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Richard Shindell
My brother and his wife invited me to go see Richard Shindell play a free concert in Madison Square Park tonight.
I am embarassed to say that I've never heard of him. He's a great folk singer. He tells stories in his songs and talks about them before he sings them. I love that.
It was a fantastic night, cool, dry, not a cloud in the sky. The park was fantastic and it was a great feeling to lie down, look up at the Met Life clock tower and let folk music waft over me.
I bought his live record Courier at the show. If you like folk music, you might want to do the same.
Here's a song for those of you who have not heard his wonderful singing.
The Next Best Western - Richard Shindell
Note: This photo was not taken tonight. I left my camera at home. I ganked this one from Flickr. Thanks Amanda, its a very nice shot.
Comments (3) | Posted August 9, 2006 in My Music
Comments
Shindell rocks. One of my favorite artists. Lucky to catch him!
Posted by: osman | Aug 9, 2006 10:18:20 PM
I'm sure you've checked, but in case you haven't he has a bunch of music available on eMusic.
Posted by: Dave Hyndman | Aug 10, 2006 6:02:10 AM
As a songwriter and music fan for many years, I have heard a lot of songs- and I have said for years that Richard's "Are You Happy Now?" is the most perfectly written song I have ever heard.
The lines:
A cowboy shivered on the porch
Cinderella checked her watch
A hobo waited in the street
An angel whispered trick or treat
Sends a shiver down my spine every time I hear it.
A perfect song.
Posted by: Kent | Aug 11, 2006 6:01:46 PM
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