James Gale
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James Gale - 'What Have They Done to The Rain' (Malvina Reynolds)
JG at Medelplana gård, August 2024, essaying Malvina Reynolds' gentle but effective early 1960s protest song 'What Have They Done to The Rain'; specifically, at the time, addressing atmospheric testing of nukes, but clearly extendable to their actual use in warfare. The Doomsday Clock, as adjusted in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is currently set at 89 seconds to midnight - the closest it's ever been.
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James Gale - 'The Way You Answer The Phone' (James Gale)
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One of my own songs, 'The Way You Answer The Phone' - videoed at Rolfskärrs stugby on the shore of Vänern at the end of October 2024
James Gale - 'Going Back' (Gerry Goffin, Carole King)
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The lovely contemplative 'Going Back', written by Gerry Goffin & Carole King; a big 1966 hit for the late Dusty Springfield, though not in the US, where it wasn't released as a single. Here by JG at Rolfskärr at the end of October 2024.
James Gale - 'I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine' (Bob Dylan)
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I had a stab at Bob Dylan's 'I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine' - Medelplana gård, 24 August 2024
James Gale - 'I Still Miss Someone' (Johnny Cash, Roy Cash jr)
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In a stuga - a cabin - at Rolfskärr , by the lake Vänern, October 2024. You may notice that the eyes I see everywhere are green, not blue as in the original song. There is a reason.
James Gale - 'Don't close your eyes' (Bob McDill)
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(REPOST) I videoed this in Rolfskärrs stugby back in 2016 - a take on Bob McDill's 'Don't close your eyes' - a big US hit for Keith Whitley in 1988.
James Gale - 'Talk To You' (James Gale)
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Own song from a while back - 'Talk to You', this take videoed in Medelplana gård, August 2024
James Gale - 'Even When You've Lost It All' (Jeff Taube)
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This is a song written/composed by Jeff Taube, an American friend here in Sweden but who I haven't seen for ages! 'Even When You've Lost It All', videoed in Otterstad in August 2024.
James Gale 'What'll I Do' (Irving Berlin)
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Here's a JG take on the 1923 Irving Berlin composition 'What’ll I do', videoed in Östra Frölunda in June this year. The song has a rather sweet back story in that it was apparently autobiographical - check out its Wikipedia entry!
James Gale - 'When My Little Girl Is Smiling' (Carole King, Gerry Goffin)
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'When My Little Girl Is Smiling', written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and first recorded by The Drifters in 1961. A US #28 hit for The Drifters in 1962, and a UK hit same year for The Drifters (#31) AND Craig Douglas (#4) AND Jimmy Justice (also #4). Here by JG in Östra Frölunda, 20 June 2024.
James Gale - 'When I need you' (Albert Hammond, Carole Bayer Sager)
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Östra Frölunda, June 2024
James Gale - 'Any Time At All' (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
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JG in a holiday let in Östra Frölunda in June 2024 with an early Beatles song. 'Any Time At All' was on the 1964 album 'A Hard Day's Night'.
James Gale - 'Green eyes crying in the rain' (Fred Rose, with colour change)
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The 1945 Fred Rose song 'Blue eyes crying in the rain'; blue eyes changed to green eyes because... well, because in my case her eyes were green. Other than that, Fred Rose's words apply pretty much. Ebbabolet, near Tibro, 2022
James Gale - 'Annie's Song' (John Denver)
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A rendition of John Denver's 'Annie's Song' undertaken in Östra Frölunda, 19 June 2024
James Gale - 'Summer's End' (John Prine)
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Summer's end was officially a week ago. This is my take on the late John Prine's beautiful and moving song 'Summer's End', videoed in Östra Frölunda on 16 June this year.
James Gale - 'Angel flying too close to the ground' (Willie Nelson)
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James Gale - 'Angel flying too close to the ground' (Willie Nelson)
James Gale - 'John Barleycorn' (Traditional)
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James Gale - 'John Barleycorn' (Traditional)
James Gale - 'Warm' (James Gale)
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James Gale - 'Warm' (James Gale)
James Gale - 'Long Dream Ago' (James Gale)
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James Gale - 'Long Dream Ago' (James Gale)
James Gale - 'Across the Borderline' (Jim Dickinson, John Hiatt, Ry Cooder)
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James Gale - 'Across the Borderline' (Jim Dickinson, John Hiatt, Ry Cooder)
James Gale - 'Morning of my life' (Barry Gibb)
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James Gale - 'Morning of my life' (Barry Gibb)
James Gale - 'Monologue' (James Gale)
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James Gale - 'Monologue' (James Gale)
James Gale - 'The Coat You Wore' (Martin Hall-Kenny)
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James Gale - 'The Coat You Wore' (Martin Hall-Kenny)
James Gale - 'The Long Way Home' (Kathleen Brennan, Tom Waits)
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James Gale - 'The Long Way Home' (Kathleen Brennan, Tom Waits)
James Gale - 'Iris' (John Rzeznik)
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James Gale - 'Iris' (John Rzeznik)
James Gale - 'Angel of the Morning' (Chip Taylor)
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James Gale - 'Angel of the Morning' (Chip Taylor)
James Gale - 'All along the Watchtower' (Bob Dylan)
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James Gale - 'All along the Watchtower' (Bob Dylan)
James Gale - 'Knockin' on Heaven's door' (Bob Dylan)
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James Gale - 'Knockin' on Heaven's door' (Bob Dylan)
James Gale - 'The Wayward Wind' (Herb Newman, Stan Lebowsky)
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James Gale - 'The Wayward Wind' (Herb Newman, Stan Lebowsky)
James Gale - 'All Of Me' (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons)
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James Gale - 'All Of Me' (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @maya3661
    @maya3661 3 дні тому

    Beautiful. Keep it going 💯🎉❤

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 дні тому

      Thanks for that, Maya! And I'll try! 😊 (You aren't my friend-in-the-cloud Maya/Maija in Finland by any chance, are you...?)

    • @maya3661
      @maya3661 2 дні тому

      @JamesGale1 sorry but not that girl, good luck 🤞

  • @manriq47
    @manriq47 3 дні тому

    Beautifully done, James. Time seems to keep tick, tick, ticking away while the emperor fiddles. Is it so hard to imagine a peaceful planet? I was imaging these golden years being considerably different. All the best. ~ Mark

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 дні тому

      Thanks for the compliment, Mark. As for the rest - I couldn't agree with you more 🙁

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs 3 дні тому

    Nicely done

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 дні тому

      Thanks for that, Cas! 🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 10 днів тому

    "Only Lovers Left Alive".....

  • @stevecook4109
    @stevecook4109 10 днів тому

    Nice work James

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs 10 днів тому

    Lovely song

  • @penelopeGHO
    @penelopeGHO 10 днів тому

    very beautiful song

  • @MatthewWhatleyLiveMusicThrift
    @MatthewWhatleyLiveMusicThrift 17 днів тому

    Great playing on this piece. This is a great rendition of a classic. Well done.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 15 днів тому

      Thanks for that, Matthew! 🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @MatthewWhatleyLiveMusicThrift
    @MatthewWhatleyLiveMusicThrift 22 дні тому

    This is a beautiful, lamenting song. Your vocal is a perfect match. I'm a Subscriber.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 19 днів тому

      Agreed about the song, Matthew - and thank you very much for the approval of my take on it! 🎶🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @MatthewWhatleyLiveMusicThrift
    @MatthewWhatleyLiveMusicThrift 23 дні тому

    Excellent performance - thank you for posting this piece.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 22 дні тому

      And thank YOU for the nice comment, Matthew!🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @universoAnnaWatz
    @universoAnnaWatz 25 днів тому

    Muito boa essa música ❤

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 24 дні тому

      É de fato, Anna - muito mais do que uma 'canção pop'! (blame google for the translation! 😊)🙏🧙‍♂

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 25 днів тому

    Like fine wine, this song and your performances get better with time. Thank you for this song.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 24 дні тому

      Thanks for that, David! And the song - it really is a gem by any measure. Certainly a million miles from just 'pop pap'! 🙏🧙‍♂

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 26 днів тому

    haunting, lovely, universal, primal. Great song performed to perfection.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 26 днів тому

      Thanks for the appreciation, David - memories... 🎶🙏🧙‍♂

    • @DavidStewart-v5e
      @DavidStewart-v5e 25 днів тому

      @@JamesGale1 I just now played this song for my wife. She liked it.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 24 дні тому

      @@DavidStewart-v5e 🙏😊

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 26 днів тому

    Excellent covers like this one keeps great songs alive and fresh. Thank you.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 26 днів тому

      🎸🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 26 днів тому

    really nice

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 26 днів тому

      Thanks for that, David - but my wife's just informed me that the first two chords (repeated later) bear a marked resemblance to the late great John Prine's lovely 'Summer's End'... 😭

    • @DavidStewart-v5e
      @DavidStewart-v5e 26 днів тому

      ​@@JamesGale1 You're borrowing and paying homage to the best!

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 26 днів тому

    I absolutely love this song....and then the amazing guitar solo kicks in. Terrific!

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 25 днів тому

      I'm quite fond of it myself 😊! As I mentioned in the blurb, it was my usual gig closer, and it normally went down quite well 😎 - I'm pleased you like it, David... 🙏🧙‍♂

  • @DavidStewart-v5e
    @DavidStewart-v5e 27 днів тому

    Thank you for the excellent cover of this wonderful song.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 26 днів тому

      And thank you for the appreciation, David! 🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @constantinfalcone3336
    @constantinfalcone3336 27 днів тому

    Keep up the great work, James!

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 26 днів тому

      Thanks, Constantin! I'll try...😎🙏🧙‍♂

  • @RemingtonRidersMusic
    @RemingtonRidersMusic Місяць тому

    You sing this beautifully.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thanks, Jan (I'm assuming it's Jan!) - it's a very sad one... 🙏❣️🧙‍♂️

    • @RemingtonRidersMusic
      @RemingtonRidersMusic Місяць тому

      @@JamesGale1 You assumed right. Greetings from Jan in California. 🎵

  • @RemingtonRidersMusic
    @RemingtonRidersMusic Місяць тому

    Beautiful rendition of this great Ry Cooder song.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      ... and thanks for that comment too - again, it's a fine song. I try to do it justice 🙏❣️🧙‍♂️ (It's late - I mean to check out your channel tomorrow!)

    • @RemingtonRidersMusic
      @RemingtonRidersMusic Місяць тому

      @@JamesGale1 You definitely do it justice.

  • @nanozz
    @nanozz Місяць тому

    This is beautiful :')

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Assuming you mean the rendition rather than just the song - thank you!😊🙏🧙‍♂

  • @manriq47
    @manriq47 Місяць тому

    If this one is an example, James, then that cabin must be filled to overflowing with great music. Enjoyed very much. Would love to be sitting around jamming with you. Happy New Year to you and yours! ~ Mark

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      There are a few more 'in the can' from various trips to Rolfskärr, Mark - mainly outside down by the lake - plus other stuff from other places including home! 😊 I do miss the joy of jammin'. Haven't done any for YEARS 🙁. Oh well... Anyway, Happy New Year to you and yours too! 🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @froskvon9465
    @froskvon9465 Місяць тому

    Beautiful song ❤

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      'tis quite nice, innit! 🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @CannavaroSahaja
    @CannavaroSahaja Місяць тому

    im soo glad that you're doing well and looks healthy too Man... I LOVE YOU,, Remind me of my grandpa

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Cheers! 🎶🙏🧙‍♂ Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. William Shakespeare (from 'Macbeth', spoken by Macbeth)

  • @DanielDroz
    @DanielDroz Місяць тому

    Great tune and fantastic performance! Very cool 👍👍

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thank you, Daniel! Best wishes for 2025!🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @SharonSellvey
    @SharonSellvey Місяць тому

    Many Blessings Sharon.

  • @SharonSellvey
    @SharonSellvey Місяць тому

    Great job. God Bless . Merry Christmas Sir. ❤😊

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thanks, and same to you!🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @UHAHA56
    @UHAHA56 Місяць тому

    good voice🥹

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thanks!🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs Місяць тому

    Nicely done

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thanks, Cas 🙏🧙‍♂

  • @rana_saltarina
    @rana_saltarina Місяць тому

    you are gonna be the reason why Im gonna start playing the guitar, I will inform you grandpa if I manage to be at the level to play this lovely theme, greetings from Argentina :)

  • @UHAHA56
    @UHAHA56 Місяць тому

    I am a high school student in Korea and I like listening to your songs. Please do it for a long time. I support you.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thank you for your nice comment and your support😊 - I shall carry on doing it for as long as I can!🎶🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @kyodulac
    @kyodulac Місяць тому

    I can now officially say i found my favorite cover of my favorite song ❤

  • @BengtLofqvist
    @BengtLofqvist Місяць тому

    Härlig version av denna fantastiska låt. Jag gillar din röst skarpt.

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Tack för det, Bengt 😊! Ha det bra... 🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs 2 місяці тому

    Nice original

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 Місяць тому

      Thanks, Cas 🙏🧙‍♂

  • @shayanjamalva4895
    @shayanjamalva4895 2 місяці тому

    You deserve more subscribers 🎉

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! It would be nice...😎🙏🧙‍♂

  • @M4aarc
    @M4aarc 2 місяці тому

    Kollar fortfarande på denna 6 år efter o tycker den e så härlig! Önskar jag hade tabs till den <3 Har försökt spela den men de blir inte samma :D Hoppas du mår bra James!

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Unfortunately I never got my head round tabs! Just playing by ear... Anyway, I'm glad you like it 😊 Meanwhile, the years get shorter but I'm still alive 🙃🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs 2 місяці тому

    Nicely done

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Cas 🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs 2 місяці тому

    Great interpretation of a classic song

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the approval, Cas - and it is, isn't it! A classic song, I mean (hastily added in clarification!!!) 🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @77rostomid
    @77rostomid 2 місяці тому

    Bravooooo

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      I'll take that as approval! Cheers... 🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @Hellonicetomettyou
    @Hellonicetomettyou 2 місяці тому

    I felt that it was warmer for humans to sing than for computers Please sing for a long time

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      I'll try... 🙏🙃

  • @M4aarc
    @M4aarc 2 місяці тому

    Im so glad you till doin ur thing ! Much love and keep it up! <3

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Will do!🙏🧙‍♂️

  • @서정우다
    @서정우다 2 місяці тому

    amazing❤

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 큐아이 - support appreciated! 😊🙏🧙‍♂

  • @중현-b7q
    @중현-b7q 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful performance ❤

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Junghyun - I'm happy you liked it 😊🙏🧙‍♂

  • @DanielDroz
    @DanielDroz 2 місяці тому

    Great tune. Excellent performance! Very cool 👍👍

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      It certainly is a fine classic 60s pop song! Thanks for the approval, Daniel 🙏🧙‍♂

  • @OO__OO
    @OO__OO 2 місяці тому

    아름답네요 ❤

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      좋아해주셔서 기쁘네요! (with thanks to google translate...😊)🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @Mcountryboy
    @Mcountryboy 2 місяці тому

    Excellent. I was very impressed by your wonderful singing and performance. Best regard from Japan. 🎶M countryboy🎸

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for that lovely comment, M countryboy - and best wishes back from Sweden!🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs 3 місяці тому

    Great song choice

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 2 місяці тому

      Classic 60s pop, ain't it!

  • @Ethan-lb9hf
    @Ethan-lb9hf 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful performance James, Glad I found this gem today. Your voice reminds me of both Willy Nelson, and Jackson C. Frank. Keep at it!

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the appreciation, Ethan! All compliments gratefully accepted 🙃🎶🙏🧙‍♂

  • @harrietbarbir8579
    @harrietbarbir8579 3 місяці тому

    This is a beautiful version. I only know the one by Leo Sayer - you add a lot of emotion 🎸🎶👏

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 3 місяці тому

      Thank you Harriet! We do try to try without too obviously trying ... 😊🙏❣🧙‍♂

  • @Dijktroubadour
    @Dijktroubadour 3 місяці тому

    Love it JG ❣💓💞

    • @JamesGale1
      @JamesGale1 3 місяці тому

      I'm very happy to hear that LvdG 😘🙏❣🧙‍♂