Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 2, 1991)
• Original Release Date: 1971
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atco
• ASIN: B000002I3V
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,685 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards released this charming debut record in 1971. The album gained some mainstream attention thanks to the catchy political-pop single "Sunshine." Featuring rustic, acoustic-based ballads, and up-tempo numbers like "Train of Glory," Edwards's warm, gentle voice was surrounded by a group of empathic musicians collectively known as Orphan. Edwards sang his homespun tunes in a casual, easy manner, while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and harmonica. The emotional centerpiece on this album is "Sometimes," a touching ode to the early-morning memories of a love long gone. A convincing vocalist armed with a batch of heartfelt compositions, Jonathan Edwards typified the young, folkie troubadours that were popular in the early '70s. In retrospect, this recording was also his finest effort. --Mitch Myers

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as any other early 70's release ..., November 30, 1999

By	Jeffrey Zaffron (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

The late 60s / early 70s was ripe with folk and country talent like Steve Goodman, John Prine and James Taylor. Interestingly enough, Jonathan Edwards is not generally mentioned within the same breath or musical genre. His debut album is filled with wonderful, melodic tunes that rival his contemporaries. You'll undoubtedly buy the album for 'Sunshine' and 'Shanty' but will enjoy the 10 "supporting tracks" equally. A soft and gentle voice reminiscent of James Taylor and surrounded by superior musical talent provided by himself and band. As a 'folk junkie', I may be predisposed to this genre of music - I am, needless to say, a huge fan of this album and place it proudly with Goodman, Prine, Ochs, Bromberg, Koloc, Holstein(s), etc. etc. etc.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this album is one of the best , July 22, 2004

By	R. HODGES "dedzone" (Cincinnati,Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jonathan Edwards is an unsung hero.His music is so full of flavor and life.A radio station in my area used to have what they call "desert island tapes"--if you were stranded on a desert island and you had three peices of music allowed for an indefinite amount of time--what would you pick?
This would be one pick of mine.Its that good.It is soothing,heartfelt and even funny.I have never met anyone who didnt like this album after being turned on to it.Jonathan has a voice of gold and the music is terrific.The only thing i would say is buy it!---you will not regret it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Great Great CD I Came Upon at a Friends House, March 15, 2004

By A Customer

I was recently at my aunt's house in NY and we stopped over to her boyfriends house to feed all of his animals and I was looking through his collection of CDs and came upon this CD by Jonathan Edwards and curiously, I asked my aunt about it. She told me that is was a very good album that I would enjoy very much. So I put it on and instantly I was amazed. The guitar and the harmonica are great, but his voice is so UNBELIEVABLE! I can't believe what a great CD it is. All folk, blues and classic rock fans so own this CD! It is just simply amazing!