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LIVING CONTRIBUTION
recorded live at Kirstenbosch Gardens, Capetown South Africa
Featuring most of the album Second Contribution and new songs
WATCH A CLASSIC VIDEO OF SHAWN PERFORMING ON THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL!
Influences
To 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
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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.
Such Heavenly Music for so Many Decades. Thank you Shawn and thank you for the Most Sensible Bio, I have ever read on MySpace. Happy Holiday and Much Peace.
Hi Shawn I remember you from the early years when I lived in Pretoria, we used to have a bunch of folk coffee shops and clubs back in the 70's, and so enjoyed folk music, of course your name came up; the rest is history. Thanks for keeping the song alive.
I know your enjoying your concert gigs and I know you miss your family, I do hope you used a webcam to see and talk with Juliette and Liam, will see you at the St Cloud concert Shawn.
T H A N K S F O R T H E ADD ! ... MERCI pour l'ajout ! DANKE für's + GRAZIE mille per l’add !
Anthony GLISE -The Nova Project
PS - New CD "The Holy Sonnets" (...more "CLASSICAL PROG") out soon! (1 cut of the text mix is up on our MySpace - Please stop by for a listen!)
PS Check out a nice blog per the Midwest US shows from: Pitch Magazine (Kansas City-a NYC Village Voice subsidiary): http://blogs.pitch.com/wayward/2009/03/classical_guitar_guru_anthony.php
Wow this is so cool! you were the first person I got to see in concert when I was 15 yrs old! and it was an awesome show,I'll never forget those vocals! Thank you for the add Shawn!! I had a blast!, while working with you and Sol who I also thank dearly!! Your just an absolutely amazing man! and funny too!! It was a great experience and a beautiful memory I'll cherish forever! and hope I get to see you again,maybe get to do some more work for you? hint hint lol. And see you with your family, that would be so nice. Wishing you & family the best in Life!!Shawn !! God bless and have fun on the Europe Tour,and hopefully see you come back through into Canada. Huggerz Shawn,xox Bonnie.
Hello Thanks so much for your friendship it’s a real pleasure for me- I am very impressed by your music – wow really amazing stuff. Currently I am pretty excited as I have just now released my first solo double album “An Ocean Of Dreams”. It would be a real honour and pleasure for me if you could give it a listen and if you have some time leave me a comment with your thoughts about my baby. I say thanks in advance and wish you a beautiful day Mindmovie
Have a beautiful and relaxing weekend Shawn, it was just wonderful to see you in concert and I will be at the July 30th concert to see and hear your fantastic music, take care Shawn.
Thanks for the add Shawn! I hope to collaborate our talents one day and show the rest of the nation how much Austin, Texas cares about families in need. You are an awesome inspiration to us all!
I received my copy of the new Concert DVD this weekend, and it was wonderful!! The performances were exquisite, the song selections excellent, the recordings clear and vibrant, and Shawn was entertaining, charming and funny. A definite ESSENTIAL for any Shawn Phillips fan!
If you haven't already, go to Shawn's website and order one!!
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