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Rhode Island singer-songwriter-guitarist Ronnee Ringquist combines a melodic vocal range with a passion for driving acoustic-rock rhythms and moving lyrical themes.
"She writes lyrics like an upstart novelist, like she's spent long days staring beyond her typewriter, looking out her window at someone else's life." - Vaughn Watson, "The Providence Journal"
Ronnee has continued performing in clubs and coffeehouses throughout the southern New England area for more than 12 years, and recorded her debut CD, “Spirit of the Heart" at Woodshed Studios in Sturbridge, MA. Her solo performances include a mix of original and cover songs, and her classic “acoustic-rock” style and choice of material continue to draw her audiences' praise and applause.
About Spirit of the Heart
Warmly acoustic with a light rock rhythm, "Spirit of the Heart" , brings together nine songs that touch upon many different aspects of life, love and survival.
From "The Legend of Robbers Roost", a true account of the western desert ranch where Butch Cassidy made his home, to the inner-city ghetto streets of "Born on the South Side", Ronnee transports the listener through a mosaic of imagery and human emotion. "We", a bright song of hope for a new relationship just beginning, stands in bold contrast to "Changes Never Come", an introspective view of a couple's end. The title song, "Spirit of the Heart", speaks of love as a force with a power all its own... bringing us each to our truest love, but only when we learn to let go and trust in ourselves.
"Without a Dime", a wake-up call to society's apathy toward the plight of the homeless population, follows on the heels of "Mama Don't Sing No More", as told from the heart of a displaced child who still carries the key to the home her family once shared. "Samantha's Lullaby" is a sweeter tune of childhood innocence, filled with endless wonder, imagination and joy.
Lastly, "Dreams and Philosophies" is Ronnee's tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Shawn Phillips, whose music and lyrics have inspired her throughout her life and continue to do so today. Of special note is the fact that eight of Mr. Phillips' song titles have been incorporated into the lyrics of this original song.
Cover Song List
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Horse with No Name ~ America
Sandman ~ America
Tin Man ~ America Ventura Highway ~ America
Where Were You and I ~ Batdorf & Rodney
I Saw Her Standing There ~ Beatles
Please Please Me ~ Beatles
The Ballad of John & Yoko ~ Beatles
Movin' Out ~ Billy Joel
You May Be Right ~ Billy Joel
Runaround ~ Blues Traveler Turn the Page / Bob Seeger You're So Vain / Carly Simon
Lodi ~ Creedence Clearwater
Looking Out My Back Door ~ Creedence Clearwater
Who'll Stop the Rain ~ Creedence Clearwater
Southern Cross ~ Crosby Stills Nash
Wasted on the Way ~ Crosby Stills Nash
Leader of the Band ~ Dan Fogelberg
American Pie ~ Don McLean Hotel California ~ The Eagles
Lyin' Eyes ~ Eagles
Take it Easy ~ Eagles
Daniel ~ Elton John
Lucky Man ~ Emerson Lake & Palmer
Lay Down Sally ~ Eric Clapton Dreams ~ Fleetwood Mac
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ~ Gordon Lightfoot
Cat's in the Cradle ~ Harry Chapin
Taxi ~ Harry Chapin
Sweet Baby James ~ James Taylor
Bobby McGee ~ Janis Joplin
Go Ask Alice ~ Jefferson Airplane
Margaritaville ~ Jimmy Buffett
Walk On ~ John McGale & Toyo
Secret Agent Man ~ Johnny Rivers
Big Yellow Taxi ~ Joni Mitchell
House at Pooh Corner ~ Loggins & Messina
He Thinks He'll Keep Her ~ Mary Chapin-Carpenter I Feel Lucky ~ Mary Chapin-Carpenter
The Rhythm of the Blues ~ Mary Chapin-Carpenter
Come to My Window ~ Mellisa Etheridge
The Story in Your Eyes ~ Moody Blues
Gone at Last ~ Paul Simon
As Tears Go By ~ Rolling Stones
Summer Breeze ~ Seals & Crofts
Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard ~ Simon & Garfunkle
The Boxer ~ Simon & Garfunkle
My Old School ~ Steely Dan
The Weight ~ The Band
Celluloid Heroes ~ The Kinks
All Your Daddy's Money ~ The Lost Gonzo Band
Give Me One Reason ~ Tracy Chapman
ummm ... of course it is!! I was just playin'! .. really ... I mean.. what else could it be? ; ) roller skates! Hey Ronnee... Thanks for stopping by the Lobster Pot ... hope you're feeling all better soon.
Is it real life or is it a dream ? Have a peaceful and sunny day and thanks very much for your friendship. Your songs are very tastefully and inspiring
Hi Ronnee, I had the most fun on Sunday. Let me know if you received the pics. I may have more. Are you willing to do another gig at the V?? I have a date of July 23rd at Doherty's if u can make it. Plz advise...Txs ...Lizzie Jeanne
I am the tree of life!!! Hey...dog...get away....the tree of life doesnt need watering thank you!!! My friend the Lorax is gonna tell you a thing or two!!!! :O P Morning Ronnee!
ohhhhhh .. J-Lu is reserved for Jack, it's creator .. but I let Paul Zunno in on it too!! LOL!! Nice to see we have all been busy these days .. that's a good thing. Sure our paths will cross one day soon! take care
I was just playin'! .. really ... I mean.. what else could it be? ; ) roller skates!
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