“Follow Your Dreams” really stands out with distinctive colors in the album LEGACY. The simple, sincere words flow, riding on the soothing sounds and low-keyed vocals. Together they reach down to burning thirst for self-assurance like a stream of sweet water: “You’re the one to decide what you’re gonna be” “Give it your best, and remember that life is what you chose Follow your dreams and do what you love to do” I’ve got this thing that I made my mind up, not long ago. Don’t care if it’s crazy or foolish. Wanting to make it happen, one by one I put my feet on the ground. But, my step forward might’ve hurt or caused troubles to some people, which I never meant. Those are the days I shrink and wilt. And I got, by chance, this CD for a new lineup released in Japan and heard this song. Thank you, POCO. This is a precious song we need to sing out for generations to come.
I was there that night also. It was great. I remember that Jim came out and played Pathway to Glory. That was an old favorite from the L&M days. Celebrity Theatre.....saw many great shows there and danced the night into the New Year at many Riopelle concerts!
My girls are now 28 and 30 but this song was played heaps during their up bringing..... My 30 year old said "I will make sure we play this mum at your funeral" ....didnt know whether to laugh or cry... Think I might just smile for as long as I can and be glad Poco could express in the words of a song what a mother could not :)
This was a 20 year reunioun album of original Poco! They didn't stay together for long, after this album! But, it was a marvelous blast from the past! Peace, BobbyK :+)
That would be Rusty---the guy on the far right playing the mandolin (with the guitar, if you look closely) over his back. To answer your question---they all song wonderfully. The original lead singer--and founding father---was Ritchie Furay. Also, some wonderful vocals by Tim Schmitt. Then, after they left the band, Rusty and Paul Cotton. Poco is a wonderful experience for anyone who loves melody and harmony. Use YT to check them out! M
Musicgentlefolk: It's not a question of who's better, USA or British Invasion, black or white, etc---this just happens to be a wonderful and lovely "kid song". My daughter grew up listening to Poco, Loggins and Messina, etc. I had never heard this tune until about three years ago. She was studying for Finals at college. I called her, and she said, " I'm listening to my Poco song you sent me." It doesn't get any better than that! I'm a musician, love the BI, but this song is AT. D's 2!
The tape is somewhere safe in a box in my attic. I put it in there when i moved home about 4 years ago. Its a VHS tape and I would have to find a way to get it on a DVD and then download it to YT I haven't done any of this before, so it's on my list now of things to do
Yes I saw it and recorded it onto a VHS video tape. I still have the tape, but haven't seen it in years. To the best of my memory there were just 3 members playing on Wogan's show. Jim, Randy and Rusty. Wasit not back in 1989 ? or there abouts.
“Follow Your Dreams”は、アルバムLEGACYに異なる彩を放つ。短く静かに語りかけられる言葉は、飾らぬ軽やかな音に乗り、火ぶくれに清水が届くように、響く。 「自分が決めるんだ どうありたいのか」 「精一杯がんばれ 自分の選択が人生をつくるのだと 夢を追い 好きでたまらぬことをやればいい」 これは人生の先輩からの応援。大切な歌が、また一つ増えた。 (English version? Working on it. Thank you for posting this video.)
Hi there! Sorry - I've only just seen this. I went looking for my VHS copy recently but I think it was v. 'last-minute' and rough. I may have missed intro' and T.W. really jarred me off with his put-down tone. So I copied words & guessed cords & taped over. I have been playing my (near) version ever since. Great intro' lyric for any acoustic set I think and just a great simple song thats out of its time (60/70's). I too would like to see it again as no two Poco versions seem to be the same!
@stevepond65 Didn't know Randy Meisner was dead...saw Poco the year this album came out...one of the best shows I've ever seen, even though Richie F was on "retreat".
At least you took the effort, thanks for that, but still, I would love to listen to the whole song.... You are rigt though, no 2 Poco versions are the same, but they all are fantastic, one of my fav. 70tees bands.
You start to realize how much better the American foundation was than the British Invasion. Harmonies and musicianship of Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Poco, CSNY, Eagles, Loggins/Messina, JD Souther, Jackson Browne, all put the Brits to shame. I love this music.
Nice Version this was done in Japan Richie had long left the tour. He was not happy with some of the song selections. as a minister he felt he could not perform some of the songs. Jack Sundrud the current Poco bassist replaced him on the american tour. I'm not sure if Jack went with them to Japan. I think they went as a trio just Rusty,Randy and Jimmy. i don't think George Grantham went either.
@bindybuell thats so good iguess. I am 52 and I have all my music lined out for me. Didnt think bout this song but now..... may be a scriction on my lide. Eww, sucks to think bout dying but ... It happens hats life.... and death.
foxmulder i agree with you except for the part of being better than brits. you mention many fine bands but seem to forget all the great music that came from overseas too. it was all good, especially traffic, beatles, neil, talk talk, and about a dozen hundred others you forgot to mention. they are all great in their own way and no one is put "to shame"
One of the most underrated group of so called country-rock movement. They were great and still they are ! A Poco fan from Italy.
That's Jim Messina, Rusty Young & Randy Meisner. Randy did rejoin Poco for awhile... He is a great-grandfather now,
“Follow Your Dreams” really stands out with distinctive colors in the album LEGACY. The simple, sincere words flow, riding on the soothing sounds and low-keyed vocals. Together they reach down to burning thirst for self-assurance like a stream of sweet water:
“You’re the one to decide what you’re gonna be”
“Give it your best, and remember that life is what you chose
Follow your dreams and do what you love to do”
I’ve got this thing that I made my mind up, not long ago. Don’t care if it’s crazy or foolish. Wanting to make it happen, one by one I put my feet on the ground. But, my step forward might’ve hurt or caused troubles to some people, which I never meant. Those are the days I shrink and wilt. And I got, by chance, this CD for a new lineup released in Japan and heard this song. Thank you, POCO. This is a precious song we need to sing out for generations to come.
Wore this album out in my apartment outside of bham al. Brings back memories started in the early 70s I think I was 13 yrs old.
It was 1990, man~~~
I was there that night also. It was great. I remember that Jim came out and played Pathway to Glory. That was an old favorite from the L&M days. Celebrity Theatre.....saw many great shows there and danced the night into the New Year at many Riopelle concerts!
My girls are now 28 and 30 but this song was played heaps during their up bringing.....
My 30 year old said "I will make sure we play this mum at your funeral" ....didnt know whether to laugh or cry...
Think I might just smile for as long as I can and be glad Poco could express in the words of a song what a mother could not :)
Nice to hear such affirming lyrics. They were always one of my favorites!
This was a 20 year reunioun album of original Poco! They didn't stay together for long, after this album! But, it was a marvelous blast from the past! Peace, BobbyK :+)
That would be Rusty---the guy on the far right playing the mandolin (with the guitar, if you look closely) over his back. To answer your question---they all song wonderfully. The original lead singer--and founding father---was Ritchie Furay. Also, some wonderful vocals by Tim Schmitt. Then, after they left the band, Rusty and Paul Cotton. Poco is a wonderful experience for anyone who loves melody and harmony. Use YT to check them out!
M
It's good to see Jim Messina & Randy Meisner (Former Eagle & Poco's original bass player) back with Poco.
Is this just awsome or what? WOW!!!!!!
Wow!!What a man...Jim
great song sung by Jim Messina!
Absolutely brilliant!
Poco the best band ever...
Australia
Musicgentlefolk: It's not a question of who's better, USA or British Invasion, black or white, etc---this just happens to be a wonderful and lovely "kid song".
My daughter grew up listening to Poco, Loggins and Messina, etc. I had never heard this tune until about three years ago. She was studying for Finals at college. I called her, and she said, " I'm listening to my Poco song you sent me." It doesn't get any better than that!
I'm a musician, love the BI, but this song is AT. D's 2!
Takes me back to 84 and school days was one of my favourite songs ...Cheers JIM :-)
The tape is somewhere safe in a box in my attic. I put it in there when i moved home about 4 years ago. Its a VHS tape and I would have to find a way to get it on a DVD and then download it to YT I haven't done any of this before, so it's on my list now of things to do
Did anyone else catch Poco doing this song on Wogan (BBC1) back in the late '90's?
This is such a charming song, I just got to love it
Amo la country music.......e da poco tempo ho "scoperto" i Poco : Forti!!!
Advice so true. Great band.
Aww man great song,thanks for the post.
i sang this for 5th grade graduation :D good memories :'D
This is so good!
i love this song.
That would be nice, I look forward to listen to the whole song
love
Hay guys very nice pure sound good to hear..Doug
Yes I saw it and recorded it onto a VHS video tape. I still have the tape, but haven't seen it in years. To the best of my memory there were just 3 members playing on Wogan's show. Jim, Randy and Rusty. Wasit not back in 1989 ? or there abouts.
marisha4sure I was refering to this video. By the way I just saw Jim Messina in concert in Redondo Beach, Ca., Very good show!!!
“Follow Your Dreams”は、アルバムLEGACYに異なる彩を放つ。短く静かに語りかけられる言葉は、飾らぬ軽やかな音に乗り、火ぶくれに清水が届くように、響く。
「自分が決めるんだ どうありたいのか」
「精一杯がんばれ
自分の選択が人生をつくるのだと
夢を追い 好きでたまらぬことをやればいい」
これは人生の先輩からの応援。大切な歌が、また一つ増えた。
(English version? Working on it. Thank you for posting this video.)
@Afghan0gurl Good for you. It must be how well they sing together and the smoothe flow of the music. Their music is timeless.
Hi there! Sorry - I've only just seen this.
I went looking for my VHS copy recently but I think it was v. 'last-minute' and rough. I may have missed intro' and T.W. really jarred me off with his put-down tone. So I copied words & guessed cords & taped over. I have been playing my (near) version ever since.
Great intro' lyric for any acoustic set I think and just a great simple song thats out of its time (60/70's). I too would like to see it again as no two Poco versions seem to be the same!
My comment was directed toward this video, which I'm sure is from a few years ago.
Jerry Riopelle and the Celebrity Theatre....a lot of other superb performances there!!!!
Paul Cotton is a guitar wizard.
Randy Meisner was POCO's first bass player on their first album
RIP Rusty Young.
'Thank you Jimmy'
get real, we are not waiting for comments like this, we just like it.
Gran grupo Poco, sonido parecido a Eagles de hecho de alli se fueron a volar.
from the cd legend.
@stevepond65 Didn't know Randy Meisner was dead...saw Poco the year this album came out...one of the best shows I've ever seen, even though Richie F was on "retreat".
he is not dead.. he is 67 now
At least you took the effort, thanks for that, but still, I would love to listen to the whole song....
You are rigt though, no 2 Poco versions are the same, but they all are fantastic, one of my fav. 70tees bands.
i had to sing this song in 6th grade for my graduation it was torture
You start to realize how much better the American foundation was than the British Invasion. Harmonies and musicianship of Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Poco, CSNY, Eagles, Loggins/Messina, JD Souther, Jackson Browne, all put the Brits to shame. I love this music.
I saw Loggins and Messina after falling in love with Poco's KIND WOMAN. Wow, that was a long time ago now.
If you have the tape, do us a favour and try to post it here, I would love tho have the whole version.
I Love this song, does anyone know where to find it. Kaz Pollard from inspire belief New Zealand
Nice Version this was done in Japan Richie had long left the tour. He was not happy with some of the song selections. as a minister he felt he could not perform some of the songs. Jack Sundrud the current Poco bassist replaced him on the american tour. I'm not sure if Jack went with them to Japan. I think they went as a trio just Rusty,Randy and Jimmy. i don't think George Grantham went either.
Randy Meisner is not dead!
Randy Meisner isn't back with poco! he wasn't at the reunion at the stagecoach
@stevepond65 .......as far as I know Randy is alive and well......
i did too
@bindybuell thats so good iguess. I am 52 and I have all my music lined out for me. Didnt think bout this song but now..... may be a scriction on my lide. Eww, sucks to think bout dying but ... It happens hats life.... and death.
Randy. Donde esta??
@stevepond65 Still alive and kickin'....Mom died recently (March, 2011). Maybe that confused ya.
Unfortunately, Randy Meisner is dead, God rest him. I never heard a better high harmony man and i don't think there could be a better one!
Why would you write that. We just spent an evening with Randy in May 2017
foxmulder i agree with you except for the part of being better than brits. you mention many fine bands but seem to forget all the great music that came from overseas too. it was all good, especially traffic, beatles, neil, talk talk, and about a dozen hundred others you forgot to mention. they are all great in their own way and no one is put "to shame"
Jim Messina.
anyone have the tabs for this song?
@marisha4sure Well neither is Jim or Tim so there.
haha miii lil sis has to sing this at her promotion_______cynthia_______
watakin 右键!!!
how many lead vocalists did these guys have ffs....the vocalist who sings crazy love is the best...
Jimmys guitar is not out of tune - the sound of the day back then had a lot of "Chorusing" in it... plus the sound quality is not the best in this!!!
great but messina's guitar is way out of tune!!
That is a terrible mix, I h ope it's not in the master...what a shame