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Subject: NN: NanciNews: Complete MCA Studio Recordings
    Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:26:05 -0400
    From: info@nancigriffith.com

MCA Records Issues Complete Studio Recordings on Double CD

MCA RECORDS PRESS RELEASE

Two-CD Nanci Griffith Retrospective THE COMPLETE MCA STUDIO RECORDINGS
Includes Anti-War Anthem 'Stand Your Ground,' Previously Unreleased in 
the U.S.

"Stand Your Ground," an impassioned anti-war statement Nanci Griffith
recorded a dozen years ago, finally makes its U.S. debut on her two-CD
retrospective NANCI GRIFFITH: THE COMPLETE MCA STUDIO RECORDINGS (MCA
Nashville/UME), released June 24, 2003.  Encompassing 46 selections, 
each 96k/24-bit mastered from the original masters, THE COMPLETE MCA STUDIO
RECORDINGS includes every track from her four acclaimed studio albums 
of the late '80s/early '90s plus the rarity "Wooden Heart" (Elvis Presley's 
1960 hit) and the never-released-in-the-U.S. "Tumble And Fall" and "Stand 
Your Ground," each from Gulf War-era sessions for 1991's LATE NIGHT GRANDE 
HOTEL.

After four indie releases, Griffith made her major label debut with LONE
STAR STATE OF MIND (1987), premiering the Julie Gold-penned "From A
Distance" (later a major hit for Bette Midler) and her first country 
Top 40, the title track. Her "From A Distance" hit #1 U.K. and Ireland, lending 
her superstar status there. Along with Robert Earl Keen Jr.'s "Sing One For
Sister," Paul Kennerly's "Let It Shine On Me" and Mac McAnally's "Nickel
Dreams," favorites included her own "Trouble In The Fields," "There's A
Light Beyond These Woods (Mary Margaret)," "Beacon Street" and "Ford
Econoline."

LITTLE LOVE AFFAIRS (1988) scored another country Top 40 in "I Knew 
Love"; "Outbound Plane" (a hit for Suzy Bogguss); Keen's "I Would Change My 
Life," and a McAnally duet, "Gulf Coast Highway." The title track was joined by
numbers such as "Love Wore A Halo (Back Before The War)," "Anyone Can Be
Somebody's Fool," Harlan Howard's "Never Mind" and John Stewart's "Sweet
Dreams Will Come" (with Stewart on guitar and vocal).

STORMS (1989) had Phil Everly add his trademark harmonies to "You Made 
This Love A Teardrop." Griffith's "I Don't Want To Talk About Love," Phil 
Ochs tribute "Radio Fragile," "It's A Hard Life Wherever You Go," "Drive-In
Movies And Dashboard Lights" and "Listen To The Radio" (later a Kathy 
Mattea hit) were among its line-up. "Wooden Heart" appeared on a U.S. promo 
disc and the U.K. compilation THE LAST TEMPTATION OF ELVIS.

LATE NIGHT GRANDE HOTEL stirred up controversy for its pop sound. But 
"It's Just Another Morning Here" (again with an Everly vocal), the title song,
"Fields Of Summer," "The Power Lines," "Down 'N' Outer," and "One Blade 
Shy Of A Sharp Edge" rank with Griffith's most evocative works, alongside 
Vince Bell's "The Sun, Moon And Stars," Gold's "Heaven" and Tom Waits' "San 
Diego Serenade."

On other labels since then, Griffith has remained one of music's most
respected artists. In early 2003, she debuted at the Grand Ole Opry, 
another step in a career marked by a beautiful voice, brilliant songwriting and
emotional commitment.

http://nancigriffith.com Visit us online!

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Subject: NN: While I'm lurking....
    Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:14:42 +0000
    From: "nancy" (nhight@gloryroad.net>

Hello again everyone.
As I stated recently I've been away from the Nanci Net for awhile and 
only here for a short while longer. So, while I'm lurking, I hope it is not 
in bad form to find out if there is anyone who has any recorded television
appearances of Nanci that they would be willing to make copies of or 
knows of a good source. I have a few VHS tapes which have some great 
performances from various television shows. Awhile back (about 4 years ago) a Mr. 
Edward Gorkey from the Nanci Net made a couple for me.

If anyone is willing to do that I would greatly appreciate it. One show 
that comes to mind that I have never seen is her appearance on Politically
Incorrect. Any Austin City Limits shows, Texas Connection, New Country,
American Music Shop, etc...or any other obscure music shows like that 
would be great. I don't have DVD yet, but if anyone has compilations or other
stuff on that format let me know also.

One other thing that is a totally different subject. I took a pilgrimage
across country last summer during this very month. My main destination 
was TEXAS. I spent a couple of days in Austin. Had to check out 6th and
Congress. So, can anyone who is an Austin native past or present clarify
exactly where the old Woolworth's store was. I was guessing either 
where the ABC (ABS?) Bank is now or the Starbucks Coffee. The buildings on the 
other two corners looked to extravagant to be a Woolworth's at any time. Of 
course it may not have been on the very corner of 6th and Congress at all, I've
just been working in corners lately.

Austin's a cool city. I hope to go back there some day and spend more 
time
and check out the music scene on 6th Ave. Is it still a thriving center 
for
music? Anyone care to lament or exalt about Austin feel free.

Thanks,
~Nancy
(You haven't smelled skunk until you've smelled it driving across 
Texas. And
smelled it, and smelled it and smelled it and...)

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Subject: NN: Re: While I'm lurking....
    From: "John Graveling" (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
    Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:45:40 +0100

There was a Woolworth store right opposite the Alamo. However as far as 
the
song goes I think it was poetic licence on Nanci's part. Perhaps the 
store
never existed in that exact location. Over to our old time Austinites.

John "heading for the Colorado Mountains, I can see your distant skies,
you're bringing a tear of joy to my eyes" Graveling


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Subject: NN: Re: While I'm lurking....
    From: "Rob Boucher" (rboucher@nexicom.net>
    Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 06:13:18 -0400

Hi back -NANCY

I hold the original first copy made of what i like to call THE NORWAY 
TAPE
-which was sent to a PAUL ROBERTS in OSLO by way of PHILADELPHIA .It
contains lots of the video to which you speak on NANCI-NET. There are 
tons
of interviews in her early years with her parents and yes even great 
-aunt
-ELLIMAY-to which TROUBLE IN THESE FIELDS was dedicated .The original 
was
dropped and broke but i had made a copy in our format before this 
happened.
Also I even tried through GOLD MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINMENT to get a copy to 
NANCI
for a keep sake but never heard back .

A few people have sent me US money orders in the area of $40.00 to 
cover a
reproduction of the tape that does start out jumpy for a few minutes but
much improves ! my e-mail is rboucher@nexicom.net  SHOULD YOU REQUEST a 
copy
made and want to send me up a address request to send on the money 
order so
I can get my video man working on the job .To the best of my knowledge 
there
are only three other copies in the world and it contains tons of stuff 
even
NANCI thinks was lost through time on the cutting room floor. E-BAY 
could
make me rich but that's what TRUE NANCI FANS DO!

LONG LIVE THE MESSAGE BOARD!
ROB BOUCHER  AKA-nanccinut

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Subject: NN: Re: While I'm lurking....
    From: "Tina S" (tshackleford@earthlink.net>
    Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:29:38 -0500

My PBS affiliate is running an old Austin City Limits this week which
features Nanci and Mary-Chapin Carpenter.  Check your local listings, as
they say!

Tina

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Subject: NN: NNC: Wanna hear my new guitar?
    Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 11:06:48 -0500
    From: "Ed Maier" (evmaier@sbcglobal.net>

The guitar is a Martin HD35, recorded with a Shure 101 mic directly 
into the
mixer of a Santa Cruz soundcard, and converted on the fly to mp3 using 
Real
Jukebox. There is some fidelity loss with mp3, and background white 
noise
can be heard, but I don't really want to spend any money on "real" 
recording
gear. I think there's enough quality left in the recording to get a good
idea of the guitar's voice. I bought it last month at a scratch & dent 
sale
at the local Guitar Center. I had a good setup done on it, and had the
micarta saddle replaced with bone.

Go to
(http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/eddie1551/lst?.dir=/mp3+stuff&.view=l>
and click on "wheres my flashlight.mp3"

Ed Maier
Arlington, TX
-- 
Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, 
dance
like there's nobody watching, and sing really, really loud.

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Subject: Re: NN: NNC: Wanna hear my new guitar?
    From: DvBGardner@genelogic.com
    Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 13:24:23 -0400

Ed -- thanks for sharing your new guitar sound with us.    Awesome!   
This
must be the one you talked about over at the nancinet cafe?       Don't 
just
give all the credit to the strings -- a good player makes a good guitar 
sing
like that.   Congrats!

Donate "yearning to be home with my ole guitar instead of dealing with 
the
corporate monkeys...." v.B.-G.

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Subject: Re: NN: NNC: Wanna hear my new guitar?
    Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:07:06 -0400
    From: "kenn lippert" (lippert@www.nauticom.net>

Ed,

What a sweet, sweet sound!  There is just NOTHING like that Martin 
bottom
end.  And I have to say you have a very sensitive touch.  The only 
problem
with it was that it wasn't long enough.  Let's hear more.

While were on the topic of guitar sounds.... anyone have any opinions on
Behringer guitar amps?

kenn "10 watts - $95,XLR out, tube preamp" lippert

| kenn lippert     lippert@nauticom.net
|
| "Reach me down my Tycho Brahe,
| I would know him when we meet...
| Though my soul may set in darkness,
| it will rise in perfect light;
| I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."
|	                                      -Sarah Williams
|
| "See Kate Campbell"  http://www.KateCampbell.com
|
| "The moon, the music, and me."
|      -Vince Bell "Texas Plates"


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Subject: Re: Tift Merritt
    From: DRANCI@aol.com
    Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:00:46 EDT

hi folks, just wanted to share with all those who appreciate Nanci's 
music,
I've heard Iris Dement & Lucy Kaplansky, both of whom I've seen live, 
but
never have I been so impressed with anyone, as Tift Merritt, Nanci on 
her
own web site, said she was listening to her.

Tift Merritt is an angel, whom we should all listen to.

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Subject: NN: Re: (no subject)
    From: "John Graveling" (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
    Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 14:33:28 +0100


Well I was eulogising about her, over a year ago when "Bramble Rose" 
came
out. One of the very best debuts in quite some time.

Glad others are getting the message.

John "discovering new talent is always fun" Graveling

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Subject: Re: NN: (no subject)
    From: "Mark" (catfan@extremezone.com>
    Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:50:46 -0700

I stumbled on Ms. Tift while I was visiting my brother in D.C., and it 
turns
out that his girlfriend has a connection with her.  I seem to recall 
that
Cynthia was her roommate or the friend of her roommate in college.

My bro and I were going somewhere in her car, and I noticed Tift's cd 
and of
course wanted to hear it.  I was impressed right from the start, and 
it's
nice to see my opinion validated!  :-)

I do wonder where her folks got her name, though.
Later,
Mark


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Subject: Re: NN: News on Nanci in Memphis
    From: Catelaw@aol.com
    Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 07:47:20 -0400

carwheels_2000@yahoo.com writes:

> Anna "diggin' around for the Nanci Net button
> that's here sooooommmewhere"  Mac

Hey! I remember you, Anna Mac!  You sang at the Katefest gathering in
Memphis before the ballet...

And blew the danged doors off the place!!

I remember, because it was COOOOOOOOLD when those doors went!

Kind regards,

Cate, in Atlanta

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Subject: NN: eastmountainsouth (nkc/nnc)
    From: "John Graveling" (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
    Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:13:30 +0100

Well I have just been serenaded by the finest debut record of the year 
so
far, eastmountainsouth. I had never heard of them until a copy 
(courtesy of
their record label) popped through the letterbox. What a gorgeous disc.
Beautiful harmonies as the male (Pete Adams) voice blends beautifully 
with
the female (Kat Maslich). It's a sort of pop/rustic blend, not a million
miles from Gillian Welch/David Rawlings. The instruments colour the 
music in
a lilting, half light. The guitars glide in, a bazouki or mandolin may 
ring
out, a piano may tinkle. It could come from any era, it has that 
timeless
quality. Yet it is undeniably modern, as some ambient keyboard sounds
lightly wash the background. The songs are well crafted, all adding up 
to
something that has simply taken my breath away.

Does anybody know anything about this duo?

I need to know more!!!!

John "ah the summer sounds of pop music" Graveling


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Subject: Re: NN eastmountainsouth (nkc/nnc)
    From: "Justin Marquez" (marquezjj@hotmail.com>
    Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 13:29:08 -0500

John -

One of the things I like about this crowd is the leads we get from 
others'
musical wanderings.  They have a website where you can listen to 4 or so
cuts:

http://eastmountainsouth.com/

Well worth the trouble to click and listen!

They have been added to my wish-list!!

Safe Journeys and Sweet Music,
Justin Marquez
(Snyder, TX)


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