When I was in my early teens in Burlington, Ontario, Canada (I am now 76 years old) we had a big old radio that I accidentally found WBZ Boston Radio station on. I was big into the folk music scene. The only way I could get clear radio reception was to have my arm draped across the top of the radio but after a while it got so hot that I had to remove my arm and I would lose reception until my arm cooled enough to resume the position. I hated missing out on the music for that agonizing interval. You are one of the many performers I came to know and love. I especially remember the song "Urge for Going" and for the longest time I thought it was your song until I discovered Joni Mitchell had written it. She is also at the top of my list of all time favourites. Whenever I am asked what my favourite all time albums are I never hesitate to include "Wrong End of the Rainbow". Thank you for giving me years of pleasure with you music and telling your story through this documentary. It's only 50 years......keep it going!!
What a marvelous documentary. Mr. Rush, respectfully, (I'm sure you've heard this before) your music inspired my own career. Back in the day there was only you and Judy. Between you two you were the 'form givers'. I learned my craft in the Boston folk clubs seeing you live. Mine was the 'house band' at The King's Rook in Ipswich (1963 and '64). We opened for you, for Michael Cooney, Jesse "Lone Cat" Fuller, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, et al. I was a Gibson J45 guy because you were an Epiphone Texan guy. If there's a better recorded acoustic guitar tone than your Texan (into what I assume was a Neumann U87) I'd sure like to hear it. Thank you, thank you for all the wonderful music!
Tom talked with my small kids after a show years ago…he was kind and generous. They are nearly grown now, but still hold that experience dear. He is an American treasure and a fine human.
You do good work Tom -- you're an honest carpenter and craftsman . Thank you for all the great music over all these years and may you have many more of 'em .
I am watching this over several days. It is a shame not taking due time to go over this. Rich and gorgeous. How classy person he is in the true sense of the term. Really no regrets to come to know and to cherish his music.
In 1967 or 8 I was a fairly successful drummer in an R&B band. A beautiful dark eyed girl promised me all sorts of worldly delights if I'd only take her to the Cambridge Folk festival (in the UK Cambridge). to see just one act - Tom Rush. I took her expecting to be totally disinterested in this folkie type music. Standing in the midst of a crowd of silent, attentive young hippies spellbound by this American guy with great hair, and just one mic and an Epiphone Texan. It was good - very good. It shockingly occurred to me that I wanted to do that! We watched him, had a beer and I drove her home (about hundred miles each way through central London. The following Saturday I went to a little generalist music shop and bought a new B&M Jumbo which cost me £16. (about two weeks wages!) That started my descent from the West London blues scene (and relatively good gig money) to about 55 years of relative poverty as a singer-guitarist-songwriter. Fortunately I didn't quit my day job. Thanks Tom, for showing me stagecraft, storytelling, and introducing me to James T, Joni M , Jackson, "Mole" Muldaur (Who I met and opened for a time or two) and many more. Thanks Tom!
What a great story! Or, perhaps "long strange trip" per The Grateful Dead. Wonderful that you found a specific passion in music and wishing you well as you continue onward. Tom Rush as your inspiration? Could it possibly be any better?!!
A really nice retrospective on Tom's career. Watching this I learned that Tom lives a couple of towns over from me. Going to see him in Keene in a few weeks for the first time. I first heard him on the album with Driving Wheel and Child's Song (which I loved) in 1970 when I was 15, so this feels like coming full circle.
I am halfway through this and Urge for Going has been on my mind (Tom's version) for so long. His choices of songs just are so deeply moving. His best of CD has been a steady traveling companion and I can't say enough about it. Few people can make me love a song more than the original. His version of Jamaica Say You Will by Jackson Browne is another great example of the cover version topping the original for me. Tom's music is haunting, meditative, mournful, and deeply compelling.
Just finished watching documentary. It was wonderful. Been listening to your “records” since the 1960’s and still listening. Thank you for all those years and memories associated with your songs.
Tom, it was you who made me want to play guitar and sing. The first songs I learned were from your early albums. Child Song grabbed me the way it grabbed you. I lived in Merrimack, NH between Nashua and Manchester along the Merrimack river. Followed you around New England from Boston to City Hall in Portland, Maine. No one moved us emotionally more than you. Your albums always followed a joint passing, and silence gave you the room. Thanks, Tom, sincerely, Peter Rush (no relation)
0:53 Tom Rush ; Born, (1941-02-08) February 8, 1941) 83rd Birthday , today 02.08,' 24 The BEATLES "Birthday" song - TH-cam th-cam.com/video/MjF1bG5LUcs/w-d-xo.html greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switzerland
So thrilled to see this come across my feed. Love his music and his voice. One of the greats.
Tom’s version of most covers he does is equal to the original in my opinion. Been hooked for over 50 years.👍✌🏾
When I was in my early teens in Burlington, Ontario, Canada (I am now 76 years old) we had a big old radio that I accidentally found WBZ Boston Radio station on. I was big into the folk music scene. The only way I could get clear radio reception was to have my arm draped across the top of the radio but after a while it got so hot that I had to remove my arm and I would lose reception until my arm cooled enough to resume the position. I hated missing out on the music for that agonizing interval. You are one of the many performers I came to know and love. I especially remember the song "Urge for Going" and for the longest time I thought it was your song until I discovered Joni Mitchell had written it. She is also at the top of my list of all time favourites. Whenever I am asked what my favourite all time albums are I never hesitate to include "Wrong End of the Rainbow". Thank you for giving me years of pleasure with you music and telling your story through this documentary. It's only 50 years......keep it going!!
What a marvelous documentary. Mr. Rush, respectfully, (I'm sure you've heard this before) your music inspired my own career. Back in the day there was only you and Judy. Between you two you were the 'form givers'. I learned my craft in the Boston folk clubs seeing you live. Mine was the 'house band' at The King's Rook in Ipswich (1963 and '64). We opened for you, for Michael Cooney, Jesse "Lone Cat" Fuller, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, et al. I was a Gibson J45 guy because you were an Epiphone Texan guy. If there's a better recorded acoustic guitar tone than your Texan (into what I assume was a Neumann U87) I'd sure like to hear it. Thank you, thank you for all the wonderful music!
Tom talked with my small kids after a show years ago…he was kind and generous. They are nearly grown now, but still hold that experience dear. He is an American treasure and a fine human.
My college years were a great period musically (1965-1969). Thankfully someone turned me on to the Circle Game. This documentary really takes me back.
Ditto. To a T.
cool - was a fan of his in the 1960's...glad to see he is still singing
Seeing Tom Rush in a coffee house around 1968 was one of the most exquisite moments of my life.
You do good work Tom -- you're an honest carpenter and craftsman . Thank you for all the great music over all these years and may you have many more of 'em .
I am watching this over several days. It is a shame not taking due time to go over this. Rich and gorgeous. How classy person he is in the true sense of the term. Really no regrets to come to know and to cherish his music.
In 1967 or 8 I was a fairly successful drummer in an R&B band. A beautiful dark eyed girl promised me all sorts of worldly delights if I'd only take her to the Cambridge Folk festival (in the UK Cambridge). to see just one act - Tom Rush. I took her expecting to be totally disinterested in this folkie type music. Standing in the midst of a crowd of silent, attentive young hippies spellbound by this American guy with great hair, and just one mic and an Epiphone Texan. It was good - very good.
It shockingly occurred to me that I wanted to do that! We watched him, had a beer and I drove her home (about hundred miles each way through central London.
The following Saturday I went to a little generalist music shop and bought a new B&M Jumbo which cost me £16. (about two weeks wages!) That started my descent from the West London blues scene (and relatively good gig money) to about 55 years of relative poverty as a singer-guitarist-songwriter.
Fortunately I didn't quit my day job.
Thanks Tom, for showing me stagecraft, storytelling, and introducing me to James T, Joni M , Jackson, "Mole" Muldaur (Who I met and opened for a time or two) and many more. Thanks Tom!
What a great story! Or, perhaps "long strange trip" per The Grateful Dead. Wonderful that you found a specific passion in music and wishing you well as you continue onward. Tom Rush as your inspiration? Could it possibly be any better?!!
A really nice retrospective on Tom's career. Watching this I learned that Tom lives a couple of towns over from me. Going to see him in Keene in a few weeks for the first time. I first heard him on the album with Driving Wheel and Child's Song (which I loved) in 1970 when I was 15, so this feels like coming full circle.
Astounding - Tom Rush stirs the soul! Thanks!
My favorite. What a voice; what a guitarist!❤
I am halfway through this and Urge for Going has been on my mind (Tom's version) for so long. His choices of songs just are so deeply moving. His best of CD has been a steady traveling companion and I can't say enough about it. Few people can make me love a song more than the original. His version of Jamaica Say You Will by Jackson Browne is another great example of the cover version topping the original for me. Tom's music is haunting, meditative, mournful, and deeply compelling.
Just finished watching documentary. It was wonderful. Been listening to your “records” since the 1960’s and still listening. Thank you for all those years and memories associated with your songs.
Absolutely just wow.
Great performer
Tom, it was you who made me want to play guitar and sing. The first songs I learned were from your early albums. Child Song grabbed me the way it grabbed you. I lived in Merrimack, NH between Nashua and Manchester along the Merrimack river. Followed you around New England from Boston to City Hall in Portland, Maine. No one moved us emotionally more than you. Your albums always followed a joint passing, and silence gave you the room. Thanks, Tom, sincerely, Peter Rush (no relation)
Time to do a stage play as Sam Clemens.
0:53 Tom Rush ; Born, (1941-02-08) February 8, 1941) 83rd Birthday , today 02.08,' 24
The BEATLES "Birthday" song - TH-cam
th-cam.com/video/MjF1bG5LUcs/w-d-xo.html
greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switzerland