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John Lyle
Folk / Blues / Folk Rock

Where the red dirt road divides....



British Columbia
Canada

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Member Since3/5/2007
Band Websitehttp://cdbaby.com/all/johnlyle
Band MembersJohn Lyle, on vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards and percussion, with sterling help through the years from virtuoso guitarist, writer, singer John Murray. Eight albums available on iTunes and CDBABY.COM - KNOWN CORNERS (2007) COOL FIRE (2005) DOWN THE ROAD AND FAR AWAY (2002) TOO LATE TO PANIC (2000) BEAUTY LOOKS AWAY (1995) HUMORS (1985) HARD-COVER VIRGINS (1978) BOOTLEG POWERHEAD (1971)
JOHN LYLE: Known Corners
InfluencesSTONES, BEATLES, DYLAN, BIBLE, SHAKESPEARE, COLE PORTER, IRVING BERLIN, FROST, AUDEN, FREDDIE GREEN, T. S. ELIOT, JAMES BURTON, JONI MITCHELL, NABOKOV,NISARGADATTA, JACKSON BROWNE, SHAWN COLVIN, DOSTOYEVSKY, JESSE COLIN YOUNG, MUDDY WATERS, ERIC CLAPTON, DION, JIM REEVES, RAMANA MAHARSHI, ROY ORBISON, LITTLE RICHARD, JOHNNY HORTON, PROUST, MARTY ROBBINS, FREUD, VINCE GILL, HENRY JAMES, ELVIS, CHUCK BERRY, HITCHCOCK, AMOS GARRET, JACK GALLAGHER, GLENN GOULD, RICKY NELSON, PRESTON STURGES, NEIL YOUNG, CARL JUNG, ARETHA, LEONARD COHEN, KRISHNAMURTI, LARRY DAVID, BRUCE COBURN, EAGLES, LOVIN’SPOONFUL, JOHN BRADSHAW, MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
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Record LabelType of LabelIndie


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   About John Lyle
KNOWN CORNERS review- “This is superb poetry. But, better than that, these are beautiful lyrics, meeting all of the rhythmic and melodic demands of the fine music against which they are set. The styles are varied, but have one thing in common- passionate performance. There is folk, an Irish ballad, soul, roadhouse blues, grindhouse rock, an acoustic instrumental; all built around Lyle’s sure-footed guitar and soulful vocals. ‘Known Corners’ is an album about loss, acceptance of loss and getting back to what you had before you had anything. This beautifully sequenced cd is not kid’s stuff. If you listen to this in the car, be prepared to pull over.” - Warner Morgan......... Biography- Headed for a career as an English professor in the mid 1960’s, John Lyle was ‘broadsided’ by Bob Dylan and The Beatles. His degree went out the window, and so did he, playing in a series of bands and then performing on Canadian network television and radio as a solo act. He was also signed to two record labels during this era, but realized that because of his highly sensitive nature he was not cut out for the performing life. John returned to his home in the Vancouver area, and devoted himself to his family, supporting them with a career that may have been more dangerous than the perfomance stage. He became a postman. John Lyle’s wonderful body of work is evidence of a life lived on the streets and in the home, filled with all the love and loss and joy and despair that are part and parcel of being alive. The songs are vital, not written to imitate a commercial trend or to fulfil a contract, but to reflect the intensity of experience and to remain sane.......... 'John's songs are amazing!' Frazee Ford (The Be Good Tanyas).......... 'We love John Lyle. We listen to him all the time.' The Sumner Brothers.......... 'There's lots of nice stuff on there!' Paul Rodgers (Bad Company; Free; Queen)......... ‘Magnificent!’ Robert Altman.......... John Lyle will take you gently to your safe place, and then sneak up on you with a song as uncompromisingly ferocious as a grizzly in a maternity ward.’ Dennis Albo, in his reality novel ‘One Bullet Left'.......... 'The James Joyce of folk.' Heywood Banks........ .'Super passionate stuff!' Mark Smith....... 'Shivery gorgeous!' Aleta Penelope.......

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♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)

♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)



Nov 4 2009 6:14 PM

Hi John, greetings from England!
Many thanks for the friendship, comment, and great music! I really enjoyed your songs :)
Thank you for taking the time to listen to my tunes, and glad you liked them too :)

All the best,
Andy :)
Bob Bradshaw

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Oct 10 2009 3:07 PM

Wow. Your stuff is as good as anything I've heard on mySpace! Thanks.
Denny Wheatley

Denny Wheatley



Oct 9 2009 4:00 AM

Hey John, I REALLY like your style, man! Keep up the great work.
Carolyna

Carolyna



Oct 7 2009 6:10 PM

beautiful work!
continued joy and success.
Carolyna
Thadeus Project

Thadeus Project



Oct 7 2009 1:58 AM

welcome john. good lyrics man! reg. story telling stuff. respect from chicago. glenn
Geoff Davis

Geoff Davis



Aug 8 2009 8:44 PM

Thanks for the friend request. I like to think of myself as someone who treats songwriting as a craft, with special emphasis on working at the lyrical side, so it was so refreshing to listen to your wonderful songs - great sound, great voice, excellent writing and a really nice feel to the music.
Martin

Martin



Jul 9 2009 10:09 PM

Thanks again for the add request, been listening to your album clips on CD Baby and now ordered the last 2 CD's, brilliant. Cheers from a big new UK fan
Leah West

Leah West



May 13 2009 5:10 AM

John, listening to you now is refreshing. Love your style and your voice. Very vibey. Sat in touch and thank you for your note, Leah
The Levins

The Levins



Apr 9 2009 5:26 PM

John,
Earnest sweet tunes! I know who I am and Another Golden Dream are very heartfelt. Thanks for being a part of our community and for being in ours.
Hunkasaurus

Tom Hendricks



Apr 8 2009 5:30 PM

John I loved your song 'I Know Who I Am', and added it to the first big world list. (About 2/3 the way down.)

The BIG LIST - first world list of 100 Plus, best favorites from myspace and youtube. It's Musea's way of celebrating the best of new music of all kinds.

Week after week Musea, my 16 year old art and media zine scours myspace and youtube for the very best in music from every corner of the world for the world's first list of new great music. (Anyone can send me your music. That includes any kind of music!)

Musea's Worldwide Favorite Music LIST
"100 Plus Favorite Music from Youtube and Myspace"
http://musea.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/100-plus-best-music-from-youtube-and-myspace/

In a world of misses, here are 100 hits!

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R. C. OLeary

R. C. OLeary



Mar 24 2009 10:04 PM

Hello John:
Thanks for finding my humble singer/songwriter self.
I find your songwrites to be very interesting and straight to the point, very enjoyable in this world of singer/songwriters today that have honed the craft to a super sharp edge by using hooks and fantastic word play just to tell a simple story. Im impressed with your songs I wish I had known of you before this meeting, you would have already been my friend.
Ill be dropping by often to see/hear what you have new to say .
STAY IN TUNE
R.C.
Eilidh Patterson

Eilidh Patterson



Mar 6 2009 1:10 AM

Thanks so much John! Really enjoyed listening to your songs this afternoon. They are truly remarkable. I hope you get the recognition you deserve. Eilidh.
Martin Perry

Martin Perry



Mar 5 2009 9:30 PM

love the music. Best wishes and thanks for finding me. Best wishes.
Charlie McGettigan

Charlie McGettigan



Mar 4 2009 2:59 PM

Very interesting music! I love it. Thanks a lot for including me in your friends list.
nupachino

nupachino



Mar 2 2009 2:29 AM

Hi John,
Love your voice and guitar on "They
Stoned Her" very raw and great feel.
Stay tuned and keep in touch.
Nupachino
raf

raf



Mar 1 2009 12:52 AM

a lot of passion in your music john, many thanks, raf
A Choir of Rog

A Choir of Rog



Feb 28 2009 11:00 PM

great songs. i hope you have a creative and prosperous year. please drop in to leave a word or lend an ear.
peace.
Johan

Johan



Feb 28 2009 5:28 AM

Thank's a lot for the add! I love your music; You got geat influences too; Greetings from Sweden!

~ Johan
Johnny

Johnny



Feb 28 2009 12:49 AM

John you are bad ass. Love the tunes and you have a great voice!
peace,
Johnny
Reggie Young

Reggie Young



Nov 6 2008 6:24 AM

Keep at it.
Isherwood

Isherwood



Nov 3 2008 8:44 PM

Hey John,
thanks for being friend #300. But you know, you'll always be more than just a number to us! Big chords you're playing .. reminds me of good things. Have a splendid time!
Nick from Isherwood
Woody Woodham

Woody Woodham



May 21 2008 5:14 PM

Very impressive songs sir.
joni bishop

joni bishop



Apr 11 2008 6:29 PM

Hi John, really love what you do; simple, direct, pure heart & soul...Thanks for the request. Best wishes from Nashville - Joni
wickedly wanton

wickedly wanton



Mar 17 2008 11:19 PM

hey john!
just stopping by to take a listen
love love love hope signals!
~L
Jon Kennedy

Jon Kennedy



Feb 27 2008 12:34 PM

LOVELY !!!!!!!!
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