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Wish I Were Here/and other journeys of the heart by James Durst
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fave it Modern Folk | like Joni
13 tracks | 48 minutes
Released Jan 2001
on WorldWind
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:13 Next To You lyrics FREE 03:13 Next To You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:13 Next To You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:58 Better Love Than Never (Vaux Mieux L'Amour Que Jamais) lyrics BUY MP3 04:58 Better Love Than Never (Vaux Mieux L'Amour Que Jamais) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:58 Better Love Than Never (Vaux Mieux L'Amour Que Jamais)
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:55 En Que Nos Parecemos (Trad) lyrics BUY MP3 03:55 En Que Nos Parecemos (Trad) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:55 En Que Nos Parecemos (Trad)
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:47 Wish I Were Here lyrics BUY MP3 03:47 Wish I Were Here lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:47 Wish I Were Here
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:57 An Old Man's Lullaby lyrics BUY MP3 02:57 An Old Man's Lullaby lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:57 An Old Man's Lullaby
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:27 Cycle Song Of Life (The River Song) lyrics BUY MP3 04:27 Cycle Song Of Life (The River Song) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:27 Cycle Song Of Life (The River Song)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:50 I Wish You Good Evening lyrics BUY MP3 04:50 I Wish You Good Evening lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:50 I Wish You Good Evening
Of the 13 songs (10 original), 11 were first performed live in the studio, then subtly and colorfully embellished; reminiscent of a late-night set in a hushed listening room; melodic, poetic, intensely lighthearted.
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"The album Wish I Were Here is fantastic. 'I Wish You Good Evening' had me in tears; the harmonica solo (Howard Levy) is just beautiful. Your writing, singing and guitar playing is beyond this planet, James. I don't meet many artists that blow me away, but you did in just 5 minutes."
--Joe Hesse, MSS Audio Services/Road Manager, Chick Corea Elektric Band
"Songs and performances that communicate effectively... A quiet gem" -- Folk Roots Magazine
"A colorful display of talented musicianship" --Crossroads
"A great album of highly original songs" --Heartsong Review
A 13-song, 55-minute collection unfolding like a live performance, beginning with the the personal invitation of Next to You and closing with the benedictional I Wish You Good Evening. Between them unfolds a vivid display of Durst's vision of a world where peace begins with functional relationships founded on individual empowerment and compassion. Melodic, poetic and lighthearted.