I happened on this song and singer while I was searching the net. I hadn't ever heard him before and knew nothing about him. Some of you are probably wondering how I missed him. To you I say: share! Give me suggestions about the ones I'm missing. For those of us to whom he is new, this is what I found about this ablum and song.
"On Nectar, Brooks Williams continues to push the boundaries of his contemporary folk, incorporating elements of rock and electric blues into much of the album. He also refrains from any virtuoso performances, delivering very little of his usual flashy fretwork. While this might disappoint some, the simplified approach magnifies his improvements as a songwriter. The melancholy "May You Never" is an optimistic slice of acoustic blues that is given a country tinge by a lovely, understated slide guitar solo."
Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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I also had never heard of him but that doesn't mean a thing in my case. I pursued him in youtube. He's good!
Can't believe Gracie got out AGAIN! She's had a pretty good record up to now....
Ralph,
I think so too!
Gracie has been so good for the last month. Last night was awful.
May You Never was written by Scotsman John Martyn; his version is amazing:
This blog posting features the audio.
Eric Clapton also covered the tune. Thanks.
Oh, it's nice to hear Brooks Williams, he's a wonderful songwriter and guitarist. I used to see him play around New England back in the early 90's, opening for John Gorka and the like.
I really like his Back To Mercy album, especially 'Dancer's Delight' and 'If I Never'. Oh, and 'Before Coffee' (what a great song title!)
Thank you for your wonderful blog. I look forward to reading it daily.
Nick,
Thanks for sending me over though it was A Certain Surprise I heard and liked enough to find and download. I have a couple of Martyn albums I'm going to have to look at to play.
Thanks again.
Shelley,
Thanks for the recommendations. I figure I needed Before Coffee and went and downloaded it.
Thanks for the nice comment! Glad to have you as a Coffee regular!
I just posted a video of Brooks jamming with Pat Wictor last night. Check it out at www.youtube.com/ksbeditor
There's a bunch of Brooks videos there that will give you a taste of his extraordinary talents.
Thank you, Kathy, for the link and the reminder to check youtube!
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