SYLVIA: Where In The World

Sylvia

Where In The World

© 2002 Red Pony Records (634479938368)

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From its heart, this album speaks of love lost, love found, and love remembered - a striking collection of finely crafted songs brought to life by Sylvia's transcendent and unmistakable voice.

tracks

1 Where In The World
2 Dance With Father Time
3 Crazy Nightingale
4 Bird On A Wire
5 Marcie
6 Arrow
7 Bus Stop
8 In My Life
9 Watching Life With The Sound Turned Down
10 Song Of Bernadette
11 Nobody

notes

Where In The World is a significant milestone on an exceptional musical journey.

From its heart, Where In The World speaks of love lost, love found, and love remembered in Sylvia's transcendent and unmistakable voice. It is a striking collection of finely crafted songs brought to life by vocal performances that reveal their true essence.

Where In The World marks the culmination of an 11-year musical collaboration between Sylvia and co-producer/instrumentalist John Mock. John's musicianship transforms this "solo" album into a series of duets featuring him on a variety of instruments ranging from guitar and mandolin to uilleann pipes. Another shaping force is songwriter Craig Bickhardt. He penned four of the eleven songs, including the title cut. Craig has recorded, co-written and performed with Sylvia since 1984.

Sylvia's musical journey began at age 3 when she was asked to sing at a small church near her hometown of Kokomo, Indiana. This was all it took to set Sylvia on a course that eventually led her to Nashville soon after high school graduation.

Drifter was her first No. 1 single and the title of her 1981 debut album for RCA Records. The album contained several Top Ten songs, including "Tumbleweed" and "Heart On The Mend." In 1982, with the release of her second album, Just Sylvia, "Nobody" sold two million copies and was No. 1 on all country music charts. It was also a Top 20 crossover hit on Billboard's Top 100.

In 1983, Sylvia was the Academy of Country Music's "Female Vocalist of the Year" and a Grammy nominee for "Best Female Vocalist." Recording for RCA until the end of 1987, Sylvia garnered a total of 13 Top Ten and No. 1 songs, and sold over 4 million records.

Over an eight-year period, Sylvia crisscrossed America many times with her popular concert performances (over 200 per year), and she was a frequent guest on network television talk shows and specials - from "The Today Show" and "Good Morning, America" to "Dick Clark's American Bandstand" and the "Country Music Awards."

Her decision to stop touring and recording at the end of the 1980's was not fueled by the grueling schedule, as some might guess, but by her desire to bring more of herself to the music. So, she turned her energies to songwriting and began a new phase of her journey.

For Sylvia, it all begins with a compelling song.

"I don't think I really began to sing, until I started writing songs. That's when I learned to sing a song from the inside out. A great vocal performance, for me, is when it feels like a conversation." Sylvia continues, "I didn't write any of the songs on Where In The World, but I feel my experience as a songwriter has helped me to access the music on a deeper level."

Where In The World follows Sylvia's 1996 release, The Real Story. Both productions, released on Sylvia's own label Red Pony Records, share an appreciation for the timelessness of acoustic instrumentation. From Joni Mitchell's 1960's classic "Marcie" and Bickhardt's haunting "Crazy Nightingale" to Cheryl Wheeler's wistful "Arrow" and the Beatles' hit "In My Life," we're taken through a range of emotions that weave a "whole piece of fabric."

"I feel I'm on the trail of where I want to be musically," Sylvia explains. "Ten years ago I wanted to do this, but I couldn't for many reasons. Today, independent artists like me can have a lot more creative freedom. Since recording has become more affordable, artists can make great sounding records in a more relaxed atmosphere.

"The commercial world of music can be very stifling. You are 'put in a box' and labeled for marketing purposes long before you know who you are. As an artist, that's how I felt in the '80's. And I'm seeing, clearer and clearer all the time, why I had to stop. There was just no place to grow, in that box.

"I want to create music I care about and that inspires me," Sylvia says. "I hope people will enjoy this music, but honestly we created Where In The World just as we wanted, without any expectations beyond that. Anything that happens after that is icing on the cake."

And the journey continues...

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  • Sylvia's best CD so far
    author: David Higgins

    This CD is somthing very special. I think that it is Sylvia's best CD so far. No other female vocalist... now, or in the past, comes close to Sylvia's beautiful angelic voice. I loved the suprise song at the end.

  • I helped you at day one
    author: DJ Country Ron

    I was their from the very start, I interviewed you on County IYQ and I used to catch heck for playing your music so much. When you made your move, a change in your life, Iknew you were standing tall for what you felt was right. Today you contiune to shine, your the best, your music still touches my soul. By the way please conatct me if you can. I would love to do a natioanl interveiw with you. 1wildfire@atlanticbb.net

  • Sylvia Shines !!
    author: Ron

    Yes, I thought I'd heard Sylvia sing in years past. This new CD is "Sylvia".....musically, spiritually, and personally. I still love you Sylvia !! Ha.

  • Amazing!
    author: Jody

    After achieving fame in the '80s releasing songs other people wanted her to record, Sylvia has found her niche on this remarkable recording. Pitch-perfect every step of the way, and never less than completely engaged and engaging, Sylvia showcases her deft folk-music skills. Using a handful of classics, both well-known and obscure, Sylvia proves her point. And her point? That she is one of the finest singers the USA has to offer the world. This acoustic masterpiece will undoubtedly become a favorite in your collection. Bravo, Sylvia, bravo!

  • Where in the World
    author: P.J.

    Sylvia's voice is as lovely as ever...crystal clear, and brimming with a wise honesty that conveys a depth to the lyrics she interprets. Many nice tunes here...including a "surprise" at the end. A fine listening experience...pleasant to the ears and lyrically reflective for the soul. Good job. We want more!!

  • Marvelous CD Im so glad I found it.
    author: Sylvia: Where In The World

    I am so happy to have found another Sylvia CD... I have looked in the stores for years trying to find some more of her music...This is truly one of her best yet...

  • It's The Real Thing, Sylvia's Voice And The Songs Are The Center
    author: Friedrich Hog

    Sylvia has found back to her roots. Her voice and the beautiful songs are the center of her music right now. It's so exciting to listen to her new material. If you are a fan of "Nobody", the hit-version from the 1980-ies you must be an even bigger fan of her new version. She now has the freedom to arrange the songs as they need to be arranged. That lets the listener get through to what the artist really wants to say. And that is so much more.

  • Sylvia - better than ever!
    author: Ron g.

    I've been looking for Sylvia's CDs for years now - finding out about this CD was a big surprise and I just love it! Totally different sound from her DRIFTER days, but her voice is as wonderful as ever! What a true find!!

  • wonderful combination of singing and music
    author: happy lady k c r fm kaitaia

    this cd is a credit to all who were involved, the singing is incredibly clear and the music compliments the singer. congratulations to you all a brilliant cd that i am proud to have in my library to share with my listeners

  • Wonderful collection of material for a fabulous voice!
    author: Mary Hall

    This project is just stunning. The songs selected for it are powerful and memorable and Sylvia delivers each line beautifully and with great conviction. Where in the World and Crazy Nightingale are lovely lyrically, with haunting melodies. I found myself listening to this CD over and over, never tiring of it. Thank you for this very enjoyable CD.

  • Like plums...I fell at her feet
    author: Bob Richards

    One thing was evident after listening to this album....I was "lifted" out of myself & taken on a wonderous journey, that one dosen't encounter often. Her voice is an instrument onto to its self, being quite obvious in songs such as the title song & Nightingale. Also, her version of "In My Life" , surely would do Lennon & McCartney proud. Thank you, CD Baby for sharing this & Sylvia's other cd's. And finally, thank you Sylvia, for sharing your "gift" with us. I'm honoured.

  • gloriously sung and crafted by a beautiful vocalist
    author: tony lucas

    this cd marks a return to my listening to sylvia. the songs are beautiful, my favourite the title song. sylvia delivers 10 wonderful songs that when you hear them, they are hers and no one elses.congratulations sylvia.my copy will soon be worn out.

  • a refreshing expression of articulate eloquence and clarity
    author: Debra Alt

    This CD creates a mood that could best be described as one felt when a breeze comes through the windows of a freshly cleaned room of vibrant color and design. It leaves one with the feeling of a refreshing expression of articulate eloquence and clarity. Every song leaves a fine imprint and shifts the mood with a palpable passionate energy. I absolutely love the song choices and the feelings the artist evokes. A gift of immeasurable finery.

  • Sylvia Hutton was in superb voice on this well done accoustic recording!
    author: Philip Fiorenza

    I have been a Sylvia fan dating back to Drifter in the early eighties. Little to say I am happy to hear record again. Both "The Real Story" and "Where In The World" show us a more mature and down to earth Sylvia. I think songwriter Craig Bickhardt's music and Sylvia's vocals make a natural combination. It was great to hear her sing "Bus Stop" and "In My Life"!

  • Stunning
    author: Dan

    Sylvia's voice is powerful and evocative and her choice of songs for this CD is stunning. The track "Where In The World" touches the soul as do many other tracks on the CD. Sylvia's voice is much more clear, strong, and resonant than her voice was allowed to be on her pop country recordings of yesteryear.

  • Epitome of quality music!
    author: Tim

    I have thoroughly enjoyed this CD. It is so refreshing to hear someone sing correctly and enunciate rather than scream and mumble like too many performers do today. I remember being impressed with Sylvia in the 80's when I was a teenager. I have not been disappointed since. I love all of the songs on this album, especially the title track. Keep it up! You have a listener and fan for life.

  • very good, well done, great material
    author: richard e watson

    hard to make this not about the artist as it's good to hear sylvia again. some great choices on this one: bird on a wire, bus stop, in my life, song of bernadette and the hidden different version of nobody. all 11 cuts are above average. i have over 1000 c ds and have allowed 3 spots on my 400 player for sylvia and am awaiting a re-release of THE REAL STORY

  • A delightful Album!
    author: Garry

    It's really great to hear from Sylvia after all these years. A beautiful voice! A splendid choice of songs! (Thanks for the Hidden track!) A delightful Album! And thanks to CDBaby for making this album available and for their excellent and speedy service!

  • CAPTIVATING FROM START TO FINISH

    The hard work on this CD shows with a breathtaking accomplishment. A collection would not be complete without this CD. Cannot wait for future endeavors as well.

  • Excellent CD, Sylvia!
    author: James Rutledge

    This CD has a great mix of songs that showcase Sylvia's writing and singing talents. My favorite was the title song. It's good to see that she is still active and will hopefully produce more albums in the years to come.

  • Surprising, wonderful CD
    author: Sue

    I love this CD. Sylvia's voice has never sounded better and the acoustic production is wonderful. I would recommend buying this CD to anyone who likes something a little different - or maybe I should say a LOT different.

  • A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF SONGS
    author: BILL & SHIRLEY

    This CD is so clear and beautiful, you would think that you were a live concert. We are so glad that the song NOBODY was included on it. We'll probably need to order it again, as we are playing it over and over. We have not heard from our friend for quite some time as we have relocated. We are so happy to hear from her again. Please let us know when you get the CD in that is out of stock.

  • author: FL

    I hunted for her albums/tapes and CD's for the past three years, to give my husband as a Christmas gift. I finally found them listed on CDBaby.com and I feel I found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I was only able to get two from this site, but, from my message I left, I received two answers within minutes telling me how I can contact her directly, to see if I could get her to autograph her photo for my husband too. I had only one week before Christmas when CDBaby.com and Red Pony Records both came through for me on all of my requests. We are now sitting back listening to the voice of an angel, like no other I have ever heard. A Cradle In Bethlehem is the most beautiful Christmas album/CD on the face of the earth. Where In The World and The Real Story are absolutely fabulous. I was able to purchase The Real Story directly from Red Pony Records, and I am still in search of more. I did find a REMAKE of her oldies from the 1980's by RCA on Amazon.com, but, since it did not show it was a secured site for ordering, I did not purchase it. I'll just have to wait until I am able to locate her old albums/tapes or CD's to get the full collection of her songs from another source. These CD's surpassed all of my expectations, and the service from CDBaby.com and Red Pony Records was beyond all of my best expectations. THANK YOU CDBABY.com and Red Pony Records for helping me to surprise my husband, and giving him his best ever gift.

  • Newest Sylvia CD her best yet!
    author: Jody

    A deliciously beautiful collection! In the vein of Joni Mitchell's bare-boned sound of "Blue," '80s country-pop superstar Sylvia delivers a remarkable collection of top-notch material. Her vastly improving voice ranges from hopeful to heartbroken throughout this CD's eleven tracks. Standout moments include a terrific cover of Leonard Cohen's "Bird On A Wire," an endearing version of The Beatles' "In My Life" and an updated, acoustic version of Sylvia' own million-selling hit "Nobody" (bonus track). Pick up this great CD! You'll be glad you did.

  • Another Great Release from Sylvia!
    author: JJ Ammons

    I Really like this CD! The song selections and arrangements are fantastic overall and Sylvia's voice is as great as ever. Definitely a great addition to my collection!

  • Great CD
    author: Steve Gilbert

    This wasn't quite what I was expecting having not heard much from Sylvia since "Nobody." But, the CD is really good and fabulously showcases Sylvia's voice.

  • Beautiful voice
    author: John--Tulsa, OK

    What a great CD! The soft accoustic background instrumentals allow Sylvia's beautiful voice to be truly heard. My favorite song from this CD - Dance With Father Time.

  • A beautiful album with a clear and strong vocal and good material.
    author: Scott Fifield

    This cd is exceptional - the production, the song selection and the lead vocal are perfect. One can hear that great care was put into all aspects of this project. There's a stripped down version of Sylvia's signature song Nobody that is catchier than the original; she really gets into the layers of the songs and it's a disk that gets better with each listen. Marcie, the Joni Mitchell tune, is a standout and has me wishing a future project would be Sylvia Sings Joni Mitchell. I highly recommend it and now will be hunting down her other recordings available at CDBaby.

  • Excellent album, truly enjoyed it! Look forward to more from you.
    author: Allison Hann

    Music that really expresses feelings. Enjoyed it so much!

  • author: Craig Bickhardt

    When I first heard the rough mixes of this CD on a beautiful autumn evening down in Roswell Georgia where Sylvia and I happened to be doing a show together, I remember telling her I thought this was a brave and remarkable collection of recordings for her to be releasing at this stage of her career. Brave because she was allowing her stunning voice to carry the day, so to speak, with all the production stripped to the bone, clean and uncompromising to the demands of hit radio with it’s insistence on layers of instrumentation and heavy handed back beats. Remarkable because it succeeds as a wonderful listening experience completely on its own terms. What this lady can do with a song...! She has outgrown her country music awards, outgrown the confining musical “boxes” of Nashville, and outgrown commercial radio as it exists today. What’s left? Who knows, but I, for one, am going to be listening closely to whatever she does. It isn’t often that a singer takes the reins and leads the rest of us into uncharted territory. We can expect great things from Sylvia because, knowing her as well as I do, I believe that’s what she expects of herself.

  • Breathtaking!
    author: Chris

    I was initially surprised by the amount of acoustic arrangements on this disc, but I soon grew to appreciate just how they effectively showcase Sylvia's beautifully rich voice. This disc easily would have five singles released to country radio if they were smart enough to play them. Easily the best disc released this year. Country music album sales would not be on the decline if the industry would tout this CD.....it's simply breathtaking!

  • An exquisite album
    author: Mickey

    Sylvia's voice is as crystal clear and breathtaking now as it was in the 80's, and perhaps even more so since it stands out so beautifully with the acoustic production of this album. In a music world where flashy presentation and over-the-top production seem to dominate, this disc is truly the proverbial "breath of fresh air."

  • solid performances from a classic voice
    author: Joe

    A major talent, but probably too many reverential covers here. The standout, "Crazy Nightingale," however, is an original *and* a bullseye --gorgeously melancholy, and worth the price of the disc.

  • What a wonderful disc
    author: Adam Rodriguez

    Folk-influenced country music, highlighted by Sylvia's beautiful voice and her smart taste in songs. Listen to the "hidden" track for a delightful surprise. This is my favorite disc in a long time.

  • Her best Yet!!
    author: Cumberland Rose

    This is the best CD Sylvia has put out. It really touches you heart hand soul.

  • Without Doubt... The Best Release of 2001!
    author: Vince Buzzeo

    I have been a fan of Sylvia's since her debut. I listen to and purchase a lot of music and this release is the finest addition to my collection this year! I have been anxiously awaiting a follow up to her previous work of art, "The Real Story". With "Where In The World", Sylvia has never sounded better. Her vocals wrap around each song and the listener feels that she has lived each word. My favorite cuts are "Bus Stop" and "Watching Life With The Sound Turned Down". The material on this CD is exceptional but I cannot get beyond the fact that the vocals are a genuine masterpiece!!!! I strongly recommend this CD to all!

  • Sylvia's beautiful music touches my soul
    author: Patricia

    I appreciate so much Sylvia recording the beautiful songs on her new CD, “Where In The World.” I grew to love many of these tunes during vacations to Cactus Pete’s Casino in Jackpot, Nevada. After hearing her sing these touching songs at every performance, it was almost too hard to be at her final show, not knowing when I would get to hear her sing those songs again. Now I’m so delighted to be able to hear them over and over again. Her amazing voice has gotten even better through the years. Her music touches my soul. This disc is a great treasure. I recommend it most highly to everyone who loves music.

  • Excellent!
    author: J Homer

    This is an excellent mix of new and classic material. The acoustic arrangements are beautifully played and Sylvia's vocals are both heartfelt and endearing. Her voice seems to wrap effortlessly around not only the words of each song, but the meaning of them as well.

  • Sylvia's Voice Is Meant For My Ears!
    author: Greg

    I received this new long-awaited CD a few days ago and one thing is for sure, her voice just could not be more beautiful! I've seen Sylvia sing several of these songs in Jackpot, Nevada over the years and even though I personally had high hopes for an album that sounded more like, what I always hear in Jackpot and have really grown to love with the whole band sound, I still feel that this new album is a work of art. The nice harmony vocals really gives it the perfect touch. I've been following Sylvia's career since I first heard her sing, "Tumbleweed" on the radio in the winter of 1980. I'd definitely love to hear her on the radio again with cuts from this new album! I've really missed hearing her on the radio with new releases. My favorite cuts are, "Bus Stop", "Song Of Bernadette", "Arrow", "Crazy Nightingale" and "Bird On A Wire". Her voice is so mesmerizing on, especially, "Song Of Bernadette", she puts her heart and soul into her music!I personally feel that Sylvia's voice is meant for everyone's ears! Do your ears a favor and purchase this wonderful CD! :)

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