Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man [HD]

Phoebe Snow sings 'Poetry Man'. This song was first on her 1974 Shelter album 'Phoebe Snow' and a later #5 hit single. The lyrics are in the video and below with comments on the song.

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Poetry Man (Singer: Phoebe Snow)

Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah

You make me laugh
'Cause your eyes, they light the night
They look right though me

La, la, la, la

You bashful boy
You're hiding something sweet
Please give it to me yeah, to me

Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme, yeah, yeah

Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah

You are a genie
All I ask for is your smile
Each time I rub the lamp

La, la, la, la

When I am with you
I have a giggling teenage crush
Then I'm a sultry vamp, yeah, a sultry vamp

Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme, yeah, yeah

Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah

Talk to me some more
You don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme

Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah

So once again
It's time to say, "So long"
And so recall the law of life

La, la, la, la

You're going home now
Home's that place somewhere you go each day
To see your wife, yeah, yeah, yeah
To see your wife

Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You know that you don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme, yeah

Oh, oh, talk to me some more
You know that you don't have to go
You're the poetry man
You make things all rhyme

Songwriter: Phoebe Snow
[Lyrics from LyricFind]

Wikipedia states:

"Poetry Man" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow. The song was written by Snow, produced by Dino Airali, and first appeared on her 1974 self-titled debut album.

Released as a single in late 1974, "Poetry Man" became Snow's first charting hit, rising to number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 1975 and number four in the Canadian RPM Magazine charts. The previous month, the song reached number one on the Billboard easy listening (adult contemporary) chart, where it remained for one week. The success of "Poetry Man" helped Snow achieve a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1975, an award that was won that year by composer Marvin Hamlisch.

Retrospectively, Snow stated that the production of the song's record was more jazz-oriented than the eclectic, acoustic guitar-based music she often performed throughout her career, saying that she "never intended to be a jazz artist. That takes a heavy amount of background." The saxophone part on the recording is played by Zoot Sims.

On American Top 40 in September 1980, Casey Kasem claimed that Phoebe Snow said that the song is about Jackson Browne. This was later dispelled by Snow as a rumor that had arisen only because Browne was the first musician she had toured with after release of the song.

[JamesKerwin-kp]

White man, age 60 here. Great song from 1974. Reminds me of AM radio childhood. I'm going to look up some Joni Mitchell next!

[sage]

I can not explain the deep feeling of melancholy, and loss of my years gone by when I hear this song. One of the many Wonderful songs that remain In My Soul.

[sweetness]

This is such a beautiful song!  Give me chills and brings tears to my eyes.  Brings me back to the 70's, when my life was so easy and carefree!

[jasonwealth]

These are songs you hear and they stay in your soul forever, from time to time you just want to listen to them. They remind you of a simpler time in your life

[jennieosborne]

I love this song it came out in 1974. I was thirteen that year. Now I got to Google it on my phone. Now I'm 61 years old I will be 62 years old in January.

[angelavillalobos]

One of the most memorable hits of the 70´s. Always loved that great sax solo.

[josephlamadrid]

My mother loved her. God rest her soul. Now she can hear Phoebe sing forever.

[strumbum]

Phoebe Snow, an amazing voice. Back when people could sing. No auto-tune, nothing digital. Loved radio in the 70s.

[patricialutz]

Phoebe Snow owns this song!! It's her signature!

[signdesigners]

Stick my ears between 6 speakers and close my eyes. An experience every time I hear this song.

[MarkWayneGregory-miif]

Definitely, one of the greatest hits of 1975. Great memories of being 14 years old and being with family and friends. This song will always be a favorite of mine.

[usarmyveteran]

This was back in the day when everything was so much more simple and made sense. Music with substance.

[shawnmalone]

This song will be 45 years old this year. It stands the test of time. We baby boomers had the greatest time. Our parents were able to afford homes, we didn't have the internet, we played records and communicated with each other and the summer seemed endless. Now we are parents and grandparents. You don't hear sounds like this on the radio anymore. I told my son to listen to this song. I 'll bet in 45 years no one would remember Ariana Grande!

[williamschneider]

I met her when she sang with Gary US Bonds in New York just before her death. She was funny and warm. I fell in love with music at a young age but her duet with Gary was show stopping. RIP

[Skylarking]

Met and talked to Phoebe Snow in a NYC apt. in 2005, the sad occasion being my sister’s long-time bf who suddenly passed. He and Phoebe were long friends. She sang acapella at his service. She was as nice and down-to-earth as they come.

[millvee]

This song takes me back down memory lane, life was so much fun back then, I don't like the world we live in today.😥

[cheryleldridge]

Phoebe Snow was my dad's favorite singer. He passed away Sunday October 28th, 2018. I will miss him dearly but these songs will bring a smile to my face when I think of him. Thank you 💕

[ozell]

Holds up after 44 years. What a tremendous performance. Brilliant arrangement.

[darrellmarklinger]

Wow, I'm 70 now and for some reason, I CRY when I heard this again tonight! Great song, great lady...
Phoebe? 'You make things alright'! 👴

[thyslop]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time overlaid with her majestic voice. What a voice.