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Farmer, Philanthropist & Musician by Bill Bourne
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fave it Modern Folk | Acoustic Blues
12 tracks | 51 minutes
Released May 2006
on Blue Streak Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:48 Pitsberg lyrics BUY MP3 02:48 Pitsberg lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:48 Pitsberg
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:20 The Horseman lyrics BUY MP3 05:20 The Horseman lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:20 The Horseman
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:49 Trust in Love lyrics BUY MP3 03:49 Trust in Love lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:49 Trust in Love
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Critics have called him "a national treasure", "an iconoclast" and "a master folk musician".
Bio / Background
Since 1990, Bill Bourne has been nominated for 8 Juno Awards and has won 3 Juno's.
Farmer, Philanthropist & Musician is a compilation of songs from numerous albums released up until 1997.
Reviews:
"A fabulous overview of achievements that have put him in the top ranks of this country's folk and roots artists."
- Peter North, Edmonton Journal
"Destined for a lot of repeated listening...Bourne's trademark bluesy, soulful wailing vocals shine
throughout this fine collection of songs."
- Rogue Folk Review
"The art of Bourne's music lies in his ability to convey spiritual values through intelligent and thoughtful lyrics buoyed by contagious rhythms and infectious melodies...Farmer, Philanthropist & Musician is a fine introduction to this gifted Canadian original."
- Robert Reid, Kitchener Waterloo Record
"Absolutely fabulous!"
- Juergen Kramer, Radio ZuSa, Germany
"Bourne is always witty, engaging and very musical. Great stuff.
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