Joe Purdy

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Joe Purdy

Joe Purdy is a North American folk singer and songwriter from Fayetteville , Arkansas , United States.

tape

Purdy's band consists of:

  • Brian Wright
  • Willy C. Golden
  • Deacon
  • Al Sgro

style

Joe Purdy has his musical origins from folk , but has also incorporated elements from the areas of blues , country and acoustic into his songs . Determining an exact style is almost impossible. He uses many guitar chords in addition to playing the piano .

Professional background

Even at a young age, Joe Purdy was already occupied with the likes of Bob Dylan . Similar to this one, Joe Purdy often writes profound lyrics, often about big losses, but sometimes also about minor annoyances or just a rainy day.

To date, Purdy's songs have been downloaded 200,000 times from the Internet. The two albums Paris in the Morning and You Can Tell Georgia came together over 80,000 times.

In 2006 he toured the UK with Tom McRae .

Publications

Purdy's publications include Stompingrounds, Julie Blue, Only Four Seasons, You Can Tell Georgia, Paris In The Morning, Canyon Joe, and Take My Blanket and Go . His first two albums Joe Purdy and Sessions from Motor Ave. were not commercially available.

You Can Tell Georgia was shot near London . The tour with Tom McRae began immediately afterwards. Paris in the Morning recorded the band during a brief stay in Paris a few months later.

Others

Joe Purdy became known to a wide audience primarily through accompanying songs in US TV series and their export to other countries.

Joe Purdy has a great reputation among his fans as he is very involved with his fan mail and tries to keep as close as possible to his fans.

  • Wash away (reprise) from Julie Blue in an episode of the first season of the hit series Lost .
  • I Love the Rain (also Julie Blue ) in an episode of Grey's Anatomy and The City (from Only Four Seasons) on Grey's Anatomy Season One Soundtrack (150,000 copies sold). Also Suitcase (from Only Four Seasons ), Can't Get It Right Today (from You Can Tell Georgia ) and San Jose (from Take My Blanket And Go ).
  • Rainy Day Lament (from Stompingrounds ) in Dr. House .

Additionally, Purdy's song Can't Get It Right Today can be heard in a Kia Spectra commercial .

Discography

  • 2001: Joe Purdy
  • 2002: Sessions from Motor Ave.
  • 2003: Stompingrounds
  • 2004: Julie Blue
  • 2006: Only Four Seasons
  • 2006: You Can Tell Georgia
  • 2006: Paris in the Morning
  • 2006: Live at Hotel Cafe 8/12/06
  • 2007: Canyon Joe
  • 2007: Take My Blanket and Go
  • 2009: Last Clock on the Wall
  • 2010: 4th of July
  • 2010: This American
  • 2014: Eagle Rock Fire
  • 2017: Who Will Be Next?

Purdy's music is also featured on the following soundtracks:

  • 2005: Grey's Anatomy
  • 2006: Peaceful Warrior
  • 2007: Grey's Anatomy

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personal data
SURNAME Purdy, Joe
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American folk singer
DATE OF BIRTH 20th century