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Post by Johnny on Mar 31, 2007 10:05:37 GMT
The first Jewel album I ever listened to was "Pieces of You", and this was the first of her songs which really made an impression on me. It's a beautiful song, and is a classic example of her early work. Her music has obviously developed a lot since then, and I think it's great that she's still around. I'm unaware of her ever touring the UK since she supported Johnny Cash back in 1999! Anyway, I found a video of Jewel performing the lovely "Foolish Games" on some American TV show back in 1997 (below): www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdIES1SxTcM  |
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Post by Johnny on Mar 31, 2007 10:32:48 GMT
Couldn't resist adding this one too. It's Jewel and her band, live from Woodstock in 1999. This video was never released commercially, and is therefore very rare. The day was windy, drizzling with rain, and the acoustics weren't the best. But Jewel pulled off, what I personally consider - to be her finest performance ever. This is Jewel at her very best - confident, on form, and with incredible power in her voice - just listen as it really starts to build from the middle, and builds to an almost evangenlical climax! And what great words as well: "Lend your voices only to sounds of freedom, No longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from, Fill your lives with love and bravery, And you shall lead A Life Uncommon". Not exactly Girls Aloud lyrics - but words of substance from an intelligent, talented lady! This is evidence of Jewel's true greatness, in my humble opinion, and secures her a special place in the history of modern music. This is, without doubt, my favourite live performance (of any artist) of all time! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISUG8ERaxf4 [img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/stwaty/smilies/ ![]() img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/stwaty/smilies/ms8.gif"].gif[/IMG] |
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Post by sarahjayne on Apr 4, 2007 18:18:05 GMT
Johnny these are fab. Foolish Games is my favourite Jewel song, it's so haunting and I'm sure we've all been "there" at some point. I had a little look round Youtube while I was there, there is also a version of Foolish Games with just her playing the guitar.......... I wonder if I dare!!! One things for certain I would NEVER play it in front of you!!  SJx |
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