F***ing Hell, what an incredible singer! I only just discovered him by way of a Rusty Young (Poco) RIP show .... but wow man, huge love for this voice, ....
This is a perfect example of a great , great, example of one of the best singers ever. that either was poorly managed or not ever managed, His only down fall was being in bluegrass music, his voice should have been in Pop, or rock, country shunned him, cuz bluegrass singers very limited or none on country charts . Sad cuz he's the best singer now at 69-70 still sounding great , love you, Johnny C
John Cowan continues to have the amazing vocal. This is with Darin and Brooke Aldridge, not Doobie brothers. Oh, and of course, Miss Carley Arrowood. Very well done folks.
I have been listening to John since Winfield in 1974, and then for years and years at Telluride, and his voice is still so powerful. When he auditioned as a bass player for New Grass Revival in 74' Sam Bush said that just hearing him tune his bass they new that he was in, and then when he asked Sam if he could sing a tune, Sam said that he was the lead singer for NGR, but half way through the song, Sam said, "well I WAS the lead singer". Here is "Dark as a Dudgeon" with NGR. ruclips.net/video/VvRdUz96WCA/видео.html
I started out hating this version, it's slow tempo and what seemed like Cowan's diva-like vocal pyrotechnics, but I warmed to it, especially, I admit, when he made the connection to diamond miners in South Africa. I first encountered the song through the Weavers, so I'm used to it as a protest song, and when Cowan made a nod in that direction, it started working for me, including both the tempo and his admittedly superb voice.
sam The man has said that john wanted to sing as well as play the bass and sam said well i'm the main singer here and then he heard big john sing and the rest is history
That would be from interview at Lonesome Pine Special with New Grass Revival. available on RUclips. great show and many many others in Lonesome's catalogue
I'll never forget the first time I saw and heard this song.....AMAZING!
John's voice sounds as good as it did the first time I heard him sing this song on the John Hartford tribute album. Hauntingly beautiful.
I adore Johnny C and this has always been my favorite of his.
Been a fan since New Grass Revival. His voice should be heard all over this planet bc it’s that incredible 💖🙏
One of the best to ever stand on front of a mic.
John Cowan. One Of my Favorite Male Vocalists Of All Time :)
Aaron Hunt not a bad bassist either ;)
Oh man. I actually had to close my eyes and raise my hands to the heavens when John Cowan began singing.
Man! I’m a new fan from Paris… just discovered John Cowan with New Grass Revival. So amazing, so good!
This is the epitome of an awesome and unique arrangement of an incredible song! Thank you!!!!!
I've been a fan of John in all of his iterations since the late 1970s. He never fails to deliver more talent than most could ever dream to possess.
"Dark as a Dungeon"! Written in 1946, by Merle Travis! And beautifully performed by one of the greatest vocalists I've ever heard!
What power clarity beauty in a voice and from the heart ...My favorite voice ever.. I love you John
He's sung this a thousand times at least but this is as good as it gets.
What a gift this guy is!
F***ing Hell, what an incredible singer! I only just discovered him by way of a Rusty Young (Poco) RIP show .... but wow man, huge love for this voice, ....
LOVE JOHN COWAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, that fiddle intro was amazing, knowing the theme of the song.
Outstanding!
This is a perfect example of a great , great, example of one of the best singers ever. that either was poorly managed or not ever managed,
His only down fall was being in bluegrass music, his voice should have been in Pop, or rock, country shunned him, cuz bluegrass singers very limited or none on country charts . Sad cuz he's the best singer now at 69-70 still sounding great , love you, Johnny C
Sir John Cowan!! Oh, my lord, Amen, help him and his pals 4ever!
I just love this guy!
Bravo!!!
John Cowan continues to have the amazing vocal. This is with Darin and Brooke Aldridge, not Doobie brothers. Oh, and of course, Miss Carley Arrowood. Very well done folks.
No one said the band was the Doobie Brothers, but thanks for clarifying some of the other players.
Golden
I have been listening to John since Winfield in 1974, and then for years and years at Telluride, and his voice is still so powerful. When he auditioned as a bass player for New Grass Revival in 74' Sam Bush said that just hearing him tune his bass they new that he was in, and then when he asked Sam if he could sing a tune, Sam said that he was the lead singer for NGR, but half way through the song, Sam said, "well I WAS the lead singer". Here is "Dark as a Dudgeon" with NGR.
ruclips.net/video/VvRdUz96WCA/видео.html
Put that voice with the Eagles
No one in my personal opinion can even remotely touch this man vocally. Sorry Steve Perry.
I started out hating this version, it's slow tempo and what seemed like Cowan's diva-like vocal pyrotechnics, but I warmed to it, especially, I admit, when he made the connection to diamond miners in South Africa. I first encountered the song through the Weavers, so I'm used to it as a protest song, and when Cowan made a nod in that direction, it started working for me, including both the tempo and his admittedly superb voice.
Should have stayed with New Grass.
sam The man has said that john wanted to sing as well as play the bass and sam said well i'm the main singer here and then he heard big john sing and the rest is history
That would be from interview at Lonesome Pine Special with New Grass Revival. available on RUclips. great show and many many others in Lonesome's catalogue