tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post1927267815953603372..comments2024-03-29T02:23:55.741-07:00Comments on Burning Wood: Micheal Smotherman- Lost Tracks: Volume 3Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-49204004635059683852019-08-10T04:12:06.591-07:002019-08-10T04:12:06.591-07:00Fantastic musician and composerand an incredible m...Fantastic musician and composerand an incredible man. Micheal has written songs that are the fabric of our lives. He tells the most rambunctious and fabulous tales and gently prods the tender heart. Such a treasure to hear this voice singing his own work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17971726953994489689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-54642880863294855762013-11-05T08:13:30.780-08:002013-11-05T08:13:30.780-08:00Wow, I love all the comments. I first heard Michae...Wow, I love all the comments. I first heard Michael on the old KBCO here in Colorado and loved it. Bought the cassette which is toast now after many, many plays. "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" is truly a classic.<br /><br />Joe B. Denver, COJoe B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-89820116921344567662013-08-05T02:05:58.049-07:002013-08-05T02:05:58.049-07:00I completely agree that Micheal Smotherman is trul...I completely agree that Micheal Smotherman is truly gifted. I can attest personally to this fact because I was at the Bottom Line in NYC at the performance you are writing about with great zeal. It was indeed a spectacular set and the venue was packed. I was on this Epic Records' tour with Smotherman as his synth player and back up vocals. It was a terrific tour promoting Smotherman's fresh and exciting first album, yes really on vinyl, and is totally unforgettable. Your review is really right-on. Armand St. MartinArmand St. Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-45231790426698863372013-06-10T01:40:37.886-07:002013-06-10T01:40:37.886-07:00Michael Smotherman
I saw Michael on a music show i...Michael Smotherman<br />I saw Michael on a music show in 1981-'82.I believe it was on a show<br />called Soundstage. Anyway where I saw him,isn't important,the important thing is I did get to see him.I'm like most folks,I'd never heard of him.The uptempo stuff I liked ok (I was a singer/songwriiter from<br />Atlanta,Ga.,so I really didn't listen to the uptempo music of the day,but when I heard Do I Ever Cross Your Mind,it was like hearing from an old friend.I remember the white suit,the Band,how well choreographed the whole set was.<br />But Do I Ever Cross Your Mind is<br />one of those extremely rare moments when you know that you've just heard something extraordinary.<br />About 15 yrs. ago I corresponded with a lady,I believe she said that she was Michaels' daughter<br />she went by the username OTAY PANKY. on AOL<br />If anybody knows her,tell her I said hello.Chuck Vaughnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-77877095798525706962011-12-20T21:00:39.241-08:002011-12-20T21:00:39.241-08:00OMG thank you SO MUCH for posting the zip file!!! ...OMG thank you SO MUCH for posting the zip file!!! You just filled an empty hole I've had in my heart for the past two decades, ever since I got rid of my last record player (I still have the vinyl but nothing to play it on!!!) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!lildrummerboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604190463677226095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-63505996919029393142011-08-09T22:25:48.370-07:002011-08-09T22:25:48.370-07:00Looking for a nice clear copy of "Crazy in Lo...Looking for a nice clear copy of "Crazy in Love" for decades, ever since I got rid of my vinyl. Thanks so much! Now, if we can find the video for "Crazy in Love" - no, not the one on YouTube (but that's great also). I'm looking for the one that was on HBO every couple hours in Video Jukebox - but I'm convinced it wasn't the one that you find on YouTube. I think it had "crazy" stuff in it, but it's been almost 30 years... Anyway, thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-83336462270500525452011-03-30T06:44:09.183-07:002011-03-30T06:44:09.183-07:00@Jim--
Thanks! I just finally got around to getti...@Jim--<br /><br />Thanks! I just finally got around to getting "Conjure Man." What a fantastic record. Micheal sounds as good as ever. <br /><br />SSal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-19204184008354641012011-03-29T20:46:35.837-07:002011-03-29T20:46:35.837-07:00I have known Micheal for a long time and he is wel...I have known Micheal for a long time and he is well. He is one of the great American songwriters and gents. Ray Charles cut Do I Ever Cross Your Mind and I highly recommend you friend Micheal on facebook and ask for The Faithless Kind or So Little Love In the world...he can be seen on Bob Woodruff's video Bayou Girl--Micheal is a special man--Jim Della Croce....P.S. I too was at that show and recall Andy Warhol shooting MSJim Della Crocehttp://www.thepressoffice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-65221884807068740102011-01-21T04:40:17.435-08:002011-01-21T04:40:17.435-08:00Mr. G, thanks for pointing out the existence of &q...Mr. G, thanks for pointing out the existence of "Conjure Man." That slipped by me.Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-86759326402876782152011-01-21T00:53:10.945-08:002011-01-21T00:53:10.945-08:00AAARRGH! I've been looking for this album ever...AAARRGH! I've been looking for this album ever since <b>Do I Ever Cross Your Mind</b> spontaneously entered my head a few months ago, and finally ordered a used copy from someone on eBay. It arrived yesterday, and then you post the whole thing as a zip file today. Ah, such is life.<br /><br />But...a friend of a friend worked for Epic 30 years ago, and because of that, I got to go to the release party for the album, and actually met him. It was the first time I'd ever seen a "keytar." I also saw Andy Warhol there.<br /><br />I don't know if you'd call it a follow-up album, but he did put out another album, called <b>Conjure Man</b>, in 2001. It's available at iTunes...and has an updated version of <b>Do I Ever Cross Your Mind</b>.Mr Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397233594699904878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-51102876823288361322010-01-21T07:01:31.997-08:002010-01-21T07:01:31.997-08:00I'd never heard of him either... but surprisin...I'd never heard of him either... but surprisingly good.<br /><br />Can't help but think the album cover contributed a bit to the record's failure. The rodeo poster type atop the "alien glamboy" photo—neither of which has anything to do with the sound inside. What were they thinking?Ken Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-79593650502708420552010-01-20T16:56:22.248-08:002010-01-20T16:56:22.248-08:00Being the lazy bastard than I am I have never burn...Being the lazy bastard than I am I have never burned the original vinyl so this is great. I agree that this was one of those amazing albums that pop up from time to time and it's amazing that there was never a follow-up. Hope he's alright!cmealhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201121023050701074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-41368579830012980422010-01-20T13:40:16.691-08:002010-01-20T13:40:16.691-08:00He's alive and well and living in Nashville. (...He's alive and well and living in Nashville. (just found that out)Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-10637298737535883522010-01-20T08:15:28.187-08:002010-01-20T08:15:28.187-08:00Why have I never heard of this guy?
And what ever...Why have I never heard of this guy?<br /><br />And what ever happened to him?steve simelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247393763004076992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-58225479539563060032010-01-20T07:05:13.814-08:002010-01-20T07:05:13.814-08:00I'm with you all the way down on this one Sal....I'm with you all the way down on this one Sal. Great music, great show, one that left a lasting impression. I still play the songs, love 'em. I probably still have my ticket stub in a box somewhere. Superb post!!FD13NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964671671960423199noreply@blogger.com