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Post by Al Truest on Oct 31, 2006 1:16:07 GMT
There are some newly posted video performances on YouTube that are a mix of covers and original work. She has the most beautiful range and quality to her voice. I had heard clips before, but I had no idea! She is amazing. Adey - you must hear "Dream of Sheep" Zan - look up "Mercy Street" there. You'd think there were two people residing in her body. I'm going to be seeking much more from her. It has always been touted how much she sounds like Kate- and she can. But she almost sounds male in her more natural voice. She s truly a freak of nature and the most under rated vocal talent that I can think of. CLICK HEREFrom here select some others. Don't miss "Dream of Sheep: HEREEDIT - I do believe she could cover "Don't Give Up" and sing both parts! |
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Post by Xanadu on Oct 31, 2006 2:18:07 GMT
There are some newly posted video performances on YouTube that are a mix of covers and original work. She has the most beautiful range and quality to her voice. I had heard clips before, but I had no idea! She is amazing. Adey - you must hear "Dream of Sheep" Zan - look up "Mercy Street" there. You'd think there were two people residing in her body. I'm going to be seeking much more from her. It has always been touted how much she sounds like Kate- and she can. But she almost sounds male in her more natural voice. She s truly a freak of nature and the most under rated vocal talent that I can think of. CLICK HEREFrom here select some others. Don't miss "Dream of Sheep: HEREEDIT - I do believe she could cover "Don't Give Up" and sing both parts! I mentioned her here before, unfortunately her albums are not easily available. Maybe from the website. I like "When The Rain Came Down" which is how I discovered her, and her cover of "Ashes to Ashes." I'll look for some more and comment. I'm glad you discovered her Al. She has a website... let me think... AHhh I've got it: www.auntiesocialmusic.com/ and www.smoe.org/ecto/ and here happyrhodes.org/She seems really in earnest and worth a look. I'd think you'd like her, Al.  |
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Post by Al Truest on Oct 31, 2006 2:39:15 GMT
^ Thank you Zan. I am about to check out the links.  I have know of her for years. I must have gotten off on the wrong foot with her. 'A poor quality audio and the thought of her being a novelty or an oddity. I have much catching up to do. |
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Post by Al Truest on Oct 31, 2006 2:46:23 GMT
^ Soo many samples and long mp3s! ;D See you guys tommorrow.  |
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Post by Adey on Oct 31, 2006 14:58:51 GMT
Oh dear..
Now isn't this just wonderful?
And Dream of Sheep as performed by Kate, always brings tears to my eyes. Even with such a lo-fi recording and performed in the nervous white light of the stage, Happy's version provoked the same emotional response in me. Remarkable - as is her range, evidenced by her performance of Mercy Street.
This (she) is class, no doubt at all..
Thanks Al.
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Post by Xanadu on Oct 31, 2006 19:05:18 GMT
Maybe in support we should all get a CD from the website! Where to start? I've only listened online, and have a few songs here and there. Kevan, was it you who had a few albums? I can't remember just now. |
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Post by Xanadu on Oct 31, 2006 19:13:54 GMT
Hey, you guys HAVE to watch her version of Here Comes The Flood on YouTube. It is not only one of my favorite Gabriel songs, but probably in my top 10 songs of all time! Such an incredible song... I always wanted to hear Kate sing it, but this is almost better, if that's possible! I always thought you'd love this song Adey, since we both feel the same about And Dream Of Sheep. Musically and lyrically seems like something you'd appreciate. Let me know what you think. Thanks for starting the discussion Al |
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Post by Adey on Oct 31, 2006 20:27:46 GMT
Hey, you guys HAVE to watch her version of Here Comes The Flood on YouTube. It is not only one of my favorite Gabriel songs, but probably in my top 10 songs of all time! Such an incredible song... I always wanted to hear Kate sing it, but this is almost better, if that's possible! I always thought you'd love this song Adey, since we both feel the same about And Dream Of Sheep. Musically and lyrically seems like something you'd appreciate. Let me know what you think. I've always loved " Here Comes the Flood", especially (bizarrely) Gabriel's German language version. I adore the intensity of the song, much like " Biko" in some respects. I look forward to catching Happy Rhodes' version in due course.. |
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Post by Al Truest on Nov 1, 2006 3:39:38 GMT
Hey, you guys HAVE to watch her version of Here Comes The Flood on YouTube. It is not only one of my favorite Gabriel songs, but probably in my top 10 songs of all time! Such an incredible song... I always wanted to hear Kate sing it, but this is almost better, if that's possible! I agree. Ms Rhodes certainly has good taste as well as skills. I'd like to continue it tommorrow. 'Have Halloween obligations tonight. |
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Post by Adey on Nov 1, 2006 4:07:52 GMT
I'd like to continue it tommorrow. 'Have Halloween obligations tonight.  |
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Post by Al Truest on Nov 1, 2006 13:08:30 GMT
I'd like to continue it tommorrow. 'Have Halloween obligations tonight. I only wish I had a garden path. ;D 'wonder what Bertie's costume would be? An EMI exec? Scary!  |
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Post by Kevin2 on Nov 1, 2006 20:12:43 GMT
Maybe in support we should all get a CD from the website! Where to start? I've only listened online, and have a few songs here and there. Kevan, was it you who had a few albums? I can't remember just now. Yes indeed, I do have some Rhodes CDs. They vary quite a bit in style with the earlier ones being more folk-ish - these are my favorites. The later ones are interesting too. Definitely check out the samples! |
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Post by Sven Golly on Nov 2, 2006 13:22:14 GMT
If she's so happy, why the long face? (that's so tacky)
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Post by Xanadu on Nov 2, 2006 18:04:01 GMT
If she's so happy, why the long face? (that's so tacky) Har, har, Sven.  One of the websites I posted says she's been called "Happy" since she was a baby, since she was always smiling, and legally changed her name years later. |
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Post by Al Truest on Nov 2, 2006 19:06:48 GMT
If she's so happy, why the long face? (that's so tacky) Har, har, Sven. I actually find her very attractive. And although I did not want to claim responsibility for the pettiness, I'm not one to ignore an opportunity to express irony. ;D I saw an interview that validates this. Moreover it was her younger brother who started it by calling her 'happy baby' because he couldn't pronounce her name. ('have to check what that name was) |
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I have know of her for years. I must have gotten off on the wrong foot with her. 'A poor quality audio and the thought of her being a novelty or an oddity. I have much catching up to do.
