It’s just this simple: I love Mary Gauthier. Her music –call it Country, call it Folk, call it Americana, or call it bloody brillinat– is as simple and beautiful as it gets. And the lyric she writes are the purest poetry around. Who else but Mary would take a phrase, thrown out casually in conversation by a friend, and turn it into such an honest reflection of life.
Listen to any Mary Gautier song, and you will realize there’s no fluff in sight. Her music is honest (some say it’s brutally honest) and flows from the depths of her heart and soul. If you want to really hear Mary at her best, listen to her album The Foundling, in which she tells the story of her life: from orphan, to adopted child, to runaway teen, to woman. The Foundling does what great music should do: flow from the soul of the musician into the soul of the listener.
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Oh yes. “Mercy Now” is one of my favorites. Thanks for reminding me to listen to her.
It’s nice to know someone else knows who she is. I’ve mentioned her a time or two to other people, and I get a blank stare in reply.
Hey John,
Thank you for your kind words.
I appreciate your support and an honored by your faith in my songs.
It gets lonely out here sometimes, you made my day today!
All the best to you,
Mary Gauthier
I’m honored that my little blog post caught your attention. I’ve been a fan for a few years, and your music continually inspires me. As a gay man, with HIV, I identify with your song “Goddamn HIV”.
I am in danger of being star-struck, and babbling all sorts of inanities at you, so I’ll keep it simple and say, again, that I’m honored you stopped by.
I look forward to your next musical project.
Wishing you safe travels while you’re out touring around.
Thanks! (you’ve made me entire day too!)