tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post7255292741316571475..comments2024-03-03T12:41:58.376+04:00Comments on Deira Diary: Joan Armatrading live at Bexhill's De La Warr Pavilion, EnglandNeil Partrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04986347512527541166noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post-76606542104107523812014-11-24T21:15:51.043+04:002014-11-24T21:15:51.043+04:00Many thanks to Silva, Vanessa, Ms Strikes Back, An...Many thanks to Silva, Vanessa, Ms Strikes Back, Anonymous and Jonathan for your comments, they're really appreciated,especially as the majority of you weren't "paid" with a ticket! Criticism noted, reference to Rosetta well-made, as were observations on Joan's voice, and I am delighted that it provoked some nice childhood memories too.Neil Partrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986347512527541166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post-9949977436868961562014-11-24T20:09:48.016+04:002014-11-24T20:09:48.016+04:00Although I was only between the ages of 8 and 10 w...Although I was only between the ages of 8 and 10 when Joan Armatrading became stuck in my mind, her sound never left me. Her music was played on Irish radio when I was growing up there and she prove to be very popular in Ireland. <br /><br />Its true when good art is good, its good. To try and describe good art is not easy, but I think Neil you sumed up Joan's raw talent in away which is as poetic as Joan's music. <br /><br />Not realising until now I was only 1 when Joan realised 'Love and Affection', but this was the song which I have always associate with Joan. Thanks Neil for press ganging me into writing a comment because you reintroduced me back to the art of Joan, which is nice.Jonathan O'Deahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644177572422738951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post-7408274066330385762014-11-24T19:24:16.189+04:002014-11-24T19:24:16.189+04:00Comparing her to Charlie Pride is a bit naff.
Gla...Comparing her to Charlie Pride is a bit naff.<br /><br />Glad you caught the show.<br /><br />me, myself, biggles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post-6373979226928698182014-11-24T18:40:13.215+04:002014-11-24T18:40:13.215+04:00Joan as rock guitar goddess was a complete surpris...Joan as rock guitar goddess was a complete surprise and a brilliant aspect of the performance too. Put me in mind of Rosetta Tharpe at times. <br /> Nature Strikes Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835165200051989756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post-74045510466942709522014-11-24T16:00:07.110+04:002014-11-24T16:00:07.110+04:00Spot on review Neil, I certainly think the pre-rec...Spot on review Neil, I certainly think the pre-recorded 'enhancements' were not needed. Thankfully there were very few. Joans mastery of the guitar with her fab percussive style could easily have carried her through, and her divine voice, richer and more emotionally charged with maturity. A rare treat indeed. Great to see you and Val and thanks so much for the tickets. Lots of love Ness x Vanessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710815792287664844.post-21483934364545885312014-11-24T15:58:14.478+04:002014-11-24T15:58:14.478+04:00As ever an excellent review, Neil!
It makes me rea...As ever an excellent review, Neil!<br />It makes me really want to have been there - her voice is like raw honey. And I'm glad her humour came across - she's always been very amusing in interviews I've heard - I suppose you have to have a good sense of humour growing up in the West Midlands - LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860185369624606033noreply@blogger.com