Fly Amero
Fly Solo
© 2001 Fly Amero (660355989926)
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"'Fly Solo' is a solid and accurate musical document of the 'other' side - the acoustic side - of New England blues journeyman, Fly Amero... clear, passionate and intense." ~ Gage Cogswell, Merrimac Valley Current
tracks
- 1 Go Down Sunshine
- 2 Early Mornin' Rain
- 3 Another Fine Mess
- 4 Candy Man
- 5 Helplessly Hoping
- 6 You Don't Know Me
- 7 Sexy Little Things
- 8 It Ain't Me Babe
- 9 I Don't Know Where I End (And You Begin)
- 10 Last Thing On My Mind
- 11 Waitin' For Linda
- 12 Feels Like Rain
- 13 Riding High
- 14 Golden Slumbers
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Born:
Essex, MA
Residence:
Gloucester, MA
Instruments:
Guitar/Vocals
Performed with:
Wilson Pickett; Leslie West; Jim Kweskin; Maria Mauldair; Orleans; Buddy Guy; Percy Sledge; Tracy Nelson; Al Kooper; Mickey Thomas; Matt "Guitar" Murphy; Livingston Taylor; Susan Tedeschi; Jimi Jamison; James Montgomery; Bill Staines; Mighty Sam McClain; Jim Messina; John Cafferty; Tom Rush... and many more.
Recordings:
TWISTED CHRISTMAS (Atlantic Records)
I AM SANTA CLAUS (Atlantic Records)
MORE TWISTED CHRISTMAS (Atlantic Records)
ORLEANS: ONE OF A KIND (Radio Records)
ERIC TROYER: STRING OF PEARLS (Chrysalis)
LES SAMPOU: FALL FROM GRACE (Rounder Records)
BOB FRANKE: THE HEART OF THE FLOWER (Daring Records)
Film score performed:
CITY OF HOPE ~ John Sayles
In general:
Left-handed, upside-down guitarist/singer/journeyman Dennis "Fly" Amero finds his musical roots deep within the vast genres of the '60's pop revolution. Influences range from Bob Dylan to James Brown to Roy Orbison to Aretha Franklin... and just about everything in between. As a young teenager, Fly was already capturing public attention, performing on the hallowed stages of 1967's Newport Folk Festival with Buddy Guy & Jr. Wells and, from the completely opposite end of the musical spectrum, the notorious Jim Kweskin Jug Band, then featuring Maria and Geoff Mauldair.
Growing up, Amero honed his stage skills with his brother's local, hard-working '70's soul band, J.B. & Water. Later, he moved to New York City, joining in on musical projects with members of the pop/rock bands, Foreigner and Meatloaf.
In the early 1980's, Fly struck upon the start of what would become a lifelong friendship with classic pop singer, Larry Hoppen of Orleans. He joined, toured and recorded with the band for the better part of 3 years before returning home to focus on his own writing.
His remarkable versatility led to the writing and producing of Atlantic's holiday comedy album classic, "Twisted Christmas", which took but 26 weeks to become certified gold in 1995.
From the dust and depths of this long, diversified musical pilgrimage emerges now the more serious, inner-soul side of Fly Amero with his first solo effort... aptly entitled: "Fly Solo". Fourteen raw, live performances - just him and his acoustic guitar. No overdubs. "I wanted to make it as real as possible.", says Amero. That he does!
"'Fly Solo' is a solid and accurate musical document of the 'other' side - the acoustic side - of Fly Amero... clear, passionate and intense."
~ Gage Cogswell - Merrimac Valley Current
"Amero's voice is rich and bluesy with rushes of pain it it. ... his songs are straightforward and gutsy."
~ Mort Kaplan - Gloucester Daily Times
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Fly Solo
author: Alan PoolI have heard Fly play in person for many years, I think he has moved beyong the journeyman stage these days. He's done a great job polishing his act to the professional level. His latest cd "Paint it Blue" is 5 star blues.
Riveting
author: BarbaraI first listened to "Fly Solo" on a rainy Saturday morning, thinking it might fit the mood while I made a dent in a pile of magazines at the same time. Nope! As soon as the music started, I put down the reading matter and had to listen without distractions. Fly's voice and music totally took over. His guitar playing on "Early Mornin' Rain" and "Another Fine Mess" was superb (as always); his singing on "I Don't Know Where I End," "Feels Like Rain," and "Golden Slumbers" made me cry. (When the Beatles did that song, it wasn't tear-inducing.) I enjoyed the adorable tune "Waiting for Linda' -- a very different feel from the other cuts. He totally owned "You Don't Know Me" and "It Ain't Me Babe." Also loved the mood of "Riding High," and how he played with his voice on "Candy Man." Overall, "Fly Solo" is remarkable. And his new album, "Paint it Blue," definitely continues-- and adds to--the magic. I'm a new fan, trying to make up for lost time, so I hope we won't have to wait too long for the next CD!
Fly Solo
author: Patricia MorganI adore this gifted Cd. I have nearly worn it out from constant play. I always knew Fly was going places. I cannot wait for the next CD to be released. I sincerely hope many others will follow.
Fly Solo
author: Cheryl EcklerVery Simply........Beautiful. I don't know where I end, track number 9, blew me away. Can't wait to hear more original material. Fly shows incredible writing ability, and this track is exceptional! Beautiful, seemingly effortless guitar playing throughout the whole C.D. Well Done!!!!
Perfectly clean combination of heart and soul and chops
author: cI will listen more than once or twice or three times or...
Dennis has captured the Fly Amero I remembered from Worcester days.
author: Tom BeauchampThis cd captures the Fly Amero sound. A true artist. Very impressive.
A true sleeper....surprisingly phenomenal!
Perfect blend of blues, soul, and grit.
Fantastic!
author: Rotten RobbieFly has a whole new following here on the West Coast! His live performances appeal to young and old alike. His vocals adapt to a multitude of styles and he plays guitar like he has fouteen fingers. I've been amazed by his talent for over 35 years, and he only gets better. Buy the CD-It's timeless!
Absolutely Fantastic !!!
author: Denny TryonLove the album, and really enjoyed a recent concert as well. One man one guitar one hell of show !!!! amazing versatility too...
One of the best acoustic CDs I've ever heard.
author: Pops Walker, Acoustic Blues ArtistAbsolutely great. I've played it a dozen times in the last few weeks. It gets better each time. Fly Amero is maybe the most versatile acoustic musician I've ever heard, and this CD shows it. I'm acoustic artist myself, and I know what it takes for just one man and his guitar to keep an audience's attention. Fly is one of the few that can do it. And he makes it look and sound easy.