THis man is a genius, and I don't use this word often. His songs show an amazing blend of insightful, intense, well-put lyrics, good, memorable melodies and his singing is outstanding. Amazing. Love his songs and performance. Not well known enough, that's for sure. Sunday papers, for example, brilliantly satiric. Live performances just amazing. Hope he was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame long time ago. He is certainly in mine! If you read this, Joe, my hat's off to you. COngrats for your fantastic work over the years! You have given greater insight into some very important human dilemmas, -- just wonderful. You have my profound apprecation! Many thannks! Ted
My hometown is Rijeka, Croatia, Yes the seagulls,, football crowds-I lived 500 meters from stadion, church bells-church was even nearer. So this song lot of us have in commons.
My band is thinking of doing this song and I stumbled upon this version. Joe's an amazing pianist. Very under-rated. If we could pull this one off or even the guitar version...WOW. Come check us out sometime at www.imthemanband.com Love live Joe Jackson's music!
THis man is a genius, and I don't use this word often. His songs show an amazing blend of insightful, intense, well-put lyrics, good, memorable melodies and his singing is outstanding. Amazing. Love his songs and performance. Not well known enough, that's for sure. Sunday papers, for example, brilliantly satiric. Live performances just amazing. Hope he was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame long time ago. He is certainly in mine!
If you read this, Joe, my hat's off to you. COngrats for your fantastic work over the years! You have given greater insight into some very important human dilemmas, -- just wonderful. You have my profound apprecation! Many thannks! Ted
...don´t know...but "I was born when I was 17..." always hits me HARD!!! ...great version of a fantastic song. thx so much for posting this. love, o
I just love Joe's ability to not only continuously reinvent his music, but to reinvent the same song! Magical.
Splendid version
Could be one of the best things Joe has done. Brilliant
Waves, seagulls, football crowds & church bells. My hometown too. Portsmouth. God bless you JJ.
My hometown is Rijeka, Croatia, Yes the seagulls,, football crowds-I lived 500 meters from stadion, church bells-church was even nearer. So this song lot of us have in commons.
One of a handful of songs that consistently bring tears to my eyes
Same
Oh yes
Yep
It's been 30 years and I'll probably never go back. I love this song.
This song takes me back to my hometown again and again .... I never thought I'd miss it, but I do .....
On the precipice of leaving forever to a new state. I will always miss my hometown.
I love this song, and this version of it is my favorite.
I wish the interlude from 3:14 until the end of the song would go on forever. It's an exquisite riff.
the fantastic mr joe jackson, the master
I hear some of Pachabel’s Canon’s legendary Chord Progression
cigarettes, wine and... joe jackson..
amen.
Fantastic!!!! One of my favourites. It takes me to wonderful times. Thank you for posting.
I still live in my hometown.... such a nice song.
Wow, what a rendition of one of my favorites
merci joe quel moment c'est sublime
Vraiment
contrast with "19 Forever." :-)
Wow
My band is thinking of doing this song and I stumbled upon this version. Joe's an amazing pianist. Very under-rated. If we could pull this one off or even the guitar version...WOW. Come check us out sometime at www.imthemanband.com
Love live Joe Jackson's music!
I also love how he incorporates Pachelbel's Canon in the song. Just brilliant!
les racines!!!
36 jahre ist es her, dass ich ihn dies in Hamburg singen hörte (und sofort die lp holte ). bis heute ein sehr schöner Song.