Rupert Holmes Cover - Nearsighted by PCSongman video free download


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Duration: 03:21
Uploaded: 2010/09/27

Here's one of my rare recordings accompanying myself on piano. I offer this as an homage to two of my friends here on YouTube. The first, Podline66 is one of most skilled and versatile musicians you will ever find. The second, Makzimia is a wonderful singer-songwriter who recently lamented to me, "Sometimes I hear your backing tracks and think to myself, I work way too hard." Please check out both their channels, you'll be glad you did.

Another of my favorite singer-songwriters, Rupert Holmes, composed, recorded and released "Nearsighted" on his 1979 LP "Partners In Crime." This LP extended his reputation as a presenter of highly romantic, lushly orchestrated "story songs" that tell a witty narrative punctuated by clever rhymes and a hint of comedy. But that was only the beginning. Today he's known for his hit broadway shows such as The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Curtains and for novels that have been turned in films such as Where The Truth Lies. He may well be the most multi-dimensional artist of his generation.

Comments

9 years ago

Andrew Brown

Very nice :-) You need a Nord Stage 2 88 key

10 years ago

NotAzoo

Howard, great job preserving this wonderful song by RH. I heard it first in 81 and it still plays in my head today. It can still wow a lady using some of it's inuendos. Keep on singing. Frank

10 years ago

Morrisman Smith

Great job love this song

10 years ago

Victor Carvalho

Great work Howard.This is one of the best songs of the great and underrated Rupert Holmes. Thanks,Victor

10 years ago

kenmercermusic

Hi Howard, hope you are well buddy, loved this video. It's nice to see you play piano and sing. All the best to you, Ken

10 years ago

BeanDentist

thanks Howard for introducing me to songs I would never hear otherwise, however the original versions have a lot to live up to after listening to yours. keep it up

12 years ago

youlino

very nice my friend!!

12 years ago

kebu1956

you are very very great singer. I like your lovely voice. I am listening evereytime again&again. From Japanese bear man.

12 years ago

Howard Fields

@hairygertz47 Hi Rich: Great to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words, but trust me, I'm getting older too! Just glad the voice is holding up at this point. And yes, I agree, this was one of Rupert's best songs. Be well. - Howard

13 years ago

Rigelcentauri58

Gran voz y gran interpretacion amigo. Felicidades!!.

13 years ago

VG Fernandez

Great work my friend. Realmente bella interprentacion.

13 years ago

Alex Berger

Your voice is amazing! Holy smokes. Lovely song and playing too.

13 years ago

ColonelMac1

Howard, just got home from 2 months at sea and finally able to watch and listen. Brilliant, as always.

13 years ago

BK Bazhe

stunning

13 years ago

jeanandbilly

Beautiful! *goosebumps*

13 years ago

Silvia Sokolovsky

Love it!!!!! You have a great voice...

13 years ago

MJSkavioke

Wonderful!

13 years ago

click1119

My Buddy Howard you are a star , pure and simple this is a fanatstic collaboration of this beautiful instrument and your vocal is truely amazing..I tip my hat and appllaud you with 10 encores your buddy Mike

13 years ago

imkluu

I didn't know you played piano as well. Great job. You make it look so easy.

13 years ago

Tigsnocrapclub

wonderful performance my friend, what I always liked about you is, you are top notch talent but always embrace us little people for trying... your friendship has always been a blessing... enjoying my listen very much Tig

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