Before you got to Marc Cohn, l was going to say that the closest I've been to Memphis or Al Green was seeing Cohn in a Manhattan club in 1991 sing "Reverend Green / be glad to see ya / when you haven't got a prayer." So this was a huge treat. I'm glad to hear that the Bishop's vocals are strong. Your treatment of the sermon put me in stitches in the most reverent and respectful way. (I think I sound like that to my students. I know I sound like that to my kids.) I can only say, "God bless us, every one" and "There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Thank you for sharing your good - what, luck? grace? - of a close-up with the man in his beloved place. Mmm-mmm.
Apologies to that fine man Ricky Ross and my journo colleague Jane Hamilton whose kind comments on this piece ended up on another Jaggy Thistle thread entirely, because I am an idiot and put in a wonky hyperlink. Like I say, an idiot.
Lovely piece again. The usual combination of rich knowledge, I really did not know that moments and warm humanity. Rev Green was pure class. Off to listen to him and I’ll chuck in some Sam and Dave as well. This sub just gets better.
Another great piece, Kenny. Thoroughly enjoyable to read and listen to. And yes, I confess (quietly) to being a sucker for Marc Cohn’s first album too. Thanks so much for sharing this experience.
P.S. What did you use to capture the video and audio in the church? Was it the Fujifilm X100V?
I’m a big Al Green fan and found this a great piece but about the same time as it landed in my in box I was listening to Walking in Memphis in a Cardiff pub! How spooky is that?
Before you got to Marc Cohn, l was going to say that the closest I've been to Memphis or Al Green was seeing Cohn in a Manhattan club in 1991 sing "Reverend Green / be glad to see ya / when you haven't got a prayer." So this was a huge treat. I'm glad to hear that the Bishop's vocals are strong. Your treatment of the sermon put me in stitches in the most reverent and respectful way. (I think I sound like that to my students. I know I sound like that to my kids.) I can only say, "God bless us, every one" and "There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Thank you for sharing your good - what, luck? grace? - of a close-up with the man in his beloved place. Mmm-mmm.
I know the Cohn song is cheesy but I tear up every time I hear it, like the big sap I am.
Oh my goodness, me too! Cheese is marvelous, on a plate or in a microphone. A few olives, some crackers. Delicious.
Apologies to that fine man Ricky Ross and my journo colleague Jane Hamilton whose kind comments on this piece ended up on another Jaggy Thistle thread entirely, because I am an idiot and put in a wonky hyperlink. Like I say, an idiot.
Lovely piece again. The usual combination of rich knowledge, I really did not know that moments and warm humanity. Rev Green was pure class. Off to listen to him and I’ll chuck in some Sam and Dave as well. This sub just gets better.
Too kind! Many thanks, Niall. Much appreciated.
No accurate! Something to look forward to in an Inbox full of the 21 Century. Makes a v nice change Kenny.
I hope Al sees this, just a lovely tribute
When I eventually get to America, despite being an atheist a Black Church has always been high on my list
Another great piece, Kenny. Thoroughly enjoyable to read and listen to. And yes, I confess (quietly) to being a sucker for Marc Cohn’s first album too. Thanks so much for sharing this experience.
P.S. What did you use to capture the video and audio in the church? Was it the Fujifilm X100V?
Cohn is a guilty pleasure! No, the video was just on my iPhone SE!
I’m a big Al Green fan and found this a great piece but about the same time as it landed in my in box I was listening to Walking in Memphis in a Cardiff pub! How spooky is that?
Now that is weird..
Wonderful piece Kenny
Cheers, Ally!