S.F. is my hometown. I grew up in the North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf area. My mom moved out of the house I grew up in on Bay and Hyde Street when I was around twenty and has lived in the Duboce Triangle area ever since. I’ve got to say that to this day, all my memories of that area, between the age of 14 and 20, of Northbeach always make me think of your music, especially the song Youngblood. You were always someone whose style and creativity I could only dream to emulate. You are loved and you are home in my eyes. I wish I could have made it to your most recent gig and I hope when
I hope you have a really great evening. We are ALL out of sorts these days and I am constantly trying to gage what it’s all about. Sometimes it’s really time to take space for o early and other times once the ball gets rolling .. I’m so glad I let go of my uncertainties.
Rickie dear heart. I Imagine myself walking beside you...keep the Great Mother close, your feet on the ground. That silver thread from the top of your head connecting you to the cosmos. xx Hugs
Hope you’ll take good care of yourself now~ like you would for a dear friend. I give thanks for all you’ve given~all these years. & I wish you peace & deep breaths~& then some.
How special that you would record and post this. Very personal. I quickly felt as if I was walking with you, and you were just talking to me. I love your transparency and honesty. You fill a space in my soul. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing what is a deeply personal moment. After all these years of being a fan, I cannot help but think how fortunate I am to be able to live these moments with you. Keep livin' it up treasured Rickie.
I felt good as I walked along, but also .. did not feel myself somehow. I can sense the shows usually, before they come. the rumor of them. And this one felt like i... well I couldn't feel it. i tried to rethink reset rewalk rewake. I seek a place in performance of authority, confidence, or command through vulnerability. the Naked Commander. and some nights i Am, and other nights i Seek. you are the naked commander or you are not. you know? the seeking nites test me. o wake up worried. I came to do that, to test me. Expecting to fly. All hose folks came to have a nice night and contribute to Bread and Roses. i wanted to be a good part of that, not the weird part. Yet, this is a lesson easily learned. It is time to prepare. a new situation begins.
We have our part to play and we are not always the star even when we are billed as that. Commanding through vulnerability… I have never thought of vulnerability as a place to command from. But that’s the poet’s force. You revelation something to me very profound! The power of vulnerability as a point of starting out I get and I practice. But I feel you’re right that it can be a place of command and authority. Vulnerability requires strength and openness and honesty. I think all human beings and animals too (I’ve witnessed it) respond to us being open and fearless, and therefore vulnerable. Wishing you a happy new year and a wonderful 2025, Rickie.
I have seen you several times over and you have always been on and you have always been unique. You have one of the best voices around. No one else can match it… except maybe Joni…. both of you are amazing songwriters singers… Having seen you both several times, I always have an iconic amazing experience.. and the songs never sound the same twice… hoping to be there for all the situations!
You're never on your own in San Francisco, Rickie Lee, too many people here who love you for that to ever be the case. You wrote "Coolsville" here? That's...well, incredibly cool to know.
Looking forward to when you next grace the Bay Area, in late January. Don't be spooked. Us Bay Areans got your back!
I am a 63 year old widow and work in a warehouse. You are a wonderful singer songwriter. Your music is a soundtrack in my my life. Play for your fans and bring joy.
‘On his Jeweled Floor’ just came up on my shuffle and filled me right up, thank you
S.F. is my hometown. I grew up in the North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf area. My mom moved out of the house I grew up in on Bay and Hyde Street when I was around twenty and has lived in the Duboce Triangle area ever since. I’ve got to say that to this day, all my memories of that area, between the age of 14 and 20, of Northbeach always make me think of your music, especially the song Youngblood. You were always someone whose style and creativity I could only dream to emulate. You are loved and you are home in my eyes. I wish I could have made it to your most recent gig and I hope when
I hope you have a really great evening. We are ALL out of sorts these days and I am constantly trying to gage what it’s all about. Sometimes it’s really time to take space for o early and other times once the ball gets rolling .. I’m so glad I let go of my uncertainties.
Sorry about typos. (Space for oneself)
Rickie dear heart. I Imagine myself walking beside you...keep the Great Mother close, your feet on the ground. That silver thread from the top of your head connecting you to the cosmos. xx Hugs
Hope you’ll take good care of yourself now~ like you would for a dear friend. I give thanks for all you’ve given~all these years. & I wish you peace & deep breaths~& then some.
How special that you would record and post this. Very personal. I quickly felt as if I was walking with you, and you were just talking to me. I love your transparency and honesty. You fill a space in my soul. Thank you.
Just glad to know you’re back in the Bay. Thanks for sharing your walk and thoughts with us! 💜
tartar sauce on the tenderloin...er, that is, in the Tenderloin. Next best is shrimp ètouffèe. But neither compares to you, RLJ.
Hey Rickie,
We both share the same birthdays; which for me, being a super fan girl, makes me even more connected to you.
Thank you for sharing what is a deeply personal moment. After all these years of being a fan, I cannot help but think how fortunate I am to be able to live these moments with you. Keep livin' it up treasured Rickie.
I felt good as I walked along, but also .. did not feel myself somehow. I can sense the shows usually, before they come. the rumor of them. And this one felt like i... well I couldn't feel it. i tried to rethink reset rewalk rewake. I seek a place in performance of authority, confidence, or command through vulnerability. the Naked Commander. and some nights i Am, and other nights i Seek. you are the naked commander or you are not. you know? the seeking nites test me. o wake up worried. I came to do that, to test me. Expecting to fly. All hose folks came to have a nice night and contribute to Bread and Roses. i wanted to be a good part of that, not the weird part. Yet, this is a lesson easily learned. It is time to prepare. a new situation begins.
We have our part to play and we are not always the star even when we are billed as that. Commanding through vulnerability… I have never thought of vulnerability as a place to command from. But that’s the poet’s force. You revelation something to me very profound! The power of vulnerability as a point of starting out I get and I practice. But I feel you’re right that it can be a place of command and authority. Vulnerability requires strength and openness and honesty. I think all human beings and animals too (I’ve witnessed it) respond to us being open and fearless, and therefore vulnerable. Wishing you a happy new year and a wonderful 2025, Rickie.
Remember The Other Cafe?
I have seen you several times over and you have always been on and you have always been unique. You have one of the best voices around. No one else can match it… except maybe Joni…. both of you are amazing songwriters singers… Having seen you both several times, I always have an iconic amazing experience.. and the songs never sound the same twice… hoping to be there for all the situations!
What a beautiful description of this VERY specific feeling. "Naked Commander" is spot on.
A warm heart beats for you in Berkeley. ♥️
Beautiful vulnerability 💓 among those sanfrancisco street lights
Thank you Rickie Lee, you bring immense magic to the world everyday, despite the intense sadness in your past ! Thank you so much.
You're never on your own in San Francisco, Rickie Lee, too many people here who love you for that to ever be the case. You wrote "Coolsville" here? That's...well, incredibly cool to know.
Looking forward to when you next grace the Bay Area, in late January. Don't be spooked. Us Bay Areans got your back!
I am a 63 year old widow and work in a warehouse. You are a wonderful singer songwriter. Your music is a soundtrack in my my life. Play for your fans and bring joy.