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Phoebe Snow — Poetry Man
Album: Phoebe Snow
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Released: 1974
Length: 4:32
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You make me laugh
Cause your eyes they light the night
They look right through me
You bashful boy
You're hiding something sweet
Please give it to me yeah, to me

Talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the Poetry Man
You make things all rhyme

You are a genie
All I ask for is your smile
Each time I rub the lamp
When I am with you
I have a giggling teen-age crush
Then I'm a sultry vamp

Talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the Poetry Man
You make things all right

So once again
It's time to say so long
And so recall the cull of life
You're going home now
Home's that place somewhere you go each day
To see your wife

Talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the Poetry Man
You make things all rhyme
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 jjjeanae wrote:

You are out of your mind.  


You can't be serious. Maybe time for a hearing test.
Posted 3 years ago by choroadking    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by primeeileen133    [ Reply ]
Delightfully lusty musical tones .... talk to me some more.......
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Fiona Shephard ?? Are you out there lady ❤️❤️
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
I have always loved this song.  Always dreaming of a man who could capture my heart like she sings here. Beautiful, melodic, poetry....
Posted 5 years ago by emcibulka    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
As awful as Joni Mitchell, which it sounds exactly like.
 
You are out of your mind.  
Posted 5 years ago by jjjeanae    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:

Just chimed in to say the same thing. I heard this a bunch as a kid, but never remembered all the instrumental texture.  Hearing it with new ears.

 
Hey, me too. I wonder if it's not the same mix as we heard all those years ago.

And is it really "you make things all rhyme"? I always thought it was "things all right" and that's the way I heard it just now.
Posted 6 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
A must have album.
Posted 7 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
As awful as Joni Mitchell, which it sounds exactly like.

 
Exactly... {#Sad}
Posted 7 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Sure, this song was all over the radio when I was a kid, but then, as now, I could appreciate the nice guitar arrangement and her talent.

 
Just chimed in to say the same thing. I heard this a bunch as a kid, but never remembered all the instrumental texture.  Hearing it with new ears.
Posted 7 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Sure, this song was all over the radio when I was a kid, but then, as now, I could appreciate the nice guitar arrangement and her talent.
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
It looks like Snow.
Posted 7 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 ccjemmett wrote:
Beautiful song. No need to over- think it,
 
Agree

Fabulous artist as well 
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
As awful as Joni Mitchell, which it sounds exactly like.
Posted 8 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Sounds really mannered to these ears.
Does anybody still say that? 

 
I will say it. I never could tolerate this song. For reasons that elude me, it holds an elevated place for many listeners. Not me. Among other things, it sounds incredibly dated, of a time and place that I see as forgettable.
Posted 8 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Sounds really mannered to these ears.
Does anybody still say that? 
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
I thought this was Joni, which is why we would have to endure it.  But, without Joni's Godlike staus to prop it up, I feel that this should slip into obscurity like some magic dragon.

 
??  doesn't sound anything like joni mitchell and don't understand what you are saying....
Posted 8 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
Simply beautiful. And then she was gone.
Posted 8 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Joni, which is why we would have to endure it.  But, without Joni's Godlike staus to prop it up, I feel that this should slip into obscurity like some magic dragon.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I could never take this song.  Have no idea why it is on RP. 
Posted 9 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Her singing was already annoying, then came the sax solo. 
Boring, consensual and yeah, stuck in an era, but in a bad way!
 
Posted 9 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
At this remove, it sounds incredibly stuck in its era, 
 
Of course it's stuck in its era, just like a lot of the music you enjoy today will be. I'm not saying that you have to like it, but labeling a song "of its era" is not a good reason for not liking it (more like an excuse), and says a lot more about you than the song.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
This reminds of a very special sexual experience about 40 yrs ago so I give it 5 thumbs up! Even though this isn't primo shit this is so much better than some crap now days it's unbelievable.

 
Wait...you're gonna leave us hanging?!? No details or drawings?  {#Whipit}

I don't know if I could listen to Phoebe indefinitely, but she had/has a beautiful clear voice. I love the way she goes way down and almost...chuckles, and then immediately soars to a high note. 

Hey, maybe she's stuck in the 70s but I love it. And dragon's right: there is a lot  of crap out there now. Lana Del Ray and her manufactured career come to mind.  
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This reminds of a very special sexual experience about 40 yrs ago so I give it 5 thumbs up! Even though this isn't primo shit this is so much better than some crap now days it's unbelievable.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 DaMoGan wrote:

Make it three of us.
 
 
eh, hem: four
Posted 9 years ago by gfp    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

Ditto

 
Make it three of us.
 
Posted 9 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
Apologies to all who revere this song, but... I have never, from the first time I heard this, through its perpetual presence on FM and AM radio back sometime in the 70s, been able to see in this song what everyone else did/does. At this remove, it sounds incredibly stuck in its era, but even then the warbling singing style grated like sandpaper (probably #60) on knuckles. I suppose the allure lies in the emotional pull for some listeners, but all it did for me was induce evasive action.

 
Ditto
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Well said...
 
ccjemmett wrote:
Beautiful song. No need to over- think it,
 


Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 DavidS_UK wrote:

Wow, well said!  And I didn't even experience the ' perpetual presence on FM and AM radio back sometime in the 70s'
If I wasn't using Winamp I would PSD.

 
I'll agree with that. First time I've ever heared this song so I've rated it a 2. This allows me to change to a 1 or 0 if I ever have the misfortune of hearing this again.  Very irritating vocal style, possibly from the Joni Mitchell School of Blackboard Scratchers {#Ass} {#Nyah}
Posted 10 years ago by carlos65    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
Apologies to all who revere this song, but... I have never, from the first time I heard this, through its perpetual presence on FM and AM radio back sometime in the 70s, been able to see in this song what everyone else did/does. At this remove, it sounds incredibly stuck in its era, but even then the warbling singing style grated like sandpaper (probably #60) on knuckles. I suppose the allure lies in the emotional pull for some listeners, but all it did for me was induce evasive action.

 
Wow, well said!  And I didn't even experience the ' perpetual presence on FM and AM radio back sometime in the 70s'
If I wasn't using Winamp I would PSD.
Posted 10 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
PHOTO CALL: Keely Smith at the Carlyle
Karen Akers, Keely Smith and Phoebe Snow.


Posted 10 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song. No need to over- think it,
Posted 10 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
Apologies to all who revere this song, but... I have never, from the first time I heard this, through its perpetual presence on FM and AM radio back sometime in the 70s, been able to see in this song what everyone else did/does. At this remove, it sounds incredibly stuck in its era, but even then the warbling singing style grated like sandpaper (probably #60) on knuckles. I suppose the allure lies in the emotional pull for some listeners, but all it did for me was induce evasive action.
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
I like pho.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
so soft and smooth, a delicious song from a classic sultry vamp of a girl
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
If you were born in 1975- and you hear this song for the first time since 1978- you die in the world's 9th recorded case of Spontaneous Human Combustion. Poof.
Posted 11 years ago by Hodgie    [ Reply ]
Lovely, lovely voice. So sad another great artiste no longer here.
Posted 11 years ago by Horsechestnut    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this is soooo long....4got I have this LP!

Miss ya Phoebe! 
Posted 11 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Peace and Love all
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This song has always seemed ethereal and haunting to me - more so, now that I've learned she's no longer with us.  Her musical legacy will live on...
 

Miss you so much, Cynaera...

this song is beautiful...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Phoebe Snow, Helen Reddy, Roberta Flack all had similar vocal styles that mark that musical era.
Posted 11 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
When this came out, I was working as a stagehand (schepping boxes around) for a concert venue. This song was climbing the charts and Snow had been scheduled months before, so we thought she'd cancel for bigger venues.

She didn't, and she and her crew/band were some of the nicest people I met in that period of time. She was funny and gracious, and had this high, melodic laugh. She took the stagehands to lunch the day before the show and was interested in everyone's story.

A wonderful person, a genuine human. RIP. 
 
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 12 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
When this came out, I was working as a stagehand (schepping boxes around) for a concert venue. This song was climbing the charts and Snow had been scheduled months before, so we thought she'd cancel for bigger venues.

She didn't, and she and her crew/band were some of the nicest people I met in that period of time. She was funny and gracious, and had this high, melodic laugh. She took the stagehands to lunch the day before the show and was interested in everyone's story.

A wonderful person, a genuine human. RIP. 
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Could never then and cannot now explain my affection for this one...some hidden memory no doubt...
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:

I wonder what the wife is thinking about her man never being around and not even washing the dishes piled high in the sink?  That's the only thing he had to do today while she was at working scraping up enough dough to pay the bills and he can't even get that done...  Lazy good for nothing...all he does is hang out at the coffee shop.  Should have never married an English major.
 

Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Now if he'll play a little Roberta Flack and that Seasons in the Sun song I might become unstuck in time...
Posted 12 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
"You're going home now
Home's that place somewhere you go each day
To see your wife"
 
I wonder what the wife is thinking about her man never being around and not even washing the dishes piled high in the sink?  That's the only thing he had to do today while she was at work scraping up enough dough to pay the bills and he can't even get that done...  Lazy good for nothing...all he does is hang out at the coffee shop.  Should have never married an English major.
Posted 12 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I didn't care for this back in the 70's and still don't care for it. I'm a fan of female vocalists though and Oh wait Kate Bush just came on, and now Eva Cassidy, that's more like it.
Posted 12 years ago by TimNH    [ Reply ]
Always liked the superb voice of the late Phoebe Snow.
Posted 12 years ago by Horsechestnut    [ Reply ]
Always thought Phoebe Snow was too treacly.  Then I had a deadhead girlfriend who was into Phoebe Snow, and I gave a second listen.  Now, many years later, I think it is pretty damn good stuff. 
Posted 12 years ago by Clark_Novato    [ Reply ]
"You're going home now
Home's that place somewhere you go each day
To see your wife"

Took guts to sing that without malice. RIP Phoebe.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I so loved this song back in the day, it's still great.
Posted 12 years ago by stevetheshoe    [ Reply ]
Brings tears to my eyes. For my best friend Lori.
Posted 12 years ago by soulseeker    [ Reply ]
Love this song! What a voice... {#Cheers}
Posted 12 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
what a voice! always loved her stuff. man,I didnt know she passed away. too bad too bad. gets a 10 score in life just for what she did for her daughter. i'm sure she's making beautiful music up there.
Posted 12 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
Have.....always...disliked....Phoebe (ack) Snow...

Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
ohhhhh. i love her. love this song.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
God, YEAH!  That crystal clear and pingey beginning, then the familiar but oh-wow-ain't-heard-this-in-AGES! feeling as the vibe comes out of the speakers and flows across the room, and then beyond, connecting all in the cosmos, just as it used to do so very long ago...TIMELESS and sublime, and a mighty THANKS goes out to RP from me!
Posted 13 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
As smooth and easy today as it was way back when.  Loved her voice and styling.
Posted 13 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
Wow! Thanks for throwing me back to the 70s in about 2 seconds. I don't think I've heard this song since my angsty pre-teen days.  Classic. And tragic.
Posted 13 years ago by schayler    [ Reply ]
You don't need a special occasion to hear this.  Its good anytime.

RIP

Posted 13 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
{#Sad}
Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Sadness is easy to feel, pain of the heart is sharp, yet hard to let go.................  Don't just miss the person when they are gone, Love them forever and Live them them everyday and enjoy the life that was shared.
Posted 13 years ago by No_Where_Man    [ Reply ]
Rest in PEACE Phoebe!  Thank you for the memories {#Cry}
Posted 13 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Really brings you back...read the sad news earlier today....
Posted 13 years ago by linzie    [ Reply ]
This song has always seemed ethereal and haunting to me - more so, now that I've learned she's no longer with us.  Her musical legacy will live on...
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
God Bless Phoebe, I will miss you
Posted 13 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful song...one of my all-time faves. RIP, Phoebe.
Posted 13 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]

I have heard some other stuff from her, she had a great set of pipes.

This is nice but very dated and really not her best though it what she was know for.

May she rest in peace.

 


Posted 13 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
R.I.P. Phoebe, now you can be with your Daughter... 
Posted 13 years ago by netstv    [ Reply ]
RIP
Posted 13 years ago by susyedw    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:

Lovely voice and will be missed - Thanks Bill

 
wow sorry to hear that. 
Posted 13 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
This song has always embodied the word "wistful" for me.
Posted 13 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Thank you, Bill.
Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the poetry you gave us Phoebe, we will miss you.
Posted 13 years ago by kvmrdj    [ Reply ]

Always thought this was Joni Mitchell... sad to hear she passed today. RIP



Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Bye, Phoebe
RIP
Posted 13 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
Brings back memories...a beautiful voice from the past. Rest in peace!

Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]

Lovely voice and will be missed - Thanks Bill


Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]