Rope Around My Heart by Doug & Telisha Williams

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Country Folk | Power-folk

12 tracks | 47 minutes

Released Feb 2006
on No Evil Records

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sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:23 Bar Room Story lyrics BUY MP3 04:23 Bar Room Story lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:23 Bar Room Story

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:32 Our Town lyrics BUY MP3 03:32 Our Town lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:32 Our Town

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:04 Southwest Virginia Blues lyrics BUY MP3 04:04 Southwest Virginia Blues lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:04 Southwest Virginia Blues

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:08 Shirt On A Rack lyrics BUY MP3 04:08 Shirt On A Rack lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:08 Shirt On A Rack

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:15 Rope Around My Heart lyrics BUY MP3 03:15 Rope Around My Heart lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:15 Rope Around My Heart

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sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:51 Long Black Veil lyrics BUY MP3 04:51 Long Black Veil lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:51 Long Black Veil

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sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:08 Long Way Back Home lyrics BUY MP3 05:08 Long Way Back Home lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:08 Long Way Back Home

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:26 Bringin' My Daddy Home Again lyrics BUY MP3 03:26 Bringin' My Daddy Home Again lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:26 Bringin' My Daddy Home Again

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Embodiment the true Southern songwriting tradition, with contagious energy, inviting, open personalities, and honest grit.

Editorial review

Doug & Telisha Williams perform what probably would be called old-timey country music if it didn't consist largely of original tunes. Doug Williams plays guitar, Telisha Williams plays mandolin, various associates contribute other acoustic instruments, and Telisha sings lead on most of the songs, which not only have a rural country feel but also tend to concern themselves with people in dire circumstances. Telisha's voice is an excellent vehicle for such tales of woe, since she sings in a Southern accent somewhat reminiscent of Lucinda Williams (no relation) with a plaintive tone that adds emphasis, for example, to "Shirt on a Rack," a song in which a woman recalls the abuse she suffered from her stepfather. Doug, who sings harmony to his wife's leads, tends to takes over when the tempo picks up. But it makes sense that she sings "Long Black Veil," even though it is a man's song, since the story of a woman who allows her lover to go to the gallows when she could provide an alibi by admitting her affair with him is right up her alley. After that and such originals as the murderous "Southwest Virginia Blues," a song like "Nashville," which is merely about the struggles of aspiring musicians, seems almost cheery, and the title song, which compares love to drug addiction, a positive celebration. Doug & Telisha Williams are part of a long tradition of country musicians that includes the Carter Family and the Monroe Brothers who are unafraid to explore the dark side of mountain life. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

"Made with love, like a fine quilt. With each square a story sewed of many colors. A true joy!"

-Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

“The honesty in their lyrics and in the overall sound of their songs drew me in from the beginning. After one listen, I knew these folks were kindred spirits; after experiencing a live performance, I felt like part of their family--in the best possible way.”

-Bill Baldwin, presenter, The Gravity Lounge

"...(their) music is as honest and heartfelt as they are. Their integrity and commitment to their craft shines through on this album, which I was very happy to be a part of.”

-Eamon McLoughlin of The Greencards

Doug and Telisha Williams embody the true Southern songwriting tradition that so many others try to imitate. They approach their music with contagious energy, inviting, open personalities, and honest grit. First timers at their live shows feel like old friends and part of the family after just a song or two.