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Never Letting Go

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In 1975 I was introduced to Phoebe's music via my dear friend Honey Warren whom I haven't seen in over 15 yr. The 1st thing I heard by her was Poetry Man. I fell in love with the albumn. My little sister introduced me to Second Childhood and I was again mesmerized by her style and realism of life experiences. And then came Never Letting Go which I discovered myself in the record shop one day. I have all of the above mentioned albums. My son wrote me last week and said to me "Mama, my friends don't understand why I like Phoebe Snow so well. I can see you in my minds eye lying in front of the stereo singing you heart out to Phoebe when we were little. I used to wonder "what could that lady be saying that made you play her songs over and over again;' now I understand,and I just tell them it's too deep for you:-)."

For the young woman in the middle of teenage angst, seeking music as a balm, a audio healing, this album was it for me.

Phoebe sung my woes, my hearts, my joys and my sorrows. My heart may have been broken, but hours listening to Never Letting Go, Something So real, Majesty of Life and We're Children always gave me relief.

Phoebe is as much as part of my younger years as Earth, Wind and Fire Concerts and disco's. Yeah, I was there and so grateful her music allows me to return to it again and again.

22 Years later? Her music is still as fresh and vibrate now as it was then.

Love you girl...

Margaret

Over 20 years ago, I heard an achingly beautiful song that has haunted me ever since. I didn't catch its name, but I kept singing a bit of the chorus to record store employees and DJs, hoping someone could identify it for me. No luck! And then one day while surfing amazon.com, I started sampling audio clips and I found it: "Majesty of Life" by Phoebe Snow. I ordered the CD, hoping the song would be even half as sensitive and tender as I remembered it, filled with great hopes and fond expectations.

Happily, the album didn't disappoint me in the slightest. "Majesty of Life" is every bit as sweet an expression of yearning in the year 2000 as it was back in 1977, and the other songs on the album are equally timeless (particularly the passionate title track). Miss Snow's vocals throughout are superb; her style is undated and the recording is crisp and clear. This is an album to treasure; I, for one, will never let it go ...

My first intro. to Phoebe Snow was the single NEVER LETTING GO. I had to have the album. Rarely do you find a work were every piece is a treasure. Miss Snow feels and makes you feel the music. Her interpretation is inspiring. Her voice a delight..

The title track and Phoebe's cover of Paul Simon's "Something So Right" are classic tracks that hold up more than 25 years after they were recorded. Phoebe Snow's expressive, unique voice is utilized beautifully on this gem of an album. I love NEVER LETTING GO now as much as I did when I first heard this album as a child.
A classic artist; a classic disc.

I used to have this album when it first came out. Ms. Snow's guitar work is technically outstanding and her vocals are nothing less than inspiring. This album is a must have for all music lovers!

Now is the time to honor the voice and experience that was Phoebe Snow, who has passed away. Yes, I paid more for this CD than most, but because I have strong memories tied to it, cost was never an issue or concern. Play your albums and CDs tonight, for Phoebe is singing sweet lullabies to her daughter (who preceded her in death).


of when the voice was not modified, modulated, broken down by electronics; when the lyric of the song didn't have a life of its own but lived inside the music. Some CDs are worth the cost (I just miss having the original liner notes).

There are such singers and songwriters whose body of work we use to mark the times of our lives. So it is -at least for me- with Phoebe Snow. The intro to "Never Letting Go" is etched in my memory from what seems like eons ago, and yet, Ms. Snow's music is timeless. I can understand a bit more now of why she didn't record for a long time. I've seen her live three times, and wonder why she never sang this of all her songs? She will be a part of my personal music experience forever.

I just recently received this record as a Christmas present and was thrilled to add this to my small record collection. Used obviously, and it was at Goodwill too! Good find and if you're into calm mellow music with the definite feel of the 70's, this is a good album to have. I learned about Phoebe Snow while watching some early SNL episodes. One of those rare contralto singers. The title song for the album, Never Letting Go is great with a catchy rhythm, but my favorite would have to be Love Makes a Woman. Needless to say, her voice is great to listen to on a record or anything. However, if you can, I recommend listening to Snow on a record to make the listening experience more authentic for its time period. Needless to say, good record to have. If you find it at Goodwill or for a low price at a consignment shop or other thrift store, purchase it the first day you see it. But you can also purchase it here. Either way, it's a great record to add to your collection.