Songs of 69 - Reid Jamieson

SONGS OF 69 – Independent Mar 20, 2021

Canada’s Reid Jamieson continues his reign as the crooning king of killer covers. From Led Zeppelin to the theme from Sesame Street, this eclectic retro collection was originally recorded as a surprise birthday present for Reid’s wife to celebrate the year of her birth – 1969. This put the kaibosh on her plans to start lying about her age, but was warmly received by his partner in all things nonetheless. From Led Zeppelin to the theme from Sesame Street, this eclectic retro collection brings renewed energy to these timeless classics including The Kinks, Harry Nilsson, Bob Dylan, Cream, Lou Reed, Donaovan, Neil Diamond, and more.

1.          Young and Innocent Days (Ray Davies – The Kinks)
2.          Lay Lady Lay (Bob Dylan)
3.          Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin)
4.          Everybodys Talking (Fred Neil – Harry Nilsson)
5.          Can you Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street (Raposo/Stone)
6.          Don’t Let me Down (Lennon/McCartney – The Beatles)
7.          To Susan On The West Coast Waiting (Donovan)
8.          Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond
9.          Something In The Air (John Speedy Keen – Thunderclap Newman)
10.        Badge (Eric Clapton / George Harrison – Cream)
11.        Everyday People (Sylvester Stewart – Sly and the Family Stone)
12.        After Hours (Lou Reed – The Velvet Underground)

Recorded and produced by Reid Jamieson in Vancouver BC. All vocals and instruments Reid Jamieson. Album art by Carolyn Victoria Mill. For CVM.

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UPC 195448552676 Catalog: RAJ013

COVER ME Reid Jamieson – Songs of 69

It must be nice to be married to a musician and have them give you the gift of music. That’s the position Carolyn Victoria Mill found herself in one day in 2011. Her creative partner and husband Reid Jamieson surprised her with a birthday present of covers of songs that were first recorded in 1969, the year Mill was born. This year, Jamieson shared that collection with the world, and we’re delighted he did. His affection comes through, both for his wife and these songs, and shows what a strong year 1969 was for music. With a palette ranging from Led Zeppelin to the Sesame Street theme song, Jamieson takes all these songs into the bedroom studio, turning small budget into big asset (clinking glasses make great percussion) and making these songs of ’69 twelve to be cherished – and not just by the first two people to hear them. – Patrick Robbins