So magnificently musical … sublime! First heard Kenny in 1979 in a record shop singing Here’s That Rainy Day…. Gabbed me straight away and ever since …. RIP Kenny … all your fans miss you!
Pitch-perfect. No auto tune for Kenny. I heard him live in SoCal many times, small venues, just Kenny sitting in a chair with his guitar and his songs. Mesmerizing. He died way too soon.
Beautiful medley performed flawlessly by Kenny!! I love his smooth transition from song to song. He was a master of original solo arrangements. RIP Kenny!! 🙏❤
There were only two singers about whom I would joke that I would kill to have their singing voices. Kenny Rankin and Chad Mitchell (solo). Thanks so much for the posting this. I was so fortunate to hear Kenny in person on more than several occasions.
Thanks Paul! I have all of Kenny's recordings and was fortunate to see him 20+ times (solo, duo, trio). Hoping there will be more commercial live recordings released!
I've been so many places in my life and time I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhymes I've acted out my life in stages Ten thousand people watching me Now we're alone And I'm singing this song to you I know your image of me Is what I hoped to be I treated you unkindly Darling, can't you see? There's no one more important to me Darling, can't you see through me? We're alone And I'm just singing a song to you You taught me precious secrets Of a true love withholding nothing You came out in front and I was hiding Now I'm so much better And if the words don't come together Listen to the melody 'Cause my love is in here hiding I love you in a place Where there's no space no time I love you for my life You're a friend of mine And when my life is over Please Remember we were together We were alone And I was singing this song to.... Georgia... Georgia, no peace I find (I find) Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my... Funny Valentine Sweet comic valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet, you're my favorite work of art Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak Are you smart? From the heart Don't change a hair for me Not if you care- Not if you care- Not if you care for me Stay, funny valentine, stay Each day is Valentine's Day *Impro* (ParaParaPanPan ban BaraBaa Ba Ba Ba Ba) Each day is Valentine's Day
I fell in love with this man and his music back in 1975 and have never looked back. My favorite musical artist ever. I miss him so much.
I’ve seen him many times in the past…. No voice can ever compete with his style of music….truly amazing and missed
So magnificently musical … sublime! First heard Kenny in 1979 in a record shop singing Here’s That Rainy Day…. Gabbed me straight away and ever since …. RIP Kenny … all your fans miss you!
Kenny is a true one of a kind artist!
I’ve loved his music since the early 70’s..seen him twice!
Classic Kenny 👌
Kenny Rankin had a style of singing all his all own. No one could ever replicate. ❤❤❤😊.
And like George Benson and Glen Campbell he's just as great of a guitarist. 🎸
Beautiful! Been listening to his music for 48 yrs. Miss you Kenny!!
Pitch-perfect. No auto tune for Kenny. I heard him live in SoCal many times, small venues, just Kenny sitting in a chair with his guitar and his songs. Mesmerizing. He died way too soon.
Beautiful medley performed flawlessly by Kenny!! I love his smooth transition from song to song. He was a master of original solo arrangements.
RIP Kenny!! 🙏❤
A special singer...
And this is improvised, he never sang something the same way twice.
One of the greats
Love love love love love his voice his phrasing. He's like sitting in your living room with wine cheese apples and a dubie... Beautiful❤
Went to see him in nyc in 1972 been a fan ever since.
This is rare...i havent heard of this til now.
Saw Kenny live twice at the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Always loved his voice. R.I.P. beautiful soul
There were only two singers about whom I would joke that I would kill to have their singing voices. Kenny Rankin and Chad Mitchell (solo). Thanks so much for the posting this. I was so fortunate to hear Kenny in person on more than several occasions.
Thanks Paul! I have all of Kenny's recordings and was fortunate to see him 20+ times (solo, duo, trio). Hoping there will be more commercial live recordings released!
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs
I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life in stages
Ten thousand people watching me
Now we're alone
And I'm singing this song to you
I know your image of me
Is what I hoped to be
I treated you unkindly
Darling, can't you see?
There's no one more important to me
Darling, can't you see through me?
We're alone
And I'm just singing a song to you
You taught me precious secrets
Of a true love withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
Now I'm so much better
And if the words don't come together
Listen to the melody
'Cause my love is in here hiding
I love you in a place
Where there's no space no time
I love you for my life
You're a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Please
Remember we were together
We were alone
And I was singing this song to....
Georgia...
Georgia, no peace I find (I find)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my...
Funny Valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet, you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
From the heart
Don't change a hair for me
Not if you care-
Not if you care-
Not if you care for me
Stay, funny valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day
*Impro* (ParaParaPanPan ban BaraBaa Ba Ba Ba Ba)
Each day is Valentine's Day
Thanks!
You've made my year Paul...this is so spectacular. I could never thank you enough!
Oh. My. God
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!!
Toujours un vrai bonheur après plus de 25 ans d écoute je t'aime Kenny ❤
Hi, Do you perhaps have a video of the other song (“She Moves and Eyes Follow”) that Kenny performed on this episode of The Merv Griffin Show? Thanks!
What year was this from? Such a sweet, unique voice.
Thank you!!
Was this an appearance on Johnny Carson?