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James Durst : Wish I Were Here/and other journeys of the heart
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Of the 13 songs (10 original), 11 were first performed live in the studio, then subtly and colorfully embellished; reminiscent of a late-night set in a hushed listening room; melodic, poetic, intensely lighthearted.
Genre: Folk: Modern Folk
Release Date: 1994
Wish I Were Here/and other journeys of the heart Record Label: WorldWind
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Next To You 3:13 $0.99
Better Love Than Never (Vaux Mieux L'Amour Que Jamais) 4:58 $0.99
Every Now And Then I See 3:11 $0.99
An Occasional Eagle (Fred Carter, Jr) 4:04 $0.99
En Que Nos Parecemos (Trad) 3:55 $0.99
El Condor Pasa (Trad/Anon) 3:11 $0.99
Wish I Were Here 3:47 $0.99
The Lowdown 3:06 $0.99
An Old Man's Lullaby 2:57 $0.99
What If...? 4:17 $0.99
Starlight Star Bright 2:55 $0.99
Cycle Song Of Life (The River Song) 4:27 $0.99
I Wish You Good Evening 4:50 $0.99
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Album Notes

"The album Wish I Were Here is fantastic. 'I Wish You Good Evening' had me in tears; the harmonica solo (Howard Levy) is just beautiful. Your writing, singing and guitar playing is beyond this planet, James. I don't meet many artists that blow me away, but you did in just 5 minutes."
--Joe Hesse, bassist, MSS Audio Services/Road Manager, Chick Corea Elektric Band

"Songs and performances that communicate effectively... A quiet gem"
--Folk Roots Magazine

"A colorful display of talented musicianship" --Crossroads

"A great album of highly original songs" --Heartsong Review


A 13-song, 55-minute collection unfolding like a live performance, beginning with the the personal invitation of Next to You and closing with the benedictional I Wish You Good Evening. Between them unfolds a vivid display of Durst's vision of a world where peace begins with functional relationships founded on individual empowerment and compassion. Melodic, poetic and lighthearted.

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REVIEWS

WISH I WERE HERE
author: KAREN KINSES
THIS IS MY LIFETIME FAVORITE CD - REALLY I BOUGHT 3 - 2 AS GIFTS AND AN EXTRA FOR ME BECAUSE I PLAY IT OVER AND OVER. THERE IS NO VOICE LIKE JAMES VOICE NEVER,EVER. YOU MUST LISTEN TO EVERYWORD AND BINGO YOU'LL BE HOOKED - THE SAX AND OTHER INSTUMENTS ARE JUST SO INSINC. TRY IT YOU'LL NOT LIKE IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT. HONEST THANK YOU JAMES FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD
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