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Old Town ME, United States (1964 – present)
Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin, March 16th, 1964 in Old Town, Maine, is an American folk singer.
She brought out her debut album Living With Ghosts—a set of demos featuring only Ms. Griffin and her guitar—to critical acclaim in 1996. Her sophomore album, Flaming Red, demonstrated a more rocking, full-band sound. The ill-fated Silver Bell album was never released by her record label, however, and the label terminated her recording contract shortly after that. Many of the songs from Silver Bell were re-recorded for subsequent albums.
After switching to ATO Records Griffin brought out 3 albums in rapid succession: 1000 Kisses and Impossible Dream, which were both nominated for Grammy awards, and A Kiss In Time, a well-received live album. In March 2007, she released Children Running Through to great critical acclaim.
She has penned a wide variety of songs - Long Ride Home, Top of the World, Tony, Forgiveness, Chief, Mad Mission—that touch her listeners deeply. A number of high profile artists have covered Patty’s songs, including the Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Emmylou Harris, The Wreckers, Solomon Burke and pop star Kelly Clarkson; these have brought her exposure in the more mainstream pop and country worlds outside of folk music circles. Upon hearing Solomon Burke’s cover of one of her tunes, she said she almost didn’t feel worthy of singing it anymore.
Following her collaboration with Mavis Staples on a tune for a compilation album Peter York, suggested Griffin make an album of gospel songs. Griffin agreed on the condition that Buddy Miller, a friend and bandmate, produced the record.
She brought out her debut album Living With Ghosts—a set of demos featuring only Ms. Griffin and her guitar—to critical acclaim in 1996. Her sophomore album, Flaming Red, demonstrated a more rocking, full-band sound. The ill-fated Silver Bell album was never released by her record label, however, and the label terminated her recording contract shortly after that. Many of the songs from Silver Bell were re-recorded for subsequent albums.
After switching to ATO Records Griffin brought out 3 albums in rapid succession: 1000 Kisses and Impossible Dream, which were both nominated for Grammy awards, and A Kiss In Time, a well-received live album. In March 2007, she released Children Running Through to great critical acclaim.
She has penned a wide variety of songs - Long Ride Home, Top of the World, Tony, Forgiveness, Chief, Mad Mission—that touch her listeners deeply. A number of high profile artists have covered Patty’s songs, including the Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Emmylou Harris, The Wreckers, Solomon Burke and pop star Kelly Clarkson; these have brought her exposure in the more mainstream pop and country worlds outside of folk music circles. Upon hearing Solomon Burke’s cover of one of her tunes, she said she almost didn’t feel worthy of singing it anymore.
Following her collaboration with Mavis Staples on a tune for a compilation album Peter York, suggested Griffin make an album of gospel songs. Griffin agreed on the condition that Buddy Miller, a friend and bandmate, produced the record.
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OOnotor wrote:
Rowing Song <3
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bonnietylersave wrote:
May have just discovered another new favourite!!
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diznork wrote:
Wow, I thought I was only going to like a couple songs on the 1000 kisses cd and they're ALL good.... incredible voice and heart rending lyrics.
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lemonlizz wrote:
God her voice is amazing and pure.
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Vulgaira wrote:
yeah!
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koolzies wrote:
mary <3
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
Right. Because doing collaborative projects means she's abandoned her solo career. It IS possible to do both, last time I checked.
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Mrclarkson92 wrote:
^I think she should give up on The band of Joy and come back to her solo career. She deserves so much more than backing vocals.
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ladynovember wrote:
I'm sure she's a good singer with great voice, but I saw her with Plant&The band of joy, and I must say that in some moments I was really angry, cause she sung louder than Robert, maybe it wasn't her fault, but sound in the hall.... Anyway, Plant was main star there...
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
If I could purchase her entire discography for each person in the world, I totally would.
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didactic1 wrote:
great concert with Robert Plant shown now on PBS Cafe series
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Azoo0ooz wrote:
Kite Song ♥♥
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Annieworld wrote:
"Rain" is still my favorite of her songs
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burkey_boy wrote:
on http://diymixtape.tumblr.com/ submit!
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drssmewhnibld wrote:
♥
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emcxmc wrote:
1,000 kisses. Happy birthday, Patty.
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Mrclarkson92 wrote:
Oh yes! Songs like Forgiveness and Moses are just awesome! 1000 Kisses is very good too!
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
Let's not forget about Living with Ghosts. In my opinion, that album OWNS Flaming Red.
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Mrclarkson92 wrote:
^So true! Records like Flaming Red and Impossible Dream are masterpieces!
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
I feel like it's somewhat lame that she won a Grammy for Downtown Church. She should have won a bunch of awards for all of her other albums, since she wrote all those songs herself. And she's the best at what she does. Hell yes.
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Patty Griffin @ Golden Gate Park!
28 Sep 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/pattygriffin
Come join Patty, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris and other great
artists for a free concert in San Francisco! Hardly Strictly
Bluegrass Festival - Oct. 1, 2 &
3!http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/
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