Willy DeVille played often here in Switzerland. I saw him last on his Crow-Jane-Alley-Tour 2005 in Zürich. He was a wonderful crazy bird…
A much over looked artist and personna, thanks for the blog post
Willy DeVille remained one of those tragic figures of the musical business, a drunkard who never found his place, never was understood, often fell into the wrong hands and often threatened to get lost.
So sad when that happens…
I met Willy DeVille once. He was playing as part of a New Orleans revue at the Galway Arts Festival. Dr John took the headline spot. Such a Night. I interviewed Willy and he told me he felt at home in Ireland, having taken a trip to the Gaelic speaking heartland of Galway the day before and spent his time in a pub listening to traditional Irish music. Thanks for reminding me. The man had style.
Yes, Willy DeVille was a southern gentleman! But he went down. After a drug withdrawal and many comeback experiments, he finally found his Cajun roots in New Orleans. Allen Toussaint and Dr. John helped him to find a new home and recording traditional music. It’s not so far from Zydeco melodies to Irish folk.
A magnificent singer who could wring the heart.
Features on The Jukebox in the ‚Moments Immortal Moments‘ post.
Regards Thom.
He could wring the heart, but he had he’s own head.
hotfox63 
Great artist. Saw him several times live.
Willy DeVille played often here in Switzerland. I saw him last on his Crow-Jane-Alley-Tour 2005 in Zürich. He was a wonderful crazy bird…
A much over looked artist and personna, thanks for the blog post
Willy DeVille remained one of those tragic figures of the musical business, a drunkard who never found his place, never was understood, often fell into the wrong hands and often threatened to get lost.
So sad when that happens…
I met Willy DeVille once. He was playing as part of a New Orleans revue at the Galway Arts Festival. Dr John took the headline spot. Such a Night. I interviewed Willy and he told me he felt at home in Ireland, having taken a trip to the Gaelic speaking heartland of Galway the day before and spent his time in a pub listening to traditional Irish music. Thanks for reminding me. The man had style.
Yes, Willy DeVille was a southern gentleman! But he went down. After a drug withdrawal and many comeback experiments, he finally found his Cajun roots in New Orleans. Allen Toussaint and Dr. John helped him to find a new home and recording traditional music. It’s not so far from Zydeco melodies to Irish folk.
A magnificent singer who could wring the heart.
Features on The Jukebox in the ‚Moments Immortal Moments‘ post.
Regards Thom.
He could wring the heart, but he had he’s own head.