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Cindy Graham & Randy Chepigan are both Philadelphia radio announcers, united not only in marriage but also in their appreciation of the music of Michael Penn.
So their first collaboration (if you don't count their two kids) was their participation in a tribute collection of covers of Michael Penn songs, put together by a large group of his fans, all members of an unusually fine online community, the michaelpennlist.
This collection, released in November 2006, is entitled Look What The Fans Drug In - A Tribute To The Music Of Michael Penn.
Cindy and Randy recorded these songs in their lo-to-medium-fi 4-track home studio in August, September and October, 2006.
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When not involved in Michael Penn cover projects, Cindy moonlights as a lyricist in search of a hook. This is her recording debut.
Please also check out Randy's solo singer-songwriter project at http://www.myspace.com/randychepigan.
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You can find and purchase the original versions of these songs on their original excellent Michael Penn albums:
"Cupid's Got A Brand New Gun", from Michael's 1989 debut album, March.
"Try", from his 1997 CD, Resigned.
"Out of Its Misery", from his 2000 release, MP4 - Days Since A Lost Time Accident.
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Hey, speaking of Mr. Penn, WE NOW PRESENT A BRIEF PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT, INTENDED TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICAL TASTE AMONGST ALL HUMANKIND:
MICHAEL PENN'S NEW ALBUM, PALMS & RUNES, TAROT & TEA   WAS RELEASED APRIL 17, 2007, ALONG WITH A SPECIAL EDITION RE-RELEASE OF MICHAEL'S EXCELLENT 2005 ALBUM MR. HOLLYWOOD JR., 1947, WHICH WAS RELEASED THE SAME DAY!
PALMS & RUNES is not only a 20-track(!) "greatest hits" album, but also features 8 previously-unreleased versions of some of Mr. Penn's best material. Both a perfect entry point for those just learning about his music, and a major treat for the die-hard fans as well.
The new version of MR. HOLLYWOOD JR., 1947 is not only a great re-master of a great album, but also now includes the EXCELLENT video to "Walter Reed", a bonus track of Michael's version of "Down By The Riverside", and a 6-song bonus live CD, "LIVE FROM KCRW".
More information is available at the michaelpennlist, or visit Michael's cool new website -- http://www.michaelpenn.com.
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