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Ronald Eldon (Ron) Sexsmith (born 1964) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario, currently based in Toronto. He is known as a songwriter’s songwriter, with a gift for melody, insightful and understated lyrics, and an expressive, affecting voice.
Sexsmith started his first band at 14. After moving to Toronto he formed the Uncool and released his cassette Out of the Duff, and a year later, There’s a Way. Meanwhile, he worked as a courier, and released Grand Opera Lane in 1991. On the strength of this album he earned a contract which led to the self-titled album Ron Sexsmith of 1995. Between 1997 and 2001, Sexsmith released three more albums before the acclaimed Cobblestone Runway in 2002.
2004’s album, Retriever, a more pop-oriented album than those before, is dedicated to Elliott Smith and Johnny Cash. In 2004 he was invited by Grammy-Award-Winner Bill Frisell to perform at the German RuhrTriennale in the renowned concert series Century of Song together with songwriter Jesse Harris.
In 2005, he released a collection of songs recorded with drummer Don Kerr during the production of Retriever, called Destination Unknown. The same year, he also won a Juno Award for songwriter of the year, for the song “
Whatever It Takes”.
His first five albums are generally melancholic folk-pop with simple, elegant melodies, accentuated use of guitars and economic application of other instruments. On his sixth album, Cobblestone Runway, producer Martin Terefe changed the style to include a more lavish use of synthesizers.
Sexsmith started his first band at 14. After moving to Toronto he formed the Uncool and released his cassette Out of the Duff, and a year later, There’s a Way. Meanwhile, he worked as a courier, and released Grand Opera Lane in 1991. On the strength of this album he earned a contract which led to the self-titled album Ron Sexsmith of 1995. Between 1997 and 2001, Sexsmith released three more albums before the acclaimed Cobblestone Runway in 2002.
2004’s album, Retriever, a more pop-oriented album than those before, is dedicated to Elliott Smith and Johnny Cash. In 2004 he was invited by Grammy-Award-Winner Bill Frisell to perform at the German RuhrTriennale in the renowned concert series Century of Song together with songwriter Jesse Harris.
In 2005, he released a collection of songs recorded with drummer Don Kerr during the production of Retriever, called Destination Unknown. The same year, he also won a Juno Award for songwriter of the year, for the song “
Whatever It Takes”.His first five albums are generally melancholic folk-pop with simple, elegant melodies, accentuated use of guitars and economic application of other instruments. On his sixth album, Cobblestone Runway, producer Martin Terefe changed the style to include a more lavish use of synthesizers.
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Imaginary Friends
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Tomorrow in Her Eyes
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There's A Rhythm
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Not About to Lose
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Gold in Them Hills
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rtms1988 wrote:
Good voice.
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recsrecs wrote:
Let HIM in on your secret heart :D
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LoganBridges wrote:
maybe this christmas they will be something more
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bruno1986 wrote:
Nice
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mikebelto wrote:
Hey! Make sure you check out Rhett Miller! His new self titled album is amazing and it’s available now! If you love artists like Gavin DeGraw you will love Rhett Miller! http://www.shoutfactory.com/av/rhett_miller/Rhett-I_Need_To_Know_Where_I_Stand
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Arlindo-88 wrote:
strawbetty blond... great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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strajnic wrote:
Old fashioned but really good!
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mingshenhe wrote:
forever
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mingshenhe wrote:
好久没听他的歌了，还是那么亲切熟悉！永远支持！
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laws88 wrote:
pathos
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Nikki197 wrote:
Cheers
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snewk wrote:
I began with Retriever, which is still my favorite. Blue Boy is a close second, followed by the self-titled.
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Nikki197 wrote:
Want to buy a cd, which one should I buy first? Can anyone advise me? x
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urbanrockergirl wrote:
love
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Nyranda wrote:
heart.
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junkyard-angel wrote:
You are a star. If ever there were a star shining, it would be you.
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JackJakobsen wrote:
he is soooo awesome!! but also so unrecognized...
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Siouxlex wrote:
Ron on Daytrotter. www.daytrotter.com. Download these DRM free MP3s. He is at its best.
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ravennote wrote:
I don't know why,but he reminds me of John Lennon.
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bge wrote:
The king of melody!
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Holiday Greetings, friends and fans all around the world. As Ron wraps up another year of international touring behind Exit Strategy of the Soul, we at Team Ron thought you all might enjoy somet...
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