Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man [HD]
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Phoebe Snow sings 'Poetry Man'. This song was first on her 1974 Shelter album 'Phoebe Snow' and a later #5 hit single. The lyrics are in the video and below with comments on the song.
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Poetry Man (Singer: Phoebe Snow)
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah
You make me laugh
'Cause your eyes, they light the night
They look right though me
La, la, la, la
You bashful boy
You're hiding something sweet
Please give it to me yeah, to me
Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah
You are a genie
All I ask for is your smile
Each time I rub the lamp
La, la, la, la
When I am with you
I have a giggling teenage crush
Then I'm a sultry vamp, yeah, a sultry vamp
Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah
Talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah
So once again
It's time to say, "So long"
And so recall the law of life
La, la, la, la
You're going home now
Home's that place somewhere you go each day
To see your wife, yeah, yeah, yeah
To see your wife
Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You know that you don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme, yeah
Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You know that you don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme
Songwriter: Phoebe Snow
[Lyrics from LyricFind]
Wikipedia states:
"Poetry Man" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow. The song was written by Snow, produced by Dino Airali, and first appeared on her 1974 self-titled debut album.
Released as a single in late 1974, "Poetry Man" became Snow's first charting hit, rising to number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 1975 and number four in the Canadian RPM Magazine charts. The previous month, the song reached number one on the Billboard easy listening (adult contemporary) chart, where it remained for one week. The success of "Poetry Man" helped Snow achieve a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1975, an award that was won that year by composer Marvin Hamlisch.
Retrospectively, Snow stated that the production of the song's record was more jazz-oriented than the eclectic, acoustic guitar-based music she often performed throughout her career, saying that she "never intended to be a jazz artist. That takes a heavy amount of background." The saxophone part on the recording is played by Zoot Sims.
On American Top 40 in September 1980, Casey Kasem claimed that Phoebe Snow said that the song is about Jackson Browne. This was later dispelled by Snow as a rumor that had arisen only because Browne was the first musician she had toured with after release of the song.
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I can not explain the deep feeling of melancholy, and loss of my years gone by when I hear this song. One of the many Wonderful songs that remain In My Soul.
Yes the melancholy bitter sweet sadness of good times gone by. You know what helped me was I learned how to play acoustic 6 sting guitar. I just started playing for my own enjoyment. Then I bought a amp and microphone and just started singing the songs. Now I get to play for others occasionally at parties or an open mic night a a bar or club. It is soul satisfying to be able to play the song when you want to. And singing it adds a whole new dimension to enjoying it. Very surreal.
Sigh, yes so true, but we were there at that time and we summon those feelings and memories anytime we want☺
I know exactly what you mean. ❤️
@@tracyamie I went to Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY and I went to Woodstock. I go home in August on the anniversary. I like to go to the site and walk around experiencing all the memories.
I can relate to your feelings trust me
This was back in the day when everything was so much more simple and made sense. Music with substance.
Phoebe Snow, an amazing voice. Back when people could sing. No auto-tune, nothing digital. Loved radio in the 70s.
Exactly! That's the big difference in singers back then & now. These days a singer can sound great on a CD but then you hear them in person and they're awful and out of tune. Some of today's singers have no talent at all.
That's right you couldn't fake it to make it
EXACTLY!
there are lots of excellent singers today. they just don't WRITE good songs
Many people can still sing - and many people back then couldn't. That's called reality but you're too bigoted, blinkered and prejudiced to get that.
I love this song it came out in 1974. I was thirteen that year. Now I got to Google it on my phone. Now I'm 61 years old I will be 62 years old in January.
Phoebe Snow owns this song!! It's her signature!
This is such a beautiful song! Give me chills and brings tears to my eyes. Brings me back to the 70's, when my life was so easy and carefree!
Mine was never easy and carefree -- but I appreciated Phoebe's magic .
I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID ONE BILLION PERCENT!!!!
Ditto....
Same!
It was a lot better back then. I know I can't turn back the clock. But I think back at that time I miss that time.
One of the most memorable hits of the 70´s. Always loved that great sax solo.
My mother loved her. God rest her soul. Now she can hear Phoebe sing forever.
This song will be 45 years old this year. It stands the test of time. We baby boomers had the greatest time. Our parents were able to afford homes , we didn't have the internet , we played records and communicated with each other and the summer seemed endless. Now we are parents and grandparents. You don't hear sounds like this on the radio anymore. I told my son to listen to this song. I 'll bet in 45 years no one would remember Ariana Grande!
Know if you need my Lawyer a good
Absolutly. You´re rigth
Excellent comment ❤
This song create a feeling of joy and sadness. It tells a story of the giddiness of falling in love but also the sadness that it is with the wrong person, a married man.
This song takes me back down memory lane, life was so much fun back then, I don't like the world we live in today.😥
It's turned ugly, hasn't it? Or was it ugly back then and we were too young to realize it
@@kevindearmond523 it was not ugly. We were blessed with love dust by God's Angels and lived in state of peace and love.
I don't either!
True me either the democrats want hate amongst us and it was never like that .. we were so carefree and full of love we did what we could with what we had now they want everyone to hate whites for votes and power and it makes me cry so much
I have been in church my whole life and pray someone good wins the presidency maybe Bobby Kennedy Jr someone that wants peace among us.
I didn’t want to bring politics into it but that’s what brought all the criminals into the country
Praying for USA.
Plus I love this song
70's soft music was the best!!!
One of the most beautiful songs of all time overlaid with her majestic voice. What a voice.
I miss my youth.
Met and talked to Phoebe Snow in a NYC apt. in 2005, the sad occasion being my sister’s long-time bf who suddenly passed. He and Phoebe were long friends. She sang acapella at his service. She was as nice and down-to-earth as they come.
Cool
You're drinking bong water again, aren't you?
What a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing. They say we live on in the memories of those we leave behind.
Nice one
@@mjzaharazahara why are you polluting the thread with your cynical Mr. Nobody act?
Holds up after 44 years. What a tremendous performance. Brilliant arrangement.
ozell1992 Poetry man is one of those songs that is going to always sound good.
So true.....and I'm a classic and prog. Rocker from the 70's!! Outstanding arrangement, and her voice throughout is just perfect
Phoebe Snow was my dad's favorite singer. He passed away Sunday October 28th, 2018. I will miss him dearly but these songs will bring a smile to my face when I think of him. Thank you 💕
So sorry about your Dad. Phoebe was an amazing Singer and Person🎤❤️
I lost my dad, too. God bless you.
I'm glad he share such an incredible song with you....sounds like my kind of father.
cheryl eldridge: Me too. I think of my dad everyday, the things he said the things he did, "snapshots in time". I feel he is still with me, wish I could of said more to him. He passed away December 15, 2018.
@@jgstargazer Your Dad is always with you 🥰❤️.... & whatever you didn't get to say to him when he was alive you can say to him now.... just call his name & talk.... & he will show you a sign that he's there....like seeing 🦋 butterflies after you talk to him, or pennies, or whatever is meaningful to you..... hope that helps! 😇👌
I found Phoebe when I was 15 in the 80s.
Her music never disappoints. ❤
I remember this song from my senior year in high school. I didn't realize that SHE was doing the fingerpicking on the guitar. Very talented she was. She had very sad & trying times in her life. God bless Pheobe Snow and.... R.I.P.
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T4TEXASTOM JOHNNYCAT me too!!
She's still singing was in the Seattle area just last year. She also on Instagram and personally responded to my question of when was she going to play in the PNW. Love her. A truly beautiful and amazing artist.
PJ T .......the exquisite Phoebe Snow died almost a decade ago.
@@pjt3887 she died in 2011, rest her soul. 💕
I saw Phoebe Snow in 1978 in a small Monterey, CA lounge. She was so soulful. Her music lasts for ever! ❤
Everytime I hear this song I remember growing up in the seventies and great memories come to mind one of the all-time classic songs
I remember this song from early 1975, trying to tell my mother that Phoebe Snow was a singer and not a train !... Great music in 1975, the Eagles, Captain and Tenille, KC and the Sunshine Band, seems like music, and a lot of other things, went downhill after the 1970s...
Same here
Haunting
Joe Ayala la la la
Growing up In.70s
Wow, I'm 70 now and for some reason, I CRY when I heard this again tonight! Great song, great lady...
Phoebe? 'You make things alright'! 👴
I cry when hear this because it brings back memories of growing up in the 70s. Today 's music is trashy c-rap music. The only good singer today is Adele.
Darrell I am 55 and I did the same thing as you said! It's okay we have higher level bound souls!.
God bless you! Keep loving the music..
Darrell Marklinger I’m 63 my mind feels 30
Darrell Marklinger I cry when I hear “At Seventeen” Janis Ian. So I get how you feel. I’m 63
Her voice strums the strings of heavan. Good grief! I float away in this poetry!
I loved this song since forever. Pheobes voice is so soothing. Continue to rest in peace 🙏
I didn't know she was gone😢😢
Very beautifully written and sung!! Phoebe is a jazz singer in every sense, with a remarkable voice and vocalization. A beautiful song that we can all relate to. I first heard this song when it hit the airwaves and its woven into the fabric of my soul.
At seventeen I loved this song when everything and anything seemed possible... seems dreamlike now
I saw her at Yale. Sobbed through all of this because I had my own poetry man. Will never forget.
I lived in a 50 man open ww11 barracks in 1976 at Fort Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. And I loved this song. 17 then 58 now.
Proverbs Chapter 6:16 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes , a lying tong, And hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.
Greetings from Namibia.
When I came back from Germany after the 1978-1979 Winter Reforger deployment for 90 days, we came back home and they wanted to deploy us to Guyana to bag up the reverend Jim Jones California bodies that drank the grape cool aid, man I hated the thought of doing that. 920 bodies sick liberal shit I was thinking when I was 19. Snowflakes today, I will not help, let the buzzards eat them.
@@jeffreywilliams3944 Did you have to bag up the bodies or how'd you get out of it? I never realized the US Army had to go clean that up. Are you saying the Jim Jones people were liberals? I would disagree. Seems closer to crap like Ruby Ridge and David Koresh Waco nuts.
+ursula ethans Jim Jones was a Marxist.
One of the greatest songs, EVER, by an incomprable artist......
Damn straight!
I'm black and not many people from 5th ward understand any of this but I love it
Miss Snow in this song, just awesome. Her voice and Love in her soul is what's Lacking in today's music. Not enough of this type of music today. JUST GARBAGE!
Wow, just came across this song while looking at the hits of 1975! Such a beautiful smooth song! Who writes stuff like this anymore?? Please bring this music back, people need to hear wonderful stuff like this more than ever! She reminds me of Norah Jones, someone I loved to listen to in the early 2000's - maybe she can have a comeback and do a cover of this song! Enjoy the music everybody!
It's funny that you said that because I have this song and Nora Jones' song ( I Don't Know Why) back to back on my playlist. This song just feels so effortless and breezy. L❤
She has passed away. PS
A phenomenal vocalist and writer , and she is truly missed. I remember when this song came out, I was Blown away. Thank you Phoebe
This song brings back so many wonderful memories. My girlfriend Kerry will always be in my heart. 1970s were so wonderful.
One of my favs from the 70s. Still love this one.
great control on her vocal- saw her live when she was, truly wonderfully gifted
You can't teach a singer to perform like this: it has Phoebe's personality in every note.
This song is un-aging. It could be played on the radio today. Plus her voice is what alot of musicians are sounding like now days.
Or at least they try. Phoebe was onto something and I have yet to hear anyone sound as velvet as she.
@@michellemorales4643 Agreed they are trying some of this vocal style but most sound like nails down a blackboard with awful backing music.
No one can mask Phoebe. She has that in copiable voice
I can't believe no one songs this song on one of the music competitions on tv. Awesome song, takes a lot of range and talent to deliver it
It's because they can't.,
No one wants to embarrass themselves like that.
Auto tune can't help in this case.
Poetry men are far too rare, and when found, far too elusive to ever capture. I know, I met my own. But God what would life be without them?
Please, please don't waste a second of your precious life with ''Players'', there are so many better guys out there.
POETRY MEN UPLIFT YOU...PLAYERS DESTROY YOU
Serenadesong When I look at you I see poetry...
We are rare ; ) Our heads can be filled with wonder and seeing, but it does get hard at times finding those who see the same wonder, beauty and wisdom.
To love, is to live!! There is no better way in life!
Jackson Brown is whom this song is about
What a Beautiful Song This is
In college, I stayed with a friend until my dorm was ready. She heard me sing this song and said it reminded her of her youth. Poetry Man is a masterpiece.
Phoebe had an Angelic voice ! One of the Best ! She should have been a Superstar
RIP Sweet Angel !
Phoebe Snow had THE most unique voice I ever heard, and the compositions complemented that sophisticated, lofty sound to a tee.
When I sing in my car, shower. I think I sing just like her.
When I sing this in my car, my shower gets jealous.
If you do, get a career in music. Her voice was beautiful. I’m sure yours is too
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁Me too!!!!!!
hahaha funny! Ever notice that when you sing a song while its playing you sound nice and in tune, but turn the volume off and continue to sing and its a different story. hahahaha
Right on...
Simply beautiful
Yes it is
This song gave me hope in 1976:)
One of my favorite voices ever recorded.
She was an absolute pleasure to listen to and I still have an LP
wow this reminds me of my mother she love this song rip mom love you all ways
Mark Williams my mom too, she loved this lady!
That yodel omg! I love Phoebe!!!!!!!!!
I was a little girl and I remember my mom had this album. Phoebe Snow and I loved her voice absolutely breathtaking and I remember one Christmas my mother wrapped up her album with the same song on it and I played please that album to death, beautiful voice, setting angelic voice.
Phoebe Laub, attended Teaneck High School a few years before me. Still a fan.
Still get chills every time I hear this song; such a beautiful song in every way. Such a wonderfully beautiful singer
Her voice is beautiful like the arch Angels at the Heaven's Gate
Gorgeous song
That was a great song. I was six years old when I heard that song. I will miss her. She was the only one who sang that song well. No one else can sing it like her.
No.
Queen Latifah sings this song as well. And does an excellent remake.
@@johndelgado608! Queen Latifah sucks!
@@johnkramer7018 just listen to her singing it...
Pheobe was the best! And yes, Queen Latifah did a great job of it!
@@staceyadams8220! I NEVER LISTEN TO QUEEN LATIFAH SING IT. PHOBIE SNOW SANG IT THE BEST.
I STILL listen to this song when I am doing my best writing. RIP, Phoebe and thank you.
This song rocks my world! Best song of 1975! I used to really love the old Stoufers commercials since she sang the jingo for them. Made me want to go out and buy a bunch of TV dinners. R-R
I always loved this song. I remember well when it was new and on the radio. Thanks.
Thank you Ms Phoebe. Such a treasure you are and your gifts helped make that era the best of all time!
Being a poet myself, I like to imagine she is singing about me.
Being a Poet since 74,this song always resonates with me..Awesome song...
Brings back some good memories , i was 22 in 74...
Real lyrics, real tune and arrangement - those things are not in "music" now if that's what the sing-songy crap is called now. We baby boomers has such wonderful music to listen to back then and I am grateful.
How did I spent all my life without listening to Phoebe Snow I'll never know
I enjoyed this song at lot at 17 and 57 years old, good job!
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry I love it so much good stuff keeps me alive
This vivid song is haunting beyond compare,
listening reawakens shrouded emotions,
whether you want to feel them or not,
piercing into your wounded soul.
From the Winter of 1974-75. Phoebe Snow & Minnie Ripperton would sing their songs of love and fill the hearts of 19 year old men like me with desire and love. Ah the memories...
How could such a beautiful woman die so soon at 60 years old? Loved your music! R.I.P., Phoebe!
This song gives me goosebumps. It came out when I was an adolescent. Like a lot of people, I didn't really compute all of the lyrics, until later in life. Then I saw Phoebe Snow in an interview describing the motivation for the song. It's about her love affair with a married man. That took something away from the song for me -- I'm judgemental about that kind of thing. But, I still love Phoebe Snow's genius. Besides, she's human. Sigh.
Thank you very much for sharing that; it really doesn't surprise me at all about that. As Human Beings, none of us perfect, even though I would doubt that I would even feel comfortable messing with a married woman.
@@TI1_TeKDADDi cool
it's Jackson Browne.
I know how you feel. Art is messy. Poetry for sure. Sometimes beautiful and sometimes out of focus. Just like the song. Its okay to like the song and her talent. At least that's how I enjoy it. ART
Her voice calms me down.
2:32 best part! My heart crumbles into sparkles and flies!
This song represents everything that I ever wanted in life when I was 18 years old then, and now 58 years old respectfully:)
Beautiful soul, remember her singing on SNL with Linda ❤. It was magical. The soul lives on, IMO. Be good to people and live in the Light. Jeff
PHOEBE SNOW A CHOSEN VOICE OF GOD. THE MUSIC SHE SANG AND PLAYED ARE THE VOICE OF GOD. THEN , NOW AND FOREVER.
The wonderful lyrics to this song reminds me of how beautiful the union between a man and women is.
I turned 13 in '74 when this timeless classic came out, and remember hearing it in Junior High, as well as all Summer long! :)
One of the first people I want to meet if I make it to heaven, along with Mom & Dad and others.
I remember when this came out. I was blown away at her voice. She had a somewhat tragic life. A daughter born with defects, only to die before her. She will not be forgotten. Her music was magic.
in 1975 i was age 7. i remember riding in the car in the rain with my mum and hearing this off the car radio
Such a wonderful song.. Rest on peace Phoebe Snow.
The easiest listening easy-listening song of all time. Beautiful!
I WAS HAVING MY BABIES, IN THE 70'S ME AND SUNNY WAS SOO IN LOVE
Sept.16,2023 feeling a little down today and put this song on so beautiful it just takes you back.❤
See the words are great but the inflection is what makes this song a classic to be rieviered.
Ambrosia to my ears.
Food for the soul. 😊
Nothing but ❤Perfection
Ash vs. Evil Dead introduced me and I fell madly in love with this beautiful tune. Amazing soundtrack all around on that show!
Beautiful voice and song.
This song is really nice.
There you go.
Enchanting Beautiful song. Just like PHOEBE. You are missed.
What a beautiful natural beauty one of my favorite songs as a young woman!♥️
8th grade..I first heard this song. One of my favorites.
Perfect! I love this song! Beautiful lady! RIP Phoebe!!
The 70's,laid back,cool, soulful.People lived & let live. Do your thing,do what you feel is right. Party, dance,live. Very hip.Miss it much.
If i mention this lady to friends, they say they never heard of her and i cannot believe it. Phoebe's had a wonderful voice
Stick my ears between 6 speakers and close my eyes. An experience every time I hear this song.
ahhhhhhh! Summer, 1974.
Great little sax part.
She can say something to you and it gets to you everytime.