philbertr
(Roch New York) | | Posted: Mar 08, 2013 - 09:56 | |
Cynaera wrote:Agreed. RP is my only musical choice these days, although I have several stations bookmarked. I keep coming back here because every day, I hear something new, or something old that I'd forgotten I loved. Bill's definitely "the man."  Hear, hear!!  |
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arighter2
(dubuque) | | Posted: Jan 04, 2013 - 18:03 | |
This song brings memories of being deeply in love for the first time. Shocked to hear it turn up here.
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bluematrix
(confluence of mississippi and missouri rivers) | | Posted: Jan 04, 2013 - 18:00 | |
Wow, havent heard this in ages, such a beautiful song.
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sullivanssusie
| | Posted: Oct 02, 2012 - 15:00 | |
The First album I ever purchased and my favorite track.
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peter_thurlow
| | Posted: Oct 02, 2012 - 14:59 | |
wonderful album..thankyou
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hbs47
(SE England) | | Posted: May 29, 2012 - 08:23 | |
One very long introduction.
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Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2012 - 14:48 | |
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Ubaldo
(Hurricane Alley, FL -- Inside the Cone) | | Posted: Feb 24, 2012 - 04:59 | |
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AZ_Bear
(Mesa, Arizona) | | Posted: Jan 23, 2012 - 12:17 | |
Instantly recognizable as Graham Nash, even though this is my first hearing. I haven't found a better musical mix anywhere, which is why RP is my main source of music! In Phoenix we have a commercial free classic rock station that plays deep album cuts, and I usually listen to it in the autos, but it's a poor second choice. Thanks Bill!
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steeler
(Perched on the precipice of the cauldron of truth) | | Posted: Jan 23, 2012 - 12:10 | |
A plaintive plea.
Perfect.
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johnjconn
(chicago land) | | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 10:41 | |
Now I know who to blame Coldplay on.
Nash was the insperation for Coldplays boring sound
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On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet) | | Posted: Sep 18, 2011 - 19:24 | |
Rooney wrote:Hmmm. I never thought of "Lady of the Island" as sickly sweet. Sensously lovely maybe, romantic perhaps...and I loved it. He WAS a romantic man who loved deeply...Not just the "Chicago" guy that got political. His voice added to the other two? Heavenly.
Hey Rooney, there's no denying his vocals/harmonies were a big part of what made the band great, and I do like some of his songs. I'm just saying that of the 4 he was the weakest songwriter. |
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cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.) | | Posted: Aug 18, 2011 - 09:59 | |
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Rooney
(Near Paradise) | | Posted: Jun 16, 2011 - 08:56 | |
On_The_Beach wrote:For me, Nash was the weak(est) link in CSNY. So many of his songs are just too sickly sweet for my tastes (Remember "Lady of the Island" from the first CSN album - ick). Pretty much everything by the other 3 was great (at least on the first 2 albums).
Hmmm. I never thought of "Lady of the Island" as sickly sweet. Sensously lovely maybe, romantic perhaps...and I loved it. He WAS a romantic man who loved deeply...Not just the "Chicago" guy that got political. His voice added to the other two? Heavenly. |
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alankirke
| | Posted: Feb 10, 2011 - 08:31 | |
Although never one of the classic albums of that era or probably any other, there are several poignant ballads that are characteristic of the time. Thank you RP for playing it and reminding me of a less confusing time!
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WayUpNorth
(Windswept Exile) | | Posted: Feb 10, 2011 - 08:24 | |
On_The_Beach wrote:For me, Nash was the weak(est) link in CSNY.
Me, too. |
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Feb 10, 2011 - 08:23 | |
"I am a simple man and I play a simple tune. " Yep, that sums it up  |
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Dec 29, 2010 - 20:06 | |
 Hard Rock Calling 2010 Day 3 by loudpixelsMarc Broussely http://www.flickr.com/photos/loudpixels/LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Graham Nash of Crosby Stills and Nash Backstage on day 3 of Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park on June 27, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Broussely/Redferns) *** Local Caption *** Graham Nash  All rights reserved . |
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Randomax
(Wimberley, TX) | | Posted: Dec 09, 2010 - 11:25 | |
On_The_Beach wrote:For me, Nash was the weak(est) link in CSNY. So many of his songs are just too sickly sweet for my tastes (Remember "Lady of the Island" from the first CSN album - ick). Pretty much everything by the other 3 was great (at least on the first 2 albums).
Wow, I love that song...and I love the sweetness his voice brought to the band |
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Nov 27, 2010 - 22:16 | |
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On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud) | | Posted: Nov 07, 2010 - 16:47 | |
For me, Nash was the weak(est) link in CSNY. So many of his songs are just too sickly sweet for my tastes (Remember "Lady of the Island" from the first CSN album - ick). Pretty much everything by the other 3 was great (at least on the first 2 albums).
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Rooney
(Near Paradise) | | Posted: Oct 07, 2010 - 06:01 | |
This song never fails to move me. Thanks RP.
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Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 11:06 | |
cpascale wrote:My husband just said "Bill's the man" as he wiped away a tear. Actually we say that often, with or without the tears :)
Agreed. RP is my only musical choice these days, although I have several stations bookmarked. I keep coming back here because every day, I hear something new, or something old that I'd forgotten I loved. Bill's definitely "the man." |
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Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 11:06 | |
meower wrote:he wrote this when he & joni mitchell broke up. and she wrote the entire blue album
A good story when your children ask why pain and evil exist - they make beauty and goodness possible. |
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justin_thyme
(Windward O`ahu, Hawai`i) | | Posted: Apr 30, 2010 - 18:27 | |
cpascale wrote:My husband just said "Bill's the man" as he wiped away a tear. Actually we say that often, with or without the tears :)
Tears here, too. Fabulous, wistful nostalgia for much, much happier times. |
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cpascale
| | Posted: Feb 26, 2010 - 12:52 | |
My husband just said "Bill's the man" as he wiped away a tear. Actually we say that often, with or without the tears :)
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CCinSB
(the west coast) | | Posted: Feb 26, 2010 - 12:35 | |
I LOOOVVEE THIS SONG! Thanks for it Bill.
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Jan 02, 2010 - 22:47 | |
David Crosby and Graham Nash - "Simple Man" & "Marrakesh Express" Live in BBC (1970)
"Despite its British source, Nash is one of the great American rock writers of all time and with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young was a member of CSNY super group that revolutionized American music in the 60s. Originally published in 1971, "Songs for Beginners" is the debut album by Graham Nash and its publication was preceded by a breakup with Joni Mitchell. This separation is evident in songs like "Simple Man", "Better Days" or "I used to be a king." Nash came to compose and perform for the first time "Simple Man" a few hours before a concert in New York attended by the aforementioned. In addition to these emotional issues complexion, the disc features pieces sublime balladry like "Military Madness," "Chicago" or hit "We Can Change the World". "Songs for Beginners" is one of the great American rock albums of all time, a key element in the musical-library of any fan with concerns." |
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ShaCastle
| | Posted: Nov 24, 2009 - 05:10 | |
Always was a favorite and still is. Thanks for playing!
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Nov 16, 2009 - 11:19 | |
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