Answering my own question, I do remember when music could save a person.
Today's extended lesson: Maria Mckee.
BFF Mr. SteveB Played this for me after an all-night drive and I thank him for that. The song was written for Lone Justice by Springsteen consigliere Miami Steve Van Zandt. I was reduced to a pool melted jello the first time the chorus came around.
Also from that first album (notice future 'Human Touch'-era Springsteen guitarist Shane Fontayne)
A mission statement if there ever was one. This is the song that hooked Jimmy Iovine
The Tom Petty-penned introductory single:
Maria left Lone Justice for a solo career two albums later. Her eponymous first release remains high high high on the GT12 list of landmark achievements.
And this monster: an astonishing vocal performance and a haunted Richard Thompson make you long for the chance to truly, madly deeply lose your identity in another person. (Sorry Johnny, this is a better capture than the one from Night Music)
While she has not reached her dizzying early 90's heights there are songs that should be heard.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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