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William Elliott Whitmore

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I think pretty much everyone who has had the pleasure of seeing William play will agree about one thing: he is an unexpected revelation. When he opens his mouth and sings,out pours a gravelly, world−weary voice, belying his obvious youth… and the words he sings are strong, heartfelt words constructed of harsh experience and dark days walking an uncertain path. The revelation about William is how he seems to reach out to everyone and strike a chord down deep. I hav ehad the pleasure of seeing William silence rooms of people from all walks of life… from 4 months old to 60 years old… everyone finds something about William that they can relate to. And so it is an honour and a pleasure to have had William visit our studio and do what he is so damn good at − just playing afew songs − simple, unadorned, great stories from the heart. I hope that you all will enjoy the pleasure of William\’s company in your homes, as much as we have enjoyed all of the time we\’ve had in his company. These songs were recorded in the hallway at Southern Studios in London by the esteemed Harvey Birrell in the month of January in the year 2005, released on CD in the same year these beautiful recordings are finally available on limited vinyl. \”This is American folk music stripped to its basics but freed of any stultifying reverence. Whitmore writes originals which sound timeless in a voice which doesn’t fit his comparative youth.\” – Wire.

For fans of: Leadbelly, Tom Waits, Charley Patton,Michah P. Hinson, Howlin’ Wolf, PW Long, Dock Boggs.File under: Bluegrass

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Track Listings

1. One Man's Shame
2. Take It On The Chin
3. Sometimes Our Dreams Float Like Anchors (Winter)
4. Have Mercy
5. Buildin' Me A Home
6. Prairie Yields To The Plow

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