Only What I Feel Album Review

Patty Quotes
How Can I Help You Say Goodbye:
I was trying to send a message of healing here.

Time is running out, I have to think of something to write. That Jess is nuts, thinking I can re-write this entire site in 3 hrs. I have spent the last 168 hours restocking the coffee bin. Santa was good to me this year, I've got cappuccino, I've got latte`, I've got gourmet, I am set...I can do this, I know I can. To assist in my inspiration, I even helped the dog chase her tail this morning, I am psyched. Three hours and counting, got to get busy, if those trolls would just stop laughing at me, I could think better......AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! THUD!!!!

Due to an unfortunate accident, helped along by a skillet, little Miss Wired For Sound will be taking some lengthy time off. Hello everyone, this is Jess, and I just want to say I am truly sorry for the insanity that has been running rampant, up until now. How T ever got the idea that I thought a re-write of the entire site was needed, I will never know. All I asked her to do was to add a few new pictures, and re-word one or two of her sentences that, as usual, made no sense. Until she returns to normal, I have locked up her keyboard, and I have removed all coffee and caffeine products from her house. Because of her abuse of these substances, she now has the ability to jump start a car without jumper cables. Once again my sincerest apologies for what has happened.

......Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to yoooouuuu, it's late September and I really should be back at school, I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used, oh Maggie I couldn't have tried anymore.......Sorry, just jamming' to some early Rod Stewart as I work. Don't worry my loyal and drifting readers, Patty is also on. Question! How many knew the song, and singer, of the best rock song ever made. (authors personal opinion) This song is over 25 years old, and still remembered as a classic today. Now you are probably thinking, I have lost what little mind I have left, injecting Rod Stewart into this, but just bear with me and you will see how it all ties together. Then again, maybe not, could be these hours of screaming at the web page builder has taken its toll.

The fact that this album was ever made is a miracle. After signing with Epic, Patty began working on this album with Emory as sole producer. Patty started to experience vocal problems, something she had experienced before, but chose to ignore. (am I rhyming?) They pushed forward until it became obvious that she could not continue. It was discovered that Patty had a bleeding vocal cord. This is probably the most frightening thing that can happen to a singer, careers can be over rather quickly. Patty was treated at the Vanderbilt Voice Center, which she thanks in the album liner notes. (maybe I should go there for treatment, so when I tell my kids to clean their rooms, they hear me.) Patty was forced to cancel the rest of her tour, and halt production of the album. For a month she had to give her voice bed rest. In other words, no talking. Just how WELL the surgery went was not known until her return to the studio, on her birthday, by the way. The change in her voice was so dramatic, Emory had to scrap everything and start over. Listen to the earlier recordings and compare. She always had the power, but closing the leak gave her more, and brought a richness and fullness that was not as defined as it is now

. There is a book titled "Finding Her Voice," though I have not read this particular one, the title fits this album. Not only did Patty fully recover from her vocal problems, but she found the songs that would define her career. One of these songs, How Can I Help You Say Goodbye, almost did not make it onto the album. Patty loved the song, but found it difficult to sing. The persistence of the label exec's though, persuaded her that she could and should do this song. (time for Rod Stewart tie in.) This song will forever be identified with Patty Loveless. No matter how many years pass, this song is timeless. Very few artists have these kinds of songs happen for them. Rod Stewart-Maggie May, Tammy Wynette-Stand By Your Man, Tina Turner-Proud Mary, Captain and Tenille-Love Will Keep Us Together, (did I just say that?) What is fortunate for Patty is, she has several of these songs. But, what is really special is, that 25 years from now, when you hear this song, the memories will still be there about what this song meant to you personally.

Production wise, this album is flawless. Just listen to the chillingly perfect harmonies in Nothin' But The Wheel. This is perfection, and my personal favorite from the album. My other personal favorite is that in your face, hit the road Jack, take a hike, don't let the door hit you, on your, you know what, on the way out, and what part of get lost don't you understand song, Blame It On Your Heart. Patty has said, that while singing she has all kinds of thoughts that run through her mind. Well...I am waiting for that concert, when she sings Jay Leno's re-worked lyrics to the song. "Blame it on your lyin', cheatin, cold dead beatin' two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun, lovin' heart.

Well, it is time to move on to the mother of all albums. The one that inspired a web site, and a group of individuals to call themselves Fallen Angels. Let us continue to When Fallen Angels Fly.

Spellcheker Notes

"The difference is amazing. Before, she sounded like a bird in a cage; now her voice is suddenly free." I think I would have to agree here. While she had a powerful, soulful voice before her surgery, sometimes it seemed out of control, like she sang too loud sometimes. Now, while her voice is still powerful, it is more mellow and richer. She can still belt, when she needs too, but with such control, that it is even more soulful, because she's not hollering.

Oh yeah, seems I forgot to tell you who made that telling quote. Someone who knows Patty's voice better than anyone, probably better than she knows herself.....Emory Gordy Jr.

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