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Hello Mr Philips and everybody
My name is Granneta I am from Greece and I discovered Shawn Philips while gathering information about Manos Hatzidakis a Greek composer in order to prepare a tribute.
In the movie “Martlet’s Tale” Shawn Philips sang a song by Manos Hatzidakis in music and in his lyrics. The song is “The ballad of senses and illusions”. The song was also performed later with greek lyrics but this very first presentation with Shawn Philips was the best ever and that is something that the composer himself said and not just me.
So, after listening I realized that I can’t understand the lyrics, because my english arent very well.
I have a question to make..
Can’t somebody help me?
Any help is welcomed even only the refrain or anything.
I ‘m sure the tour will be a hit. I hope to listen to Shawn Philips live sometime and I am a big fun from now on.
Thank you for reading this
http://youtu.be/NpJ9vACtsjU
Thanks for this information Granneta. I will try to get the lyrics for this song. Stay tuned…
Just wanted to tell Shawn thank you for all the videos he has uploaded on You Tube. I remember the first time I saw and heard him was on The Midnight Special. He was singing his song “Breakthrough”. I was blown away by his sensitivity and passion, and fell in love with him, his music and his voice, After that, I discovered more of his beautiful and meaningful music. His music helped me to believe in the goodness that I couldn’t see in my immediate environment, and that love got me through some very tough times. So thank you Shawn. Finding the music I haven’t been able to listen to for years and finding those videos on You Tube has been a blessing to me.
shawn seen u many times at fitzgeralds an many places in chicago in the 70s u were great with your band your voice blos me away years a go at fitzgeralds i told u your records went to cds dont know if u were kidding me or not i love all the people u talk about good luck shawn see ya soon
Shawn,
I hope you realize how valuable, wonderful, and special you are to your fans.
You have given us fun things to sing to ,serious and thoughtful things to meditate on and have helped us become better people because of that. Though you never had the continuing fame you deserved, you need to know that in the 70′s you and your songs saved some of us from certain suicide, or drug addiction and now we have children and families to thank you for simply because you were you and expressed it in your songs. And we became more than we were before because we listened to them and found clear meaning in them.
So though you may not be rich and living on royalties like you should be know this in your heart–you have saved lives, and because of that more lives were born to parents who tried to create more awareness in thieir children. Change happens slowly,and in small ways but it grows.
Karen
Karen is right on. YOU are a very special man, Shawn. Your music, in the broadest sense, has touched thousands of people and we are all richer and saner and happier because of YOU.
HI,
I have to start by saying, I only found out about Shawn and his music a few days ago.
I am a singer/songwriter from Ireland now living in Italy and I was playing some songs in Rome a few days ago and there were some industry people there, journalists, radio etc and when I finished my performance they told me I reminded them of a few different artists, Nick Drake, Donovan, who I do know, and then one of them said Shawn Phillips.
He told me he lived in Italy and my Italian is not so good so I was a little confused as the name does not sound Italian. So I had to go check out his music and I am happy I played that gig as it was worth it just to find Shawn and his music.. great to hear and aritst with passion and soul…..needless to say, I am now a fan…
Andrew
Any fans in New Haven Ct area interested in attending concerts in Oct?
Oct 2, 2011: Welcome Home to Texas, Our Musical Inspiration, Moral Compass and Philosopher-Teacher! An entire generation of San Antonio loves you like no other artist! You “rapped” & poetry slammed before anyone had an inkling of a rhyme; You invented “texting” with Song titles (“S.W.W.F.H.M.A.T.S.I.T & Y.K.I.L.Y.B.B.I.G.T.H.T.L”) long before there was ever a chip. Our gathering of HS School friends laughed and cried, danced and sang to hear those beloved songs that propelled us on through our lives and musical careers. Thank you for your quest for excellence: your righteous Anger, your gift for seeing the most amazing of tiny Wonders and your Passion for technique to keep them in balance…but most of all showing us how to listen, look and love. G-D Bless you and everyone you touch!
It’s such a treat to hear someone else share their joy with the rest of the world concerning Shawn.
You have spoken truth like none other, lol. Seriously, such wondeful words to describe such a magnificant artist and person.
He will be in our area on November the 18th and 19th.
Again, thank you for sharing.
There was a beautiful vibe, energy and contentment from Shawn last night at the Iron Horse. What a thrill to see you, Shawn, after all these years~~Thanks for touring and making sacrifices to reach those of us who love you and your music.
The first concert I ever saw was Shawn at the auditorium theater in chicago about 1972 MAYBE 1973! you had a cold and your voice was not up to par…but still outstanding! anyone else remember this show….ps. what a beautiful venue with almost perfect acostics.
I sit here still in awe of your wonderful concert last night.Shawn you have a magical quality like no other.Such wonder,such captivation-everyone in that room was moved by you!You brought me to tears at least times as I listened with my grown children. You are a timeless mega wonder giving another generation so much!Your talent goes far beyond any expectations and just leaves us wanting more!Thank you for such special memories–LOL-that means Lots of Love,Alonna
What would you say if you EVER had th eopertunity to OPEN for Shawn Phillips, I would say it is a DREAM come true, as it will happen for me this coming Friday at the St. Cloud concert at the Pioneer Place Theater. WOW, I cant beleive this, someone pinch me or hit me, do something to wake me up. lol
At the Zambrota concert I just hap hazerdly said to everyone on stage as we were breaking down Shawn’s equipment that for about an hour while people were waiting for Shawn to start I said, gee, knowing these guitars were here doing nothing for an hour I should have come out and played some of my tunes, after that statement both Shawn and Arlo turned to me and said in unison, YOU SHOULD, lol. So Arlo told me that if I’m up to it he will let me open for Shawn on Friday the 18th of November, OH YEAH, This is a huge HONOR and a priviledge to be able to do this, Thanks to Shawn and Arlo.
I will play four of my songs, Arlo will record me on stage. I will keep everyone posted………Granted I’m not Shawn but I can at least hold a tune, lol.
Scott, I just watched your 2 songs Arlo videoed and you must be proud and you sounded GREAT! Look at were your creative talents has taken you! Keep writing and playing.Thank you for sharing….Wish I had been able to go but my friend had already gotten tickets for the Fitz and it was a DREAM come true,as I was able to see Shawn twice in 2 weeks–3 words-A–MAZE–ING!!!Brought to tears again.His beautiful voice and music just washes over me into my heart and fills me with such AWE.NO ONE else can EVER COMPARE.Thank you Shawn for touring you give us more than you know!! p.s.-Scott I think you must still be flying!
Alonna I am indeed still flying, it was such a wonderful moment and one I shall cherish for the rest of my life.
I also discovered Mr. Shawn Phillips recently and i am amazed …
i also searched the lyrics to the BEAUTIFUL “The ballad of senses and illusions” by Manos Hatzidakis from the movie “Martlet’s Tale”
I would really appreciate it if you could help me
Blessings from Athens
Yorgos N.
I was in grad school in dallas, late summer ’72 and saw that Shawn was playing in Denton,TX at N Tx St U …has heard contribution and 2nd contribution and had to be there;…a big TX storm knocked out all the power…lots of candles and flashlights to add to the sweaty heat in a gym. he was a real pro…played about 2 hrs and nobody wanted to leave. this was the first of 6 or 7 times I’ve lucky enough to see him live…..a living treasure…
Ron in western NC
Today I watched the snowflakes drift softly down and was reminded of an evening a few months ago when I closed my eyes and let my mind drift peacefully to the sound of your voice. I was with a friend who had just buried his sister that afternoon. His tears fell slowly throughout the night and he played your music over and over. We sang with you while he cried. I had never heard your voice before – I felt a reverence. We listened until the sun rose and a poor thread of sunlight crept through the windows. He finally slept. I crept quietly out.