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TommyTunes
09-18-2001, 07:02 AM
Sunday night I pulled out the CD issue of Mixed Bag, which I haven't heard in ages. All I can say is wow true audiophile quality!
Great naturally recorded vocals. This made me revisit some of his LP's. I must say that I was never aware of how well most were recorded.
It's a shame that he was almost pushed aside after the 60's and reduced to doing commericals. What a great soulful voice although some song selections were a bit odd.
:)

tomcat
09-18-2001, 11:59 PM
From time to time, I have seen excerpts from Richie Havens live concerts on TV (well, not MTV, exactly...), newer stuff included. This man has a very strong and convincing presence, indeed. His voice and his guitar playing are very special. I only have his "Resumé" CD on Rhino. "God Bless The Child" is one of the most beautiful anthems I have ever heard - and also one of my all time favourite records.