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EDDI READER Joke DRIFTWOOD LIVE VIDEO EDIT

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Channel: daveinprogress3 · 2017 · Howto & Style

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From my Top 20 list of all time favourite artists; comes #17 Eddi Reader. Although i had heard (and actually hated) 'Perfect' by Fairground Attraction in 1988,  I had no idea that the lead singer was one Eddi Reader who nearly 15 years later would significantly enter my radius thanks to a recommendation from a family member and become a firm favourite 15 years later. In late 2001 I  serendipitously came across Eddi's 1994 selt titled album and I was instantly hooked. 'The Right Place' became a bit of an anthem for 2002 as my life in my late 30's was shifting. I hunted down all the cd's i had missed and have since pursued all Eddi's recordings whether they be her albums, or collaborations; guest appearances or soundtrack tracks. As regular visitors to my channel will know, i have loved Eddi Reader's voice and will continue to shout that from the rooftops to whomever will listen. There is a most special quality to her voice. It is most distinct; powerful and with great texture that especially comes across when the singer soars and belts out the notes. Likewise her gentle spirit and poetic soul imbues the ballads or traditional Scottish tunes with the utmost respect and care. The music of Eddi Reader has been such a healing component in my middle age as I have experienced numerous health issues; and music has been my best medicine. I even write to Eddi a few years back after my cancer treatment, she was as expected caring; gracious and sweet. 

I've taken the live version of her 1994 release 'Joke' penned by her collaborator Boo Hewerdine and edited to to the single remix clip of the song. This live track is all the more amazing when you hear the power and control of her tones. I love the quirky & sometimes whimsical ingredients in her music. It sets her apart from the myriad of pop singers who churn out cookie cutter hits. Eddi Reader is to me a boutique artist and I am just fine with that. Check out her amazing versions of 'Moon River' & 'Dream a little Dream' as well as her expansive discography of originals. Eddi Reader is a one off...Good for her. :) She is a universal treasure.

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