Audio CD review:
James Keelaghan - a few simple verses

James Keelaghan - a few simple verses

Band: James Keelaghan Title: a few simple verses Rating: Release Date: 2007-07-10 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Jackson & Jane 2: Farewell to the Gold - James Kellaghan, Metsers, Paul 3: Harvest Train - James Kellaghan, Somers, Dan 4: Bonnie Light Horseman 5: Jack Haggerty/Le Tourment 6: Sweet Thames Flow Softly - James Kellaghan, MacColl, Ewan 7: The Boston Burglar 8: Galway Races 9: The Constant Lovers 10: My Blood - James Kellaghan, Keelaghan, James

A worthy successor to Lightfoot. Here's another one to join the ranks of Gordon Lightfoot, Joanie Mitchell, Ian Tyson, Leonard Cohen, David Francey, et al. What is it about Canadian songwriters? They must have something in the water up there that spawns great music and lyrics. James not only composes great stuff but sing them very well in a rich baritone voice. His guitar playing is simple and lends great support to his music. Gotta get it!. Doesn't leave the cd player... These traditional songs- sometimes bittersweet, sometimes joyful- take on new life in the hands of such a talented man. I first heard JK last summer at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and was so blown away that I bought this cd on the spot. Buy this cd (and any of his other cds); they will become favorties. Finally a new JK CD I've already "worn out" the CD . . this is a long time coming but for those core JK fans, its heart warming. You can see a complete list of all James Keelaghan discography, or go back to the James Keelaghan tabs