I first heard this tune on New Year's night, 1995, and immediately knew I was listening-to/experiencing something special...I'd swear that my heart-rate dropped by fifty percent...my biological response when in the presense of great emotional insight. The tune has been part of my soul ever since.
One of my favorite songs ever....it's songs like this; lyrics, pictures painted in words that are why love music...I can never listen to this song and NOT feel something.....and usually after I've listened to it, I listen to it again, right away...can never get enough.
I first saw Garnet in '84 or '85 after Stan passed away. The audience was diverse and everyone was blown away (he's also very humorous). Every once in a while he appears at the meandthee coffeehouse in Marblehead, MA and other local venues. It's always a great experience- I would encourage everyone impressed with music to see him live. These posts are excellent, Clint- thank you.
Not JUST the chorus, but some of those lines as well....such as, "They (the letters) revealed the prisoner on each page, the (this) man I thought so free." Makes ME contemplate the sadness of not REALLY knowing what's inside of a family member.
Yeah I would entirely agree with this. He is an exceptional performer. If anyone ever gets close enough to see him, Greg Brown or Ellis Paul take that opportunity. They are all very worth going out of your way to see.
And a really genuine nice guy who gives so much back to the craft. If this song gets to you, its on the album "Summer Lightning". His take on Mary Chapin Carpenter's "The Shirt" and "A Row of Small Trees" will effect you.
tearing up I m going to give my brother a call god bless you Garnet rogers
I first heard this tune on New Year's night, 1995, and immediately knew I was listening-to/experiencing something special...I'd swear that my heart-rate dropped by fifty percent...my biological response when in the presense of great emotional insight. The tune has been part of my soul ever since.
One of the most emotional reactions from a song i've felt in a long time.
Words cannot describe................
One of my favorite songs ever....it's songs like this; lyrics, pictures painted in words that are why love music...I can never listen to this song and NOT feel something.....and usually after I've listened to it, I listen to it again, right away...can never get enough.
I first saw Garnet in '84 or '85 after Stan passed away. The audience was diverse and everyone was blown away (he's also very humorous). Every once in a while he appears at the meandthee coffeehouse in Marblehead, MA and other local venues. It's always a great experience- I would encourage everyone impressed with music to see him live. These posts are excellent, Clint- thank you.
Not JUST the chorus, but some of those lines as well....such as, "They (the letters) revealed the prisoner on each page, the (this) man I thought so free." Makes ME contemplate the sadness of not REALLY knowing what's inside of a family member.
i seen him in 1996....i was in awe the whole time...didn't want to leave...lol...incredible performer
Even though I haven't lost a brother . . .somehow, I understand him. Brilliant.
Hope everyone is doing well after all these years! God bless
beautiful Garnet..
This song has to be on my list of the top 10 songs ever written...
I seen him in person several times. This is one of my all time
Never heard of Garnet-boy what a voice! Will buy his cd's.
Garnet is absolutely beautiful. Such deep songs, just love him!
Thanks for posting, wonderful music.
Yeah I would entirely agree with this. He is an exceptional performer. If anyone ever gets close enough to see him, Greg Brown or Ellis Paul take that opportunity. They are all very worth going out of your way to see.
All these years later - still emotive, heartfelt & poignant. A true genius of singing & songwriting.
Thank you for posting this song. So very lovely!
great as always Garnet
I have seen him twice at WUMB in UMASS Boston. Got to speak to him and he is a great person.
Thank you Garnett.
Heartfelt wonderful......nice video!
Love Love Garnet
I requested that he perform "This Shirt" at this year's Summerfest in New Bedford. He complied, and the crowd LOVED it.
Who on Earth disliked this?
My favorite song of his still is from his first album-Westland Winds-
Thanx so much, Clint.
And a really genuine nice guy who gives so much back to the craft.
If this song gets to you, its on the album "Summer Lightning". His take on Mary Chapin Carpenter's "The Shirt" and "A Row of Small Trees" will effect you.
Stan led me here, funny to find myself on your channel Clinton. Cheers man hope all is well.
@brackpin MOST singer-songwriters are at their best in the small venue!!
Listen to Garnet's song "A Row Of Small Trees".