The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier came to my attention via a holiday gift from my friend, DGLS. He included the cut "Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be?" on a mixed tape. As I suspected, it is the best track on the CD, but by no means the only gem. Terry is a jazz singer and he pulls these traditional pieces into that genre with the help of an acoustic guitar. The CD was originally recorded in 1964, and was remastered and reissued in 2003. When you hear the intuitive genius he has for interpreting a song, you have to first marvel at the fact that he was only 23 at the time, and that he didn't find a more renowned career. in the 46 years since. This one's a real keeper.
Monday, January 03, 2011
What I'm Listening to #98
The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier came to my attention via a holiday gift from my friend, DGLS. He included the cut "Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be?" on a mixed tape. As I suspected, it is the best track on the CD, but by no means the only gem. Terry is a jazz singer and he pulls these traditional pieces into that genre with the help of an acoustic guitar. The CD was originally recorded in 1964, and was remastered and reissued in 2003. When you hear the intuitive genius he has for interpreting a song, you have to first marvel at the fact that he was only 23 at the time, and that he didn't find a more renowned career. in the 46 years since. This one's a real keeper.
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