JSngry Posted May 7, 2005 Report Posted May 7, 2005 The first recording of "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" was done by Johnny Rivers, on his 1966 album Changes. Or that.... Rivers' 1967 album Rewind was arranged by Webb, and featured eight Webb originals. Who knew? Quote
GA Russell Posted May 7, 2005 Report Posted May 7, 2005 I still think of Rivers first when it comes to "Phoenix". After a series of up tempo singles and albums, his Changes album consisted of slow songs and a new haircut (combed forward, not back), and "Phoenix" was the first single from it. I've often thought about how Rivers' "Phoenix" is one of those forgotten oldies which were popular at the time (at least where I lived in New Orleans), but which have been AWOL on the oldies stations. Quote
Dave James Posted May 8, 2005 Report Posted May 8, 2005 (edited) When I think of "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", I'm afraid I have Isaac Hayes on the brain. I can only hear his version from "Hot Buttered Soul." Jimmy Webb could spin a tune though. Say what you want about "By..." or "Gentle On My Mind", but both those songs contain some catchy and cleverly constructed lyrics. Up over and out. Edited May 8, 2005 by Dave James Quote
JSngry Posted May 8, 2005 Author Report Posted May 8, 2005 Jimmy Webb could spin a tune though. Say what you want about "By..." or "Gentle On My Mind"... Can I say that "Gentle On My Mind" was written by John Hartford? Quote
Dave James Posted May 8, 2005 Report Posted May 8, 2005 (edited) Yes, it's OK to say that. I feel shame. Up over and out. Edited May 8, 2005 by Dave James Quote
Jazzmoose Posted May 8, 2005 Report Posted May 8, 2005 Wow. You guys are too hip for me; I hear Glen Campbell... Quote
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