Ben Harper

Today’s hot topic is slide guitar extraordinaire and multi band leader (Innocent Criminals & Relentless Seven) Benjamin Chase Harper! 

Ben Harper (In all incarnations) Discography and Best Song From Each Album:

• Pleasure & Pain (1992)
  • This is a limited edition release prior to Harper signing with a major label.  It is the only album of his that I do not have nor do I have track listing.
• Welcome to the Cruel World (1994)
  • Waiting on an Angel
• Fight For Your Mind (1995)
  • Excuse Me Mr.
• The Will to Live (1997)
  • Glory & Consequences
• Burn to Shine (1999)
  • Please Bleed
• Live from Mars (2001)
  • Sexual Healing
• Diamonds on the Inside (2003)
  • Amen Omen
• There Will Be Light (2004)
  • Wicked Man
• Live at the Apollo (2005)
• Both Sides of the Gun (2006) (Double CD)
  • Morning Yearning
  • Better Way
• Lifeline (2007)
  • Having Wings
• Live at the Twist & Shout (2007)
• White Lies for Dark Times (2009)
  • Faithfully Remain

Top 5 Ben Harper albums:

1. Diamonds on  the Inside
2. Welcome to the Cruel World
3. Live From Mars
4. Burn to Shine
5. Fight For Your Mind

Top 10 Ben Harper Songs:

1. Amen Omen
2. Please Bleed
3. Burn One Down
4. Touch from Your Lust
5. Steal My Kisses
6. Glory & Consequences
7. Fool For a Lonesome Train
8. Skin Thin
9. I’ll Rise
10. Walk Away

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You should be listening to Joshua Radin!

Joshua Radin is the wispy, hushed vocals singer/songwriter who got his start in the business by playing an early composition for his buddy Zach Braff (yes, that Zach Braff, he of Scrubs and Garden State fame).  Braff, clearly liked the song, and featured it on the soundtrack to his hit T.V. show Scrubs. 

This fortuitous event led to a recording contract for Radin and his music found its way on to other shows like Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Brothers and Sisters, as well as movie soundtracks for The Nanny Diaries and The Last Kiss.  His debut album We Were Here was released in 2006.

Joshua Radin Discography:

• We Were Here
• Simpler Times

In 2008 Radin released his sophomore effort Simpler Times.  As with his debut, many of the tracks from Simpler Times made their way on to T.V shows such as House M.D., Bones, and 90210.  Prior to its release, Radin’s label asked him to add a more “radio friendly “song to the album.  Not wanting to capitulate to the man, Radin returned all of the label’s money and released Simpler Times on the aptly titled independent label Mom & Pop Music without changing anything on the album. 

Top 5 Joshua Radin Songs:

1. Today (We Were Here)
2. One Of These Days (Simpler Times)
3. Sun Drenched World (We Were Here)
4. Winter (We Were Here)
5. I’d Rather Be With You (Simpler Times)

Radin has a sleepy quality that leaves you imagining him waking up and serenading his sleeping companion.  His delivery is restrained and subtle but alluring and delicate as he draws you into each song.  His lyrics are clever and straight forward and typically accompanied by a sparse, acoustic guitar.

Check out Joshua Radin at www.joshuaradin.com

 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIFknUShX_k

Note: This is the song that Joshua performed at Ellen DeGeneres Wedding

 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ExkrpHICU&NR=1

Another Note: Cover of Ben Harper’s Waiting On An Angel

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