Various Artists
A Song for My Father (Target/180 Music, 2007)
The theme album A Song for My Father is part of an appealing new series developed exclusively for the Target store chain in the United States.
The concept is intriguing. The producers contacted several musically talented sons and daughters of pop legends to sing songs made famous by their fathers.
The young singers and musicians include Salvador Santana, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Jen Chapin, Ben Taylor, Carnie and Wendy Wilson, Chynna Phillips, Louise Goffin, A.J. Croce and others.
The highlights of the album are “Evil Ways” by Salvador Santana (Clarence Henry), “Soul Shake Down Party” Ky-Mani Marley (Bob Marley), “Midnight Rider” Devon Allman’s Honeytribe (Gregg Allman) and “Coming In To Los Angeles” Sarah Lee Guthrie (Arlo Guthrie).
The rest of the artists and songs included are: “Travelin’ Man” Matthew And Gunnar Nelson (Ricky Nelson); “Lover’s Cross” A.J. Croce (Jim Croce); “Cat’s In The Cradle” Jen Chapin (Harry Chapin); “Up On The Roof” Louise Goffin (Gerry Goffin & Carole King); “Bartender’s Blues” Ben Taylor (James Taylor); “Bird On A Wire” Adam Cohen (Leonard Cohen); “Yellow Moon” Ivan Neville (Aaron Neville & Joel Neville); “Warmth Of The Sun” Carnie & Wendy Wilson (Mike Love & Brian Wilson); “Got A Feeling” Chynna Phillips (Denny Doherty & John Phillips); and “Run To Me” Spencer Gibb & 54 Seconds (Barry Gibb/Maurice Gibb/Robin Gibb).
Buy it at Target.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
