Posted by Racer on December 4, 2008, at 16:29:34
In reply to Re: Odetta, RIP » fayeroe, posted by Partlycloudy on December 3, 2008, at 17:05:26
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> I got to see her here a couple of years ago, when she released her album of Leadbelly's music. I remember thinking - I'm witness to an icon of American music. She sent chills down my spine.
>I saw her about two months ago, and was knocked on my butt -- she was practically in the next area code, so I could only see a tiny figure, in a wheelchair, wearing a dress on the stage. Her voice, though! OMG! I think by that time, she was all lungs, because the power was just amazing. And she was so funny, too -- told wonderful stories, including some Leadbelly stories, as she introduced some of his songs.
I felt thankful then that I had the chance to see her, and am even more thankful now that I took advantage of that opportunity.
Truly an icon, and a legend -- and thankfully, a legend in her own time, rather than posthumously.
Thank you for posting this, PC -- I don't think I would have known, otherwise.
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