There are at least two artists on last.fm by the name Drew Nelson:
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1. Drew Nelson (Canada):
The leader of an award-winning Canadian blues band, the guitarist, singer/songwriter Drew Nelson has left his mark on the Canadian music scene. In his early teens he developed a passion for the country blues of the Mississippi Delta and the hard electric blues sounds from Chicago as played by the masters, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Little Walter, et al.
Beginning with initial inspiration in the 1960's from the Beatles, Nelson joined the important list of instrumental talents who purchased their first guitar with the proceeds from a paper route. At 14 he was fortunate to have a guitar teacher who wrapped his hands around slide guitar as well as chord voicings from the jazz crusade rather than the British Invasion. Not to neglect musical influences from the latter category however, it was Nelson's fondness for the Rolling Stones that inevitably nurtured his devotion to the Chicago blues style.
By 16 he was performing professionally and in 1980 co-founded a group called the Back Alley John Revue in reference to a harmonica frontman who used the stage name Back Alley John. This outfit toured Canada extensively and at one point featured 16 year-old singer/guitarist, Sue Foley
The Drew Nelson Band was formed in 1989 and began touring throughout Canada, scoring a Juno Award (Canada's Grammy) for the song "Nothin' to Show" in 1991. Nelson's band has also toured as an accompanying outfit for Canada's iconic blues pioneer Dutch Mason. Material written by Nelson for these collaborations has come up for further awards, been included in anniversary compilations of the excellent Edmonton Stony Plain label, and been featured on film soundtracks and television including the series "DaVinci's Inquest". Nelson and his group have often opened for or backed blues headliners such as B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others. Drew Nelson's official home page is located at: http://DrewNelson.Ca
2. Drew Nelson (Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA):
"Drew Nelson’s songs are facile in poetry, tactile in tone. They’re simple, direct expressions via mere melody and a mittful of guitar chords. Such is Drew’s gift – the ability to extract spirit and soul from the jumble of modern life, and turn it into music. His first full-length album, “Immigrant Son,” doesn’t convey a black-and-white world of joy and anger, but rather, a colorful mélange of complex emotions expressed in blues, grays, greens and browns. “Immigrant Son” is the culmination of Drew’s unique artistic efforts, a balance of his worldliness and small-town-America sensibilities. As a kid, he quietly rebelled against the strict, religious confines of his home by secretly listening to rock radio. He overcame his band teacher’s humbling criticism of his drumming skills by teaching himself to play guitar. He escaped the quiet quaintness of his modest, conservative West Michigan hometown by joining the Navy and traveling to far corners of the world with his guitar on his back. His itinerant lifestyle filled his notebook with ideas, and upon returning home, he found his voice in the small struggles and triumphs of daily life. Drew shared his passion with audiences in clubs and coffeehouses, and released debut EP “Recovering Angels” in 2001. His songs made a mark in his home state, attracting listeners with his word paintings, his humble insights, his unpretentious singing, his thoughtful strumming, and, most importantly, his honesty. Drew’s focus and dedication to his art brought him to Alaska, through Texas, to the Kerrville Folk Festival, to 18,000 fans at the Muskegon Summer Celebration (opening for Melissa Etheridge), to the recognition of the New Folk Contest for Emerging Songwriters, where he was a finalist. And now, to “Immigrant Son,” the product of two years of writing and three weeks in the studio with longtime friend and noted West Michigan producer and engineer Michael Crittenden. Although embellished by colorful instrumental textures (including fiddle, mandolin, tin whistle and, yes, a jangly cat toy), the record adheres to Drew’s man-with-a-guitar ethic. That sensibility guided the arrangements, from the blast of out-of-doors smell of fresh air that is opening track “Lovely Day,” through the boggy blues of “Wal-Mart v2.0,” the roots-shuffle of “Brand New Way” and a plaintive cover of Richard Shindell’s road song “Next Best Western.” The homespun heartache of “Breathe” and the gritty urbanite observations of “Wealthy St.” are thoughtful portraits, key developments in his evolution as a songwriter and storyteller. It’s rare to hear songs which cut through the noisy, distracting chaff of the day – and therein lays the promise of “Immigrant Son.” “The need for love, hope and acceptance are all interwoven into the fabric of our humanity,” Drew explains. “I want to touch that secret place in my songs.” Drew Nelson's official home page is located at: http://www.DrewNelson.net; also http://www.myspace.com/drewnelsonmusic
1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists on last.fm by the name Drew Nelson:
1. Drew Nelson (Canada):
The leader of an award-winning Canadian blues band, the guitarist, singer/songwriter Drew Nelson has left his mark on the Canadian music scene. In his early teens he developed a passion for the country blues of the Mississippi Delta and the hard electric blues sounds from Chicago as played by the masters, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Little Walter, et al.
Beginning with initial inspiration in the 1960's from the Beatles, Nelson joined the important list of instrumental talents who purchased their first guitar with the proceeds from a paper route. At 14 he was fortunate to have a guitar teacher who wrapped his hands around slide guitar as well as chord voicings from the jazz crusade rather than the British Invasion. Not to neglect musical influences from the latter category however, it was Nelson's fondness for the Rolling Stones that inevitably nurtured his devotion to the Chicago blues style.
By 16 he was performing professionally and in 1980 co-founded a group called the Back Alley John Revue in reference to a harmonica frontman who used the stage name Back Alley John. This outfit toured Canada extensively and at one point featured 16 year-old singer/guitarist, Sue Foley
The Drew Nelson Band was formed in 1989 and began touring throughout Canada, scoring a Juno Award (Canada's Grammy) for the song "Nothin' to Show" in 1991. Nelson's band has also toured as an accompanying outfit for Canada's iconic blues pioneer Dutch Mason. Material written by Nelson for these collaborations has come up for further awards, been included in anniversary compilations of the excellent Edmonton Stony Plain label, and been featured on film soundtracks and television including the series "DaVinci's Inquest". Nelson and his group have often opened for or backed blues headliners such as B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others. Drew Nelson's official home page is located at: http://DrewNelson.Ca
2. Drew Nelson (Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA):
"Drew Nelson’s songs are facile in poetry, tactile in tone. They’re simple, direct expressions via mere melody and a mittful of guitar chords. Such is Drew’s gift – the ability to extract spirit and soul from the jumble of modern life, and turn it into music. His first full-length album, “Immigrant Son,” doesn’t convey a black-and-white world of joy and anger, but rather, a colorful mélange of complex emotions expressed in blues, grays, greens and browns. “Immigrant Son” is the culmination of Drew’s unique artistic efforts, a balance of his worldliness and small-town-America sensibilities. As a kid, he quietly rebelled against the strict, religious confines of his home by secretly listening to rock radio. He overcame his band teacher’s humbling criticism of his drumming skills by teaching himself to play guitar. He escaped the quiet quaintness of his modest, conservative West Michigan hometown by joining the Navy and traveling to far corners of the world with his guitar on his back. His itinerant lifestyle filled his notebook with ideas, and upon returning home, he found his voice in the small struggles and triumphs of daily life. Drew shared his passion with audiences in clubs and coffeehouses, and released debut EP “Recovering Angels” in 2001. His songs made a mark in his home state, attracting listeners with his word paintings, his humble insights, his unpretentious singing, his thoughtful strumming, and, most importantly, his honesty. Drew’s focus and dedication to his art brought him to Alaska, through Texas, to the Kerrville Folk Festival, to 18,000 fans at the Muskegon Summer Celebration (opening for Melissa Etheridge), to the recognition of the New Folk Contest for Emerging Songwriters, where he was a finalist. And now, to “Immigrant Son,” the product of two years of writing and three weeks in the studio with longtime friend and noted West Michigan producer and engineer Michael Crittenden. Although embellished by colorful instrumental textures (including fiddle, mandolin, tin whistle and, yes, a jangly cat toy), the record adheres to Drew’s man-with-a-guitar ethic. That sensibility guided the arrangements, from the blast of out-of-doors smell of fresh air that is opening track “Lovely Day,” through the boggy blues of “Wal-Mart v2.0,” the roots-shuffle of “Brand New Way” and a plaintive cover of Richard Shindell’s road song “Next Best Western.” The homespun heartache of “Breathe” and the gritty urbanite observations of “Wealthy St.” are thoughtful portraits, key developments in his evolution as a songwriter and storyteller. It’s rare to hear songs which cut through the noisy, distracting chaff of the day – and therein lays the promise of “Immigrant Son.” “The need for love, hope and acceptance are all interwoven into the fabric of our humanity,” Drew explains. “I want to touch that secret place in my songs.” Drew Nelson's official home page is located at: http://www.DrewNelson.net; also http://www.myspace.com/drewnelsonmusic
Lessons
Drew Nelson Lyrics
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American Angel Why did you take it all away from me I've taken…
Atozzio She bust the windows out my car Bleach out all my…
August Alsina Had to learn a little bit Grow a little bit Now I…
Beach Fossils Lessons Always forget who I am Can't say I try and understa…
Becky Hill Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah A…
BiteWound No Direction No guidance Which way should I turn Which way s…
Blake Kole Adolescence is a picture Adolescence is unkind Adolescence i…
Casey Jones He left them just in time The time where they needed…
Christine Nguyen All of the lessons, the lessons they didn't lessen me All…
Chronixx & Protoje Counting all my blessings Learning all my lessons Asking all…
Clifford the Band Repeat back to me The words she speaks Thru my mouth It soun…
Cold Moon Hello my old friend, Seems that we've met again, And I know…
Conversation You wait for the light to speak it's truth but I…
Culture the Kid What you running from boy what you scared of Of what…
Damiera Let's stay til the fox takes life to flight It makes…
Dancing In Jerusalem There's few things more painful then Watching someone you on…
Daniel Duke This is how you broke my heart You crept in slowly…
def räädu & j.o.c. If only I could stop fucking it up for a…
Def Räädu & J.O.C. S-She just read me, like a book and She was looking…
dereck d.a.c. At home scrolling through contacts Seeing things clearly wi…
Dermot Kennedy (Hold on to love tightly, honey It may never come back Baby,…
Devin Townsend Project Perhaps what we want in life is not what we…
Duvy Woah Mm-mm-mm-mm Know I′m in the stu with the gang man (mm-m…
E-rule & ed o.g. A Ymo G Mi hear a ting an' mi can tell…
Echosmith How this gets so serious I was just a little curious Now…
Fundisha Verse 1: As a young child I never imagine that life would…
Gustavo Guaapo How you gone tell me I switched up when you…
Ha Ha Tonka I can't keep learning The same lessons over again I've tri…
Haze2Face Дымдвалицо делаю вещи Я видел высоту во сне, тот сон был…
Heart to Heart Tell me where Where are you going Will you call When you get…
Holly Jade You won't ever see it coming, no Chase you like a…
IYES Woke up tired this morning, Went to work, it was boring Time…
J.D.O. I was born Nineteen Seventy-Three The birth of this emcee Wh…
Jersey You ever felt like you've had the wool pulled right…
K-Trap (Ayy, Wonda, you're an alien) Intuition strong, man, I know…
Kate Tempest I see the truth Even here In the lies of the city It…
Kid Kenzi Yeah, one more time Yeah Same people that you lift up are…
M-Bass Made it through the storm now it's time for us…
M.V.D. Drop that top - going for another round, we Dump that…
Mark A. Once you gave it the best you ever had Don't behave…
MASHA I went left when I should've gone right I could have…
Millyz HOOK- Money raining down I'm just counting my blessings Cut …
MOGUAI & YOUNOTUS I don't care about tomorrow Inhale this moment with me There…
Mont Duamel You′ve been on my mind You've been on my mind You′ve been…
mxmtoon Do words lose weight if said too often If not said…
N.C.A. presents Robbie Craig VOICEMAIL "Called to say good morning , Give me a call…
NAOMI WILD You be on that fuck shit, talking dumb shit Actin′ like…
nickname jos Why are you right cbout something you find true Something pr…
Norsu I've learned a lot of lessons in my little bit…
oh gasm! D-D-DCR the set we ain't goin' out quiet O-Oh gasm! I-I'on n…
P. Jones Well, I think this kind of lesson Is kind of late…
PackFM [Verse 1:] It's that time of year again, I know you…
PnB Rock Pasto Flocco I can't lie Just know if you roll the dice You don't…
Primary Evasion There's Lessons In this World So Precious, So Believe As E…
Primer 55 Learn shit the hard way, takin' the wrong way Always believi…
Protoje Counting all my blessings Learning all my lessons Asking all…
R.A. Forgive but never forget Forgive but never forget Forgive bu…
R.A. the Rugged Man "R-A what's the lesson for today Rugged Man" - Sadat…
Rev Theory Yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah Yeah, yeah One life say no apology Giv…
Rush Sweet memories flashing very quickly by Reminding me and giv…
S O H N Of lessons learned, of lessons learned Of bridges burned, o…
Shor Sorry If I Make The Same Mistakes It's cll My…
Sinead Harnett Although I like the taste of something new I know that…
SOHN Of lessons learned, of lessons learned Of bridges burned, of…
SOHN (Bearson Remix) Of lessons learned, of lessons learned Of bridges burned, o…
SOHN/Musicfire.in Of lessons learned, of lessons learned Of bridges burned, of…
Stevie Rizo (I just learned another lesson) (I just learned another less…
Stormzy I knew a woman more wonderful than a Disney one I…
Stylus I asked myself a question About this life n this lesson N…
Sutz The weight on my shoulders is too hard to test Don't…
Swan-E & Undacut I miss the safe and warm of brighter days I can…
Taylor Girlz Yeah, yeah. This for my ex Nigga Out here living life…
The Remedies I never knew you like I thought I did 21 years…
The Rush Sweet memories flashing very quickly by Reminding me and giv…
Thee S.T.P. What you need got a lot in My nigga known to…
Tink You thought I would break You thought I would never fall…
TJ_beastboy Boy, Boy (Tha-thani) (Ja, ja, ja, ja, ja) Beastboy (Boy, Boy…
Toyin Ores & OG Ive have learned from lessons In my life No one told me No…
UNDERGROUND HIP HOP vol.4 ...добиться победы. Все арабы мира, все мусульмане мира, вся…
Unwritten Law Tell ya what I do inside of my bedroom I wrap…
What Makes Sense & Sunday Morning Full speed ahead no hesitation Throwing caution into the wi…
Will Oliver These days of dreaming all seem shorter I found ways to…
Young Crazy What you gone teach a nigga like me I be giving…
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