Top video. Nice to hear your thoughts on Poco, especially considering you've been a fan since the 70's. I've been a country rock guy for quite a while, but it's only in the last 2 or 3 years that I've really explored Poco's music. The period you focused on is by far my favourite. Like many of the country rock bands, as the 70s progressed and turned into the 80s, the influence of the Eagles diminished the uniqueness that bands like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco, Clover and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils had. It's funny to think that the Eagles were influenced by Poco, and later Poco would move their sound towards the Eagles. Anyway...I look forward to another country rock video from you soon. Cheers Hedley
Sure am enjoying your sharing about Poco. I got lucky and saw Poco with only Rusty of the original members I believe. What a treat since I love Pedal Steel. Never thought I would get to see them . Sadly Rusty passed not long after. I guess he was ill athe time. He lived in the Mark Twain Forest in Missouri. Bet that was a cool woods .RIP 🙏 brother. I also got to see Jim Messinas band , and Timothys band at the same venue. Wow could they both play some great music.
Some of the albums they recorded for MCA after Richie left I thought were some of their best. 'Indian Summer, Head over heels, Rose of Cimarron, Legend and Blue & Gray were exceptionally good albums. I also rate Crazy eyes and AGFTK very highly.
In 1973 I had journeyed from Jersey to Lawrence, Ks, of all places. My roommate used to play Poco constantly. I was not too fond of the band. Fast forward to all these years later and I absolutely love them! Go figue
Enjoyed your insight. Their early 2000s live from Bell Court Nashville is a must if you love Poco. Most of the original band. Wore out the Deliverin' 8track I had. Cannot argue with your list, although"A good feelin to know" is high on my list. I thought the Legacy song "Who else" is a perfect Poco composition and I wish the last minute or so of "What do people know" would go on forever. Will always love their music my friend.
Hi Mike, Enjoyed your video! Hope you'll do the post-Furay set of albums. There's a lot in them to appreciate. I started following Poco late in the game - around 2005 and have seen them several times over the years. Met them after the shows. Paul Cotton was always a gracious and approachable fellow.... and now he's not with them anymore as you probably know. "Legacy" is good and you're right about that "80's sound" on that one.
I've only bought one Poco album, in the mid 70s when I first starting buying records. It was your #5, the self-titled album, Poco. In a discount bin. I still listen to the that album today. So damn enjoyable, so tight musically. The replacement CD I bought does have bonus tracks. From deliverin' I think
Love early Poco, but the later albums are wonderfui, too: Blue and Gray, Under the Gun, Inamorata, Ghost Town, Rose of Cimarron, Cantamos, and more. Even without Richie, they continued to make excellent music.
I consider Crazy Eyes the best Poco album of all-time. "Crazy Eyes" is an epic progressive country rock masterpiece. "Here We Go Again" is also Tim's best song from that era and I would call Poco's version of J.J. Cale's "Magnolia" the definitive version. "Let's Dance Tonight" is also a great song. Overall, the Crazy Eyes album demonstrated the songwriting and musicianship talents of every band member at the top of their game.
Mike, I’ve been going through all of the videos after discovering your channel and I really love them. Your stories and anecdotes are always great and shed a nice light on some artists that really get glossed over these days. Thanks for the great stuff at keep on! (Also, would you happen to be familiar with my grandfather Jerry Gillespie? He wrote the song “Somebody’s Knockin” for Terri Gibbs)
Nice to hear from you. I hope to get busier with videos again in the new year. I have a few new ideas. Sorru I am not familiar with Jerry but I will look into him.
I’m watching your video and have to disagree by your second choice. The Poco ‘Oranges’ album is their best, based on side one alone. The interplay between Messina and Rusty Young was incredible. George Grantham’s drumming was top notch. It was a mostly very happy recording. Richie’s voice was never better. When Paul Cotton joined the band, Poco diverged from the upbeat country rock they had been doing and settled into a more Eagles type sound.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge of Poco & your views.
Top video. Nice to hear your thoughts on Poco, especially considering you've been a fan since the 70's.
I've been a country rock guy for quite a while, but it's only in the last 2 or 3 years that I've really explored Poco's music. The period you focused on is by far my favourite. Like many of the country rock bands, as the 70s progressed and turned into the 80s, the influence of the Eagles diminished the uniqueness that bands like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco, Clover and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils had.
It's funny to think that the Eagles were influenced by Poco, and later Poco would move their sound towards the Eagles.
Anyway...I look forward to another country rock video from you soon.
Cheers
Hedley
Sure am enjoying your sharing about Poco. I got lucky and saw Poco with only Rusty of the original members I believe. What a treat since I love Pedal Steel. Never thought I would get to see them . Sadly Rusty passed not long after. I guess he was ill athe time. He lived in the Mark Twain Forest in Missouri. Bet that was a cool woods .RIP 🙏 brother. I also got to see Jim Messinas band , and Timothys band at the same venue. Wow could they both play some great music.
Some of the albums they recorded for MCA after Richie left I thought were some of their best. 'Indian Summer, Head over heels, Rose of Cimarron, Legend and Blue & Gray were exceptionally good albums. I also rate Crazy eyes and AGFTK very highly.
I like your narration. But i missed hearing about Indian Summer and Legend 😢
In 1973 I had journeyed from Jersey to Lawrence, Ks, of all places. My roommate used to play Poco constantly. I was not too fond of the band. Fast forward to all these years later and I absolutely love them! Go figue
I had Poco albums before I ever got a Eagles album. My first one was From the inside.
Enjoyed your insight. Their early 2000s live from Bell Court Nashville is a must if you love Poco. Most of the original band. Wore out the Deliverin' 8track I had. Cannot argue with your list, although"A good feelin to know" is high on my list. I thought the Legacy song "Who else" is a perfect Poco composition and I wish the last minute or so of "What do people know" would go on forever. Will always love their music my friend.
LOVE early Poco with Richie Furay !
Love Poco thank you for your review!!
I was just spinning Poco the entire day. Man, the song The Last Goodbye was nostalgic. And thought about your fabulous channel and your reviews.
Deliverin was my introduction to Poco. I saw them in concert six times. A great band!
Fantastic video, Dude! I've never owned a Poco album. However, I've always cheered for Poco...why? I know not.
Hi Mike,
Enjoyed your video! Hope you'll do the post-Furay set of albums. There's a lot in them to appreciate. I started following Poco late in the game - around 2005 and have seen them several times over the years. Met them after the shows. Paul Cotton was always a gracious and approachable fellow.... and now he's not with them anymore as you probably know. "Legacy" is good and you're right about that "80's sound" on that one.
I've only bought one Poco album, in the mid 70s when I first starting buying records. It was your #5, the self-titled album, Poco. In a discount bin. I still listen to the that album today. So damn enjoyable, so tight musically. The replacement CD I bought does have bonus tracks. From deliverin' I think
Love early Poco, but the later albums are wonderfui, too: Blue and Gray, Under the Gun, Inamorata, Ghost Town, Rose of Cimarron, Cantamos, and more. Even without Richie, they continued to make excellent music.
Hi im from Sri Lanka. I have a Poco album titled Blue and Grey. Its a classic country rock album
I consider Crazy Eyes the best Poco album of all-time. "Crazy Eyes" is an epic progressive country rock masterpiece. "Here We Go Again" is also Tim's best song from that era and I would call Poco's version of J.J. Cale's "Magnolia" the definitive version. "Let's Dance Tonight" is also a great song. Overall, the Crazy Eyes album demonstrated the songwriting and musicianship talents of every band member at the top of their game.
Absolutely great LP. For me these six were just so close. Thanks for your comments.
JJ Cale said Poco's cover of Magnolia was the best cover of any of his songs.
Rose of Cimarron..one of my favorites.. Indian Summer, Blue and Gray, Ghost Town
I need to do the post-Furay era someday!
Great reviews though
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I love Richie Furay and all the music he made, including Poco. But, if I'm being honest, Pocos best music came after Richie left the group.
Mike, I’ve been going through all of the videos after discovering your channel and I really love them. Your stories and anecdotes are always great and shed a nice light on some artists that really get glossed over these days. Thanks for the great stuff at keep on! (Also, would you happen to be familiar with my grandfather Jerry Gillespie? He wrote the song “Somebody’s Knockin” for Terri Gibbs)
Nice to hear from you. I hope to get busier with videos again in the new year. I have a few new ideas. Sorru I am not familiar with Jerry but I will look into him.
Well, I can't keep it in,gotta let it out ! ... Cantamos 1974,..Rose of Cimarron 1976, ...Indian Summer 1977....
Cantamos is as good as anything they ever released . Solid beginning to end .
1. Crazy Eyes
2. Cantamos
3. Good Feelin to Know
4. Legend
5. Deliverin
you were crazy for poco? i was loco for poco!!!!🎉😂
I’m watching your video and have to disagree by your second choice. The Poco ‘Oranges’ album is their best, based on side one alone. The interplay between Messina and Rusty Young was incredible. George Grantham’s drumming was top notch. It was a mostly very happy recording. Richie’s voice was never better. When Paul Cotton joined the band, Poco diverged from the upbeat country rock they had been doing and settled into a more Eagles type sound.
Good points indeed and I so so love that record myself.
Your list is light - if you were a real fan...