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 Nelsonās songs are facile in poetry, tactile in tone. Theyāre simple, direct expressions via mere melody and a mittful of guitar chords. Such is Drewās gift ā the ability to extract spirit and soul from the jumble of modern life, and turn it into music. His first full-length album, āImmigrant Son,ā doesnāt convey a black-and-white world of joy and anger, but rather, a colorful mĆ©lange of complex emotions expressed in blues, grays, greens and browns. āImmigrant Sonā is the culmination of Drewās 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 teacherās 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 āRecovering Angelsā 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. Drewās 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 āImmigrant Son,ā 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 Drewās 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 āLovely Day,ā through the boggy blues of āWal-Mart v2.0,ā the roots-shuffle of āBrand New Wayā and a plaintive cover of Richard Shindellās road song āNext Best Western.ā The homespun heartache of āBreatheā and the gritty urbanite observations of āWealthy St.ā are thoughtful portraits, key developments in his evolution as a songwriter and storyteller. Itās rare to hear songs which cut through the noisy, distracting chaff of the day ā and therein lays the promise of āImmigrant Son.ā āThe need for love, hope and acceptance are all interwoven into the fabric of our humanity,ā Drew explains. āI want to touch that secret place in my songs.ā 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 Nelsonās songs are facile in poetry, tactile in tone. Theyāre simple, direct expressions via mere melody and a mittful of guitar chords. Such is Drewās gift ā the ability to extract spirit and soul from the jumble of modern life, and turn it into music. His first full-length album, āImmigrant Son,ā doesnāt convey a black-and-white world of joy and anger, but rather, a colorful mĆ©lange of complex emotions expressed in blues, grays, greens and browns. āImmigrant Sonā is the culmination of Drewās 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 teacherās 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 āRecovering Angelsā 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. Drewās 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 āImmigrant Son,ā 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 Drewās 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 āLovely Day,ā through the boggy blues of āWal-Mart v2.0,ā the roots-shuffle of āBrand New Wayā and a plaintive cover of Richard Shindellās road song āNext Best Western.ā The homespun heartache of āBreatheā and the gritty urbanite observations of āWealthy St.ā are thoughtful portraits, key developments in his evolution as a songwriter and storyteller. Itās rare to hear songs which cut through the noisy, distracting chaff of the day ā and therein lays the promise of āImmigrant Son.ā āThe need for love, hope and acceptance are all interwoven into the fabric of our humanity,ā Drew explains. āI want to touch that secret place in my songs.ā Drew Nelson's official home page is located at: http://www.DrewNelson.net; also http://www.myspace.com/drewnelsonmusic
Waiting For The Sun
Drew Nelson Lyrics
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Alex M. vs. Marc Van Damme Silently I step up with a subversive subtext, Trying to feed…
alex m.o.r.p.h. Cold sweats, I always say Iām sober No regrets until the…
Alexander & the Grapes Times ticking, loves missing, it's been you that I want Babe…
Approaching Nirvana Ashley Marie If you believe in love Then we can make it better And…
Bars and Melody Maybe I wasnā²t ready And maybe you didn't know In night time…
BesNine I've been waiting for the sun to come But I was…
C.O.D.E I know you've been waiting for love Waiting For Love Waiti…
Chantal Kreviazuk I don't need to be forgiven I don't want your sympathy It's…
Cosmo & Tom I went walking down the Boulevard Past the skateboards and t…
Day and Buffalo So tired Tired of waiting for you I was a lonely soul I…
DJ Antoine What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? When the…
Dr. Nexus Now she knows where to go Knows where to be Find another…
Eightman I'm ashamed By the lies and the worthless games But the wine…
Eternal Elysium I was waiting for the sun Then I walked on home…
Floater At first flash of Eden, we raced down to the…
Fonohead I'm the abandoned in the dark I'm staying silent staying sta…
Gonzalo Arca SheĀ“s talking to her son The child is playing with the…
Gosling There's birth and death and a life that's in between,…
Groove Nazar I begin to see That you and me Are bound for paradise Why…
Jayhawks I was waiting for the sun Then I walked on home…
Jaymes Young I was a dog Deep down in a hole Waiting for the…
Jim Morrison/John Densmore/Ray Manzarek/Robbie Krieger/The Doors At first flash of Eden We race down to the sea Standing…
John Wesley Well here we are boy and I'm through dreaming all these colo…
Josef Bamba Standing up close Lights running low I know there's somethin…
Kaltenecker & Des This night could be our last So many questions I still…
Kim Churchill Iām waiting, waiting for the sun to come round. Iām…
Last Gentlemen When love dies I want nine lives The end seems so one…
Matt Mitchell & The Cold Hearts I see the world through you tonight And i'm motionless still…
Mob Rules My head explodes if I don't try to walk on…
My Sun and Stars I know itās been so long now But itās true Iāve…
Myster If you believe in love Then we could make it better And…
O Well... I just can't say it You got a certain way about…
Oktaf Kanis Look out the dark shine, itās a fake night I think we…
Pattern Faults I'm waiting For the sunrise To see your face To see…
Powderfinger This will be an uncertain time for us my love I…
Queer Jane I don't even know how I got here in the…
Rls feat. Rose I'll keep digging I'll keep crawling I'll keep kneeling But …
Rory & the Island No, I don't mind if you Sit down if you want…
Rose I'll keep digging I'll keep crawling I'll keep kneeling But …
Ruff Driverz It's a brand new day What I want to be My whole…
Sid Sriram Waiting for the sun, to fall on me Cracks all in…
Simon Erics I've been all around the world, And I've seen so many…
Sixpence None the Richer I'm going nowhere and I'm going to take my time All…
Sophie Baby, I've been waiting I've been waiting night and day I di…
Soundgarden At first flash of Eden We race down to the sea Standing…
The Bates Now the summer is over Ev'ry new day is colder I'm sitting…
The Busters everybody' tired and wasted unsatisfied and pale like death…
The Doors At first flash of Eden We race down to the sea Standing…
The Doorsą At first flash of Eden, We race down to the sea Standing…
the HIATUS Waiting for the sun To come out from behind My fingers and…
The Jayhawks I was waiting for the sun Then I walked on home…
The Shore Summer's changing baby, All the light is changing too, Can…
Various Artists I'm afraid it's been too long to try to find…
Waiting For The Sun Yeah... Yeah... This is not the end This is not the beginni…
WAYD Where no one breathes & no one cares All you can…
zatarra Tell me about your land A land of wealth and shine Where…
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