NanciNet Digest 12-11-98
// That's it! The "top 10" submission deadline has passed! See Robert's
// notes below. This digest covers most of the traffic from Dec 10
// through about midnight Dec 11.
// By the way, we did experience a "listus interruptus" on the 10th.
// The digests for 12/8 and 12/9, originally sent the evening of the
// 9th, didn't get delivered for 18 hours...
// Enjoy...[BP]
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Subject: NN: TOP TEN (nearly time up)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998
From: "Robert Pugsley" (RMP6@leicester.ac.uk>
Quick thanks to everyone for sending in their top tens. There's still
time to send in yours (as obviously it's still going to be Thursday for some
time in many places around the world!)...
Also just to say the various "Big Lebowski" quotes
scattered around various posts...("Oh, so that's what they were...")...
really got my day of to a good start...
It is a great film, if you haven't already seen it, I recommend you do.
Cheers to Sid Porter for the beer!
all the best,
Robert (Pugsley)
"Have you ever heard of 'The Seattle Seven'?...Well, that
was me... and six other guys."
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Subject: NN: Top 10 (Thanks)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998
From: "Robert Pugsley" (RMP6@leicester.ac.uk>
Dear all,
According to my telephone directory it's still Thursday in Alaska,
Hawaii, Samoa and Tonga (apoloiges to anyone I've missed) but by
1200 midday here in the UK (and it's now nearly 1000 hrs GMT) it will be
Friday everywhere (except Tonga - which I think has another hour
left of Thursday if I'm reading this thing right). So unless you live
in these places you're too late to send in your top tens - for inclusion in
the chart anyway (Rob in Suffolk - you just got in!) .
In the end I got nearly 90 entires so that's pretty good. Full results in about
three days...(unless you live in Tonga in which it case it'll be
about four and a half days...or will it?...hang on, have I got this right....)
Thanks to everyone for taking part,
now that's one for Lucinda...one for Nanci...one for Kate..one for...
Robert (Pugsley)
"I'm supposed to do everything for the colony? What about my needs?"
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Subject: NN: Question re Walk Right Back
From: Sonya (sbeneke@mail.ix.net.au>
A friend asked me about the Lyrics to Walk Right Back, he said that Nanci
adds an extra verse that wasn`t in the original . The only other version I
have of it, is by Anne Murray and that extra verse isn`t in that.
Is that a new verse that has been added ?
Hugs
Sonya :)
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Subject: Re: NN: Question re Walk Right Back
From: "Matthew Bloomfield" (mailm@tthewb.u-net.com>
According to Nanci Griffith's "Other Voices - A personal history of
folk music" from which the following is lifted.....
"Joe: This, of course, is Sonny Curtis's song, with the missing verse
that your heros, the Everly Brothers, never bothered to record..
Nanci: True! They wanted "Walk Right Back" so bad they didn't wait for
Sonny to finish it! [......] the Crickets recorded it later - the
complete version - but this is its debut as a cover [.....]
In fact, it's as if I've been hearing that verse all my life because
it's an extension of the first verse."
Hope that helps,
--
Matt Bloomfield
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Subject: NN: My Top 8 :)
From: Sonya (sbeneke@mail.ix.net.au>
Hi NiceNanciNetters :) that means everyone of course, hehe :)
:) Am I too late, I often leave things til the last minute, I think I need to
panic sometimes :)
(1) Other Voices 2. ---- Nanci Griffith I adore everything, except for one
song and I don`t hate it as much now as when I first heard it . This is one of
my all time fave albums
(2) We Ran ----- Linda Ronstadt . A gorgeous album. Have been a Linda fan
forever :) Though Nanci is the one I have to listen to every day.
(3) Treasures Left Behind, Remembering Kate Wolf :)
(4) Fisherman's Daughter ---- Kavisha Mazzella. Aussie singer, wonderful voice
and writes lovely stuff
(5) PipeDream ----- John Williamson. Adore his voice and songwriting
(6) Trampoline ----- The Mavericks. Just want to dance the night away :)
(7) Briele ---- Briele. Was very impressed with her, a very young Australian
singer.
(8) The Horse Whisperer Soundtrack
Would have placed Cesaria Evora, Capo Verde, except it was released in 97.
and Eddi Reader, The Cherry Tree, was that just an EP?
No particular order, except for Nanci :) I love this album :)
Now Playing, The Best of Fairground Attraction, bought it last week
My daughter Melissa owned all the Fairground Attraction albums etc. Boo Hoo :(
just kidding :)
PS. that one song on Other Voices, is growing on me, you know that one I didn`t
like at all, at first :)
PPS, saw a great documentary last weekend on Cesaria Evora . My music
highlight of the week :)
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Subject: NN: One more for my ten best of 1998
From: "David Steere" (dsteere@sil.si.edu>
When I submitted my best of 1998 last month, I listed nine cds--leaving room for
a tenth. Well, if there's still time before final tabulations, here is my number
ten:
Celeste Krenz. WISHIN' 1998.
A truly amazing work of writing and singing--the voice and thoughts of an angel
(sound like someone we know and love?). What is so impressive to me is the
dynamic range of her voice. She's not afraid to sing softly (and she does that
quite alot) and wait until the emotion in the narrative dictates a louder
outpouring (someone should teach this obvious lesson to Michael Bolton, Celine
Dion and Maria Carey). It is very fetching. All of the 12 songs are
noteworthy. I was trying to do some work yesterday while WISHIN' was playing.
I had to give
up. The lyrics and Celeste's voice kept pulling me away. Paul (of SONGS.COM),
you have done it again. Where you find these amazing people, I'll never know.
Go to WWW.SONGS.COM and listen. Celeste has 3 cds and 1 cassette out. I am
amazed I'd never heard of her before last week. Celeste's work kind of softens
the blow of my disappointment over Lynn Miles' new cd, NIGHT IN A STRANGE TOWN.
David.
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Subject: NN: Top Ten -2
From: Kim Cline (threebf@pacbell.net>
Here are mine,
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road--Lucinda Williams
Step Inside This House--Lyle Lovett
Cry, Cry, Cry- Dar Williams et al.
Horse Whisperer Sound Track
OV Too - Nanci
Treasures Left Behind - Remembering Kate Wolf
Kate Campbell (Visions of plenty)
Hell Among the Yearlings - Gillian Welch
I'd like to wish everyone happy holidays.
Kim Cline
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Subject: Re: NN: Archives location question
From: Bill Page (bpage@scctel.com>
Robert Pugsley wrote:
> I'm trying to find the NN archives, but everytime I go to...
>
>
> ...it says (in rather large scary writing)...
>
> "Forbidden
This was announced a few weeks ago, but it may have escaped your attention in
the mass of top ten mailings you received. For you and others who my have missed
it:
* Searchable NanciNet archives are at: *
* http://brisbin.net/Nanci/archives/arc.html *
Hope this helps.
Your neophyte list manager,
BP
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Subject: NN: top ten list
From: Bill Lavery (bill@villagerecords.com>
Bill's Top Ten..with one choice from each of the newsletters this year:
January Cheri Knight - The Northeast Kingdom
I was hot and cold on this for a while but finally settled in on the
plus side
February Peter Case - Full Service No Waiting
I have yet to be disappointed by Pete
March Nick Lowe - Dig My Mood
Nick has matured and I love it
April New Patrons - New Patrons
Great vocals, great songwriting, great sound. All this and locally
produced. I gotta hand it to this group
May Stacey Earle - Simple Gearle
I was a skeptic, until the first listen
June Dave Alvin - Blackjack David
A tough choice since Lucinda came out this month too
July Gillian Welch - Hell Among The Yearlings
Proving that Revival was no fluke
August Emmylou Harris - Spyboy
Not usually a fan of live albums but this one is worth it
September Great Western Squares - Almost Sober
Another one that grabbed me on the first spin
October Pine Valley Cosmonauts - Salute The Majesty Of Bob Wills
A perfect finish to a perfect ten
No choices for months eleven and twelve yet.
Bill Lavery
http://villagerecords.com/
// Folks, if you don't know Bill Lavery and Village Records, take a
// minute now and click on his web site. Good music at good prices.
// And no, I'm just a happy customer... [BP]
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Subject: NN: Top Ten
From: "Alan B. Larson" (alanlarson@mindspring.com>
Hello everyone,
As a part time lurker and full time procrastinator I figured it was time to
put in my top ten. But first a few other comments regarding some things
that have been discussed lately. On political correctness I must defer to
a genius who put it so succinctly. Frank Zappa said: "Political
correctness is the hightest form of cowardice." 'Nuff said. Also, some
people in their posts of top ten lists have made mention of the kind of
music Nanci fans would like and listen too. Anyone who limits their
musical diet to only folk and country music is missing out on a whole lot
of wonderful things out there. Now on to the top ten in alphabetical order.
1. Amazing Rhythm Aces: "Chock Full of Country Goodness" This album has
not been released yet but should be out by the end of the month. Heard
them play some selections from it last weekend. Any album by this band
would be in my yearly top ten list.
2. Kate Campbell: "Visions of Plenty"
3. Sheryl Crow: "The Globe Sessions" One of the few artists that keep
improving with every release.
4. Bob Dylan: "The Royal Albert Hall Concert, 1966"
5. John Fogerty: "Premonition" Avoice and guitar that helped define a
generation.
6. Bruce Hornsby: "Spirit Trail" Bruce is growing musically and maturing
as a songwriter.
7. Rashaan Roland Kirk: "Dog Years in the Fourth Ring" Space jazz at
it's finest.
8. John Mellencamp: "John Mellencamp" Quite possibly his fines work yet.
9. Van Morrison: "The Philosopher's Stone" The finest living
singer/songwriter on the planet, bar none.
10. Lucinda Williams: "Car Wheels On a Gravel Road" Album of the year.
Honorable mentions: Nanci Griffith: OV2, REM: UP, Sonny Rollins:
Saxaphone Colossus, Gillian Welch: Hell Among The Yearlings, Liz Phair:
whitechocolatespaceegg (she's a great songwriter I just wish I enjoyed her
singing more)
That's it,
Alan
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Subject: NN: Top "10" (or in this case 4)
From: Cynthia Courtney (courtney@mpi.com>
I couldn't come up with 10 - just don't buy enough "current" year releases,
and of the ones I do, not all deserve a "Top" designation. These _are_ in
order.
1) Lucinda Williams, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Everything you hope for when you buy a CD, i.e. you like it right away when
you play it the first time, you don't get tired of it, it lives in your CD
player for weeks, friends you turn on to it love it too, it works as a
coherent whole, the band rocks, you never feel like skipping a track, it
contains both ballads and rockers, etc. Sheer perfection. Plus she's got
that "East Texas/La. Bayou/Arkansas Pines" country-funk thang goin' on that
I just love! And Lucinda's appearances on other disks released this year
(OVII, Treasures Left Behind) are just as good.
2) Patty Griffin, Flaming Red
A departure (understatement) from her stunning debut Living with Ghosts, but
still a great album full of Patty's powerful vocals and song-writing. Patty
plays with a band here (including former BMO'er Doug Lancio on electric
guitar), and it does take some getting used to. She opens the album with
the title track, and it's LOUD and raucous - nothing like the Patty most of
us knew and loved. (I think that's exactly the reaction she hoped we'd
have...;-) ) I miss hearing all the nuances of Patty's expressive singing
-- the way she wraps her voice around a lyric -- some of which gets lost in
the production - but for the most part, I really like her with a band,
especially after seeing her perform with them live (I defy anyone to stand
still during "Wiggley Fingers"...it rocks). Stand-out tracks include
"Christina" (heartbreaking lyrics about false love), "Mary" (with Emmylou on
back-up vocals), "Change" (this song about domestic abuse definitely
benefits from the addition of the band), and "Go Now" (fantastic sleazy
lounge sound, showcasing Patty's vocals). I can't wait to see what she does
next. She's one of the most talented and versatile musicians I've ever
seen/heard.
3) Lyle Lovett, Step Inside This House
2-disk tribute to Lyle's favorite Texas singer-songwriters. Tasteful,
sparse arrangements combined with Lyle's whiskey-coated voice. I'm a sucker
for Townes Van Zandt's "If I Needed You." Other stand-out tracks for me are
Vince Bell's I've Had Enough and the Texas Trilogy set.
4) Sinead Lohan, No Mermaid
Infectious folk-pop from this Irish troubadour who was "introduced" on Vol.
2 of the acclaimed "A Woman's Heart" series. Joan Baez recorded a couple of
Lohan tunes on her album "Gone from Danger," and Joan's manager, Mark
Spector, co-manages Sinead, along with "heavyweight" Irish manager Pat Egan
(Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Elton John). The Los Angeles Times calls No Mermaid
"one of the most eloquent works of the year," and compares it to Jewel's
Pieces of You, "but with more insight and a greater sense of classic craft."
I love this CD because it's one of those that I bought on a whim, loved the
first time I played it, and it's spent a lot of time in my player.
Biggest disappointments:
1) Nanci Griffith, OVII - I was expecting something more like OVOR - i.e.,
exquisite song choices (with the exception of Wimoweh), with Nanci's uncanny
ability to make them her own, supported by tasteful arrangements, and just
the right number of "friends" and guests. OVII lacks the coherency of OVOR,
Nanci's pronunciations of several words (like "winter," "linger," etc.) ruin
several songs - or at least, "jar" the listener, there are _too many_
friends/voices, and worst, of all, Nanci's clearly in a supporting, rather
than lead, role. They should have called it Nanci Griffith's Friends. I
know she intended a lot of this; I just don't like it.
2) Martin Sexton, The American - I know he'll never make the big leagues
without being able to break out of the solo acoustic mode. Unfortunately,
it looks like studio producers and session musicians just don't know what to
do with him (or, more likely, they are _so FAR behind_ Martin in terms of
talent, they can't keep up with him or grasp his ideas). He repeats 4 songs
from previous recordings, and only one, The Way I Am, is better than the
previous version. Worse, he changed the lyrics slightly on Candy, and
they're not as effective as the originals IMHO. Not all, however, is lost -
I like the new songs Beast in Me and Where It Begins.
Haven't bought yet, but which might have made it to my top ten list if I had:
Kaplansky, Shindell, and Williams, Cry, Cry, Cry
Ellis Paul, Translucent Soul
Artists/disks I plan to check out based on y'all's top ten lists (not that I
wasn't already familiar with the first 2!):
Gillian Welch
Kate Campbell
Stacey Earle
Cindy Courtney
courtney@mpi.com
Framingham, MA
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Subject: NN: Love at Five and Dime, plus NG UK radio appearance
From: Clive Dawson (clive.dawson@amd.com>
A friend who's a Kathy Mattea fan sent me this NG item which
appeared on the KM mailing list.
To: "Kathy's Clowns" (kathys-clowns@world.std.com>
Subject: RE: Washington Post Articles
[...Snip non-NG stuff...]
Last night, on the Radio Two country music show, I heard a really
nice alternate version of "Love at the Five and Dime". It was done
by a band with a name something like the Heart-tones or some such
(I'm sure someone will know the proper name) who did a really down
tempo, almost guitar only, minimalist version which was really
good. Nice to hear a fine song get another airing and an
alternative interpretation. On the subject of Nanci Griffith, I
believe next week on Radio Two at 8:00, Mike Harding is featuring
this week's concert in London, from the lady herself. Might well
be worth a listen to any Nanci UK based clowns.
------- End of forwarded message -------
Nanci CLOWNS?! I was about to take umbrage until I saw the actual name
of the Kathy Mattea mailing list, above. Cute... Umbrage withdrawn...!
Does anybody have more info on the band mentioned?
Cheers,
Clive Dawson
Austin, TX
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Subject: NN: My Top 10 for 1998
From: Bill Peete (billpeet@cruzio.com>
Here's my top 10 for 1998. The dudes beat out the chicks this year.
In very definite order:
1. Griffin Nanster - "Some Mighty Fine Tunes"
Another album of cover songs by the Master. I wish Griffin would
return to original material, but this is still a classic.
2. Tom Savvy - "City To City" (actually a late December 1997 release)
This barely made it on my top 10 last year, but only because of it's late
December 1997 release date. It has passed the test of time
so here it is again. Trust me on this one folks, there isn't a weak
tune in the bunch. If you liked Griffin Nanster, during the MCA years,
it doesn't get any closer than this.
3. Steven Warner - "Not Enough Time To Catch My Plane"
This singer/songwriter writes, plays and even sings okay.
4. Edward from Cleveland - "Frozen UFOs"
Discovered this group at the 1997 RMFF and they still remain as
one of my favorites. It's difficult to capture the ambiance of a live
recording onto a record (CD), but this comes about as close as possible.
Turn it up to a 'comfortably' loud setting and then sit back and enjoy.
Dude, can that Jule (lead singer) sing.
5. Donnell Mc'Katsky - "First In Line"
This was recorded live in the studio, not unlike Nancy Griffin's
'Blue Roses From The Moons'. Donnell is an accomplished guitar player
that plays in the style of Bill Staine's. That is, as a lefty with a
right-hand guitar, strung for a rightie. And a mighty fine voice too.
6. Cameron Katesky - "Good and Plenty" (no relation to Donnell Mc'Katsky)
This singer/songwriter deserve's their own e-mail list. Bill Page?
7. Neil D. - "Pudding"
Private release for their fans of which I am.
8. Gary Hickland - "A Pair Of Disasters"
No disasters on this one.
9. Myles Lyndon - "Daylight Deja Vu"
Hasn't someone already commented on this one?
10. Neil D. - "Work"
OK, I'd rather play, but this is a fun cd and it's been a long day.
Thank You Kindly For Listening,
Bill
// "Griffin Nanster?" [BP]
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Subject: Re: NN: My Top 10 for 1998
From: John Hodges (jqhodges@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
Bill Peete wrote:
//snips by Page//
>Here's my top 10 for 1998. The dudes beat out the chicks this year.
>In very definite order:
>1. Griffin Nanster - "Some Mighty Fine Tunes"
>2. Tom Savvy - "City To City" (actually a late December 1997 release)
>4. Edward from Cleveland - "Frozen UFOs"
o.k., I get the Nanci, the Eddie from Ohio (good choice! and they're
actually from Virginia, despite the name), and some of the others, but i'm
stumped on "Tom Savvy". Give us a hint? :)
John
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Subject: NN: Lifelines-Peter, Paul, & Mary (minimal Nanci content)
From: John Hodges (jqhodges@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
Now seems like a good time to put in another plug for Peter, Paul, and
Mary's album "Lifelines", given the recent spate of folk cover albums
(i.e., Cry,Cry,Cry and OVToo).
This album was released in 1995 and is a cohesive linking of folk's past,
present, and future. It's a shame this album didn't get more attention at
the time. I'm sure it was on my NN Top 10 in '95, but I was a fool if I
didn't put it as number one. It has definitely lasted.
I hate to take potshots at Nanci and OVToo, as it has a lot of admirable
points. But PPM accomplish with Lifelines what Nanci missed the mark on,
imho. They include many guests on the album: Dave Van Ronk, John
Sebastian, Emmylou Harris, Holly Near, BB King, Judy Collins, John Gorka,
Richie Havens, Carly Simon, Jack Elliott, and Ronnie Gilbert. And yet, as
I said, it all holds together, musically and thematically. It doesn't have
that over cluttered "look how many people we know" sort of feel to it.
And for a truly stunning duet, get the VHS companion version with Susan
Werner taking Emmylou's part on "For the Love of it All". What a voice she
has! Based on this performance, and later by Bill Page's recommendations, I
was sold on her talent.
I can't say enough what a wonderful collection of songs this is. First, it
has what i consider the definitive version of Buddy Mondlock's "The Kid".
I fell in love with this song when I popped in the album and this was the
first cut I heard. The haunting flute on the song makes the mood perfect
for a somewhat melancholy, but ultimately uplifting song. I heard C3 play
the song last night in San Francisco. While it was nice, it has nothing on
this version. The VHS version of Lifelines has Buddy himself on this song.
Then, it has the best version of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee" that I've
heard, other than Arlo Guthrie. Ramblin' Jack Elliott sings with PPM on
this one.
And I can never tire of Sally Fingerett's "Home is where the heart is", a
beautiful plea for tolerance and understanding of love in its many forms
and combinations. Holly Near and Mary Travers blend their voices with ease.
I know some don't consider PPM "folk" because of their pop tendencies, but
whatever this music is, it's what *I* would call folk.
A PPM proselytizer,
John
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Subject: NN: Re: NanciNet #98C08
From: Frederick Siegal (fpsiegal@worldnet.att.net>
is there really a "lost nanci album?" if so, how to obtain it?
fpsiegal, NYC
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Subject: NN: Little Englanders and all that.
From: "David G. Laybourne" (D.G.Laybourne@liverpool.ac.uk>
Hi All,
I don't post that much but I do enjoy reading the
mail. However, something that Robert Pugsley wrote just
nudged me into replying.
We Brits do have this insular mentality when it
comes to the lands beyond our shores. Which is amazing when
you consider how much of the globe we have trampled over in
history and how diverse a culture we have in this country.
This is probably best summed up when you witness a group of
people sitting in an Indian curry house eating a Vindaloo,
drinking imported larger and going on about how we
should keep ourselves to ourselves.
The one thing that music, and Nancinet in
particular, has done for me is to open up my horizons to
the world around. The human race is in good hands if it can
produce the caliber of people that are on Nancinet.
I wish each and every one of you a happy Christmas
and a peaceful new year.
Dave Laybourne.
PS Robert, I thought the score was England 3, Germany 0
(Two world wars and a world cup 8-) ).
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Subject: NN: Top Ten: I hope I made the deadline
From: "wdv" (dvcv@lcc.net>
Top Ten:( In Order)
1) Nanci--OV Too: My least favorite Nanci CD is still the one this year I would
not want to be without. I liked the CD from the start, but even like it more
after seeing her in concert on the OV Too Tour.
2) Lyle Lovett--Step Inside This House: This is an awesome CD with him covering
a few of my favorites, Robert Earl Keen, Guy Carke, and Townes Van Zandt. It
only could have been improved if he had done another famous Texas songwriter,
aaaa what's her name, Nanci something.
3) Emmylou Harris--Spyboy: Incredible voice and I love her song selecton on this
Live CD.
4) Robert Earl Keen--Walking Distance: Although this is not my favorite cd of
his, it is still good. Robert is probably the most played in my cd player
besides Nanci, John Hiatt and the next gentleman from Texas.(although not
originally)
5) Jerry Jeff Walker--Cowboy Boots and Bathin Suits: Enough said
6) Bruce Springsteen--Tracks: I don't know if box sets are supposed to be
included here, but being a long time fan of the Boss, it is great to have this
out of his archives. I wonder if we will ever be treated with something like
this from Nanci. I hope. (Just a side point, Bruce is the artist I would most
like to hear cover some of Nanci's tunes and vica-versa. I know Emmylou has
covered a couple of Bruce's and I thought they were great.)
7) John Hiatt--Greatest Hits: Bluesy, rock, folk, a great songwriter, If you
haven't heard him, you can get a nice sample with this cd.
8) Lucinda Williams--Gravel Road: I had to try this with all the ranting and
raving on Nanci-net. Although I was not as fired up as everyone else seemed to
be, I do like it and it continues to grow on me. Also good enough to warrant
buying another one of her's. Any recommendations?
9) Sheryl Crow--The Globe Sessions: This has nothing to do with her looks.
Honest.
10) Various Artist--Hope Floats (Soundtrack): One of the main reasons this is on
here is Garth Brook's version of the Bob Dylan song, To Make You Feel My Love.
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Subject: NN: Greetings!
From: "Lisa Irwin" (lirwin@penton.com>
Greetings, Fellow Nancettes,
I'd like to say hello, being a new subscriber and all.
I've enjoyed reading your top 10 lists. And I strongly recommend the Sinead
Lohan CD "No Mermaid." Also, there's a local folk artist from my part of
the world (Cleveland, Ohio) named Shirley Jay. Very powerful voice. Her CD
"Draw the Shade" is most impressive.
There's also another artist from my little corner of the world named Pepper
Acton. She blows both Shirley and Sinead away! I'll get the website address
for her (I forgot it!!) and send it to y'all. It's pretty neat.
Well, I'm off to work and then off to do some holiday shopping. I'll do my
best to resist the urge to "stop and fill up my suitcase with unnecessary
plastic objects..."
Peace, love, and harmony,
Lisa
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Subject: NN: top ten
From: David Barnett (barnett@uic.edu>
I was just going to post this to Robert Pugsley but I decided to share it
with the last after all (despite the lack of critical musings about each
entry).
Here are my top ten. Despite my clear penchant for female voices, several
men made the list this year:
1. Cry Cry Cry -- Williams, Kaplansky & Shindell
2. Spyboy -- Emmylou Harris
3. Treasures Left Behind: Remembering Kate Wolf" -- Various artists
4. Visions of Plenty -- Kate Campbell
5. Car Wheels on a Gravel Road -- Lucinda Williams
6. Veering From The Wave -- Jennifer Kimball
7. Between Us-- Jules Shear
8. Nanci Griffith -- OVOR ll
9. Translucent Soul -- Ellis Paul
10. Step into this House -- Lyle Lovett
Honorable mentions:
Time Between Trains -- Susan Werner
Teatro -- Willie Nelson
Lonesomers - Mare Winningham (didn't anyone else like this one?)
Horse Whisperer soundtrack -- various artists
Dave
n.p. "Twin Peaks" soundtrack -- it felt like that kind of day
Dave
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Subject: NN: That night at the Barbican
From: Keith Farman (kfarman@compuserve.com>
"Just an effort to capture something of 2 very special
nights in London with a unique atmosphere.
AND HERE IS LOVE
Down concrete corridors
Of dismal London streets
The faithful music lovers stream
To share for just one night
A fleeting moment bright
Of another person's dream
And here is love
The friends are round
To pass from lips to hearts
A sacrament of word and sound
What shall we pass on if not
Remembered things from other souls
Simple but profound
And here is love
The old man in the battered hat
Has seen it all before
Life-won feeling in his young man's voice
Electrifies the hall
And the man in black whose magic fingers race
Proves that reticent respect
Is a Christian grace
And here is love
And from the massive soul
Of deepest racial wrong
The cry of freedom ever strong
Rings out proudly from the light
And Odetta's stirring manly voice
Finds echoes in the dark
And here is love
The quiet master music man
Orchestrates the sound
Wherever she may look or move
In harmony they are bound
Friendship is too small a word
To capture what they've found
And here is love
Exchanged glances
In a pool of light
Unspoken fears
Hang in the air
Hope shines through these loving eyes
Which friendship magnifies
And here, oh yes, here is love
At the centre of this love
Truly at its heart
With graceful gamin strength
The poet singer winds the threads
Spun from gifts so freely shared
To make the ties that bind
And here is love
And on some future day
A long way off we pray
Another voice in another room
Moved by love will say
Their life was changed for better things
By joy the poet singer brings
And here is love
And so she ends where she began
Old lands roots still strong
Passing on remembrances
Outside place and time
Stirring love in others hearts
To sing out loud and sing out long
And here is love
Keith
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