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Shawn Phillips
Folk Rock

Health, Love, and Clarity



Port Elizabeth
South Africa

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Member Since3/30/2006
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InfluencesTo all my listeners...... Sept. 11th, 2001, became the day that American consciousness changed. I can do nothing other than bask in the knowledge that in the future, there will be a gigantic leap in the evolution of the worlds collective consciousness. Hopefully, the tolerant who condone this sort of insanity will become intolerant of such madness. The people who perpetrated this carnage will soon discover that they have made a lethal error for the followers of their belief system, and especially, that they cannot now foist such intangible systems on those who are not interested, no matter what they do. No one will believe in a selective religion that advocates such horror. They have made a great deal of the world, enemies of Islam. There are millions of the Islamic Faith who are Just, and Good in their hearts, that will be forced to take the brunt of this deformation to their Faith. We must continue to be compassionate to all those of any Faith whatsoever. To those who continue to affirm actions that lead to such catastrophic loss of life, I say Beware of the Wrath of Good when it is defiled. Take the moments of Serenity in our lives to guide the souls of those who were lost, to Peace. I wish you all Health, Love, and Clarity Shawn MySpace Tracker
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He helped define folk-rock in the sixties and progressive-new-age rock in the seventies.

"...an artist of such raw talent, ambition and good will...Phillips' main attraction is still his voice. Reedy and flexible, with a remarkable falsetto, it is a potent dramatic instrument. " that's what Rolling Stone Magazine had to say about Shawn Phillips, a musician whose work literally fits into no category.

Shawn Phillips has almost twenty albums to his credit (of which millions have been sold) and a host of associations with some of the most respected names in the industry including Donovan, Paul Buckmaster, J Peter Robinson, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and many others, yet he is virtually forgotten except by his cadre of loyal fans. The Texas-born singer/songwriter was called "The best kept secret in the music business," by the late rock impresario Bill Graham.

Beginning in the 1960s, Phillips made noteworthy contributions to popular music. He co-wrote Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" album, sang on the Beatles' "Lovely Rita", showed Joni Mitchell guitar techniques, and while working with Donovan introduced the sitar to pop music. He performed at the "Isle of Wight" festival and was cast to play the lead in the original production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (he had to withdraw due to his heavy recording and touring schedule.)

Throughout the 60s Phillips' worked the folk music scene in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, New York's Greenwich Village, and London. In 1967 Phillips moved to Positano, Italy, where he remained throughout the 1970s, writing some of his most well known work. This period produced the albums 'Contribution', 'Second Contribution', 'Collaboration' and 'Faces".

Four of his albums "Faces," "Bright White," "Furthermore" and "Do You Wonder" made it into the Billboard Top 100. In addition, the singles, "Lost Horizon," "We" and "Woman" made Billboard's top 40.

His latest album, 'No Category' featuring his longtime collaborators Paul Buckmaster and Peter Robinson was released in 2002.

Today Shawn lives in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with his wife Juliet and son Liam, dividing his time between writing, touring, and his work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and firefighter.


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PLAGUE OF DEAD HADDOCK

PLAGUE OF DEAD HADDOCK



Nov 9 2009 8:41 PM

THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP AND GREAT MUSIC
PLAGUE OF DEAD HADDOCK

PLAGUE OF DEAD HADDOCK



Nov 7 2009 7:25 AM

THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP & GREAT MUSIC
Beneath the Oak

Beneath the Oak



Oct 27 2009 10:26 PM

Thanks for adding Beneath the Oak! Love your music!
Travis Hosey

Travis Hosey



Oct 26 2009 8:48 PM

Thanks for the add!
IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE

IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE



Oct 14 2009 3:33 PM


Myspace Friend

GIVE PEACE ! Give Peace a Chance.

Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes -
nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert.

NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person
march and rally for Nuclear Freeze.

Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.

http://www.imaginelovingpeace.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzqi97njloM

Imagine Lovin' Peace,
Curtis
Robin

Foggy Robin



Oct 8 2009 7:53 PM

only song i ever played with lyrics for my massage therapy clients... though, Shawn, your Withered Roses song was tempting sometimes but i did had it played for mine sometimes :) hope you have time and enjoy this... look up on youtube and key in Bliss - Silence. the band is Bliss, song Silence... i think u will like A LOT if not already familar with it :)

love always~ fan since 1970ish ;]

ARTIST: BLISS SONG: SILENCE

Tony Paull Jr. & The Electric Catfish Sonic Circus

Tony Paull Jr. & The Electric Catfish Sonic Circus



Oct 8 2009 7:06 PM

Thank you! Have a great week and weekend. Take care. -Tony
Louise du Toit

Louise du Toit



Oct 4 2009 1:35 PM

Hi Shawn, how are you?
Wishing you a wonderful week, full of love, peace and happiness!
Hugs and kisses
Louise

PS: If you haven't had a chance yet, please have a look at the music video of my song, 'My Heart is a Sea', at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWy2ibd8pwA
TOWMO

TOWMO



Oct 2 2009 5:51 PM

Thanks!
Pascale

Pascale



Oct 1 2009 10:37 PM

PLEASE LOOK AT AMY's pics.. they are incredible.. and she is an incredible lady to boot.. myspace.com/serendipitypeace

Wayne Carr

Wayne Carr



Oct 1 2009 6:17 PM

Forgot to mention in my last comment: YOU ARE A LEGEND! MUCH RESPECT.
Wayne Carr

Wayne Carr



Oct 1 2009 6:11 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Keep it rockin'! Cheers, Wayne
Bell Piper

Bell Piper



Sep 26 2009 7:54 AM

Love
Rick Boyd

Rick Boyd



Sep 23 2009 11:00 PM

You're Bright White Light still shines after all these years.
Rick Boyd

Rick Boyd



Sep 23 2009 10:59 PM

You're Bright White Light still shines after all these years.
painter~carol

painter~carol



Sep 23 2009 8:44 PM

nice to meet you Shawn :-)
Citizens For Charity

Citizens For Charity



Sep 23 2009 8:40 PM

Thanks for the add, Shawn! Let's collaborate our talents and
show how much goodness we can spread around!
Dave E

Dave E



Sep 23 2009 3:30 AM

Hi Shawn,
Thanks for meeting up out here in 'Space..
My older brother had a couple of your albums, '70s, which I really got into a lot back when I was in H.S... you played a concert in Phoenix, AZ in '80 or '81 at the Celebrity Theater (round stage which rotates), which I attended. It was very cool. :-)
I hope you are doing great.. best wishes..
--Dave E in Tempe AZ
ORGONE

ORGONE



Sep 22 2009 10:27 PM

Shawn, Thank you for the add. New websites & shows posted. Orgone
GUZZLER

Mr. GUzzler



Sep 12 2009 4:30 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.wholikesu.net/photos/7044367.html?b=4&w=46
Llisa

Llisa



Sep 10 2009 10:58 PM

Hi Shawn=) Thanks for adding me as friend. Your music means a lot to me.
Happy Autumn! - hope the coming season is beautiful to you and yours...
In Memory of Dan Fogelberg

In Memory of Dan Fogelberg



Sep 10 2009 4:12 PM

Thank you for being a part of the Dan Fogelberg tribute.
Alain

Alain Betton



Sep 10 2009 6:06 AM

Many thanks for the add. Shawn.
I'm very happy.
Greetings from France.
deneb

deneb



Sep 9 2009 11:46 PM

I Love you!!!

xx
unfolk :: monti :: hewick

unfolk :: monti :: hewick



Aug 21 2009 8:07 AM

GREETINGS FROM VENICE FROM A LONG-TIME FAN...

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