I've been gratified to get lots of compliments from people who have listened to my new CD. The most common question I get from them is this: "Is that really you singing, Parker?"
Yes, it really is me singing all of the songs! I listed the co-authors of the songs on the back of the CD, and some people think that those people are singing the songs instead of me.
What do you think? Talk to me!
Hi Parker!
A voice from the past. Hey, I like your new CD, especially "Prayers for My Father" - this one is really gorgeous in every way, it's so poetic, so expressive with a beautiful melody. Congratulations on a CD that is full of variety, sure to give folks lots of enjoyment for a long time. Your voice is wonderful, and surely I believe that you sang each song - I hear YOU!!
Jim Leonard and I look forward to hearing you sing soon. What is it about these singer-songwriters from Lima?!
Posted by: Anne Johnson Randolph | August 24, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Parker- fantastic songs!
Posted by: Joe Hendrickson | September 09, 2012 at 01:59 AM
Speedy - how could anyone NOT recognize your voice?! I've only listened to three songs so far, but I really like them. There's something about "Prayers for My Father" that reminds me a lot of the first song I heard you sing - "Kristina's Lullabye" - perhaps just the emotion. I'm glad you are still following your dreams and not "just" being a practical banker. I'm looking forward to hearing the rest and getting the CD. We still have the others!
Posted by: Carol Davis | September 26, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Major congratulations on the new album, Parker! The electric guitars on the first two tracks really threw me ... was this really you? Then I read about Joe DB and the others involved in the recording.
I recognize your voice ... it has a clarity - even young and vibrant. Kind of like Tom Waits, except the complete opposite.
Posted by: Carl W in TN | November 07, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Parker- many many years have passed between us! This is Jim Steinwedell (class of 1980 from La Canada, CA - glad to hear the new album- you sound great (and the musicianship is tremendous! I just pulled out my vinyl of Home to the Heart and fired up the turntable (last used 1980 in Hanover!) sounds great still- even with more yesterday's than tomorrows! Blessings!
Posted by: Jim Steinwedell | August 25, 2013 at 02:23 AM