That Stan Rogers died before I discovered...or perhaps grew into...his music.
It speaks to me these days.
Mom and Dad always listened to him, but I never paid any attention until I was riding in the truck with my brother, Matthew, one day, and the Irish Descendants came on his music service. They were playing Barrett's Privateers.
I was instantly sold and had that song on my Amazon playlist before the day was out.
And because that is how I am wired, I looked into its origin and discovered that one of my parents' favorite artists had written and performed it.
So I added that version to my list as well.
Then I found more songs...and more...and more...that I liked.
I ended up adding all the albums I could find. I really like the song Tiny Fish for Japan.
He had such an incredible talent with words and melody. It is such a shame that he passed away in an airplane accident at only 34. Imagine the songs he could have written between then and now....
Hey thanks! I had no idea that there was such a good Canadian singer/songwriter. Too bad he passed so young. I'm a big fan of Maritime music. My husband's family is from Nova Scotia. So I had to look him up on You Tube and play his Best Of album. :0)
ReplyDeleteShirley, I wish I had realized the appeal of his music when the folks were alive. I only knew one of his songs, and although I liked it, it was not enough to pursue others. Now I am slowly going through all of them. Some of them give me cold chills. Glad you are enjoying
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