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Melissa Gibson : Under Their Influence
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Folk/Pop/Country Blend...everything is better when you mix it together...
Genre: Country: Country Folk
Release Date: 2005
Under Their Influence Record Label: Java Joe's Records
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Anticipation 3:06 $0.99
You Got It 3:30 $0.99
Where You Lead 2:57 $0.99
Leaving On A Jet Plane 4:04 $0.99
It's Only Love 3:17 $0.99
When You Say Nothing At All 3:40 $0.99
I Envy The Wind 3:49 $0.99
Waiting For My Angel To Show 3:33 $0.99
Have A Little Faith In Me 4:17 $0.99
Dig Down Deep 4:25 $0.99
What Are You Waiting For 3:07 $0.99
Fields Of Gray 4:53 $0.99
Unglued 4:38 $0.99
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Album Notes

This album began with my wanting to cover a song or two, thinking I would add them to an upcoming release. When I began to investigate which songs to choose, I quickly realized that the project had enormous snowball potential and soon Vaughn and I found we were putting together an entire collection. While some of the songs are very well known, it was important to me also to include songs I have fallen in love with, that, for whatever reason, did not get the airplay or respect I felt they deserved. The actual impact a song can have over a person has always been mystifying; the way in which a stranger’s word can reach you, how a melody can hold you captive, the power of harmony as it sweeps you away. For me, this album is, in part, a “thank you” to the songs, to the writers and musicians who persevered for their art. We have tried to approach each song with a slightly different take while still respecting the original recording that made each one so incredible. I hope that we have attained that goal. I can say with certainty that it has been an honor to give it our best shot.

Thanks so much,
Melissa


1. "Anticipation" written by Carly Simon

2. "You Got It" written by Roy Orbison, Tom Petty & Jeffrey Lynne

3. "Where You Lead" written by Carole King & Toni Stern

4. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" written by John Denver

5. "It's Only Love" written by Mary Chapin Carpenter & Randy Scruggs

6. "When You Say Nothing At All" written by Don Schlitz & Paul Overstreet

7. "I Envy the Wind" written by Lucinda Williams

8. "Waiting For My Angel To Show" written by Don Schlitz

9. "Have A Little Faith In Me" written by John Hiatt

10. "Dig Down Deep" written by Marc Cohn

11. "What Are You Waiting For" written by Blue Miller & Beth Miekos

12. "Fields Of Gray" written by Bruce R. Hornsby

13. "Unglued" written by Bob Mair and Joel Wachbrit

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REVIEWS

Gem of a cover CD
author: Joia
As a fan of many of these same songwriters, I was curious. I do not take to a lot of cover songs, just never have, until now. The interpretation of these songs is masterful and the soothing vocal stylings of Melissa make it seem like these were being sung for the first time. Congratulations on a very enjoyable and highly recommended CD.
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AMAZING....
author: Music Guru
AMAZING........, January 5, 2006 Reviewer: Music Guru (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews Some of these songs I have known for a while and are my absolute favorite...until I hear this album.... Melissa Gibson has the unique ability to take these songs, make them her own and then speak to me in a way I have never experienced before. I simply love each track - especially track # 5, # 8, # 9 and track # 10... I am still amazed at how these songs and Melissa's delivery can impact how I perceive life as I know it. Truly an amazing artist. Thank you and kudos to Melissa..... a true shining star.....
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