Wednesday, 8 July 2026

JUST OUT OF REACH - JIM REEVES...


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  1. Nice version. Solomon Burke recorded a version in 1961. This is one of those songs that fits in a variety of genres. They don’t write ‘em like that anymore.

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    1. Sadly, all too true, G. Jim seems to have changed the words a little. In Patsy Cline's version, she sings 'two open arms'.

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    2. Having just listened to Solomon Burke's version, B, it was Patsy who changed the words, not Jim, as SB also sings 'empty arms'. I think I'll track down some CDs by Solomon as I quite enjoyed his version.

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  2. Solomon Burke was pretty versatile, too......sang soul, country, R&B, and a bit of the blues.....The King of Rock & Soul.

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    1. I checked to see if my local HMV record store had any of his CDs, but they hadn't. I'll hunt some down on eBay.

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