I was really looking forward to this, and you did not disappoint. Her vocal agility was one of a kind. So was her musicality, as you rightly illustrate. Interestingly, on Apple Music UK, Second Childhood is available, but her debut isn't (?). I love the other record you mention, It Looks Like Snow (her third, if I'm not mistaken). Her cover of Don't Let me Down is a proper journey. I need to get her records on vinyl!
Your theory about Akers’s possible influence on Phoebe Snow is intriguing. It’s certainly possible. I’ll listen to more of Akers with your idea in mind. Phoebe Snow has long been a favorite, and I will definitely be listening to her on the turntable this weekend. Thanks for another great post, Robert!
Thanks, Andrew. It's long been my belief that Doris Akers influenced Phoebe Snow to some extent but again, this is just speculation on my part. Enjoy the music this weekend.
I was really looking forward to this, and you did not disappoint. Her vocal agility was one of a kind. So was her musicality, as you rightly illustrate. Interestingly, on Apple Music UK, Second Childhood is available, but her debut isn't (?). I love the other record you mention, It Looks Like Snow (her third, if I'm not mistaken). Her cover of Don't Let me Down is a proper journey. I need to get her records on vinyl!
They should be easy to find. Strange what is available and what isn't available for streaming - just another argument for owning the records.
Your theory about Akers’s possible influence on Phoebe Snow is intriguing. It’s certainly possible. I’ll listen to more of Akers with your idea in mind. Phoebe Snow has long been a favorite, and I will definitely be listening to her on the turntable this weekend. Thanks for another great post, Robert!
Thanks, Andrew. It's long been my belief that Doris Akers influenced Phoebe Snow to some extent but again, this is just speculation on my part. Enjoy the music this weekend.
It’s on the US Spotify.
It's also on the Australian Spotify.
Maybe this is naive, but I had always thought that everyone on Spotify would be available everywhere. Another illusion shattered!
I thought the same!
Gotcha - I'll clarify that in my next Substack dispatch.
great songs, good writing
Thank you, Jon - appreciate it.
This is my kinda groove! Thanks for the learning moment. Sharing!
Thanks, Thea!
Second Childhood is on Spotify
If it's there, I'm not seeing it. Could it be that I'm accessing Spotify in Canada?
If you belong to a public library that is linked to Freegal, you can stream or download Second Childhood. It’s indeed great.
My favourite of her albums.
I bought "It Looks Like^ Snow" after hearing her version of "Shake Ground". Great soulful voice!
She was a really dynamic singer - mesmerizing.
Her version of "Rockin' Pneumonia and The Boogie Woogie Flu" was an outstanding revelation of her gifts for me.
Hadn't heard it until a few minutes ago - it's really, really good.