Pete Morton
Swarthmoor
© 2005 Harbourtown (634479099441)
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Pete Morton's songs are an unruly mix of humour, politics, religion, love, and social comment wrapping their way around the folk tradition.
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PETE MORTON
"not only impressive but a revelation...totally original" -The Guardian, UK
"... this guy is amongst the best the British roots music scene has produced in living memory." - Froots Magazine, UK
English folk singer Pete Morton seriously believes there are "Six Billion Eccentrics" in the world! This song is fast becoming a signature tune for odd people everywhere. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe, Pete Morton now takes his songs around the world, entertaining and providing insight on the human condition with his unique and involving style of songwriting and traditional singing. Pete sings from the heart, delivering songs that tell compelling stories from his unique perspective.
With a passionate strong voice and strident guitar style, traditional songs often rub shoulders with Pete Morton's current writing with remarkable ease. The songs are an unruly mix of humour, politics, religion, love, and social comment wrapping their way around the folk tradition. "Another Train" is without doubt Pete's most widely covered song. Popular with choirs and folk artists around the world, the song has brought hope and encouragement to countless listeners over the years.
Pete Morton has recorded five solo albums of original material and a project album of traditional songs entitled "Trespass." His CD "Hunting the Heart" was a mojo folk album of the year in 2000. His latest offering, "Swarthmoor," has received rave reviews and includes the highly acclaimed "Two Brothers," "St George Slew the Dragon," and "Six Billion Eccentrics."
In concert, Pete Morton performs several new songs, telling you how much he is in love with Emily Dickinson and how inspiring it is to be standing in the post office queue. So come along and hear Pete Morton. His songs and performances are a joy.
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Little Known Genius Songwriter
author: Dave ZimnyPete Morton the way I like him best -- solo voice and solo guitar, singing honest songs that touch the heart and the mind. Why isn't he better known for what he is, one of the songwriting geniuses of the 21st century?
Worth listening again and again
author: Jill WinegardnerFabulous CD. The lyrics are poetry, the words go deeper with each listening. My favorite songs keep changing depending on whether I'm in the mood for brave political commentary, love songs that aren't trite, or humor. This CD has it all.
- author: Mike Helder
One of the best songwriters out there today.This cd is very hard to find in the states. There is not a bad song on it.