Hello Ms Jones! Thank you for the wonderful read! Would love to learn more about the event. Was wondering, too, if the Scandi duo might have been First Aid Kit? I recall them regaling Emmylou Harris at a past event, moving her to tears. I also recall YOU, decades ago strolling throughout the Atlanta CNN studio and pausing to share some of my home-baked Christmas cookies along with friendly greetings. Was a memorable pleasure, indeed. Thank you for all.
Thanks for recapping this story RLJ, it sounds like an emotionally charged event and yes I would be interested in the Norwegian singers names thanks. These early songs make up the tapestry of our youth - and never get old.
Love that you took the subway, your heart will never age either...
Such a cool piece of writing! Loved how you wove lines of songs/ poems really, here.
I might live down a dirt road in the woods of Southern Oregon now , but grew up in NYC rode many a subways on a Saturday night after a concert. Including seeing you many moons ago before I started going to your concerts out here in Oregon!
Keep on keepin’ on Ms Rickie Lee!
You, like so many great musicians, inspire the rest of us with your gifts… Merci beacoup!
You know Ricki, I didn’t know you were going to be there. I saw you on your 50th at Town Hall. You said “I bought a new bra, it’s gonna be a great night!” It was and I’m sure last night was too. So maybe next time , in the jingle jangle morning, I’ll come following you.
I love what you wrote here, Rickie and that you took the subway home. Guessing “home” when you’re in NYC. I left NYC 20 years ago. Wish I had been there to hear you sing this song.
What a remarkable night! Thanks for transporting me there with your words. Judy Collins was always my favorite singer from those years, and she’s a wonderful role model for aging with grace and dignity. One of your readers commented that Dylan supposedly wrote Tambourine Man in the back of a car leaving New Orleans on Ash Wednesday after his Mardi Gras visit in 1964. The crazy sirens were in the rear view mirror and the crazy sorrow of Lent was upon him.
Thank you for taking us to places we wouldn’t normally be able to go ! love your music and your musings. You’re giving us experiences and we the fans really appreciate them.!!!!
I happened to listen to Judy's "My Father" the other night - always a favorite of mine as my dad was a miner - so will be interested to see if it was performed at the tribute. And what a kick it must've been to bowl over Mr. Stills like that!
Beautiful memories from a magnificent evening of highly resonant music for the ages and the ethereal love of a creative community. It was a spectacular show! And your version of Tambourine Man (that I wake up singing more days than not) was the greatest interpretation I’ve ever heard in nearly 60 years of being a BD enthusiast! Please play some shows in our great city again soon. You are dearly missed and inspire forward motion as only you can do. Long live the NYC subways. xoxo
Synchronicity and harmony, how beautifully and strangely relatable... as I always find your art. Thank you. 💖
Hello Ms Jones! Thank you for the wonderful read! Would love to learn more about the event. Was wondering, too, if the Scandi duo might have been First Aid Kit? I recall them regaling Emmylou Harris at a past event, moving her to tears. I also recall YOU, decades ago strolling throughout the Atlanta CNN studio and pausing to share some of my home-baked Christmas cookies along with friendly greetings. Was a memorable pleasure, indeed. Thank you for all.
Intimate portrait. Timely. Loved it.
Thanks for recapping this story RLJ, it sounds like an emotionally charged event and yes I would be interested in the Norwegian singers names thanks. These early songs make up the tapestry of our youth - and never get old.
Love that you took the subway, your heart will never age either...
Best to you and cheered to hear from Stephen Stills. Lovely stuff here.
Dear Ms Rickie Lee,
Such a cool piece of writing! Loved how you wove lines of songs/ poems really, here.
I might live down a dirt road in the woods of Southern Oregon now , but grew up in NYC rode many a subways on a Saturday night after a concert. Including seeing you many moons ago before I started going to your concerts out here in Oregon!
Keep on keepin’ on Ms Rickie Lee!
You, like so many great musicians, inspire the rest of us with your gifts… Merci beacoup!
Laissez le Bon temp rouler!
👍🏽💜🎼🎸
You know Ricki, I didn’t know you were going to be there. I saw you on your 50th at Town Hall. You said “I bought a new bra, it’s gonna be a great night!” It was and I’m sure last night was too. So maybe next time , in the jingle jangle morning, I’ll come following you.
To wake up on a Sunday morning and read these words makes the world right for a time. As always, thank you.
I love what you wrote here, Rickie and that you took the subway home. Guessing “home” when you’re in NYC. I left NYC 20 years ago. Wish I had been there to hear you sing this song.
Me, too. Would love to hear you sing this Rickie.
Thanks Rickie. That was an interesting and inspiring read. Great personal highs are wonderfully contagious.
What a remarkable night! Thanks for transporting me there with your words. Judy Collins was always my favorite singer from those years, and she’s a wonderful role model for aging with grace and dignity. One of your readers commented that Dylan supposedly wrote Tambourine Man in the back of a car leaving New Orleans on Ash Wednesday after his Mardi Gras visit in 1964. The crazy sirens were in the rear view mirror and the crazy sorrow of Lent was upon him.
Thank you for taking us to places we wouldn’t normally be able to go ! love your music and your musings. You’re giving us experiences and we the fans really appreciate them.!!!!
This kindness writing - til soon
I happened to listen to Judy's "My Father" the other night - always a favorite of mine as my dad was a miner - so will be interested to see if it was performed at the tribute. And what a kick it must've been to bowl over Mr. Stills like that!
“it was emotional but you weren’t sure why”. Absolutely beautiful words.
Beautiful memories from a magnificent evening of highly resonant music for the ages and the ethereal love of a creative community. It was a spectacular show! And your version of Tambourine Man (that I wake up singing more days than not) was the greatest interpretation I’ve ever heard in nearly 60 years of being a BD enthusiast! Please play some shows in our great city again soon. You are dearly missed and inspire forward motion as only you can do. Long live the NYC subways. xoxo