Susan Werner
Susan Werner (born 1965) is an American singer-songwriter much of whose wor… Read Full Bio ↴Susan Werner (born 1965) is an American singer-songwriter much of whose work has been in the contemporary folk genre.
Werner became interested in music at a young age and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in voice at the University of Iowa. In 1987, she moved to Philadelphia, and earned a master's degree in voice at Temple University. Werner initially wanted a career in opera, but after seeing a Nanci Griffith performance became inspired and began composing songs of her own on acoustic guitar.
Performing around Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City, Werner began making a name for herself in the folk scene of the early 1990s. She recorded five albums from 1993 to 2001, and in 2001 she moved to Chicago. Her first five albums were all in the folk genre, while her sixth album, "I Can't Be New" (2004), was a substantial departure with original material in the vein of cabaret and early jazz.
Werner's seventh album, The Gospel Truth, was released in March 2007 and addresses themes of religion, faith, social responsibility, as well as religion from an agnostic's point of view.
Her eighth album, Live at Club Passim featured a collection of original songs (gospel, jazz & folk) recorded with Colleen Sexton, Trina Hamlin & bassist Greg Holt. For her ninth album, Classics, she performs pop music from the 1960s and 1970s accompanied by chamber instruments.
Her tenth album, "Kicking the Beehive" (March 2011) was produced by Rodney Crowell and features guest appearances from Vince Gill, Keb' Mo and Paul Franklin. Her album "Hayseed", a concept album about "farms, farmers, and the people who love them", was released in the summer of 2013.
In 2017 Werner released An American In Havana, an EP featuring six songs written during two trips to Cuba in 2015 and 2016.
Werner became interested in music at a young age and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in voice at the University of Iowa. In 1987, she moved to Philadelphia, and earned a master's degree in voice at Temple University. Werner initially wanted a career in opera, but after seeing a Nanci Griffith performance became inspired and began composing songs of her own on acoustic guitar.
Performing around Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City, Werner began making a name for herself in the folk scene of the early 1990s. She recorded five albums from 1993 to 2001, and in 2001 she moved to Chicago. Her first five albums were all in the folk genre, while her sixth album, "I Can't Be New" (2004), was a substantial departure with original material in the vein of cabaret and early jazz.
Werner's seventh album, The Gospel Truth, was released in March 2007 and addresses themes of religion, faith, social responsibility, as well as religion from an agnostic's point of view.
Her eighth album, Live at Club Passim featured a collection of original songs (gospel, jazz & folk) recorded with Colleen Sexton, Trina Hamlin & bassist Greg Holt. For her ninth album, Classics, she performs pop music from the 1960s and 1970s accompanied by chamber instruments.
Her tenth album, "Kicking the Beehive" (March 2011) was produced by Rodney Crowell and features guest appearances from Vince Gill, Keb' Mo and Paul Franklin. Her album "Hayseed", a concept album about "farms, farmers, and the people who love them", was released in the summer of 2013.
In 2017 Werner released An American In Havana, an EP featuring six songs written during two trips to Cuba in 2015 and 2016.
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Susan Werner Lyrics
After All of This i would like to think there's something after all of this …
Barbed Wire Boys I come from the Rural midwest It's the land I love more…
Did Trouble Me When I closed my eyes so I would not see My…
Don't Explain It Away If you find yourself looking at someone at their shining ha…
Everybody's Talkin' Everybody's talking at me I can't hear a word they're sayin…
Forgiveness How do you love those Who never will love you Who are…
Heaven So Small Excuse me sir, what did you say? When you shout so…
Help Somebody i got plenty and then some what do i do? plenty and…
I I went out for a walk The weather was cool that…
I Still Believe Lewis lost his marriage when he lost his illusions That it…
I Will Have My Portion and some would say that time has passed me by some would…
Last of the Good Straight Girls Once in a while in my living room I look up…
Like Bonsai The lady at the greenhouse said, "That would be seven-fifty…
Lost My Religion Lost my religion At the age of ten seen too much with…
Man I Used To Love I could throw my things together Hustle for the train Pay …
Manhattan Kansas Manhattan Kansas ain't no place to have a baby If you…
May I Suggest May I suggest May I suggest to you May I suggest this…
Much at All Hello, it's me I was wondering if after all these years You'…
No One Here But Me I tried everything, I've been everywhere I asked all my fri…
Our Father Thy kingdom come to every nation Thy will be done in…
Petaluma Afternoons Sonoma County on a Sunday Not a cloud in the California…
Probably Not Well I've travelled far and wide 'Cross hills and countrysi…
Signing Your Name Once in a while in my living room I look up…
Some Other Town Some other town, some other place Some other eyes, some othe…
St Mary's Of Regret I'm wearing that dress, I've pulled on those gloves I put…
St. Mary's Of Regret I'm wearing that dress, I've pulled on those gloves I put…
Still Believe Lewis lost his marriage when he lost his illusions That it…
Sunday Mornings sunday morning there is someplace that i'm supposed to be …
Through the Glass God, was I naive Waiting like some little lamb Willing to be…
Together there must be a time there must be a place when everyone…
Yes To You God, was I naive Waiting like some little lamb Willing to be…