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deep dark water Posted by james nidiffer (James Nidiffer) on 12/5/2007, 1:02 am 70.143.50.76 Could one of you guys tell me what album the original recording by Jim of Deep Dark Water was put out on? I seem to be slipping in my later years and lost all my JR albums in a fire in 2001. Used to be able to name his songs on all his albums, but those days are gone. Thanks for any help there. Jim Nidiffer  Post a Response

Re: deep dark water Posted by Mr. Even Bjerkelien (Even Bjerkelien) on 12/5/2007, 3:08 am, in reply to "deep dark water" 158.36.146.118 Hi, James! The beautiful song "Deep Dark Water" (one of my favorites by the way) was first released on the album "Blue Side of Lonesome" RCA Victor LSP-3739 in 1967. A good album. It contains all these great songs: Side 1 ... 1. Blue Side Of Lonesome 2. I Catch Myself Crying 3. Trying To Forget 4. I Know One 5. Seabreeze Side 2 ... 1. I Won't Come In While He's There 2. Blue Without My Baby 3. Teardrops On The Rocks 4. Crying Is My Favorite Mood 5. Deep Dark Water It contains so many classic songs, it's hard to pick a few favorites. The only song I'd say is a bit weak is "Seabreeze". It's not a bad song and stands out from the all the other recordings Reeves ever made, but still not as good as the rest of the lot on this album. What a sad story about your Reeves collection... Thankfully, you can buy most of them on eBay, but it takes time and money. Sincerely Mr. Even Bjerkelien  Post a Response

Re: deep dark water Posted by JULIE (Webmistress) on 12/5/2007, 9:48 am, in reply to "Re: deep dark water" Board Administrator I can't resist putting in a plug for the VoiceMasters version of this song, that was released on the CD "Heartbreakin' Baby," which you can order on my site. (Just click the link below). Many fans have emailed us to say they think the VM version is far superior. The RCA one that was done so many years ago, was in my opinion over-produced and really cluttered up. Not only that, RCA for some strange reason speeded up Jim's voice, and thus changed the pitch! On the VoiceMasters version, however, Jim's voice really stands out, and you get to hear him the way he really sounded when he recorded the song. Plus the fresh new instrumental arrangement is so pretty, with the mandolin, Chet Atkins-style guitar and strings. I know that VM worked from an original tape of the song and then added the new instruments, hence it sounds fantastic. You can listen to a sample of this song for yourself by clicking the link below. (You do need RealPlayer installed). -- Julie Link: http://www.midtod.com/newcdnovember.html  Post a Response

Re: deep dark water Posted by james nidiffer (James Nidiffer) on 13/5/2007, 4:42 pm, in reply to "Re: deep dark water" 70.142.39.57 Thank you to MR. Even Bjerkelien and to Julie for the responses on Deep Dark Water. I have replaced alot of the items I love and lost from E-Bay the past couple of years, but still have a ways to go. and Julie, I plan on getting the rest of the Voicemater recordings in time. I know on the original Deep Dark Water there is one part I can not understand what Jim is singing and its been a mystery to me for years. So I am getting that paticular cd first. Here's to you all and thanks for taking the time to respond again. There isn't any who can sing like Jim! Thanks, again, Jim Nidiffer  Post a Response

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