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Jul 12, 2022 · Maura cherry-picks the work of such writers as aforementioned Paul Brady, Nanci Griffith (who recently passed away, but gave a wonderful contribution in Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert with her rendition of Boots of Spanish Leather), Linda Thompson, and others.
A Woman's Heart Vol. 2 features her heartfelt renditions of Nanci Griffith's "Trouble in the Fields" and Gerry O'Beirne's "Western Highway." After numerous album heavily inspired by American newgrass music, O'Connell returned to her Irish roots with the 1997 release, Wandering Home.
Mar 9, 2016 · View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2016 CD release of "Helpless Heart" on Discogs.
- Japan
- Warner Bros. Records-WPCR-17086
- CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, SHM-CD
- Irish & Celtic Heartbeat Collection
Sep 14, 2021 · She was a waiflike Texas sweetheart at first glance, but while the simple word “heart” was one of her favorites as a writer, Griffith’s own heart was, in interviews, often hidden. She was almost as likely to complain about slights as exhibit contentment.
Aug 16, 2021 · Music. Nanci Griffith’s Irish hit, cancer history and ‘really dysfunctional’ family. Teacher turned Grammy winner was shrewd song picker with substantial body of work. Nanci Griffith on...
- Adam Sweeting
Nanci Caroline Griffith (July 6, 1953 – August 13, 2021) was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She appeared many times on the PBS music program Austin City Limits starting in 1985 (season 10).
Overview. Irish interpretive singer O'Connell has suffered from the inability of her record company to figure out whether she's a folkie, a country singer, or a pop artist. Meanwhile, she keeps singing her heart out, cherrypicking the work of such writers as Paul Brady, Nanci Griffith, Linda Thompson, and others.
