JOHNNY RIVERS DESERVES TO BE IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME AND ITS A CRIME AGAINST THE ARTS THAT HE IS NOT THERE AS OF A VERY LONG TIME AGO! THIS MAN/ENTERTAINER HAS PROVIDED THE WORLD WITH MORE PURE TALENT FROM THE HEART AND SOUL THAN ANYONE OTHER THAN ELVIS PRESLEY!
iconoclast lmao thats crazy how you think that. Your opinion on its valid and im glad you have an opinion. But you do realize "good pitch" isnt always the intention right? And not to mention this recording has less meaning and emotion in it than the word "carpet". Its a heart break song and your worried about good pitch over emotion? Lmao just from what i read i know i shouldnt trust your judgement sir. You lack artistic taste and understanding. Im baffled that you dare to trouble others with your poor judgement
iconoclast lmao all them years and you still have bad taste what a waste. And aint no body holding or bothering you you commented on my comment first because you thought you was high and mighty. If you wanna be left alone dont answer to my comments mr. Big brain lol. I hope you have a wonderful day despite your attitude lmao
iconoclast and btw incase you didnt know. Multiple music profressionals, teachers, and professors i have had the pleasure of meeting would disagree with your opinion of emotion and you taste so... im sure its you bud but thats okay lmao bye now
To " Steve L. " Sir, I so agree. Marty Paich's gorgeous arrangement & production, make it even better than Glen's wonderful arrangement, by the great Al De Lory. --------------------------------WolfSky9
The two versions are not far enought apart. I would choose Campbell for the gorgeous quality of his voice. He was born to sing that song -- and I would say the sales speak for themselves. Not always, but here perhaps.
Amo essa música, tem uma melodia triste e a letra também, fala de uma despedida e de um Amor . Linda, linda como todas as canções de Johnny Rivers, sou apaixonada por ele e suas músicas sensacionais
A vida é feita de encontros e 2:00 despedidas. Nada é para sempre. Johnny Rivers com suas músicas maravilhosas embalava os sonhos puros da mocidade dos anos 60/ 70, jovens de 16 a 20 poucos anos. Puro romatismo elevava a todos em outra dimensão. Assisti a dois shows em P.alegre deste mago da guitarra. Verdadeira volta no tempo. Valeu!2:45 s
The more I listen and find songs I never heard, the better Johnny Rivers gets. He is a true genius. No one compares in my opinion. And I have lots of favorites all over the place, just Johnny Rivers tops them all. go see him live you will love him even more, He is the best live performer I have ever seen. I drove all day to see him in Houston, Tx then had to drive all night, to get to work on Monday morning, I'll do it again in a minute, Was a great show. go see him live you will see what I mean LOVE LOVE LOVE Johnny Rivers.
My first real chance to listen to music intensely was via a JR LP that my older brother left among others in ’69. It was Rewind. I could listen to all of those songs over and over and still can. What a soothing album. All fantastic stuff. I’ve been a confirmed JR fan ever since and have several of his albums. I think he also does my favorite version of Where Have All The Flowers Gone. I can’t pick any favorites, he has so many good songs. Fantastic inflections in his voice and he can really play guitar too. He has the respect and love of many fans, but like has been said he was somewhat underapreciated because his music was overshadowed by the newest things, The Beatles, etc. of the time. We all know better. Wouldn’t it be neat to be able to see him back in the Whiskey A Go Go days. We’re so glad to have him around still performing. I’ve watched many Utube vids and I hope I can get to see him live sometime.
Fred C I saw him live the first time 1-15-14 in Beverly Hills. WOW he blew me away!!!! He is even better live. Lots of energy. . . lots of emotion. . . . then he finishes with GREAT Rock & Roll. . . I have seen him 9 times now and going again. The most fun I have ever had.
Karen Tidwell I first saw Johnny Rivers live on Oct 27, 1967 at the Southern Illinois University Arena. He headlined the Homecoming show. Opening acts were comedian Richard Pryor and folk singers Ian & Silvia. Tickets were $1.50. It was fantastic. :)
I think the closest truth for me is that he is all natural medicine that heals. EWe fell hard in Eden, but he tries to try as hard as he can to get us back there before the pain. He is the master of working very hard to get the nuances that bring us back to him, and something tells me the "wrecking crew" knew his talent and having consistent orchestration is huge. Here is a shot in the dark..He produced so many records that he must hage had a deal=If you get a cancel. call me!!"
Espetáculo de música. ..coisas dos anos 60 , tempo que fica eternizado no coração e na história da humanidade que um dia neste planeta existiu música de verdade com qualidade. .
Tinha uns 11 ou 12 anos nos anos 60 quando ouvi esta bela música, na incomparável voz e interpretação do grande Johnny Rivers. Desde então, ela faz parte da trilha sonora da minha vida ! Conta a história do cara que sempre ia embora, mas a namorada sabia que ele sempre voltava. Mas um dia ele se foi para não mais retornar... assim como acontece com muitas coisas que nós renunciamos em nossas vidas, que só nos deixa saudades. Uma letra poética, triste mas bela, como todas as despedidas de amor. Duvido que exista aqui alguém que diga que nunca chorou em uma despedida de um grande, impossível e inesquecível amor... Paul Pecchio - bairro do Campo Belo - S.Paulo.
Para mim, o maior cantor solo. Escutar as músicas dele (todas são excelentes) dá uma saudade daquela época, eu tinha 17/18 anos, que não dá para descrever em poucas linhas. Simplesmente maravilhosas. Época da paquera sem malícia, da amizade sincera, do respeito aos mais velhos, dos bailinhos dançando com a garota que estava afim. Foi simplesmente incrível. Só quem viveu aquela época vai entender o que comentei. É de dar dor no coração o que vivemos atualmente. Não existe mais respeito ao próximo, amizades por interesses, muita ganância, muita promiscuidade, músicas de baixíssimo nível, péssimos cantores(as).
Always loved Glen Campbell's version, but have to say now that I've listened to Johnny's rendition - many times - am partial to that voice of Johnny's!
I have been a lover of Johnny's music since I was 14 in '69 and my older bro left off a Johnny album when he visited us after a Vietnam tour. Johnny sure can put some special into a song. So talented. Look at the range of things he can do. His album Rewind is full of this kind of talent from one end to the other.
According to Wikipedia, this song was originally recorded by Johnny Rivers in 1965. I literally, 100% found out about this song tonight, at about 11pm, 9/9/16. I am 25 yrs old. It literally brought tears to my eyes when I heard it, absolute pure beauty. And the best part? There are several covers of it, each of which bring a different, unique spin to it. I could jump up and down over how excited I am that I just found out about this song. It is well older than me, but I am 25 and am now just hearing it. That in itself is pure art and beauty and what brings a smile to my day. Good, unheard, classic music is there to be found on the horizon my brothers and sisters. If you don't come to it, it will find its way to you, just as this particular song did for me. I had the pleasure of my mom telling me, "Her grandmother loved this song." Like, are you kidding me? Take a moment and allow that to resonate. You need a definition of "timeless"? Boom. There it is. Everyone and anyone should hear this song, period.
My friend, you need to check out Jimmy Webb, songwriter of By the Time I Get to Phoenix and a number of other great, timeless songs from the great American songbook. By the Time I Get to Phoenix was the first song on Johnny Rivers' "Changes" album, and it was the first album containing a Jimmy Webb song ever to crack the billboard charts (50th anniversary coming up on 12/17/2016.) But, no one remembers Johnny Rivers' version, because Glen Campbell made it a huge hit - the first huge hit for Campbell. The most recorded song of the 20th century, Wichita Lineman, was a followup Glen asked Jimmy Webb to write after the success of Phoenix. Just do a Google search for Jimmy Webb's songs and start YouTubing them - listen to them. Glen Campbell recorded lots of them, but there were others...heck, Josh Groban has recorded at least one or two, the Highwaymen (Nelson/Cash/Kristoferson/Jennings) recorded one, Sir Richard Harris...the list goes on. My kids (ages 5, 8, and 11) love so many Jimmy Webb tunes because I have sung them to them at bedtime. Beautiful stuff.
My favorite rendition of this beautiful tune is from Glen Campbell's Sioux Falls, SD, concert that he made for PBS back in 2001. Full orchestra, wonderful arrangement. Available on youtube, but you'll have to find the full concert to see it. "Phoenix" starts around the 13 minute mark. Glen features a number of other Webb favorites in that show, too.
Sir, besides this gorgeous rendition, both Dean martin & Isaac Hayes did this & did it beautifully, their way. On his show, it's one of the rare times Dean really, REALLY sang. -------------Wolfsky9
Wolfsky9 Dean Martin was a better singer than he got credit for, largely because he, for some reason, chose not to apply himself. It's not surprising he was able to have done this song so well.
Glen heard this cut, made him cry (homesick) and found Jimmy Webb's name in the album credits, contacted him and the rest is history. Glad I have just heard it too. RIP Glen.
A música do timing perfeito, ela levanta de manhã, ao meio dia e à noite sente toda sua ausência - Genial Jimmy Webb e excelso interprete Johnny Rivers, insuperável versão!
Eu não consigo segurar as lágrimas. Já na introdução da música é de derrubar....aí já viu? Saudade de tanta coisa quando escuto essa música em especial. Forte abraço
É uma despedida premeditada. Por mais seguro (a) que estejamos num relacionamento, é sempre bom vigiar se o casal está conectado com a força do amor. No contexto desta canção, a pessoa acreditava que jamais ele a deixaria. Ser autoconfiante é muito bom, mas é preciso observar os detalhes, sentir a química do casal, o toque da pele, uma boa conversa, revisitar lugares que passaram algumas vezes. Na tradução dessa canção há muita riqueza de detalhes, pois entre Phoenix e Oklahoma, a distância é mais de 840 milhas, cerca de 15 horas de viagem de carro. Deste modo, ele foi embora decido para bem longe e a outra pessoa arrasada. Não sei se estou ficando velho, mas vejo que a essência do amor está se perdendo e muitos casais se desfazendo facilmente. Pode ser um montão de coisas que estão acontecendo no mundo, mas o meu recado é esse: Nuca abandone o seu par, não fuja sem ao menos ter conversado muito e muito e muito...Tem coisas que vem em nossas vidas e achamos que não resistiremos, mas com paciência e muito amor vencemos qualquer barreira, até mesmo as impostas pela lei. Força AMOR!!!
Vc foi perfeito! Tá assim mesmo. As vezes vc ou pessoa tá dando sinais e não percebe. Quando vê, acabou....isso causa um estrago enorme, pra quem não tá esperando, não tem remédio p aliviar essa dor. Sim, o mundo tá caótico, sombrio, distante. Tanto nos romances como nas amizades e tbm nas famílias. Vai ficar pior
"By the Time I Get to Phoenix," written by a then unknown Jimmy Webb, was first recorded by Johnny Rivers on his "Changes" album. He thought about releasing it as a single but thought it sounded too much like "Poor Side of Town." He passed on an advance copy of the album to a record producer at Capitol who was working with a new singer named Glen Campbell. Rivers later featured seven Jimmy Webb songs on his "Rewind" album. "Carpet Man" was one of the songs on that album which later became a hit by a group Rivers discovered called The Fifth Dimension. Reply ·
Michael Rankert: I just watched a video interview with Rivers where he said that Glen was his friend,and he thought that it would be a good song for him to do,so he passed it on to Webb. NOT that he had heard about some "new" singer.He also did say that it sounded too much like "Poor Side of Town".
@@ChimeraAZ Thanks for sharing this. I like knowing that Johhny suggested Glen to sing this. I hate to think of singers as competition for each other; these guys were by nature collaborators.
Johnny Rivers was the first to record this Jimmy Webb song, which in my opinion is the best version. By the way, he's the guy who discovered the Fifth Demension
Glen Campbell heard of this song through THIS Johnny Rivers recording: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MtNFlfHGcEM.html&ab_channel=breautube
So many great artists gravitated to this song and interpreted it beautifully, from Glen Campbell to Marvin Gaye to Billy Stewart, The Jackson 5, Isaac Hayes to the Intruders to the Mad Lads, Dean Martin, even old blue eyes and many more. The composition is timeless.
Orchestrated, arranged & produced by Marty Paich, this version SHOULD have been JR's follow-up to " Poor Side Of Town". Had it been, Glen's version, well done as it is by the great Al DeLory, would never have been as big as it was. A Heartbreaker & masterpiece, from Late'66. Wolfsky9, 67 y/o
A man's song-- written by a man who understood the loss of real love--the kind that hurts so much it does a man no good. No good at all. What Susan Horton did to Jimmy Webb --the incalculable hurt --inspired this masterpiece. Johnny's voice, Marty Paich's beautiful orchestration with background singers & orchestra, all add up to a heartbreaking classic. Wolfsky9, 68 y/o Now
i just wrote my brother that i'll stick my head out and go on record that JR is the very finest "coverer" of covers. He is THE best understated talent in light of the sensibilities and his very subtle changes to a note here and there always improves the original.
Duff Gordon As true as it is that J.R. covered many songs, he actually is the original artist to record this great Jimmy Webb hit. J.R. recorded it in 1965, Glen Campbell covered it in1967.
+Joe Daniels Sir, JR recorded " Changes " & all the songs for it in late summer of 1966. " Poor Side Of Town" was released in August of '66, & I 1st heard " By The Time", in November of '66, on LA radio station KDAY, & then, on KHJ. Glen Campbell's version, arranged & orchestrated by Al De Lory, came out in Late '67, early '68, followed by " Wichita Lineman". Wolfsky9, 69 y/o
This song still gets to me, every time. I had just turned 20 y/o when I 1st heard it, here in LA, on KDAY. It stayed with me --I couldn't stop thinking about it, & the next day, I bought the album in Hollywood at Wallach's Music City. -----------Wolfsky9
Before Glen Campbell and Isaac Hayes had charted versions of By The Time I Get To Phoenix in 1967 and 1969 respectively plus several artists who recorded the song,Johnny Rivers was the first to record the song which was written by Jimmy Webb.
THE BEST OF JOHNNY RIVERS, The Tracks of My Tears, By the time i get to phoenix and Look to your Soul. I like all the songs, however these are special.
Johnny Rivers had a soft Southern Sound , like a beautiful breeze going through the trees where the lake was near and you could hear the past or present.
Johnny is backed up here by The Legendary Blossoms, with Darlene Love on lead. In the 60's & 70's, in LA, if a female back up group was needed , it was always The Blossoms. They were also in The TAMI Show & on " Shindig ". -------------------------MJL, 75 y/o
I never realized Rivers sang this. Everybody thinks of Glen Campbell. Why isn't Johnny Rivers in the rock-roll or one of the other Hall of Fames? He is a living legend. I just watched him on Marty Stewart's show on the RFD Network. My God he has had a fantastic career 🙌! I love everything he has ever sang
The first time I heard this song, it was in a TV program where "Mister Fisk" used to give english lessons. I was about ten or eleven years old and i love this song ever since
Eu lembro das músicas do Johnny quando eu era criança e minha não deixava eu sair pq ela tinha medo,entao quando meus vizinhos davam festinhas e tocavam estas e outras relíquias da música eu ficava deitada na minha cama a noite ouvindo aquele som suave e distante olhando pro telhado kkk que lembrança maravilhosa
