Tag Archives: Steve Forbert

January 23-30, 1978

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Ray V.

This has always been one of my favorite songs by Steve Forbert and I almost forgot to share it as I have for the last decade or so during the last week in January From the 1979, Jackrabbit Slim album. … Continue reading →

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It’s Often Said. . .

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Ray V.

Two for the price of one. It’s often said that life is strange, but compared to what? Each year during this week, I share this song by Steve Forbert, January 23-30, 1978.  A quaint song that closes out the Jacakrabbit … Continue reading →

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Like Finding Your Long Lost, Favorite Slippers

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Ray V.

Have you ever had favorite slippers?  A pair that fit perfectly, were comfortable and didn’t fall off your feet? Then one day, you realized that you didn’t have them any longer, but had no recollection of when/where they disappeared. You … Continue reading →

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Objects In The Mirror. . .

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Ray V.

I stumbled on this video and felt that it portrays Steve’s career as a songwriter/guitarist/singer and was worthy of posting In the song, he references my favorite Forbert  tune, January 23-30, 1978 with . . . “It’s often said that … Continue reading →

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Connecting Some Dots

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Ray V.

Yesterday, I made the drive from Aiken, SC to Hixson (Chattanooga), TN and then onto Lake Charles, LA, where I overnighted, before getting to Houston, TX this morning.  Yes, it was a long day  (16 hours driving) and I was … Continue reading →

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I Blinked Once . . .

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Ray V.

Yesterday was one of those days that reminded me about things that are really important in life and how fast it all gets by you.  Here are just a few examples, all occurring in 12 hours on Saturday, 15 FEB … Continue reading →

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The Last Week In January

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Ray V.

Most of us have a few songs that are anchored to holidays or maybe certain events in our lives. Some of mine are: Alice’s Restaurant on Thanksgiving Another Christmas Song on Christmas Hard Place on Memorial Day Song in the … Continue reading →

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Break Down, Into Tears

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Ray V.

It was the Fall of 1978, freshman year at college when Jack Sonntag brought over the  “Alive on Arrival” album and I heard my first, Steve Forbert song.  It has been a music love affair ever since.  I’ve seen him … Continue reading →

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It Starts To Worry Me

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Ray V.

What a busy couple of weeks, and it has nothing to do with the upcoming Christmas holiday. It’s just life . . . and maybe a little eschatological urgency. Early starts and late endings and it seems that as I get … Continue reading →

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But Compared To What?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Ray V.

Historically, I share this song in January, but today, I can’t stop thinking about the hook line. “It’s often said that life is strange, oh yes, but compared to what?” New Days  Surprises Wishes fulfilled Miracles

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