sterling Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I recently heard my first Tim Buckley song at a friend's home. He is an avid vinyl fan who is still purchasing vinyl. He put on a cut called "Goodbye and Hello". The lyrics of that song were the most fantastic I have heard in a long time. They were complex but different from Dylan or Morrison. I grew up in the sixties and had heard of him but never had actually listened to his recordings. This song was recorded in 1967. Does anyone out there know anything about Tim and his music that can share more light on his work?Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I heard bits and pieces of his songs, but never a full one. He is a cult favorite and a troubled soul who died young of abuse I think...I'd like to hear some of his best work, though I know the production values would be dated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 He was one of my favorite singer/songwriters in the late 60's. IMO, his best work was on his first 3 LPs, Tim Buckley, Goodbye & Hello, and Happy Sad, all released on Elektra between '66 and '69. He put out a slew of later albums, many posthumous (died of a heroin OD in '75), on a variety of labels. There's an excellent website, www.timbuckley.net, that has a ton of info. His son Jeff, BTW, clearly inherited his voice and songwriting skills, although I still prefer the father's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldblue Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Tim Buckley's "Song of the Siren" is one of my all-time favorites, and apparently one of Robert Plant's too. He recorded it on his "Dreamland" album. Both Buckley's and Plant's versions are worth a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 His son died in a swimming accident-I think.Was there any suspicion of drugs or foul play?-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm pretty sure drugs and foul play were ruled out in the case of Jeff's drowning. On the other hand, as he went swimming wearing heavy work boots, rumors have persisted that he may have committed suicide. Jeff told several of his friends that he was bipolar just before his death, although it was never confirmed. He has just gotten into Memphis with his band to record his 2nd album the day he drowned. A big mystery, and an even bigger tragedy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'd like to hear some of his best work, though I know the production values would be dated. Tony... u need to get over this "dated" bias-- yes some recordings before 1972 aren't as sonically "wow" as those after.... BUT a lot of recordings made after 1975 LOSE charm & magic from sterile technology... if anything, ROCK reached it's height of studio greatness (i.e. BEST sonic impact) from 1971-1974.... after that rock bands never sounded as sharp & fresh... Buckley's records cover the late 66 to late 74 era-- a classic time for music & usually a time when most artists were allowed to create w/ a lot of freedom, as Buckley did.. absolutely prime real estate: the same era that gave us the greatest work of the Beatles, & songwriters like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Tom Rush, Nick Drake, Van Morrison, Todd Rundgren etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Pierson, I am a "thin and muffled" music bigot!Help me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Tim Buckley's "Song of the Siren" is one of my all-time favorites, and apparently one of Robert Plant's too. He recorded it on his "Dreamland" album. Both Buckley's and Plant's versions are worth a listen. I agree, I love this song. Remember when he sang it on an episode of The Monkees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspberrywine Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Isnt "song of the Siren" actually on "Greetings From L.A.?' Buckley was interesting in his stylistic progression from the first album to "Greetings from L.A." Van Dyke Parkes played keyborards on the first two albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 "Song Of The Siren" first appeared on TB's 6th album, "Starsailor"....1970 or 71, if I recall. "Greetings From LA" was his 7th LP, came out in '72. "Starsailor" is my favorite Tim B. LP after his first 3. I thought it was a huge comeback after his 4th & 5th LPs, "Blue Afternoon" and "Lorca".....both of which were very downbeat, depressing music.I thought V.D. Parks just played keys on his Elektra debut, but you may be right about "Goodbye & Hello"....will check the LP when I get home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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