I felt a real sense of freedom lyrically. And we felt a real sense of freedom about how we produced it and how we wrote it. We had such a good time making that record that when I listen to it, I just marvel at how relaxed we were. And then Sony decided to reissue it, so that’s been a real bonus.ĭoes playing those songs again trigger any memories, or is it just nostalgic? It’s just nostalgia. And when I realized that this year was the 20th anniversary, I just thought, this is it this is the time to go out and do a record from start to finish …. I’ve always had an idea that I’d like to do one of my records in concert from start to finish. Why did you decide to tour for A Few Small Repairs’ 20th anniversary and not for your debut album, Steady On, which was also critically acclaimed? It didn’t occur to me. I recently chatted over the phone with Colvin, ahead of her tour stop at the Lobero on Sunday, October 8, about making A Few Small Repairs. It’s also available in vinyl for the first time. Sony remastered and reissued the record, adding bonus tracks that include live performances. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Colvin has been touring the country playing A Few Small Repairs in its entirety. Steady On ended up winning a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album that year, and her next three records, Fat City (1992), Cover Girl (1994), and A Few Small Repairs (1996) were also critically acclaimed. Neither of us knew it when our paths crossed that day in 1990, but Colvin was at the beginning of what would become a long, lauded career. I thanked her for making fantastic music she was gracious and humble. Her debut record, Steady On (1989), was a staple on my playlist, and I was enamored with Colvin’s vocal prowess and appreciated her lyrical poignancy. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License additional terms may apply.I was on a New York City subway when I had a chance encounter with Shawn Colvin. Later, in the episode “I’m Going to Praiseland,” Ned dates Rachel, only to scare her off when he tries to turn her into a version of Maude.Ĭolvin lives with her daughter, Caledonia, and husband, Mario Erwin in Austin, Texas, and still participates in the Austin music scene. She first appears in “Alone Again, Natura-diddly,” where Rachel wins Ned Flanders’ heart after the untimely death of his wife, Maude. She has made two guest appearances on The Simpsons as Rachel Jordan, lead singer for a Christian rock band. She also appeared in a tribute to her idol Joni Mitchell in 2001 that was broadcast on the cable network TNT. She also has been featured on the popular live music show Austin City Limits and played at the 2003 Austin City Limits Music Festival. She was the guest vocal artist on the Lisa Loeb single “Falling in Love” as well as appearing at various Lilith Fair music festivals. She has released several subsequent albums that were nominated for Grammys, and has also released a greatest-hits album and a collection of Christmas music.Ī new album from Colvin, entitled “These Four Walls”, was released on September 12, 2006. The single “Sunny Came Home” reached the US Top Ten, and won Grammy Awards for Song and Record of the Year. After several albums of original work, Colvin released “Cover Girl”, a collection of cover songs, but the work was a departure for her and was not well received.Ĭolvin experienced breakthrough success with “A Few Small Repairs” in October of 1996. Colvin, again can be heard singing backing vocals on Mary Chapin Carpenter’s, “The Hard Way” and “Come On Come On” and Mary Chapin returns the favor on Colvin’s, “Climb On (A Back That’s Strong)”, from Colvin’s “Fat City” album.Ĭolvin’s first several albums were met with critical acclaim, but did not sell in substantial numbers. Vega returned the favor, singing backup on Colvin’s, “Diamond In The Rough”, from her debut album, “Steady On”. Colvin often lends her talent to contemporaries in the music business – she can be heard singing the backing vocals on the Suzanne Vega hit, “Luka” from 1987. She met music partner John Leventhal during this time Leventhal would go on to be Colvin’s producer on several albums. Colvin cites Joni Mitchell as a primary influence on her music, and her initial performances closely mirrored Mitchell’s inflections and guitar tunings.Ĭolvin began working in the music scene in earnest in the late 1970s, first in Austin, Texas and then nationally. Her first public concert was at age 15 at the University of Illinois campus. She learned to play guitar at the age of 10. Best known for her hit single “Sunny Came Home” from the album “A Few Small Repairs”.Ĭolvin’s formative years were spent in the town of Carbondale, Illinois, where she attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Shawn Colvin (born Januin Vermillion, South Dakota) is an American musician.
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