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Shawn Phillips
Folk Rock

"Health, Love, and Clarity"

Port Elizabeth,
South Africa

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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Member Since3/30/2006
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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, dividing his time between writing, touring, and his work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and firefighter.


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Shawn Phillips's Friends Comments
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Dan





Jul 5 2008 4:33 PM

Thanks for the add! Looking forward to seeing you at the Fetus in-store and at the MN Zoo.
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Jul 5 2008 3:58 PM

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Peter





Jul 3 2008 10:26 PM

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Jul 3 2008 8:30 AM

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I know this site was created by a fan, but just incase you happen to be in town and read my comment. Just wanted to say, thanks for the years and years of commitment to music that has meaning.

Peace,
Eric.
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Jun 28 2008 9:55 AM

hI Shawn

Great sound!
Friendeship
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Rhonda





Jun 28 2008 7:32 AM

I just wanted to tell you thanks for the add.

Although it's been many years since I was your opening act here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I still remember how excited I was to learn I would sing at the Apollo Delman Theater with you.

You're such an awesome singer and musician. Your style is timeless.

Best wishes to you and your family.
lisabella





Jun 22 2008 11:48 AM

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Frizzey-Lights





Jun 21 2008 12:06 PM

Hi Shawn!

Thanks for friendship

Have a lucky, long life
in the music world
with many good vibes
Louise du Toit





Jun 21 2008 9:52 AM

Hi Shawn, thanks for accepting my request, lovely to have you as a friend! How are things going back in my homeland?
Peace & happiness
Louise
Rhonda





Jun 20 2008 3:24 PM

Shawn, thanks for adding me to your group of friends. I too am concerned with global warming, that's why I wrote the song: Bolivia's Andes. (my aunt's from there) We should all be aware of what we're doing to the earth on a daily basis. Best wishes to you and I really enjoy your music.
Katie





Jun 20 2008 10:05 AM

Hi Shawn!
Just sending you happy and peaceful thoughts.
Have a great weekend!
Kate
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Jun 20 2008 5:51 AM

Hi, please listen my new song PEACEMAKER...thx and sorry 4my bad english
ciao fromItaly
P#21
Penny Marie





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Jun 13 2008 12:42 AM

Hi Shawn, thanks for accepting my request, it is very nice to meet you!
Wishing you peace and happiness
Louise
Chas Ferry, Producer/Rock Talk Records





Jun 11 2008 6:35 AM

GREAT MUSIC !!!

CHAS FERRY PRODUCER
Vicente Pereira





Jun 8 2008 4:50 AM

Hi from Portugal.
Thanks for the add.
And for the support
for letting me share
my music with yours!
All the best .
Greetings.
Vicente.
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Jun 7 2008 6:17 PM

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Thanks for the add!!!!

eM





Jun 7 2008 1:50 PM

I had your poster in my bedroom as a teen...Your music was a lifeline to me at a difficult time...I saw you do a live performance in Solana Beach CA some years back...Thank you for adding me as a MySpace friend, and for the Contribution you made to my life and my well being by way of your musical expression...
Lisa Varano





Jun 7 2008 8:07 AM

Thanks for the add. I look forward to keeping up with your music.
Errorhead





Jun 7 2008 7:52 AM

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Amy





Jun 5 2008 4:11 PM

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Adding a litte ambience to your page :-) See ya'll soon!
Love,
Amy
Amy





May 20 2008 4:26 PM

We are ALL looking forward to seeing you Juliet and Liam in Indy!

Much love,
Amy
mola dudle





May 19 2008 9:03 AM

You are one of the reasons why music is so inspiring, deep and intense! Your work must be shown to every generation!
One Wild American Girl





May 16 2008 8:31 AM

Woooo Hoooo Hoooo, see you 7/19 at the [Minnesota] Zoo! I'll be the one wearing a huuuuuuge smile ;)
BARBARA





May 14 2008 2:52 PM

OK..SO FOR THE LAST WEEK..I'VE RE-IMMERSED MYSELF IN SECOND CONTRIBUTION. JUST THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT IT GETS ME THROUGH SOME HARD TIMES...THAT VOICE TAKES ME TO A WONDERFUL PLACE...AND ALWAYS HAS. ONE DAY I JUST KNOW YOU WILL BE PLAYING SOMEWHERE CLOSE TO ALABAMA ...THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT VOICE MAN...
Far Off





May 7 2008 7:16 AM

TX SO MUCH FOR THE ADD
WE LOVE YOU
-FAR OFF-
Bob Hanson





May 6 2008 3:55 PM

Thanks Shawn for the add. Remember the Soft Rock Cafe? It was fun while it lasted...Keep moving forward!
wolfsfrau





May 6 2008 3:17 PM

HIShawn,

thank you very much for adding!! I like your music since a long time.
I wish yuo peace and light
dudu the son





May 5 2008 1:08 AM

Great! Thanks for adding me!
Cheers,
Dudu
Acoustic Phases





May 4 2008 10:23 AM

Hey shawn!
Have a fantastic day today.
I just wanted to thank you for being part of my life growing up listening to all of your music. Saw you twice in Minneapolis, MN, once at the Fine Line Music Cafe and once at Orchestra Hall. Loved your show. I even got your autograph on the ticket stub and said hello to you at the fine line music cafe, nervous as a polecat in a den of lions I was but I had the chance to meet you and say hi. I will always remember that moment. I have looked up to you as a singer songwriter and as a person who fills the mind with awesome images conveyed by your words.

Thanks Shawn!

Scott Rode
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Carsten





May 3 2008 11:54 AM

Thx for accepting the friendrequest!
Peace, Love & Happiness
Bell Piper





May 3 2008 7:58 AM

YogiShawn

Please tour the west coast !
I can work with Arlo to get you the coach house & the Ventura Theatre, Galaxy theatre
and some select
choice venues
GOD Bless you Shawn Love and miss you dearly
Bella
VegaProject





May 3 2008 5:04 AM



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THANKS

GREETINGS

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caris arkin





May 3 2008 4:38 AM

Great to reconnect with you!
THANKS!!!
Rod Saunders





May 2 2008 10:16 PM

Hey Shawn. Thanks for the add. I've been a fan since high school when I first heard We from the Faces album. Good to see you here on MySpace.
THE REAPER





Apr 30 2008 7:26 PM


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