There are many who think that Richard Thompson is the most talented singer-songwriter ever. It's hard to disagree if you listen to his lyrics, listen to him play his strings. And he has a good voice. It's not showy, it's old-fashioned, but he carries emotion with his singing, which is the point. He has given us nearly 50 years of brilliance. He dwarfs Bob Dylan. He dwarfs any songwriter you can name. Listen to his catalogue. Then listen to his back catalogue. Listen to A Love You Can't Survive. It's a bleak song but it tells a story you feel and the guitar solo is real, screaming emotion no other guitarist could ever have come up with. His work is all good, when it isn't amazing. Richard Thompson's music is a gift to all of us.
There are many who think that Richard Thompson is the most talented singer-songwriter ever. It's hard to disagree if you listen to his lyrics, listen to him play his strings. And he has a good voice. It's not showy, it's old-fashioned, but he carries emotion with his singing, which is the point. He has given us nearly 50 years of brilliance. He dwarfs Bob Dylan. He dwarfs any songwriter you can name. Listen to his catalogue. Then listen to his back catalogue. Listen to A Love You Can't Survive. It's a bleak song but it tells a story you feel and the guitar solo is real, screaming emotion no other guitarist could ever have come up with. His work is all good, when it isn't amazing. Richard Thompson's music is a gift to all of us.
Dreamland ! You'd think there were 4 guitarists onstage when Richard plays . What a style !! Thanks again Cleapatr
I love this song!! His guitar is amazing.
@hawkstrike244 You're very lucky to have met him. Richard Thompson is a gifted, underrated guitarist and singer-songwriter.
I think this must be the Channel 4 performance where I first heard the song. Was a bit disappointed when I hear the slower version on the album.
Richafd’s good for sure, but come on now, no one can dwarf Dylan!