chick singer songwriters

It took me a while to like Adele, but Fire to the Rain drew me in enough for a closer listen. For such a young woman she expresses every emotion she has felt in her lyrics and her delivery. The album 21 is somewhat depressing since it seems to deal with the pain of lost love and missed opportunities, but Adele shows us she is strong enough to overcome the damage to her heart and will rise to the next love affair. I haven't purchased many CD's lately but couldn't pass this one up.

And if you get tired of her lyrics why not alter them a bit like my 14 year old daughter does...
"I set fire, to the grapes, watched them burn in the, microwave, while they spurt and they steam, and they cry out in pain, and burst into flames"

Found this gem by listening to A Prarie Home Companion.

Carrie has a way of sliding into words with a bit of country twang mixed with a bit of beatnik pain. Some of her "poetry" could use some work but her style is effective. She also can play a variety of instruments. She's the kind of artist you wouldn't mind hearing perfoming at a country western bar or even a book store, only to find out later that she's opening for Martina McBride.

Carries website: http://www.carrierodriguez.com

This grouping's artists a few of my favorite Jazz or new age/lighter sounding women. Many are pianists. Sometimes you just want to layback and drift off and be carried into another plane.

Kylie has been a fabulous international entertainer. She often remakes big hits in her own style. This Australian beauty is also a breast cancer survivor and will be re-launching her showgirl tour in late 2006. She is also a advocate for several worthwhile causes.

Kylie has over 30 hits on the international charts and even has a few in the top 10 in the US. Learn more about her at kylie.com

Martha Davis and the Motels hit the top 40 shortly after the new wave craze of the 80's. Other popular bands of the time were "a flock of seagulls", "Duran Duran", and a similar sounding "QuarterFlash".

Davis' songs have an unusual mix of alternative + moodiness +ballads . But Martha really shined on her solo album "Policy". Unfortunately it got no Radio Play nor can I find it in the usual channels. I have the vinyl edition but no turntable. If you can find her album buy it. Else the Motels All Four One is a good addition to any collection. The Motels released a new album in 2003 - "So the story goes".

You can catch an interview with Martha Davis at: http://www.womanrock.com/features/martha_davis.html

Sheryl Crow has a sultry voice, relateable lyrics, and an easy pop sound that one rarely tires of. She is easy on the eyes too.

Some trivia - She was a backup singer for Michael Jackson and dated Lance Armstrong of Bicycle Racing Fame. She has a love of horses. Her latest collaboration musically is with Sting.

Sheryl's website: » sherylcrow.com

I was channel surfing past the Sundance channel the other night and came across a movie I couldn't turn away from.
"Grace of my heart " is the story of a songwriters life in the 1950's -1970's. There is speculation that the main character Denise Waverly played by Illeana Douglas bears close speculation to the life of Carol King. One song in the movie which is Denise Waverly's first attempt to sing her own music is a moving piece written by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello, "God give me strength". I bought the Bacharach/Costello album for this song alone. This is a must see movie for fans of chick singer songwriters. Here is a more professional review. http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/movie.html?v_id=136158

Tapesty was one of the earliest albums I remember as a child. My mother even bought it so it must have been huge at the time. I remember jumping around to "I feel the earth move under my feet" and being saddened by "its too late, though we really did try to make it".
I purchased tapestry as an adult and still enjoy all the songs. I also found some free downloads of her newest works at downloads.com.

Carol's voice is little raspy but strong and her piano pounding style is what separtes her from other female artists. When she plays or sings a note she means it.

Sarahs voice is strong and passionate. I first heard "Fumbling Toward ecstasy" just before she became a top 40 star. Her music spoke to the mood that I was in at that time of my life, even though her lyrics were much darker than my circumstances. Many of her songs represent the feelings of a lifetime. She sings as if she has a mature soul.

I heard a disc jockey at a local radio station play snippets of artists he felt should be in the top 40 but aren't. The 30 seconds of hearing one of Keri's song made me buy the cd.

Keri's songs are of love, loss, and difficult relationships. You will identify with many of her songs if you have had more than one infatuation or relationship in your life. If you meet a beutiful woman with Keri's songs in parallel to her life story, run away quickly.

Keri's style as a pianist is tremendous. She can play in a wide range of styles from soft and quiet, classical, or uppeat toe tapping rythms. "Bartender" has become one of my favorites which showcases her piano playing abilities. You can hear snippets of her songs at her website www.kerinoble.com.

UPDATE June2006 - Keri has a new pre-release album out and her website has been updated. Available at her website.

MCC is a little bit country and little bit folk but her sound can even crossover into pop. Her songs are accompanied by her unusual guitar rhythms. She has a fun story telling style that draws you into her songs.

"Come On Come On" was her 3rd album and had great hits including "I feel lucky". An anthem for anyone wanting an excuse to skip work and buy a lottery ticket. "he thinks he'll keep her" should be a wake up call to inconsiderate husbands and wannabe housewifes as well. "I am a town" will force memories from deep in your soul if you ever lived in a small town.

There were quite a few female country artists and groups that became popular in the late 90's and early 2000's. They were not only excellent performers but fashion trend setters and culture shapers. Some were political, some influenced hairstyles, and others introduced a simple glamour back into country music and society.

I only included my top 5 favorites below but there are many more story tellers and tallented female singers in the pop country category to explore. Others in my collection include Trisha Yearwood, Jodee Mecina, Allison Krauss, Deana Carter, Patty Loveless, LeAnn Rimes
and Pam Tillis.

These female artists were popular at one time or another and touched my life in various ways. It usually involved a new girlfriend, woman rejecting me, or a relationship ending. I had a tendency to turn to music during those times.