Conway Twitty and Sam Moore got together for this re-make of Brook Benton's 1970 hit (written by Tony Joe White): Rainy Night in Georgia (AOL video).
Take a few minutes out to watch and listen right through--even if you've seen it before (it ain't new). Sam Moore of Sam & Dave working with early-rock & country crooner Conway Twitty. This is what happens when "Hold On, I'm Comin'", "Soul Man" and "I Thank You" meets "Hello Darlin'" and "It's Only Make Believe".
No one grandstands, no one overplays, no one gets all artsy about it...
I'm trying to tell you why this video means so much to me and it's hard because I can't find the words I'd like, but I know it has to do with stuff like self and mutual respect, honesty, appreciation, restraint, credit-where-credit-is-due, friendship, "making room" and generosity, working for the tune...just a whole whack of serious, serious musicianship. Artistry. And not just from Sam and Conway (although they IZ truly spectacular here), but from everybody.
Lemme know what ya think.
And, by the way, didja know that Conway Twitty holds the record for the most #1 country singles (40) and most #1 singles across the combined various US charts (55)?
What kind of guy was he? <---it'll give ya a clue.
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3 comments:
oh so sweet!!!!
and like you say they're playing for the tune...minimalist, tasteful. wow, thanks for posting this one ron!!!
scout: I knew you'd get it.
I think Conway Twitty kinda flew under a lot of people's radar.
he was sure an icon....and really, sam moore is an INCREDIBLE singer, interesting to see them work together but it worked....great bantering too. conway 'doesn't do lalalaaaaa' :)
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