Pirate's Son

Track Listings

1. Missouri Woman

2. Anna Maria Island

3. Too Long In The Rain

4. Train

5. Time Comes and Goes

6. Silver Screen

7. Sail Away

8. Great American Dream

9. Pirate's Son

10. Long Lonesome Blues

11. Life Is Like A River

12. I've Loved You With My Songs

13. Through The Thick and The Thin

14. This Time I'm Really Leaving You

15. Where Would We Be Without Love

Editorial Reviews
Kati Schardl, Tallahassee Democrat
"These tunes have a deceptive simplicity; they both mirror and magnify..."

Del Suggs
"Listening to John's music is like peeling an onion: each layer reveals a new fresh image..."

Album Description
"Pirate's Son" is the first full-length recording by singer/songwriter John Blue, and it barely scratches the surface of his 300+ song repertoire. It features fifteen of his best loved songs, including "Train," "Life is like a River," "Too Long in the Rain," and his trademark song, "Pirate's Son."

Pirate's Son

Tracks:

Missouri Woman
Anna Maria Island
Too Long In The Rain
Train
Time Comes and Goes
Silver Screen
Sail Away
Great American Dream
Pirate's Son
Long Lonesome Blues
Life Is Like A River
I've Loved You With My Songs
Through The Thick and The Thin
This Time I'm Really Leaving You
Where Would We Be Without Love

Album Description

"Pirate's Son" is the first full-length recording by singer/songwriter John Blue, and it barely scratches the surface of his 300+ song repertoire. It features fifteen of his best loved songs, including "Train," "Life is like a River," "Too Long in the Rain," and his trademark song, "Pirate's Son."

Customer Reviews:

Review by Dee Andrews Bartell (sister of John Blue).......2002-06-27

My review may be a little on the personal side since John Blue is my brother. Some people may know that we lost John Blue on Janurary 26, 2002. John has been playing and writing music since he was a teenager. Our family has been honored with his music for many years. When he passed away we found songs that he had written on all kinds of paper through the entire house. I have been fortunate to have private concerts here in my home with the niece's and nephew's sitting on his knee or sitting behind him with their arms around his neck. We love him very much. His songs touch every one. John had a big heart and he had many experiences in life...experiences that that people may find that they have been through also. That is what makes his music so wonderful. Most of it is living life which can be tough. John has written many songs that were not on this CD. We are in the process of getting some of these songs together and possibly trying to make another CD to celebrate John's life.

Of course all of his songs are my favorite but if I had to select one song from this CD it would be "I Loved You With My Song". This song was primarily written for his family when he was having heart problems and the doctors had called me and said they did not think John was going to live. Well, another miracle in John's life. He lived but they did not think he would be here for more than six months.

When he releases this CD the remarks he made when he introduced the song were "I did not think I was going to live so I thought I needed to write something". It means so much to me because I know that the way he expressed his love was through his music. Even though John had only been fortunate enough to release the one CD I think his music is some of the best.

I love you John Blue and I am so thankful that I have this music to play over and over again and to pass on to others that will come in our lineage throughout the years. I am also thankful for the tapes that we have of Blue singing his songs for us that will always be stored in our hearts. We are fornutate not just to hear him but to see him which lifts up my heart.

I wish you all had had the oppurtunity to meet Blue in person. He was a special person and it definitely is revealed in his music.

Blessings to you all and thank you for your wonderful comments regarding my brother and my best friend "John Blue". Their will never be anyone quite like him.

The Deep and Meaningful Sound of this Artist go Beyond words.......2000-10-29

INCREDIBLE MUSIC; I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS CD WAS NOMINATED AND RECEIVED TOP RATINGS IN THE 2000 GRAMMY AWARDS INCLUDING ONE OF THE TOP NEW ALBUMS, TOP VOCALIST AND TOP NEW FOLK ARTIST THIS ARTIST IS ONE OF THE BEST SOUNDS TO COME ALONG IN A LONG TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MORE CD'S HAVE COME OUT SINCE PIRATE'S SON: MY CD OF PIRATE'S SON IS ALMOST WORN OUT I'VE PLAYED IT SO MUCH. I WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER ONE SOON. JOHN BLUE'S MUSIC IS NOTHING SHORT OF "AWESOME".......... HAL GRANGE

Refreshing ballad variety.......2000-06-30

It seems that most songs on ballad CD's sound the same. Not so with "Pirates Son." Each is a separate story with a variety of accompaniment. As a cruising sailor, "Sail Away" has become the most often played track...sounds like my life. I think any listener will find themselves in one or two of the cuts. Great music for any occassion.

Refreshing ballad variety.......2000-06-30

Music that touches my Heart!.......2000-06-30

Love the music on this cd.. Especially I've Loved You With My Song, and Too Long in The Rain. Want more...looking forward to the next John Blue creation.

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Folk Songs Of Britain

Average customer rating:

Unmatched musicality!

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Folk Songs Of Britain

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

An Acre Of Land
A Farmer's Son So Sweet
The Lover's Ghost
The Turtle Dove
John Dory
Greensleeves
The Jolly Plough Boy
Wassail Song
Down By The Riverside
Bushes And Briars
Just As The Tide Was Flowing
Ca' The Yowes
My Boy Billy
The Spring Time Of The Year
Ward The Pirate
The Painful Plough
The Dark - Eyed Sailor
The Cuckoo And The Nightingale
Loch Lomond

Customer Reviews:

Unmatched musicality!.......2004-02-16

I grew up listening to this album long before the age of the CD, and I'm delighted to see it is now available through that more durable medium. This album from the late fifties was recorded early in the long history of the Deller Consort--an extraordinary ensemble of bass, baritone, tenor, counter tenor (Alfred Deller himself), and two sopranos. Every one of these soloists is an outstanding musician in his/her own right, and together they create music that is virtually unmatched. They are, of course, aided by Ralph Vaughan Williams' gorgeous settings of traditional British folk songs. In addition to the many a cappella choral renditions, this album also includes a number of solos for counter tenor and lute, which are beautifully performed by Deller.

Average customer rating:

Arthur Sullivan Sesquicentenial

Manufacturer: Symposium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009JSO
Release Date: 1994-10-24

Music Album:

Music Album

1. Missouri Woman
2. Anna Maria Island
3. Too Long In The Rain
4. Train
5. Time Comes and Goes
6. Silver Screen
7. Sail Away
8. Great American Dream
9. Pirate's Son
10. Long Lonesome Blues
11. Life Is Like A River
12. I've Loved You With My Songs
13. Through The Thick and The Thin
14. This Time I'm Really Leaving You
15. Where Would We Be Without Love