Rick Roberts is one of those very underrated singer-songwriters of a great era in rock music. What an incredible voice.
@jojoheartspaypay
12 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'm the only one when I say Rick Roberts is Awesome:D
@jmodmon2
8 жыл бұрын
Rick Roberts, an extremely talented guy with substantial book of work. Man, can this guy sing!! Nice to see you again Rick!
@abovetherainbowvideos701
8 жыл бұрын
Wow! I live in Colorado and had never heard this song until today. I met Rick out walking a few days ago, and he told me he was a singer/songwriter. I looked him up on YT, and I'm totally blown away by his talent! I'm so glad to have met Rick.... Incredibly talented and a very nice man!
@Ushered636
6 жыл бұрын
The Flying Burrito Brothers inspired the Eagles music.
@martinrobson5658
Жыл бұрын
Gram Parsons
@kathleenbergeron1292
5 жыл бұрын
Well, people can do all kinds of things about the weaknesses of their voices on studio albums, but live performances really show the real thing. Wow, what a voice!!!
@howlindonster6131
6 жыл бұрын
Dude has much respect among his peers, His music stands among the best these old ears have heard.. Love this tune...
@oldgreycat
12 жыл бұрын
I saw Rick in '85 on a package/theme tour - the Byrds (Gene Clarke and Michael Clarke), Flying Burrito Bros. and Pure Prairie League. "Colorado" brought the house down. Classic song. Thanks for posting!
@reginaandersson6636
2 жыл бұрын
*Clark, Gene Clark
@margaretbeard6564
Ай бұрын
If I could only go back in time❤
@stephenpatt952
5 жыл бұрын
God, what a voice...pure, amazing. The band is terrific, as is Rick, and yes, sounds like Al in the background. Good one, excellent memories...love the deliberate triplets on drums towards the end..subtle stuff.
@user-bm4zy8oc8p
10 ай бұрын
Saw Rick in the 70s and he was great then and now. Saw him in in an obscure bar in Cleveland. I live in Colorado now. This song had alot of meaning then and has alot of meaning now after 30 plus years. Love his voice. Pure!
@lockedin60
6 жыл бұрын
What a voice. I just got finished reading a column online "The Journal of Roots Music: No Depression. The Column title " Rick Roberts: Boost of Confidence Came from Jackson Browne. Rick mentions that after the Flying Burrito Brothers flamed out that Rick decided to perform as a solo artist. Performing on stage as a solo gig by itself is scary whether as a speaker, instrumentalist or as a solo singer. Rick mentioned that sometime in the early 1970's that he saw how Jackson Browne capture his audiences attention with just his voice and his acoustic guitar playing. Rick was able to gain confidence in his own abilities after that Jackson Browne performance. A few years ago I stumbled on an article that mentioned that Rick Roberts was performing again. Performing Again? What happened the ever curious mind wanted to know. While piecemeal web digging produced information that "Rick had been suffering from illness for a long time. It turns out that a stumble on a rug sent him headfirst into his kitchen island. He had suffered from a subdural hematoma that caused him to lose motor control and he was confined to a wheelchair for several years. It took several years of physical therapy just to relearn to walk. Yikes! You just never know how a simple stumble or fall can wreck havoc with your health. I know ageing plays a part in all of this. I have suffered from ataxia for years. Now that I am ageing I have to watch myself because just leaving my car can be an adventure at times.
@howlindonster6131
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the tidbits always fun to learn more, hope you are well and take care Mr. Russell..
@lastnamefirst4035
3 жыл бұрын
Aint that the truth about aging! I dont think anyone of us is prepared for the uncertainty of it. Old age is not kind and can cause us to lose so much in a short time
@kerryglenthorne
11 жыл бұрын
Rick has such a beautiful voice. Would love to hear him do more country rock stuff.
@alanlane6419
2 жыл бұрын
rick roberts and david crosby exceptional voices
@reginaandersson6636
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! One of my most favorite songs is Rick Roberts' "In A Dream". David Crosby sings harmony on it.
@CountryRock2U
13 жыл бұрын
Rick released 2 albums online and you can find him on Facebook. It seems he's doing well.
@prophecyalerttoday
Жыл бұрын
Saw Firefall many times in Boulder Colorado in the late 70’s early 80’s as a student at the University of Colorado Boulder. The original lineup of Rick Roberts, Jock Bartley, Mark Andes, Larry Burnett, Michael Clarke, etc. Rick Roberts has an Amazing Voice. Met Michael Clarke in a bar in Evergreen Colorado in the late 80’s and spoke with him. He was very nice. So sad he died so young of alcoholism - way too young at 47. He was the perfect drummer for Firefall! They were a way underrated band!!
@greanteawoman
12 жыл бұрын
I've had a channel on YT since 2007 and for 2 years I continued to remember to search for a video of Rick. It's great to finally see these masterpieces, like this one - surfacing. I obviously hadn't checked since 2009. What a treat. Thank you so much for posting this!!
@davidalderman8384
3 жыл бұрын
Love this Rick!
@howlinwolf73
6 жыл бұрын
Rick's voice is great !!
@kathleendrew9392
3 жыл бұрын
Just lovely🌷
@marteeen0
14 жыл бұрын
great voice
@bossylady385
7 жыл бұрын
Me, too, Rick. I wanna come home. Arizona is too hot.
@lastnamefirst4035
3 жыл бұрын
Who else is in the video? Sure never knew RR played w any of the ffbb's
@micksherlock4083
3 жыл бұрын
Rick was a major part of the 4th album (the blue album), and also led the bluegrass version of the band during their Dutch tour which led to the very excellent Live in Amsterdam double album.
@micksherlock4083
3 жыл бұрын
Ooops...I mean the 3rd album....after Gram left. He and Hillman sing like angels together. It is a brilliant record
@simpledream07
13 жыл бұрын
すごくいいです!素敵な曲をありがとうございます。
@jeffreybrucebutterfield
13 жыл бұрын
jbbutterfield says! people like rick don't come around every day!make the most of it guys!
@mikebishop8489
11 жыл бұрын
Don't know if Rick still owns that Gretsch, but if he does, he could sure use a "StringRay" to help restring his guitar!
@StevenCharlesJazz
14 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure the date is right on this. Rick was with the Burritos way back in the early '70s, by '85 Firefall had been going on for a number of years, and then Rick was touring with a version of the Byrds right around that time, cause I saw him with them in Atlanta...
@Fletch-1974
4 жыл бұрын
This is definitely from those "byrds" Gene Clark shows I'd say
@user-bm4zy8oc8p
10 ай бұрын
I saw Rick early 70s and he was by himself.
@Clancee7
13 жыл бұрын
now,,,this is singing!! how is Rick doing these days? I've heard that he is quite ill. Thanks for this wonderful post.
@Clancee7
13 жыл бұрын
@gjralaska Great to hear. It had been written for several years that he was too ill to perform with Firefall when they were doing their reunion tour. I can't wait for his new album. When is it due out and do you know who will be on it? Thanks for the Facebok tip.
@acefiddle
14 жыл бұрын
Hey COLORADO, Rick Roberts is FIREFALL. TOMMY says mary get in touch with mw. and let me know how rick is!!!!!
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