don't have the pure vocals enough to do it justice. I hadn't really thought about it for years, and stumbled upon this little treasure. I feel like I just spent a little time hanging out with Sara in the living room. What a wonderful, warm, and personal oral history and presentation of this precious song.
I discovered this song during my college radio show. I played it for a girl I was just starting to see, who was in the studio with me. Two weeks later she was dead. But we had an absolutely perfect night, with this song as the centerpiece.
Simply the sweetest love song ever! (And singer, too.) Thanks so much for posting this! What a treat. ♥ Happy Valentine's Day! ♥ (and other loving times)
I heard this song on a cassette many years ago when I was a child, I was always looking for this song, it was whispered in my mind, but I didn't know the name of the singer. I loved its melody and rhythm, I couldn't find it on the internet, until today I found out that Google has a unique system where you hum the song and the singer's name is found. I did it and it found the song! Sara Hickman Simply! I was very surprised, Your voice, your song is unique,thank
During my High School years, I heard this one time on the radio. Crap, the DJ's won't say the title of the song. But I was captivated by it. Believe it or not, it was only around 2013 when I learned the title of it, and t'was the only time I learned it on guitar.
I saw Sara Hickman open for Nanci Griffith in about 1994, and I bought her album “Necessary Angels.” Quite a good album, so it’s odd to notice that it has no online presence anymore. It’s been great to discover some of Sara’s other work recently.
OMG this is such a gift. Thank you for taping and sharing it. I love the backstory of this song and her voice. This is one of my favorite songs and I'm so glad I got to hear this living room version! It's wonderful.
How cool is that to have Sara sing at your house on thanksgiving!!! I've always loved her she's so talented and very outspoken says what's on her mind I like that!!
@FrankAndNadine Same thing here, I had this on cassette years ago, always had the tune in the back of my mind as years passed but couldn't remember the artist or song name, just tonight it really bewildered me enough to go digging through old cassettes...I found the homemade tape with info intact - went straight to youtube and there it was after all those years of wondering, what a beautiful song and a beautiful story to go with it.
none of my friends is familiar with this song..years ago before cd's came out hehe jurassic tapes were abundant so i bought one containing various artists just so i could buy a cassete with the song Unchained Melody" with it (ghost Movie mania exGF luvs it) and this song was included...Ive always admired d song since that day. and d song became us...sad-happy memories...Sarah Hickman cool babe
Shes not a human...shes an angel from above. .
Talk about serendipity! To have Sara doing a ravishing version of this - one of the most gorgeous love songs ever - in someone's living room, captured on video, and then put out in the world where it can bring joy - it's a kind of lightning-bolt miracle.
I'm back, watching this video a year later, and I still think that if you can watch this and not fall in love with Sara Hickman at least a little bit, you must have a heart of stone.
I first saw Sara on "Austin City Limits" and she charmed the audience right into tears and big grins, all at the same time, such a little heartbreaker and she looks younger now than then! "Simply" is the almost perfect love song, every word used perfectly, and the so simple phrase "I am your lover and you are my friend" captures the whole sadness of unrequited love, doesn't it? We all have that one person...oh well. To have her play among your friends, what a gift, treasure that moment! :-)
Wow, you are so lucky. Sara is so talented. I absolutely love her songs. In awe.
Went to see Eric Johnson back in '90, and Sara opened the show. I wasn't familiar with her, but I fell in love, lol. There was a point in the show where she was talking to the audience, and I replied with something, (wish I could remember what). She shaded her eyes from the lights and we made eye contact and I smiled. She smiled back and said something back, (again, wish I could remember what). After the show I bought "Shortstop" on cassette and played it until it wouldn't play anymore.
First track on her first album. I fell in love with her music after hearing it.
Many years ago, I captured this song on cassette, probably off of public radio. I've tried to play and sing it, but just don't have the pure vocals enough to do it justice. I hadn't really thought about it for years, and stumbled upon this little treasure. I feel like I just spent a little time hanging out with Sara in the living room. What a wonderful, warm, and personal oral history and presentation of this precious song.
Wow, can't imagine sitting in front of her playing this song in someone's living room...epic!
I discovered this song during my college radio show. I played it for a girl I was just starting to see, who was in the studio with me. Two weeks later she was dead. But we had an absolutely perfect night, with this song as the centerpiece.
Simply the sweetest love song ever! (And singer, too.)
Thanks so much for posting this! What a treat.
♥ Happy Valentine's Day! ♥ (and other loving times)
I heard this song on a cassette many years ago when I was a child, I was always looking for this song, it was whispered in my mind, but I didn't know the name of the singer. I loved its melody and rhythm, I couldn't find it on the internet, until today I found out that Google has a unique system where you hum the song and the singer's name is found. I did it and it found the song! Sara Hickman Simply! I was very surprised, Your voice, your song is unique,thank
Hello, it's funny that I did the same thing to find this song 😅
During my High School years, I heard this one time on the radio. Crap, the DJ's won't say the title of the song. But I was captivated by it.
Believe it or not, it was only around 2013 when I learned the title of it, and t'was the only time I learned it on guitar.
Wow!! So beautiful love song. Thank you for the music 🎶
I saw Sara Hickman open for Nanci Griffith in about 1994, and I bought her album “Necessary Angels.” Quite a good album, so it’s odd to notice that it has no online presence anymore. It’s been great to discover some of Sara’s other work recently.
i want an LP of hers now! awesome playing sara!
I love this song, and been looking for the artist coz the radio didnt mention who is she. Until this day, now i can listen and learn this song. Thanks
OMG this is such a gift. Thank you for taping and sharing it. I love the backstory of this song and her voice. This is one of my favorite songs and I'm so glad I got to hear this living room version! It's wonderful.
How cool is that to have Sara sing at your house on thanksgiving!!! I've always loved her she's so talented and very outspoken says what's on her mind I like that!!
I really really love this song..simply the best..from philipines🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍❤❤❤
Love her and this song! Beautiful playing and singing.
Simple = Beautiful
Beautiful song from a simple lady. 😊
Still inluv with this song.. thanks sara
november 11, 2021
Absolutely the best :)
you're so lucky man! that's one hella-classic moment! thanx for sharing your golden moments with her
@FrankAndNadine Same thing here, I had this on cassette years ago, always had the tune in the back of my mind as years passed but couldn't remember the artist or song name, just tonight it really bewildered me enough to go digging through old cassettes...I found the homemade tape with info intact - went straight to youtube and there it was after all those years of wondering, what a beautiful song and a beautiful story to go with it.
lovely voice , lovely guitar parts ❤️😍❤️🙁
Simply beautiful... i love it.
Her CD Shortstop is one of my all time favorite records she's fantastic
Great voice...deeply emotional..i love it....
Shoutout to all whose watching in 2022. Simply fantastic!
fantastic! ....A great artist , sensitive. I love her work concerning social activity.
You are very lucky to know her.
by.
Love the song - atmosphere - singer!!
She sings for all the people who discreetly falls inlove with a naive friend... I feel so much for the song...
She has a truly beautiful voice!
I truly super doopery love this song Sara.
Simply Amazing!
I am frozen in awe...
this song is so awesome. i love it! =)
Love her!
I need a tab of this song :(
Lovely song. You have some neat friends.
My bf loves this song.. Its so beautiful.
Simply
Beautiful
That was pretty cool.
i really love this yeeeeeeeeey
Very nice.
Where can i find the guitar tab of this song? love this song!
Where can i find tabs of this song? Please if someone has can i have a copy thanks...
Still watching this. Trying to learn this song but can’t find any tabs or tutorials damn it
This was uploaded on December 2nd and it's available only today (the 5th)?
none of my friends is familiar with this song..years ago before cd's came out hehe jurassic tapes were abundant so i bought one containing various artists just so i could buy a cassete with the song Unchained Melody" with it (ghost Movie mania exGF luvs it) and this song was included...Ive always admired d song since that day. and d song became us...sad-happy memories...Sarah Hickman cool babe
Very nice. What happened to the guy she wrote this for?
💜💜💜💜💯
I would love to hear you sing a long version of "DO A DOLLOP OF DAISY".
tabs please!
cry..cry..cry...
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brill guitar finger picking great.I think I will copy your style keith uk
i"m Robson from Brasil god video ok
Time to do a dollop!
I wish I could feel ways about stuff.
that song made me really thirsty
Love the song. Hate the video. Almost two minutes of senseless talk before she started singing!
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