She had choosen something she enjoys that her career you can feel that everything she said it's inside her vein she feels the lyrics ❤ omg she's a queen 😭🖐️🫶
@@ralex3697 I know she does, I follow her career and fanclub closely. She is underrated, too many people don't know who she is and she is often overlooked by the media, she deserves far more attention and spotlight on her work, more than she ever got and does get now. She is an outstanding songwriter and isn't often held up in the regard she should be 😊
A few years ago my son returned from Glastonbury and said "Oh dad, there was this lady there and you would have loved her, she was fantastic". "Oh son, what was her name". "Joan Armatrading, have you heard of her". "You mean this Joan Armatrading" says I, pulling a strange black 12" disc from out of my collection. "Oh you have heard of her" he says. "Well, since she is one of the best to put music onto vinyl of course I have heard of her". 'Down To Zero', still one of my favourite tracks. And isn't it great that the (moderately) young are still discovering Joan's amazing talent?
Young people have a hard time discovering older artists. Radio stations just aren't up to the task. If you have someone like your dad you're well on your way. 👍
Lol. Far out! My exact words (& actions) w my daughter on any # of ‘70’s-‘80’s artists. JA was a particularly good “reversal” for an “uncool Dad”. Cheers.
This has got to be one of the greatest songs ever written!!! My dad introduced me to this incredible artist when I was just a child in the late 70’s!!! Thank you dad!!! ❤️❤️❤️ so much about this song thats sublime! The lyrics, her Beautiful voice with that vibrato and that weeping country guitar!!! Her vocal range is astounding!!! 🥰🥰🥰
@@gbsailing9436 Joan Armatrading and Tracy Chapman are completely different artists and both masters in their fields. I'm sure neither of them want to be pitched against or compared to each other.
I was 17, had just come out when I went on my first date with someone I wanted to be with. We went to dinner and then he invited me for coffee at his place, and played Joan Armatrading's 'Track Record'. That was my introduction to her music with a kind man who never took advantage of a naïve kid. He kissed me on the cheek and asked me out again. The memory and music still make me happy decades later.
April 2020 - COVID19 lockdown in South Africa. Listening to Joan and enjoying as much as I did when I first heard her amazing talent back in the '80's, possibly even earlier.
+comprehensiveboy I really understand that! It's overwhelming to see these things slip away in the modern world. We have to just keep seeking and enjoy what we can.
Wow...I love Joans music but it reminds me of my best friend, Dawn who struggled everday w depression. We worked at a hospital ER together and played joan armatrading in the lounge. She lost her battle and took her own life at age 27. Here it is 2019 and I still miss her so
I had a similar experience. My wife and I split up over an affair she had. I was lost and depressed. I was home alone and turned on the TV . It was 1976 and the show was Saturday Night Live. On came this little black woman and dominated the screen. It was if she spoke directly to me. It changed my life to know I was not alone.
She’s a pioneer… no, she never got the recognition she so richly deserves. Well, some of us know pure gold when we hear it ;-) She’s been one of my favorite singer songwriters since I was a kid back in the 70s. Her music NEVER gets old!! Joan Amazing Armatrading!!
@@rethabilenxumalo9742 You know great music when you hear it, my friend! Keep listening and take in the love you hear and bring it with you everywhere you go✌🏽💚 Ian 🏖
This song, just hearing the opening chords, calms me beyond reason. It is just phenominal in every way. Joan has provided a soundtrack to my entire life. Long may she continue
Great solo by Jerry Donahue on the Tele B-bender, no pedal steel needed, Jerry was a master of the Telecaster especially with the B-Bender. This solo brings tears to my eyes.
The intelligence in the lyrics, the warmth of the extraordinary voice. "But oh when you fall... fall at my door." The promise in those words. This is a perfect song.
Oh my word . ....I love this still....59 now and I'm crying, ......just overwhelming here. Oh the feeling when you're reeling!...... What a lyricist, performer. Simustic but powerful and underrated. Pure and real. Thanks Joan xxxx😇😇😇😇
I got see her in Saratoga Springs, NY in summer, 1985. I've been a huge fan since the late 70's. The show was amazing. She puts real emotion into her songs. I always felt she deserved more attention. A real gem!
I have not heard this song in over 40 years. It is the closing song to a film I recently viewed. I looked through the credits because I was certain it was this wonderful Joan Armatrading. She is a blessing to the music world!
Been listening to Joan since 1975. This song brings back memories of the Governor’s School for the Arts at Bucknell university in Lewisberg Pennsylvania. This song brings back memories of those days and makes me feel very wistful for those days.
37 yrs ago when I was 20 dreaming was easy to dream while in love with my love and with Joan voice always in the background sthing was reminding me that this fine romance was too good to last for ever so you learn on your skin that dry tears are sharper than knifes and the pain is too unbearable to handle when the reason of your life has gone, still missing the love&affection till I die I shall whisper your name again and again
I have loved Joan Armatrading since the 1970s. I was lucky to see her in Norfolk, Virginia on 11/12/1977. It was a smaller venue and I felt like I was in a room with her. Some guys in back of us started heckling her during a song. I don't know what their problem was. She just calmly stopped and said something to the effect of, "either they leave, or the concert is over." The venue security team immediately escorted them off the premises. The crowd went wild cheering, whistling and clapping. The concert was superb. I was just sorry that she had that experience in my hometown. She is a treasure.
We can't change the attitudes or minds of everyone but we can be an example to others. You town is defined more by you than them and yes, from someone born in the 60s yes she is an absolute treasure.
I was fortunate enough to come across this little piece of perfection and now it leads me to a place of joy daily. Thanks Joan, band and whoever else made this available to the world…
Heard this on Homicide: Life On The Street. Loved the show and fell in love with Joan's voice. This song was wonderful with the episode. Love them both!❤
I’ve said it before and once again, Joan was and Always Will Be One of the Most Creative, Talented, Voice of a generation, right up to today and far, far beyond. She has such a unique, Beautiful Voice!
Saw her in Dallas 40 years ago...the whole auditorium was dancing I n the isle ...she was beautiful and totally rocking the house. Will always love and remember this concert❤
Hard to categorise, Joan Armatrading had a unique style, lots of emotion, I grew up on her music being played in my house, she was definitely underrated talent
I had this album on vinyl so long ago and it was in my regular rotation always. Time moved on. I completely forgot about her until I just heard some background music on a TV show and I was immediately drawn back. Oh what a talent! Glad to see she is still out there somewhere.
Listening to this song with tears streaming down. Loved playing Joan with my boyfriend. We made plans - road trip to the US, a little cottage in rural England, caring for children who need us. We were getting married in December. Then suddenly he became quiet. Weeks later,.he told me that our relationship is becoming too intense. That was it.
WE are SO fortunate to have access to all the majestic live clips of this woman and her band mates. Thank you You Tube. You are my singular love-hate relationship.
took my lad to see her when he was 8 as he was learning the guitar ,this was in the late 80s sadly he does not recall seeing such a great performer but i will not forget
One of the few stars who doesn't regard herself as such. Her humility is unparalleled and she put most of so called cebrities to shame. Always ready to take calls for interviews anytime, real success
You know Iv'e been listening to her for over 30 years having first come across her magical voice back at Uni and I still love listening to her. This one my favourite!
Have loved her music, lyrics, guitar playing since I was 28. She's an all around, well round phenomenal musician/singer/songwriter. Heartfelt gifts she shares.
So underrated, Joan deserves so much accolades and never received them..its a pity, look at this talent, will not find this today, I've ben a fan since the 70's..hard to beleive she never won grammys or any awards....took courage and talent, a black woman in racist England
Child of the 60's and just found her TONIGHT for the very first while watching "The Wild Geese". Someone else "dis'd" the song. I replied very differently. I strikes deep in my inner soul. I can't explain it. I came looking for more. Holy @&$! She's amazing! There's NO denying. I believe I've just been born again. Tonight will be forever ingrained in my memory. Wow! Makes me pause and wonder who else is out there that I need to find...
Was lucky enough to see this lady when I was 11 with my mum. We were on hard times, lived in a woman's refuge et al. This gig was the most beautiful thing in our eyes. We were the first up slow dancing together, like only a mother and child could, in the Isle. It caused a ripple effect of love. So many people stood together and shared this moment.
Saw her at the Paolo Solari Amphitheater in Santa Fe NM back in the 80's. Took a friend who had never heard of Joan. Said it was the best concert he'd ever seen. It was magical!
Wow! I just found out that the editors at Spotify put my song "Whisk Me Away" alongside Joan's music on a playlist called "This is Joan Armatrading." I never thought I'd be in the same building musically with this incredibly talented woman. Miracles do happen. Dreams do come true. Don't let go of yours.
Far from hugely under-rated: among truly great song writers she is acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time - still is able to cast her magic over her audience with her genius!
Saw her do this live last night . . . She sounds just as good now as she did 30/40 years ago . . . What a truly wonderful woman and such a remarkable talent . . . . . . and 'YES' I am feeling blessed to have seen her live . . . :-)
Well I'm an older dude now - I heard her as young boy and I still love her voice and listen to her songs frequently. Very very under appreciated singer songwriter
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Leaving this comment so that whenever someone likes it I'll comeback and listen to this masterpiece
Writing Brilliance & underrated artistic Finesse,
Just liked it now JUST so you can come back and listen 😂
Well it's time to revisit and listen.
Haha, good one. Enjoy the listen!
She is ❤
How can a voice be both sweet as honey and as gravelly as sand? This is a singer! This is a song writer! This is a guitarist! This is a star!
Talent, talent and more talent.
A legend from my estimation
She had choosen something she enjoys that her career you can feel that everything she said it's inside her vein she feels the lyrics ❤ omg she's a queen 😭🖐️🫶
Underrated legend!
She is still so ahead of the game. The intelligence in her lyrics is astonishing.
queerfeminist
Definitely not underrated, has a great music career. Still
@@ralex3697 I know she does, I follow her career and fanclub closely. She is underrated, too many people don't know who she is and she is often overlooked by the media, she deserves far more attention and spotlight on her work, more than she ever got and does get now. She is an outstanding songwriter and isn't often held up in the regard she should be 😊
Yes I certainly concur... I can listen to her all day.
Right!
How can we change that????
A few years ago my son returned from Glastonbury and said "Oh dad, there was this lady there and you would have loved her, she was fantastic". "Oh son, what was her name". "Joan Armatrading, have you heard of her". "You mean this Joan Armatrading" says I, pulling a strange black 12" disc from out of my collection. "Oh you have heard of her" he says. "Well, since she is one of the best to put music onto vinyl of course I have heard of her". 'Down To Zero', still one of my favourite tracks. And isn't it great that the (moderately) young are still discovering Joan's amazing talent?
Young people have a hard time discovering older artists. Radio stations just aren't up to the task.
If you have someone like your dad you're well on your way. 👍
God bless your son
Kudos. You obv's adulted well to bring up a son that can be discerning of divine talent
Lol. Far out! My exact words (& actions) w my daughter on any # of ‘70’s-‘80’s artists. JA was a particularly good “reversal” for an “uncool Dad”. Cheers.
Bless you and your memories.
This has to be one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES! She never got the recognition she deserves.
Sadly and shamefully no she hasn't
Sorry but you’re misinformed! She was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame about 10 years ago...
Actually she got an OBE in the uk ?? So recognition ....yes I think so
wrong hun she is very well known and is massive my little 9yo girl loves her so she will be remembered well after im dead and gone ;)
She was actually well feted,,, was loved in the 70's and 80's,, worldwide
This has got to be one of the greatest songs ever written!!! My dad introduced me to this incredible artist when I was just a child in the late 70’s!!! Thank you dad!!! ❤️❤️❤️ so much about this song thats sublime! The lyrics, her Beautiful voice with that vibrato and that weeping country guitar!!! Her vocal range is astounding!!! 🥰🥰🥰
SOOOOoooooo much better than Tracy Chapman...
@@gbsailing9436 Joan Armatrading and Tracy Chapman are completely different artists and both masters in their fields. I'm sure neither of them want to be pitched against or compared to each other.
@@janettestaton1182 I'm sure they don't. I have no problem making the comparison however.
Joan Armatrading is a gift to the world.
Her music teachers me how to deal with every day life
She. Taught me how to speak gum! Jessie James Williams os3
The best british female singer.
Underrated?🤔
So true. Joan love, thank you for beautiful & amazing songs
Yup. She and Tracy Chapman
I was 17, had just come out when I went on my first date with someone I wanted to be with. We went to dinner and then he invited me for coffee at his place, and played Joan Armatrading's 'Track Record'. That was my introduction to her music with a kind man who never took advantage of a naïve kid. He kissed me on the cheek and asked me out again. The memory and music still make me happy decades later.
i wonder if there are people who listen to this fantastic sounds like i do, its now 2019 but still its my favourite
Sanele Shongwe I am here. This song is classic
@@amosmukuka1143 very classic indeed and unforgettable
I'm also here Shongwe
@@nhlanhlanene4847 it's good to hear that Nene since such songs will live forever
I do 👌 damn she's great
I've listened to this song thousands of times and it still has me in awe. Simply magical.
Same here! I saw her perform this live at the Newport Folk Festival about 15 years ago or more. Mesmerizing. She’s so talented!
#me2
This magic will never die!
Well put
Same.
I am 25 years old but this song bring tears in to my eyes
Good 👍You have heart and you get it 👌
Same x
Ya feeling Colleen................................and fuck! Is there a lot to feel. Sublime.
Same! 🙌🏼❤️
I'm 55 and this song has done the same to me for decades
Loved this woman 40 years. Still do; it just doesn't get old
April 2020 - COVID19 lockdown in South Africa. Listening to Joan and enjoying as much as I did when I first heard her amazing talent back in the '80's, possibly even earlier.
Stay safe Christine uk
Same here, New England, June 2020 COVID lockdown. Amazing.
Also in SA. Purely nostalgia for me. Music mom played when I was growing up.
@@PuniKM Bless your Mom for having played good music for you to appreciate.
We are together
now this is a definition of quality music. it doesnt get old, it doesnt get boring. its still fresh. i love this.
This music hurts me. I makes me feel that intelligence and compassion and beauty are in this world, rare, but just out of reach and sight.
+comprehensiveboy I really understand that! It's overwhelming to see these things slip away in the modern world. We have to just keep seeking and enjoy what we can.
I love how you worded that.
Ya feeling it as much as hearing it.........................................and that's cool.
in 1976 this song saved my life thanks Joan
Wow...I love Joans music but it reminds me of my best friend, Dawn who struggled everday w depression. We worked at a hospital ER together and played joan armatrading in the lounge. She lost her battle and took her own life at age 27. Here it is 2019 and I still miss her so
@@sammyscotch9945 GOD BLESS THE CHILD
Bless you and your memories...................................powerful, powerful song.
I had a similar experience. My wife and I split up over an affair she had. I was lost and depressed. I was home alone and turned on the TV . It was 1976 and the show was Saturday Night Live. On came this little black woman and dominated the screen. It was if she spoke directly to me. It changed my life to know I was not alone.
She has to be one of the best songwriters of all time. Definitely in my top five. Love you Joan.
I hear what ya saying man..............................and I dig it.
Is it possible to shiver while you're melting? Armatrading has a goddess's voice.
Beautiful..........................yeah Joan's a colossus. A force of nature.
That's really true,
She has that kind of greatful voice.❤😂😢😅 🤠😎👍💋👄👌💕💞💘💓
She’s a pioneer… no, she never got the recognition she so richly deserves. Well, some of us know pure gold when we hear it ;-) She’s been one of my favorite singer songwriters since I was a kid back in the 70s. Her music NEVER gets old!! Joan Amazing Armatrading!!
Love her!
, You are so right, she is definitely one of the greatest of all time...so much love and respect for her🙏🏽 ❤️ 👏
@@rethabilenxumalo9742 You know great music when you hear it, my friend! Keep listening and take in the love you hear and bring it with you everywhere you go✌🏽💚 Ian 🏖
This song, just hearing the opening chords, calms me beyond reason. It is just phenominal in every way. Joan has provided a soundtrack to my entire life. Long may she continue
I NEVER get tired of this track. The pedal steel solo is exquisite.
Great solo by Jerry Donahue on the Tele B-bender, no pedal steel needed, Jerry was a master of the Telecaster especially with the B-Bender. This solo brings tears to my eyes.
really feels like a good cry 😪
@@goddesstara4160 Yes! That's exactly what it is!
The intelligence in the lyrics, the warmth of the extraordinary voice. "But oh when you fall... fall at my door." The promise in those words. This is a perfect song.
Been listening to this fabulous lady for many years. In my 60's now and still tuning in.
me too,Sally.
Joan and Kate Bush , the UK"s GREATEST female singer- songwriters
Isn't she from West Indies?
the Best man luv em both
@@joanmccarron3442 Saint Christopher and Nevis actually.
no woman ever sings of love and heartache like her. I adore her. shes the best
Adore.............................what a wonderful descriptive word.
It's forever❤😊😅😢 💓💘💞💕👌👄💋👍🤠🍁❤️🌺🤣😄😄😆🇩🇪🇨🇵😂🌴💐🌈🏝️
I've always heard the name but never took the time to listen to her. Wow! This is fantastic music! Time to do a deep dive into this artists.
The mix on this is absolute genius. Everything about this is perfection.
2022 and still this is one of the most soulful songs I've heard in 50 years of listening to all kinds of music♥️
i'm totally with you there.
Tracy Chapman in there godlove Tracy Chapman
Holy smoke...where have i been? This is great! I guess better late then never.
Yeah it's the shit.
Pure and natural cannot compare with another. In a class by herself. I love this song.
Ya nailed it Victoria...………...…………………..this song is borne out of despair, and fuck does it move ya.
One of the greatest songs ever written. I love her lyrics--they are masterful.
She is great
Bollocks. Try her first album Whatevers for us. You want power? Listen to "It could have been better"
I’m an old punk rocker, but I love Armatrading. Brilliant songwriter.
Oh my word . ....I love this still....59 now and I'm crying, ......just overwhelming here.
Oh the feeling when you're reeling!......
What a lyricist, performer. Simustic but powerful and underrated. Pure and real.
Thanks Joan xxxx😇😇😇😇
I got see her in Saratoga Springs, NY in summer, 1985. I've been a huge fan since the late 70's. The show was amazing. She puts real emotion into her songs. I always felt she deserved more attention. A real gem!
I have not heard this song in over 40 years. It is the closing song to a film I recently viewed. I looked through the credits because I was certain it was this wonderful Joan Armatrading. She is a blessing to the music world!
Been listening to Joan since 1975. This song brings back memories of the Governor’s School for the Arts at Bucknell university in Lewisberg Pennsylvania. This song brings back memories of those days and makes me feel very wistful for those days.
A better time in the world
nice memory
How nice to hear Joan Armstrong again after 40 years! I forgot how much I enjoyed her music.
37 yrs ago when I was 20 dreaming was easy to dream while in love with my love and with Joan voice always in the background sthing was reminding me that this fine romance was too good to last for ever so you learn on your skin that dry tears are sharper than knifes and the pain is too unbearable to handle when the reason of your life has gone, still missing the love&affection till I die I shall whisper your name again and again
I’m in love with her voice, every melody suits her voice
Music is the only thing that takes you back at moments and places you have been, this takes me far and to certain lonely moments driving up country.
When it comes to singer/songwriters, Joan Armatrading is up there with the very best. Great composer, great voice.
Happened to come across her name and this song. Never heard of her or this until now but glad I did great song!!
Just commenting to ensure that this stays at the top like it should.
still down to zero
Thanks Joan
All these years
Still love it
I saw her live in Glasgow in the late seventies and she blew my socks off - she did and still does ooze talent / Goddess
+Bill Hunter Seen her in the Glasgow Apollo 1977 ah think, class!
I have loved Joan Armatrading since the 1970s. I was lucky to see her in Norfolk, Virginia on 11/12/1977. It was a smaller venue and I felt like I was in a room with her. Some guys in back of us started heckling her during a song. I don't know what their problem was. She just calmly stopped and said something to the effect of, "either they leave, or the concert is over." The venue security team immediately escorted them off the premises. The crowd went wild cheering, whistling and clapping. The concert was superb. I was just sorry that she had that experience in my hometown. She is a treasure.
I was blessed to see her at Red Rocks in Colorado- still one of my favorite concerts there.
We can't change the attitudes or minds of everyone but we can be an example to others. You town is defined more by you than them and yes, from someone born in the 60s yes she is an absolute treasure.
I saw her in Virginia Beach, VA in the early 80's. AMAZING. She is my all time favorite!
I was fortunate enough to come across this little piece of perfection and now it leads me to a place of joy daily. Thanks Joan, band and whoever else made this available to the world…
I'm only 20. My aunts used to Serenade us all singing her entire album. Much love from South Africa eNatal.
I love Joan Armatrading so much. She makes music that is hard not to love.
Heard this on Homicide: Life On The Street. Loved the show and fell in love with Joan's voice. This song was wonderful with the episode. Love them both!❤
I’ve said it before and once again, Joan was and Always Will Be One of the Most Creative, Talented, Voice of a generation, right up to today and far, far beyond. She has such a unique, Beautiful Voice!
Saw her in Dallas 40 years ago...the whole auditorium was dancing I n the isle ...she was beautiful and totally rocking the house. Will always love and remember this concert❤
Hard to categorise, Joan Armatrading had a unique style, lots of emotion, I grew up on her music being played in my house, she was definitely underrated talent
Back again in the middle of the Corona virus,here in lovely Melbourne,Australia
GOD--Joan is so,so,BLOODY AMAZING.
From a mad keen 77yo Aussie fan.
Let gather here , uf you are here after ZAHARA podcast with mac g .... may she rest in peace
With you ❤
Me too after yearning for the name of this song for years
Zahara's tribute brought me here❤
This song tell a story so true to life... If it were a movie or stage play I'd go see it over and over. MAKE IT A PLAY PLEASE!!!
I love the gritty, choppy, gut-punching feeling in this great song
I had this album on vinyl so long ago and it was in my regular rotation always. Time moved on. I completely forgot about her until I just heard some background music on a TV show and I was immediately drawn back. Oh what a talent! Glad to see she is still out there somewhere.
Was blessed to see her live absolutely wonderful. Never understood why she never got the credit she deserves 😢
Listening to this song with tears streaming down. Loved playing Joan with my boyfriend. We made plans - road trip to the US, a little cottage in rural England, caring for children who need us. We were getting married in December. Then suddenly he became quiet. Weeks later,.he told me that our relationship is becoming too intense. That was it.
@bofursgun Thanks for the sympathy.
WE are SO fortunate to have access to all the majestic live clips of this woman and her band mates. Thank you You Tube. You are my singular love-hate relationship.
took my lad to see her when he was 8 as he was learning the guitar ,this was in the late 80s sadly he does not recall seeing such a great performer but i will not forget
She is one of the best performers, ever, and her songs are unique and beautiful.
This is the most incredible writer and singer in my life. I wished we both lived longer. Dr Catherine Gilvarry
I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older to respect all different styles and genres of music...she was good...🙌✌️❤️
One of the few stars who doesn't regard herself as such. Her humility is unparalleled and she put most of so called cebrities to shame. Always ready to take calls for interviews anytime, real success
Music simply doesn't get any better than this. Just amazing...
The strength of this lady has made musical history long live song writers.
I remember when I first heard this song, I think late 70s? Blew me away, been a fan ever since....
The fantastic Jerry Donahue on guitar. I saw her with this band at the Hammersmith Odeon when this album came out. Wonderful memories.
Wow wow wow! Beautiful voice!
Stunning through my head phones!
I'm 46 yrs old and this has hit my senses full on! Excellent work! X
proud to be the 1, 000, 199th viewer of this fabulous song. Just wish I could see Joan live one day...
Amazing artist.. I always loved her style of music and her voice. Her lyrics are wonderful.
This song is so well put together, it's fantastic.
Love love this song! Joan is the best!
Ahhh thank you Joan baby for the music.
You know Iv'e been listening to her for over 30 years having first come across her magical voice back at Uni and I still love listening to her. This one my favourite!
Have loved her music, lyrics, guitar playing since I was 28. She's an all around, well round phenomenal musician/singer/songwriter. Heartfelt gifts she shares.
Love for Joan. Thank you for all the music over the years. All love
The Greatest Song I've ever heard. Because it's taken me 20 years to understand it at all. I feel that there is a great back story to this song.
She gets me everytime !! I listen to this song and album and feel like she's singing direct to me. An absolutely brilliant songwriter !
So underrated, Joan deserves so much accolades and never received them..its a pity, look at this talent, will not find this today, I've ben a fan since the 70's..hard to beleive she never won grammys or any awards....took courage and talent, a black woman in racist England
Child of the 60's and just found her TONIGHT for the very first while watching "The Wild Geese". Someone else "dis'd" the song. I replied very differently. I strikes deep in my inner soul. I can't explain it. I came looking for more. Holy @&$! She's amazing! There's NO denying. I believe I've just been born again. Tonight will be forever ingrained in my memory. Wow! Makes me pause and wonder who else is out there that I need to find...
Was lucky enough to see Joan in oz when I first moved from Wales hands down the best concerts I've ever seen and im on my 50s now!
Hey dear how are you over there ?
Just Amazing... I can listen to her this song over and over... such a way with words and harmony... Bravo 👏
Was lucky enough to see this lady when I was 11 with my mum.
We were on hard times, lived in a woman's refuge et al.
This gig was the most beautiful thing in our eyes.
We were the first up slow dancing together, like only a mother and child could, in the Isle.
It caused a ripple effect of love.
So many people stood together and shared this moment.
This song was some ten years ahead of its time - a precursor to all the "guitar ladies" of the late 80's
True, when war confronts you, you confront war. Joan is an underappreciated treasure.
"Down to Zero" is another great one by Joan.
Eloquent lyrics, delivered with passion and so impactful. Love Joan so much
Saw her at the Paolo Solari Amphitheater in Santa Fe NM back in the 80's. Took a friend who had never heard of Joan. Said it was the best concert he'd ever seen. It was magical!
what a masterpiece is this song
thank you, Joan ,for your genius
Wow! I just found out that the editors at Spotify put my song "Whisk Me Away" alongside Joan's music on a playlist called "This is Joan Armatrading." I never thought I'd be in the same building musically with this incredibly talented woman. Miracles do happen. Dreams do come true. Don't let go of yours.
what a fabulous voice... rich harmony combined with powerful emotion... she's one of my all-time favourites! Long live Joan.
This is Joan with her stellar band in her prime. The world fell in love with her, just for this song alone
legend... And hugely under rated..
Same exact thought... hugely underrated.
And then people can turn and say Tracey Chapman and your looking at them like.... Shut up Joan Armatrading you tool!
Took the words right out of my mouth. Same thing happened with Lene Lovitch & her cheap knockoff, Cyndi Lauper.
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Far from hugely under-rated: among truly great song writers she is acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time - still is able to cast her magic over her audience with her genius!
I will always love my farther for introducing me to these classics
I saw this beautiful brummie legend live at perth concert hall in early 80s
Still one of the best live performances I've seen
Saw her do this live last night . . .
She sounds just as good now as she did 30/40 years ago . . .
What a truly wonderful woman and such a remarkable talent . . .
. . . and 'YES' I am feeling blessed to have seen her live . . . :-)
Paul Harrison how I wish I can see her live performance while she's still strong
Well I'm an older dude now - I heard her as young boy and I still love her voice and listen to her songs frequently. Very very under appreciated singer songwriter