Last Thing on My Mind - Tom Paxton in HD 6-19-09 video free download
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Duration: 04:23
Uploaded: 2009/06/20
This is Tom Paxton performing his song "The Last Thing on My Mind" at Mason District Park in Annandale, VA, on June 19, 2009. Paxton is accompanied by Robin Bullock. It was late in the evening and the light was dwindling, so this is what it is. If the video gets a little jumpy in spots, it's because I was swatting a mosquito on my neck.
Note: I received a private note from Robin Bullock, who said that the stage monitors were not working at this gig, and that is why he struggled to get the harmony right. As an occasional performer myself, I completely understand how lack of monitors can cripple the ability to do harmony. Thanks for letting me know about that, Robin.
I shot this in HD with my Canon Vixia HF11 HD camcorder.
Comments
7 years ago
Lesley Moore
Very nice to hear.7 years ago
tony easom
I don't get to him to often. An all time favourite of mine. The last time was at The Lowly in Salford Quays, Manchester UK. Got to meet him and shake his hand after the show, a very special moment! I did an up beat version of this one in a local pub the other week and do regularly on my charity busks.11 years ago
Martin Anthony Egan
Just down the road from where he lives in Alexandria Virginia11 years ago
Bob Kovacs
You're welcome!11 years ago
surfside45
Love Tom Paxton and this song. Thanks for posting.12 years ago
Bob Kovacs
Note to everyone: I received a private note from Robin Bullock, who said that the stage monitors were not working at this gig, and that is why he struggled to get the harmony right. As an occasional performer myself, I completely understand how that can cripple the ability to do harmony. I appreciate that Robin took a moment to explain the situation and sincerely thank him and Tom Paxton for the delightful entertainment. Bob Kovacs12 years ago
Brandulph Christophersen
@pvreditor Right, buddy, but what I dislike a bit with his "My Pony Knows the Way," though, is that it has a bit too much of Nanci Griffith's "Speed of the sound of loneliness" in it. :-) But yes Bullock doesn't do too bad on that one. On the other hand though... my choice would be Paxton alone. :-) And, before forgetting it. Thanks for sharing the "pony".12 years ago
Bob Kovacs
@brandulph FWIW, I posted a song from a concert this past summer with Paxton and Bullock. It is "My Pony Knows the Way," and I thought it came out very well. But yeah, in this song, Robin Bullock is not helping.12 years ago
Brandulph Christophersen
I went to Dublin for the Paxton concert on Sept. 28. where Robin Bullock was the back up as well. Why Paxton drags that squeaking voice along beats me, and neither does Bullocks picking back up Paxton, but rather overrun him. The only memorable part from Dublin was when Paxton alone sang a short goodby totally unplugged. Please, Tom Paxton, your voice is still good, your picking as well. Please find your way back to yourself . One man, one guitar, and your brilliant songs from the sixties.13 years ago
mpredwing
@pvreditor Yes I mean Judy of course. Sorry, just a slip of the keyboard. (Joan is alright too though, in her own field.)13 years ago
Bob Kovacs
Hope you enjoy the show! I've seen Tom Paxton many times and even got to strum his guitar once. He is a fun and gracious performer, quite entertaining.13 years ago
Bob Kovacs
Do you mean Judy Collins? Joan Collins was/is an actress. Not a bad one but not the sort of person I'd put in the same league as Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie.13 years ago
Gill W
He is coming to the Theatre Royal Norwich in July, and I have a ticket in Row D. I am SO excited and can't wait. I have wanted to see him live all my life, and I am realising my dream next month. He embodies all the great folk music that came out of the Sixties when I was a teenager!13 years ago
mpredwing
Tom is one of the all time greats along with Pete Seeger, Woodie Guthrie and Joan Collins. We are privileged to live in their era.14 years ago
Bob Kovacs
Thanks for the great story!14 years ago
Anne and Tony Carey
I first saw Tom in Southampton, UK in the winter of '70. There had been a mail strike and a snow storm, so this huge hall was only part filled. Being a student I and my pals had bought the cheapest tickets in the Gods - but Tom though, "To hell with this" and he brought us all down to the stalls where we all joined in a superb, intimate evening. I remember it so well considering how long ago it was. God bless you Tom you don't know how much I love your music.14 years ago
Bob Kovacs
Paxton is really such a pro that it's hard not to like him. I'd just as soon see him without accompaniment, but am happy to see him with or without. Thanks for stopping by!Related Videos
