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The Cowboy Junkies is a Canadian alt-country/alternative rock band with a jazz twist , formed by three siblings from the Timmins entertainment family. The group formed in Toronto in 1985. The band’s name was simply a random choice as they approached their first ever gig, but it has come to perfectly represent their sound. (Some sources may credit Townes Van Zandt’s song “Cowboy Junkies Lament” as the source of the band’s name, but that song was written especially for Cowboy Junkies several years after they coined the name.)
The Trinity Session is perhaps their best known record, recorded live in a single day on a single microphone in a church in Toronto. This album also included a unique cover version of Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane”. Reed reportedly liked the Junkies’ version of the song better than his own, and began performing their version in concert.
None of the band’s subsequent albums have been hits outside of Canada, although the band has maintained a dedicated following and have continued to have chart hits in their native country. Following their 1998 album Miles from Our Home, Cowboy Junkies were dropped from their major label contract. They have continued to release albums on their own independent label, Latent Records.
The Trinity Session is perhaps their best known record, recorded live in a single day on a single microphone in a church in Toronto. This album also included a unique cover version of Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane”. Reed reportedly liked the Junkies’ version of the song better than his own, and began performing their version in concert.
None of the band’s subsequent albums have been hits outside of Canada, although the band has maintained a dedicated following and have continued to have chart hits in their native country. Following their 1998 album Miles from Our Home, Cowboy Junkies were dropped from their major label contract. They have continued to release albums on their own independent label, Latent Records.
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JustaJunkie wrote:
I wish "The Water is Wide" or "Sad to see the Season Go" would show up once in a while. No one can put those those kinds of emotions into songs like Margo can. No one else even comes close.
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noisybishop wrote:
Review of Sing in my meadow http://sloucher.org/2011/11/04/cowboy-junkies-sing-in-my-meadow/
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strajnic wrote:
New album: Cowboy Junkies on speed!
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maledictu wrote:
They did it again, the new album is great!
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waitressboy wrote:
First listen on "Sing In My Meadow". This might be the craziest thing they've ever made. Really interesting.
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cathedralheat wrote:
"DEMONS" is a fucking brilliant album, it's a fitting tribute to Vic for sure! Very chilling.
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WaspSummer wrote:
Wonderful, inspiring, atmospheric music.
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FerociousPanda wrote:
Just got back from Sziget, and although I was in the front row at Motörhead and Judas Priest to name a few (and those two were absolutely amazing), the artist that really stuck with me was Cowboy Junkies. Never heard of them before, I thought they were some new obscure band. But their songs really spoke to me, and right now I'm just browsing through their discography. So far I haven't found a song I don't like :)
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Druid66 wrote:
These guys are so wonderful. I heard/saw them in Austin; Margo looked gorgeous and sang her lungs out, and the band just tore it up. What a show that was!
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emchammer wrote:
Did you hear that Cowboy Junkies had to change their name to Cowboy Fan for a gig in China recently? Crazy stuff.. http://www.ourstage.com/blog/2011/6/20/censor-y-deprivation-when-governments-can-control-the-music
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MrSouljacker wrote:
Cowboy Junkies & many others say happy birthday to Bob Dylan: http://www.ondarock.it/speciali/dylanbirthdayeng.htm
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MtPleasantman wrote:
As much as I love the group, with a CD name like demons, I think it's time I let them go. There are enough demons in this world and enough people following that kind of thing without realizing Jesus is not at all impressed with this inappropriateness.
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joaotsantos wrote:
Hi everybody! You can vote in this band/artist in this group: The Canadian Rock League. In this group competes the best rock bands/artists from Canada to determine the best artists from this country. Every week have a new voting, so don't forget it. http://www.last.fm/group/The+Canadian+Rock+League
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junkshowradio wrote:
New post on the thejunkshow.org about the new 'Demons' album. Vic Chestnut was so gifted!
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wildflowersmr wrote:
I like Demons, but not as much as Renmin Park. Maybe it'll take a few listens to get into...
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maledictu wrote:
They did it again, Demons is great. I wonder if they ever going to record a not so good album...
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Nuno010 wrote:
due date soundtrack
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toddc2001 wrote:
New interview with Margo: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2011/01/19/cowboy-junkies-the-interview/
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LQQKIE wrote:
Join group Canada, if you like canadian Music
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juepucta wrote:
Videos need money to be made. These guys have been indie (in the proper sense of the word) for a decade. Why make a video when there's no outlet for them?
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Events
- Feb 24 Cowboy Junkies Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New York, United States
- Feb 25 Cowboy Junkies Fête, Providence, United States
- Feb 28 Cowboy Junkies Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis MD, United States
News
Tour Diary – Junkies In Europe through the eyes of a Bird
18 Nov 2011 | from latentrecordings.com/cowboyjunkies
Here is a slide show with soundtrack that Jeff put together
of our latest European adventure. It sums it all up rather
nicely.... cowboy junkies in europe from jeff bird on Vimeo.
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lilosfingers, atpunk, bobby_sparkles and 51 other people added Cowboy Junkies to their libraries. 16 hours ago
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SennHD600 wrote about Cowboy Junkies – Miles From Our Home in my Top 50 Albums Overall. October 2011
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Babs_05 wrote about Cowboy Junkies – Sing In My Meadow - The Nomad Series, Volume 3 in October 2011. October 2011
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