The music world lost a tremendously talented singer this week. Phoebe Snow passed away, she was 58.
I was first introduced to her voice by none other than Mr. Paul Simon on his Grammy™* award winning album, Still Crazy After All These Years. She sang, along with the Jessy Dixon Singers, on Gone at Last. It’s such an upbeat and gospel infused song. The curious thing is Paul is doing Gone at Last on tour for the first time since I believe 1991-ish, on the Born at the Right Time Tour. Feel free to correct me.
Phoebe was a great singer and a great person who sacrificed her blossoming music career for her family. She suffered personal and health related tragedies in the past few years. Her legacy and voice will live on.
Watch the clip of Paul Simon getting the award and thanking both Phoebe for singing on the record, and Stevie Wonder for not making an album that year. YouTube
*Album of the Year 1976.
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