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0739341007828
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Overview
Fans of the late Eva Cassidy can thank this popular Washington, D.C., folksinger for getting her music to Bill Straw of Blix Street Records, who introduced Cassidy's music to the world posthumously. It seems that in the years before Cassidy's death, she and Griffith had a mutual admiration society happening. The liner notes story wouldn't be enough, of course, to convince the world that Griffith deserves to be more than just a regional legend, and this beautiful, intimate recording serves to further her cause for adult contemporary stardom. Sorry to say that even with Cassidy cohorts Chris Biondo (producer) and Lenny Williams (keyboards) on hand, Griffith's voice, however balanced between the ethereal and the torchy, has nothing on her old friend's. Judged on her own merit, however, it's quite beautiful as she tackles songs by Sam Phillips, Leonard Bernstein, and Lerner & Loewe -- all of which deal with overcoming life's burdens, being there for others, and looking on the bright side. Some, like "Carry You," are simple, dreamy acoustic guitar-based gems, but those with a cool Brazilian lilt ("Summer Estate," "Almost Like Being in Love") are slightly more engaging. There's no reason why this indie release should not elevate her to the fame of one of today's great folksingers, Dar Williams, who she sounds something like. If not, her legend is still secure around her hometown, and anyone who's fallen in love with Cassidy will consider her a friend for that reason alone.
Product Details
| Release Date: | 06/17/2003 |
|---|---|
| Label: | Blix Street |
| UPC: | 0739341007828 |
| catalogNumber: | 410078 |
| Rank: | 130822 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Grace Griffith Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocal HarmonyLenny Williams Piano
Marcy Marxer Acoustic Guitar,Bouzouki,Mandolin,Accordion,Conga,Electric Guitar,Vocals,Human Whistle,Shaker,Wind Chimes
Petteway Guitar
Tommy Cecil Upright Bass
Freyda Epstein Vocals
Ralph Gordon Bass,Upright Bass
Kim Miller Violin
Lisa Moscatiello Human Whistle
Peter Wilson Violin
Anderson Allen Bass
Bobby Read Piano,Soprano Saxophone
David Stambler Clarinet
Jennifer Cutting Keyboards
Chris Biondo Electric Bass
Steve Fidyk Drums
Hazel Wrigley Guitar
Jennifer Wrigley Fiddle
Marcio Botelho Cello
Rick Schmidt Fiddle,Violin,Viola
Mike Ault Rhythm Guitar
Carey Creed Vocal Harmony
Lisa Ponton Viola
Scott Giambusso Bass
Larry Kolota Percussion
Fred Lieder Cello
Richard Miller Guitar
Donato Soviero Guitar
Pete Sparr Bass
Technical Credits
Leonard Bernstein ComposerKris Kristofferson Composer
Leslie Phillips Composer
Lenny Williams Producer
Marcy Marxer Producer
Richard Wilbur Composer
Marco Delmar Engineer
Alan Jay Lerner Composer
Rico Petrucelli String Arrangements
Amanda Rose Rowan Composer
Joel E. Siegel Composer
Daniel Timms Composer
Nguyen Ngoc Binh translation
Frederick Loewe Composer
Grace Griffith Watercolor Artwork
Irene Young Cover Photo
Bruno Martino Composer
Jennifer Cutting Composer,Producer,String Arrangements
Chris Biondo Producer,Engineer
Bill Straw Liner Notes
Lisa Aschmann Composer
Bruno Brighetti Composer
Traditional Composer
Grant Livingston Composer
Easy Club Inspiration
Gary Billey Engineer
Carey Creed Composer
Lois Gerard Graphic Design
Larry Kolota Engineer
Regina Anderson Composer