Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Folk Editor, Steven Stolder FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: John Prine * New and Notable: Bruce Cockburn, Billy Bragg, Toshi Reagon, Indigo Girls, and Tom Rush * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century * Digital Downloads: Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris * Artist Essentials: Simon & Garfunkel * Advance Orders: Upcoming titles from Michael Hurley, Harry Chapin, the Chieftains, Guy Clark, and Dolly Parton WORD FOR WORD: JOHN PRINE ************************* "Me and Iris [DeMent] tried to write. I loved her songwriting from the instant I first heard her; about the second time I met Iris I asked her if she wanted to write together. Iris, in turn, was kind of a fan of my stuff, and I guess it kind of scared her off that I wanted her to write with me. Now she wouldn't be scared of nothing. But we got together to write and Iris ended up locking herself in the bathroom and talking to me through the door. She said she'd rather write in there than write across the table from me." --John Prine on the collaborative process Folk You can find Prine's latest, "In Spite of Ourselves," at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K3LI/entertainmentsit NEW AND NOTABLE *************** "Breakfast In New Orleans, Dinner In Timbuktu" Bruce Cockburn http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001IVLE/entertainmentsit Stalwart cult folk-rocker Bruce Cockburn embarks on a spiritual and literal journey with "Breakfast in New Orleans, Dinner in Timbuktu." Tough-minded and literate, Cockburn lyrically explores a world gone wrong while drawing on Brazilian, African, and Eastern musical influences. "Reaching to the Converted" Billy Bragg http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JZAK/entertainmentsit As much as any artist of his generation, Billy Bragg has picked up the flag once shouldered by the legendary Woody Guthrie. The new B-sides and bonus-track collection "Reaching to the Converted" testifies to Bragg's overflowing creativity through the '80s and '90s. "The Righteous Ones" Toshi Reagon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K29G/entertainmentsit On "The Righteous Ones," Toshi Reagon's fusion of folk, gospel, funk, soul, and rock makes for an exhilarating listening experience that lies somewhere between Tracy Chapman and Ben Harper. Fans of Sweet Honey in the Rock will be in for a surprise when they first hear the daughter of the group's Bernice Johnson Reagon, but they'll soon find a righteous connection. "Come on Now Social" Indigo Girls http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001R3HR/entertainmentsit Emily Saliers and Amy Ray bring a bunch of friends and collaborators aboard for their first album in two years, the uncommonly gutsy "Come on Now Social." This time out the Indigo Girls are joined by singers Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Sheryl Crow, and Joan Osborne, as well as Kate Schellenbach of Luscious Jackson and the Band's Garth Hudson. "No Regrets: The Very Best of Tom Rush" Tom Rush http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001X58R/entertainmentsit In his prime, Tom Rush was celebrated for his rich voice and uncommon knack for discovering great songwriters. Jackson Browne and Joni Mitchell were among the tunesmiths he uncovered. "No Regrets: The Very Best of Tom Rush" presents his greatest recordings from the '60s and '70s, topping them off with a new track featuring Shawn Colvin. AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. Music of the century DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: LINDA RONSTADT & EMMYLOU HARRIS ************************************************* "Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions" is only the latest collaboration between Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Whether working solo, together as a duo, in partnership with Dolly Parton in a trio, or as harmony vocalists with the likes of Neil Young and Bob Dylan, the two have lent their voices to an astonishing number of wondrous recordings. You can read an interview with Ronstadt and Harris and download two "Western Wall" tracks in their entirety--Jackson Browne's "For a Dancer" and "Sweet Spot," Harris's collaboration with Luscious Jackson's Jill Cunniff--exclusively at Amazon.com. Folk John Prine, Julie Miller, and Kris Kristofferson are just a few of the other artists whose songs are now available for your listening pleasure in our Free Downloads section. Folk ARTIST ESSENTIALS: SIMON & GARFUNKEL ************************************ By matching ethereal two-part harmonies, introspective lyrics, and a folk-rock beat, Simon & Garfunkel became one of the most popular duos in pop history. Check out their essential recordings. Folk ADVANCE ORDERS: FOLK ARRIVING SOON ********************************** "Weatherhole" Michael Hurley http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001QEO0/entertainmentsit Michael Hurley's albums are rare treats and this much-anticipated (by his small but vocal cult) collection demonstrates why Hurley's brand of acid folk is so absorbing. "Story of a Life" Harry Chapin http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001WRKR/entertainmentsit Three discs chronicling the "Cat's in the Cradle" singer-songwriter who died in a 1981 auto accident. "Claddagh Years Box Set" Chieftains http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000206AI/entertainmentsit A well-timed box showcasing the sounds of the group that has come to embody the music of the Emerald Isle. "Cold Dog Soup" Guy Clark http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00002067S/entertainmentsit The return of a songwriter's songwriter and one of the men who, along with Townes Van Zandt, established Texas as an outpost for literate, dark-hearted folk music. "Grass is Blue" Dolly Parton http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00002067T/entertainmentsit No longer a staple of country radio, one of Nashville's great talents continues her '90s artistic renaissance with a bluegrass outing. ****** Give the Perfect Gift -- Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. Wish list
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