Bird on a Wire [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Product Description:
Japanese remastered reissue of the singer/songwriter's 1971 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Sony. 2005.

Bird on a Wire,Tim Hardin,Sony Japan,Folk,Folk-Rock,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: Is she STILL being ignored? Sweet & Soulful Unexpectedly Surprised! Good...but not amazing-more like 3 and 1/2 A delight to the ears

Bird on a Wire Toby Lightman Manufacturer: Lava ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Little Things Like Blood Like Honey Who I Am Words Came Back To Me Little Things ASIN: B000G1ALJI Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. Don't Wake Me
2. Don't Let Go
3. Better
4. Slipping
5. Round & Round
6. My Sweet Song
7. Alone
8. One Sure Thing
9. Overflowing
10. Weight of the World
11. Holding Me Down
12. I'd Be Lost
13. Good Find

Album Description

There's a music biz truism that says an artist has her whole life to write her first album and six months to write her second. What that statement fails to take into account are maturation and inspiration--two elements present in abundance throughout Bird On A Wire, the surprising second album from New York-based writer/artist Toby Lightman. With 13 songs running the gamut from the Rufus-style funk-pop of "Slipping" to the moving lullaby "Better" and the modern-day torch song "Weight of the World", the album documents an uncommonly gifted young artist in the act of becoming fully herself.

Customer Reviews:

Is she STILL being ignored?.......2007-07-04

As soon as I first caught the video for Toby Lightman's "Devils and Angels" on VH1, I went to check out her album Little Things. As good as that album is, sales showed that apparently I was one of the only people that bought it, even after Toby tacked on a decent contemporary remake of Mary J. Blige's "Real Love". And even less people picked up her second album, Bird on a Wire, but I don't know why because it's also great.

What really drew me to Toby was not only the music but the edginess in her vocals. I was a little disappointed when I found that that edge isn't QUITE as prevalent on here as it was on Little Things (it's on MOST of the tracks instead of ALL of the tracks), it doesn't really matter because everything is pretty damn good. Also, it gives her a chance to show that she can do more things with her voice (see "Slippin'").

There are wonderful harmonious tracks to be found on here, especially "Don't Wake Me", but "Overflowing" isn't far behind. And if you're looking for smooth songs to mellow out to on the ride home, try "Good Find" or "My Sweet Song" on for size. There are also some tracks that are just plain funky, like "Don't Let Go", "Holding Me Down" and "Better" (which might be confusing if you don't REALLY pay attention to the lyrics). Another highlight is "Alone" (the song that inspired the album's title), but it's kind of unnecessary to have a second version of it at the end of the album; the only difference being a slightly slower tempo.

While Toby's voice may go a little off-key here and there, she still sculpted Bird on a Wire into a quality listen. I don't know why more people don't know about her yet, but if you want great music, it's still not too late to help her career take flight.

Anthony Rupert

Sweet & Soulful.......2007-06-13

I found Toby Lightman via Pandora.com and knew I had to hear more of her stuff. I was not disappointed in the least.

Standouts for me include "Alone", "Weight of the World", "One Sure Thing" and "My Sweet Song"

Unexpectedly Surprised!.......2007-05-15

I read other listeners reviews of this CD prior to my purchase and figured, what the heck - let's see how I like it. I had never heard of Toby Lightman before this, but now I absolutely love her music. She has a strong voice that's easy to sing along with - kind of bluesy, kind of rock & roll, sometimes mellow and sweet. This has quickly become one of my favorite CD's to listen to in the car and at work.

Good...but not amazing-more like 3 and 1/2.......2006-12-26

I just recently got this CD and popped it in my CD player almost immediately. I am a HUGE fan of Little Things and I was really excited to see what Toby had in store. I was also excited when I saw Bill Botrell's name on it. (He produced Sheryl Crow's AMAZING Tuesday Night Music Club album.) As I listened,however, I became increasingly disappointed. There were tracks such as Alone,Slippin, and Don't Wake Me that really popped out, but there were many others whose melodies were no different than any other generic pop artist. I really enjoyed Little Things because of the unique melodies, so it was a bit of a let down. However, Toby's voice is in fine form on this album. Also, the use of the organ on most of the songs is quite fun to listen to. The lyrics aren't the deepest, but neither were her lyrics on her first album so I wasn't really surprised. This is a first listen, so maybe I'll find better things on the album in time.

A delight to the ears.......2006-12-12

"Bird on a Wire" is just a delight to the ears. The album shows off Toby's ability to sing in so many different vocal styles, each with such ease. From the soulfulness of "Don't Wake Me" and "Overflowing" to the thoughtful introspection of "Weight of the World" to the sexy jazzy "Slippin'" to the wholesome sweetness of "Better" and the blunt honesty of "My Sweet Song" (come on, admit it...we all have a song we feel that way about!). I can listen to the album a million and one times over and over and never get sick of it.

To those who criticize the lyrics of some songs, learn to occasionally enjoy simplicity, and everyday messages most anyone can relate to without using a hieroglyphics decoder. And don't forgot that sometimes hidden among simple words are deeper meanings - I feel that in Toby's voice. I think the album is gutsy, sexy and real. An awesome accomplishment and a beautiful follow-up to "Little Things".

If you get the chance to catch Toby live, do it. Once you see how she "feels" these songs you can only love them and her even more.

Average customer rating:

Bird on the Wire/the Songs of Leonard Cohen Perla Batalla Manufacturer: Mechuda Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man Heaven and Earth Mestiza Discoteca Batalla Famous Blue Raincoat ASIN: B000CAJQC6 Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. If It Be Your Will
2. Seems So Long ago Mancy
3. Coming Back to You
4. Dance me to the end of Love
5. So Long Marianne
6. Came so far for Beauty
7. Ballad of the Absent Mare
8. Famous Blue Raincoat
9. Bird on the Wire
10. Suzanne

Product Description

Leonard Cohen’s gruff voice has kept many from properly appreciating the brilliance and utter romanticism of his songs. Perla Batalla here lovingly wraps her warm voice around 10 of them to glorious results. The best are the ones where she takes the most liberties: “Famous Blue Raincoat” backed by a string quartet, a jazzy “Seems So Long Ago, Nancy,” “Ballad of the Absent Mare” as a duet with David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, “Dance Me to the End of Love” as a duet with Bill Gable partially translated into Spanish, “Suzanne” cleverly interpolating bits of Steven Foster’s “O Susanna.” The sound is sumptuous. Engineer/mixer Leanne Unger is an excellent choice for the project as she has worked on many of Cohen’s own albums over the years. Her sympathy and love for Cohen’s songs, plus her familiarity with them, greatly enhances the album. The three cover shots of Perla Batalla and Leonard Cohen sharing warm moments speaks volumes both to Perla’s sincerity and love for Cohen’s songs and Cohen’s endorsement of Perla’s work. Beautifully conceived and executed, Bird on the Wire is a rewarding listening experience I find myself returning to frequently. It is every bit the equal of Jennifer Warnes’ classic Cohen tribute album Famous Blue Raincoat. For those uninitiated to the glories of the songs of Leonard Cohen this is a wonderful introduction. For the rest of us it is simply heavenly. — Michael Tearson

Average customer rating: Tim Hardin's Best The needless "Classic- discussion" Master of bluesy folk For Hardin devotees only

Suite for Susan Moore and Damion: We Are One, One, All in One/Bird on a Wire Tim Hardin Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tim Hardin 3 Live in Concert Tim Hardin 2 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tim Hardin Reason to Believe (The Best Of) Bird on a Wire ASIN: B00003CWJ0 Release Date: 1999-12-06

Tracks:

1. First Love Song
2. Everything Good Become More True
3. Question Of Birth
4. Once-Touched By Flame
5. Last Sweet Moments
6. Magician
7. Loneliness She Knows
8. The Country I'm Living In
9. One One The Perfect Sum
10. Susan
11. Bird On The Wire
12. Moonshiner
13. Southern Butterfly
14. A Satisfied Mind
15. Soft Summer Breeze
16. Hoboin'
17. Georgia On My Mind
18. Andre Johray
19. If I Knew
20. Love Hymn

Album Description

Reissue featuring two of the folk singer/ songwriter's Columbia LPs together on one CD, 1970's 'Suite For Susan Moore And Damion - We Are One, All in One' and 1971's 'Bird On A Wire'. Both records showcase his undeniable strength for delivering sketchy, yet potent tunes. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Two on One CD Package: 'Suite for Susan Moore and Damion: We Are One, all in One / Bird on a Wire'.

Customer Reviews:

Tim Hardin's Best.......2005-08-04

Although alot of folks might think that Tim Hardin 2 with "If I Were a Carpenter" on it is his best LP, these two releases in one package and recorded circa 1970 and 1971, I believe, show us Hardin at his creative peak. "Suite" is Tim pulling out all the stops incorporating Jazz, Poetry, Folk, Blues; hell, everything but the kitchen sink is in the mix here. Folklore has it that he recorded "Suite" while living in a huge house in Woodstock, NY and he would wander around the house at all hours recording bits and pieces of songs at a time. "Bird" is a collection of self-penned tunes and covers that show Tim in great voice and he interprets Leonard Cohen's title tune beautifully. On both releases, he pours his heart out about the love he has for his wife, his newly born son, his struggle with drugs and alcohol, as well as his fear of becoming a new parent. Hardin is a must for anyone who is seriously interested in American Folk, Jazz and/or singer/songwriter offerings and this two-for is the best work he ever did.

The needless "Classic- discussion".......2004-10-08

Whenever that "Suite for Susan" album gets mentioned, people don't talk about the musical issues, they argue wether it's a classic album or just overrated "..."(whatsoever).
Needless to say that Tim never could reach the hights of those wonderful two Albums he recorded for Verve in 1966 - 1967 again.
But you get to hear great tunes on "Susan". They don't stick to any Pop or even Folk formula, most of them have a lovely improvised and sensitive feeling about them.
Anyone new to the Tim Hardin world might be irritated, but once you've taken his early classics to your heart, this album here shows you somehow the dark side of Tim Hardin 1 and 2.
"Bird on a wire" comes on strong and jazzy.
Your hear the smoke in Tim's voice, but it's a disappointing album (That's why I only give 4 stars; "Susan"=5; "Bird"=3) cause it lacks the beauty his 3 first records so obviously had.
There are some fine moments, mostly "Southern butterfly", but I guess it lacks more original Hardin songs to be a great album in a whole.
Whatsoever; it's worth buying!

Master of bluesy folk.......2004-06-06

This collection combines Tim Hardin's Suite For Susan Moore (1970) and Bird On A Wire (1971). My favorites are the tracks from Bird On A Wire, where Hardin returns to his roots with a smoky jazzy vocal delivery, supported by guitar, keyboards, bas, drums, percussion, vibes, cello, harp and pedal steel.

Leonard Cohen's title track and songs like his cover of Satisfied Mind and his own composition Hoboin' display a poignant sense of longing. More than a dozen folk and jazz musicians worked on this album, but keyboardist Joe Zawinul and guitarist Ralph Towner deserve special accolades for their instrumental virtuosity that subtly and successfully integrates Hardin's various stylistic influences.

As a romantic musical poet, Hardin was unique in that he straddled the fields of folk and blues. His symbolic imagery and haunting vocals remind me somewhat of that other tragic singer-songwriter, the great Nick Drake. After the release of these accomplished albums, Hardin settled in the UK where he occasionally played on the club circuit. While resident in Britain he released the released the unimpressive Painted Head (1972), the somewhat better Archetypes (1973) and the excellent Nine (1974).

I also recommend the albums Reason To Believe: The Best Of, the double set Suite For Susan Moore And Damian/Bird On A Wire and The Essential Classic Hardin, 1963 - 1980.

For Hardin devotees only.......2002-01-08

It is difficult to define a Hardin devotee. The music that this man made and the way he sang defied all classification. He could veer towards folk,blues and jazz with wonderful results and at the same time he could combine all of them in a rather singular blend accompanied by his distinctive voice. These 2 albums here show that even when under a dry spell Tim was a very sensitive and complex songwriter. Complex in the sense that his voice is added as an extra instrument and can carry a simple tune to incredible heights.
Undoubtedly, there are quite a few "misses" but it is worth buying this for the rest which is Hardin vintage. Probably the two best cuts here are "First love song" and "If I knew" which date back to 1965-66 (alternate takes of these two songs appeared in the "Hang on to a dream" compilation).
Except for those older songs there are some new ones that stand their ground well, notably "Southern Butterfly", "Everything good becomes more true" and "Love Hymn". As always the poetry in his songs is unique in expresiveness and nobility without ever becoming distant from real feelings. On the contrary it only shows the gentleness that this man had along with all the demons that claimed his life on December 29, 1980.
Finally, Hardin includes some covers which don't always hit the right note (at least for me). For example, I didn't enjoy the jazz cover of the standard "Georgia in my mind". That said, there is his interpretation of Cohen's "Bird on a wire" that is beyond description simply because the lyrics could have been a short biography of Hardin and he feels at home with everything said in this song.
All in all, a strange collection of songs that reflect upon the life of an even stranger soul. Listen to the way he sings: "If whiskey don't kill me now, I believe I'll live till I die" from the "Moonshiner" and you'll understand what I mean.

Average customer rating: Smoky blend of folk and blues

Bird on a Wire Tim Hardin Manufacturer: Sony Music Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Suite for Susan Moore and Damion: We Are One, One, All in One/Bird on a Wire Tim Hardin 2 Reason to Believe (The Best Of) 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tim Hardin The Road to Escondido ASIN: B0000AKP54 Release Date: 2003-08-25

Tracks:

1. Bird on a Wire
2. Moonshiner
3. Southern Butterfly
4. Satisfield Mind
5. Soft Summer Breeze
6. Hoboin'
7. Georgia on My Mind
8. Andre Johray
9. If I Knew
10. Love Hymn

Album Description

Reissue of 1971 album packaged in a digipak. Columbia.

Customer Reviews:

Smoky blend of folk and blues.......2005-05-31

On this lost classic Hardin returns to his roots with a smoky jazzy vocal delivery, supported by guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, vibes, cello, harp and pedal steel.

Leonard Cohen's title track and songs like the cover of Satisfied Mind and his own composition Hoboin' display a poignant sense of longing.

More than a dozen folk and jazz musicians worked on this album, but keyboardist Joe Zawinul and guitarist Ralph Towner deserve special accolades for their instrumental virtuosity that subtly and successfully integrates Hardin's various stylistic influences.

As a romantic musical poet, Hardin was unique in that he straddled the fields of folk and blues. His symbolic imagery and haunting vocals remind me somewhat of that other tragic singer-songwriter, the great Nick Drake.

I also recommend the albums Reason To Believe:The Best Of, and The Essential Classic Hardin, 1963 - 1980.

Average customer rating: New Voice

Bird on a Wire Joan Crowe Manufacturer: Evensong Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0008191Q0 Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. Fever/Caught a Touch of Your Love
2. Never-Never Land
3. Every Night I Sleep with an Angel
4. The Way You Look Tonight
5. Boom Boom
6. Petite Southern Woman
7. I Cover the Waterfront
8. I'm Only Sleeping
9. Everything
10. Me and Mrs. Jones
11. Twisted
12. Bird on the Wire
13. Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuss

Product Description

Joan Crowe’s debut album “Bird on a Wire” walks an electrifying line, fusing jazz with a nest of musical styles. Whether putting a gospe l groove to Leonard Cohen’s song for the title track or a Reggae beat to the obscure Beatles’ tune, I’m Only Sleeping; this album exemplifies her creative flights of fancy. She puts her sensual, soldering iron to work when she melds Peggy Lee’s Fever with Diane Shure’s I Caught a Touch of your Love. Her jazzy renditions of Never Never Land and Everything will make you believe that this lullaby and pop tune were always meant to swing. She will seduce you with her sexy, soulful voice on the country ballad Every Night I Sleep with an Angel, then have you tapping your feet to her original tune, Petite Southern Woman. Her smokey voice feels almost translucent on the sentimental The Way You Look Tonight and aches with longing on the haunting I Cover the Waterfront. This MAC award winner for comedy allows her wry sense of humor to enchant you throughout, but it comes through particularly strong on the whimsical Boom Boom, and Twisted. Joan weaves a unique artistic home by building her musical nest with a little jazz, a little country and a dose of whimsy all held together with an honest voice, and a genuine joy of singing. This lovely Crowe walks a fine line indeed balancing on this wire!

Customer Reviews:

New Voice.......2007-07-17

I heard about this singer while in New York City recently. They told me she was a hit at Birdland.Listened to a pod cast and now bought the CD. Keep your eye on this talent.

Average customer rating: Introspective songs in a fusion of folk and blues

Bird on a Wire Tim Hardin Manufacturer: Sony Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006GAZMG Release Date: 2005-02-14

Tracks:

1. Bird on a Wire
2. Moonshiner
3. Southern Butterfly
4. Satisfield Mind
5. Soft Summer Breeze
6. Hoboin'
7. Georgia on My Mind
8. Andre Johray
9. If I Knew
10. Love Hymn

Album Description

Japanese remastered reissue of the singer/songwriter's 1971 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Sony. 2005.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

Introspective songs in a fusion of folk and blues.......2005-05-31

On Bird On A Wire, Tim Hardin returns to his roots with a smoky jazzy vocal delivery, supported by guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, vibes, cello, harp and pedal steel.

Leonard Cohen's famous title track and songs like the cover of Satisfied Mind and his own composition Hoboin' display a poignant sense of longing. André Johray could be interpreted as autobiographical as it describes the turmoil and insecurity caused by fame.

More than a dozen folk and jazz musicians contributed to this album, but keyboardist Joe Zawinul, guitarist Ralph Towner and bassist Tony Levin deserve special accolades for their instrumental virtuosity that subtly and successfully integrates Hardin's various stylistic influences.

As a romantic musical poet, Hardin was unique in that he straddled the fields of folk and blues. His symbolic imagery and haunting vocals remind me somewhat of that other tragic singer-songwriter, the great Nick Drake.

The only other artists I can think of that occasionally resemble Hardin's bluesy folk are Nina Simone and the band Palace Music on their album Viva Last Blues.

To enjoy the best of Tim Hardin, I recommend the albums Reason To Believe: The Best Of, and The Essential Classic Hardin, 1963 - 1980.

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Bird on a Wire The Neville Brothers Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DN8O Release Date: 1990-05-24

Average customer rating:

Bird on a Wire Tim Hardin Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000008GDN Release Date: 1989-07-19

Tracks:

1. Bird on a Wire
2. Moonshiner
3. Southern Butterfly
4. Satisfield Mind
5. Soft Summer Breeze
6. Hoboin'
7. Georgia on My Mind
8. Andre Johray
9. If I Knew
10. Love Hymn

Average customer rating:

Bird on a Wire Toby Lightman Manufacturer: Wea/Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GALBQG Release Date: 2006-07-03

Tracks:

1. Don't Wake Me
2. Don't Let Go
3. Better
4. Slippin'
5. Round & Round
6. My Sweet Song
7. Alone
8. One Sure Thing
9. Overflowing
10. Weight of the World
11. Holding Me Down
12. I'd Be Lost
13. Good Find
14. Alone [Slow Mix]

Average customer rating:

The Bird on the Wire EP The Dukes of Ted Manufacturer: Greene Room Studios ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000M28MBK

Product Description

Tracks include: Back on the Road, Bird on the Wire, Crochet Jay, The Music.

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