Phoebe Snow's signature song, 1974 hit "Poetry Man," is one of my favorite songs of all time! She was a true genius at what she did. Ms. Snow knew her craft and performed at the highest level.
Unfortunately, we did not hear from her much after 1975. Her daughter, Valerie, was born with severe brain damage and Ms. Snow put her own career on hold to become her child's primary caretaker. Valerie was not expected to live long. However, due to Ms. Snow's loving care, Valerie lived for 31 years.
Phoebe Snow sustained herself financially doing the years with lucrative "jingles" contracts with major corporations. During her daughter's life and after Valerie's death, Ms. Snow performed occasionally, produced a couple of albums, and even performed at Howard Stern's wedding to Beth Ostrosky in 2008.
RIP Phoebe Snow, you gave so much to so many. . . .
Check out a video clip of a live performance of Phoebe Snow singing "Poetry Man" in 1989, below:
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She will be missed. She was a special talent with a unique voice.
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