@@consciouscoma85 He's great but once I saw him at a small venue and he was not himself. Didn't seem like Steve or how I thought he might be and he made no connections to small audience and didn't seem that interested in being there. Probably just a bad night.
An underappreciated American treasure, Steve is. So many amazing songs in his catalog. This one was an inspired performance. Touching, beautiful stuff.
Man. Steve Forbert gets everything right with this song. Full manifestation of his talent and inspiration. I identify: "I blinked once, and it was gone." 🙋🧡 Kerrie Lynn Robinson April 22, 2024
Best Forbert song, and great performance here. A truely great musician and songwriter. So glad my Dad found him a few decades ago and has had me hooked since birth!
I had heard Romeo's Tune but had no idea he was from Meridian, Mississippi about a 2 1/2 hour drive away from where I grew up until I listened to "Streets of This Town" and I thought, "why don't we talk about him being a famous Mississippian as much as Oprah, Walter Peyton, or Jim Henson?" Brilliant, simply brilliant.
STREETS OF THIS TOWN is one of my favorite albums of the 80s. The songs still go through my head, especially "Live and Breathe" and "Mexico." Taped it off the radio premiere on WNEW-FM and saw Steve at a club in NYC when he was touring to support it. Used to think this was called "Gone" - shows you how few titles I got while taping. Raise your hand if you know what STREETS OF THIS TOWN is about: it was his comeback when he got sober. That's why it's more spiritual than his earlier work.
Every once in a while I come back to watch and listen to this performance...I've seen Steve on so many occasions and he never once disappointed. My twenty-one year old son's verdict- 'a class act!'. Irrespective of generational differences, good is good- and this guy is great!
under rated is an under statement. ..if it were not for his early commercial success i would have never known who Steve Forbert was .he is living proof that commercialism does not have to kill the artist in you. he is still making music to day .
In 78, i purchased Alive on arrival, and in 2021, i was lucky a anough and found in a record store The street of this town . Wow, Steve Forbert, i can't stop listening to this great album. Thanks!
This is my favorite song of his for sure. A classic and the stage set and lighting combined with the sound of the song carry you back in time like a dream. Nobody makes music like this a anymore. Awesome!
My wife and I saw him perform about 20 years ago at Froggy Bottoms in downtown Dallas. One of the best shows we have ever been to. Thanks for the memories.
amerikanprincess--thanks for your post. I love Streets Of This Town, it's my fave Forbert album. I did not know it was a sober comeback. Forbert has always been highly under rated in my opinion.
Master singer,master guitar player,master songwriter, master harmonica player.ect.Saw you in Pawtucket 5 years ago.Sorry I confess it was me tapping on a table.Hope u forgive me.
I saw him at a coffee house in Northampton Massachusetts back in the 80's. While waiting in line to use the restroom, we talked about Ramblin Jack Elliot's version of House of the Rising Sun.
I read in a comment that he played in Decatur,Georgia three years ago.I just discovered him three days ago and would love to see him perform live!I absolutely love his music!
Pardon the geriatric brain. I saw Steve Forbert in Newport I believe in the late 70's early 80's with I believe about 3 or 4 acts total. I believe Judy Collins was the headliner. That was not the case as I went away so impressed by Forbert. It was great to have him pop up on Utube & listen to various performances by him.
The song portrays a person w/ ageless foresight. What I perceive as the essential "message" contained herein, I could not possibly appreciate until now, when I am older. January 9, 2023
Blinked I did ...arrived at the crossroads I did .....blinked I did arrived back at the crossroads I did,,, blinked Again I did ..... arrived at the croosroads Again I did ...blinked Again I did ...life is a circle ....the last blink.... the most peaceful blink of all .!
There aren't many songwriters better than this guy. He deserves wider acclaim.
a man, a microphone, a harmonica and a guitar....thats all he needed to make this beautiful piece of music...what a great artist
you know you have talent when you can entertain a crowed of people with just an acoustic guitar, harmonica ,and a mic .
@@consciouscoma85 He's great but once I saw him at a small venue and he was not himself. Didn't seem like Steve or how I thought he might be and he made no connections to small audience and didn't seem that interested in being there. Probably just a bad night.
I blinked once and Steve Forbert was 69 years old. Crazy!
yup
I love this dude! Is he single? He has the most poetic lyrics ❤️
An underappreciated American treasure, Steve is. So many amazing songs in his catalog. This one was an inspired performance. Touching, beautiful stuff.
Steve is the best writing about life.
Check out his albums "Mission of the Crossroad Palms" and "Rocking Horse Head" for a wonderful renaissance in the 1990s.
Man. Steve Forbert gets everything right with this song. Full manifestation of his talent and inspiration. I identify: "I blinked once, and it was gone." 🙋🧡
Kerrie Lynn Robinson
April 22, 2024
Childhood often seemed a pain to me
So hard waiting to be grown
childhood climbed up in a white oak tree
I blinked once and it was gone..
just cry for it all
A brilliant musician and songwriter capturing life in its reality and beauty!
69 years old and I still love listening to this guy .
I blinked once- and you’re still here. Love it
Very moving song. Lovely! Love me some Steve Forbert.
Best Forbert song, and great performance here. A truely great musician and songwriter. So glad my Dad found him a few decades ago and has had me hooked since birth!
Speechless
AMEN 🙏☮️🇺🇦
What a lovely song, Steve has always been my favourite singer 🎸
3:25: The pain becomes too intense for voice, so he deploys his harmonica. What a privilege to listen to this.
I had heard Romeo's Tune but had no idea he was from Meridian, Mississippi about a 2 1/2 hour drive away from where I grew up until I listened to "Streets of This Town" and I thought, "why don't we talk about him being a famous Mississippian as much as Oprah, Walter Peyton, or Jim Henson?" Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Definitely one of the most underrated. Love this ❤
STREETS OF THIS TOWN is one of my favorite albums of the 80s. The songs still go through my head, especially "Live and Breathe" and "Mexico." Taped it off the radio premiere on WNEW-FM and saw Steve at a club in NYC when he was touring to support it. Used to think this was called "Gone" - shows you how few titles I got while taping. Raise your hand if you know what STREETS OF THIS TOWN is about: it was his comeback when he got sober. That's why it's more spiritual than his earlier work.
Every once in a while I come back to watch and listen to this performance...I've seen Steve on so many occasions and he never once disappointed. My twenty-one year old son's verdict- 'a class act!'. Irrespective of generational differences, good is good- and this guy is great!
Just watched it again, five years on...feckin' excellent!!!!!
So good, I watched it again...immediately- Man, I can't wait another five years!
1980...on the East Coast of NZ kicking back n tuning into this awesome guy... wicked stuff...
very very underated ....awesome
under rated is an under statement. ..if it were not for his early commercial success i would have never known who Steve Forbert was .he is living proof that commercialism does not have to kill the artist in you. he is still making music to day .
love Steve... it all started with 'Romeo's Tune' for me
I love the way he appears shocked when he hits a loud chord. He is the player and audience all in one. He is also an observer. Lordy, lordy.
Saw him last night in Glasgow ... Still brilliant after all these years
Besides Willie Nile he was one of my sing and song writer favourites late 70s and early 80s Happy as a child to hear him again,
Thanks jeffjn
In 78, i purchased Alive on arrival, and in 2021, i was lucky a anough and found in a record store The street of this town . Wow, Steve Forbert, i can't stop listening to this great album. Thanks!
The man is pure genius.
I love him...he's so good!
Always been a favorite of mine . So unappreciated by most
This is my favorite song of his for sure. A classic and the stage set and lighting combined with the sound of the song carry you back in time like a dream. Nobody makes music like this a anymore. Awesome!
A masterpiece from Steve.
I WANT TO SEE HIM AGAIN JUST LIKE THAT.
Steve is great. This record got a lot of play at my house
Just found this guy. HE'S AMAZING!!
CONSISTENT TALENT!
get to see him sep.29 in Seattle. STOKED!!
He Nailed it!
So great!
My wife and I saw him perform about 20 years ago at Froggy Bottoms in downtown Dallas. One of the best shows we have ever been to. Thanks for the memories.
it's pretty cool to see him on stage; thanks ;)
amerikanprincess--thanks for your post. I love Streets Of This Town, it's my fave Forbert album. I did not know it was a sober comeback. Forbert has always been highly under rated in my opinion.
One of my favorite Steve Forbert songs. The studio cut was Produced by Garry Tallent of the E Street Band.
damn that was great...and the older i get the more true it is....
I saw Steve play once and he's one of my all time favorite artists
Amazing video, Steve is incredible, wish more people knew about him. I'm glad my dad has known about him for so long.
Wonderful poetry put to music.
What a song
Master singer,master guitar player,master songwriter, master harmonica player.ect.Saw you in Pawtucket 5 years ago.Sorry I confess it was me tapping on a table.Hope u forgive me.
Thanks for posting this. Loved his voice: expressive, playful, tender. This is one of his most affecting performances, in my opinion.
Awesome!
I hear Steve sing and can only smile.
I've always LIKED Steve's stuff but I LOVE this one.5 stars.
Peace
little stevie is a great master (and woefully overlooked) songwriter and performer... love him! thanks for posting, jeffjn!
Never tire of this. Absolute legend!
Marvellous. Thank you for posting.
Heard him again a few months ago in Upstate NY. Hasn’t missed a beat.
in this time of play dough music where all songs are made of the same substance - Forbert shines.
just blinked and he was gone us old folks must keep this music alive
A really great album that my wife and I remember well - I still have the vinyl but no record player, alas. Thanks for posting.
Reminds me of good ol folk music!
Haunting... thank you for posting this one.
The man is a genius - so much of his stuff turns me over.
Wow, thanks for posting. I had this album way back in the day and it is so very memorable, Beautiful song!
Completely terrific
I saw him at a coffee house in Northampton Massachusetts back in the 80's. While waiting in line to use the restroom, we talked about Ramblin Jack Elliot's version of House of the Rising Sun.
absolute genius!
I read in a comment that he played in Decatur,Georgia three years ago.I just discovered him three days ago and would love to see him perform live!I absolutely love his music!
such a lovely song- i love his music! thanks for posting =]
Pardon the geriatric brain. I saw Steve Forbert in Newport I believe in the late 70's early 80's with I believe about 3 or 4 acts total. I believe Judy Collins was the headliner. That was not the case as I went away so impressed by Forbert. It was great to have him pop up on Utube & listen to various performances by him.
Sublime
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✨🪐🌙⚡️
I've been singing "Don't tell me cause I know" all week. Wish someone could post that too....
The song portrays a person w/ ageless foresight. What I perceive as the essential "message" contained herein, I could not possibly appreciate until now, when I am older. January 9, 2023
freakin amazing, wow
Genius!
Perfect.
Blinked I did ...arrived at the crossroads I did .....blinked I did arrived back at the crossroads I did,,, blinked Again I did ..... arrived at the croosroads Again I did ...blinked Again I did ...life is a circle ....the last blink.... the most peaceful blink of all .!
easy listening, nice,
Great artist who just at his peak was crushed by new wave and heavy metal.
@jeffjn
thinkin...what a great song
Don’t get no better
彼は素敵な魔法を見せた。
I was watching this and I blinked, well you know the rest!
Are you watching, Ken?
I meant to say "This is now my favorite song", not "This is not my favorite song". I wasn't logged in and it put me down as kjulehh. I am katsfather.
大阪の人にも聞かせたい、いっつ、お～るばぁ、なう、べいびぃー、ブルー！
Sorry, this is all I've got of him.. :-(
fantastic and poignant... man should be right p there.
Sub-lime!
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