James Taylor’s song “Copperline” is a deeply personal reflection on his childhood and connection to the natural world around Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he grew up on Taylor Creek. The song was co-written with Reynolds Price, a renowned professor of English at Duke University, author, playwright, and lyricist.
She could raise the power level when the melody demanded but quietly convey emotion when bigness was unnecessary. Serving the feeling of the song and telling the story was paramount.
Angel Olsen comes to us today thanks to Guitartown@guitartwang on Twitter. According to Guitartown, “Stephen Judge of SchoolKids records in Raleigh first brought her to my attention circa Burn Your Fire for No Witness, but it was hearing “Shut Up Kiss Me” on KEXP that set the hook for me. From that moment on, I’ve been all in”.