I got a decent amount of feedback regarding my last post about Steve Forbert, so thought I'd follow up with his second record, Jackrabbit Slim. This is considered by many to be the best Forbert record, and it was certainly the most successful commercially. Romeo's Tune was his only top 20 hit, the piano riff as catchy as a Beyonce jingle, poetic lyrics with spot on vocals. Definitely a mix-tape keeper.
[mp3]: Steve Forbert - Romeo's Tune
The song is written so well, it even survived a Keith Urban mauling:
[mp3]: Steve Forbert - Romeo's Tune
The song is written so well, it even survived a Keith Urban mauling:
Really not that bad. But I do hate that guy's fake southern accent.
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So Romeo's Tune is a great lead-off track, and the record is consistently good from top to bottom. Another highlight is Say Goodbye to Little Jo:
[mp3]: Steve Forbert - Say Goodbye to Little Jo
There's not much more I can say about this record, other than it's spot on. I've noticed that Forbert has been touring recently, albeit to small venues in smaller towns. You can actually catch him this Thursday in New Hope, PA.Has anyone seen his show recently? Let me know if he's worth catching in the comments. Perhaps all the Forbert fans from this site can organize a trip.
- N.W.
Other listening highlights: Wait, January 23-30 1978
[mp3]: Steve Forbert - Say Goodbye to Little Jo
There's not much more I can say about this record, other than it's spot on. I've noticed that Forbert has been touring recently, albeit to small venues in smaller towns. You can actually catch him this Thursday in New Hope, PA.Has anyone seen his show recently? Let me know if he's worth catching in the comments. Perhaps all the Forbert fans from this site can organize a trip.
- N.W.
Other listening highlights: Wait, January 23-30 1978
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