Mar 28 2007
Ray LaMontagne - Jolene
Stephen Stills has provided the music world with many, many gifts - his singing and songwriting skills being the most widely known. However, there is also another lessor-known reason why the music world owes him a debt of gratitude.
It was only after Raycharles "Ray" LaMontagne heard a Stephen Stills song that he decided to quit his job at a shoe factory and pursue a career in music.
In case you're unaware, LaMontagne is himself one of the best folk singer-songwriters in the world today. Frankly, his singing conveys much more than I could ever say. As such, should you want to learn more about him, I suggest you visit his website or the Wikipedia entry about him.
I will say only this — LaMontagne had one of the most haunting voices you will ever hear, conveying an incredible mixture of melancholy, pain and self-introspection unique to only a handful of other folk singers, such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.
LaMontagne has been around for several years now and has released two (2) full albums, but this song off his first album is my absolute favorite. Trust me, his voice will linger with you long after the song ends.
Ray LaMontagne - Jolene
Stay. out. of. my. brain.
I love this guy, found him last fall and now own everything he’s ever done. He is absolutely brilliant live.
I love this guy. And people call no John Mayer the best modern singer songwriter? No offence, but shit!