Peter Case is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Buffalo,… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Case is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Buffalo, New York, April 5, 1954.
Case has had a wide-ranging career ranging from new wave music to solo acoustic performance.
In 1976, Case teamed up with Jack Lee and Paul Collins, to form early new wave band The Nerves in San Francisco. The Nerves' 1976 single, "Hanging on the Telephone", was eventually recorded by Blondie.
After The Nerves disbanded, Case moved to Los Angeles and formed pop-rock band The Plimsouls in 1980. The group found success with the song "A Million Miles Away", but disbanded soon after. Case briefly toured with Gurf Morlix, Victoria Williams (Case's first wife), and Warren Tornado Klein in a group called the Incredibly Strung Out Band, which never released a record. Case struck out on his own with a self-titled album released in 1986 on Geffen Records and produced by T-Bone Burnett. The album included a number of songs cowritten by Williams, and also featured the talents of John Hiatt and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds.
In 1989, Case released a second solo disc, The Man With the Blue Post-Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar, this time with the help of artists like David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, and Benmont Tench. While not a hit, the album was a favorite of critics and other musicians: Bruce Springsteen told Rolling Stone that he was listening to Peter Case more than anyone else that year.
Throughout the '90s and early 2000s, Case continued to release discs as a solo performer, moving in an increasingly acoustic-based direction, and playing clubs and small venues. His typical solo performances have featured his own compositions as well as covers of songs by Memphis Minnie, Sleepy John Estes, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and others.
In 1996, The Plimsouls reunited for a few shows and some recording sessions, and they have given occasional performances since then.
Case is also an active musicologist: in the late 1990's, he curated the musical program for the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In 2001, Case organized, produced, and performed on a tribute album to blues music pioneer Mississippi John Hurt. Case also had the chance to perform Beatles songs at the Hollywood Bowl with Sir George Martin.
In February 2006, Hungry for Music, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, released a three-disc tribute to Case, entitled A Case for Case; the set featured cover versions of Case's songs performed by various artists, including John Prine, Susan Cowsill, and others
Case has had a wide-ranging career ranging from new wave music to solo acoustic performance.
In 1976, Case teamed up with Jack Lee and Paul Collins, to form early new wave band The Nerves in San Francisco. The Nerves' 1976 single, "Hanging on the Telephone", was eventually recorded by Blondie.
After The Nerves disbanded, Case moved to Los Angeles and formed pop-rock band The Plimsouls in 1980. The group found success with the song "A Million Miles Away", but disbanded soon after. Case briefly toured with Gurf Morlix, Victoria Williams (Case's first wife), and Warren Tornado Klein in a group called the Incredibly Strung Out Band, which never released a record. Case struck out on his own with a self-titled album released in 1986 on Geffen Records and produced by T-Bone Burnett. The album included a number of songs cowritten by Williams, and also featured the talents of John Hiatt and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds.
In 1989, Case released a second solo disc, The Man With the Blue Post-Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar, this time with the help of artists like David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, and Benmont Tench. While not a hit, the album was a favorite of critics and other musicians: Bruce Springsteen told Rolling Stone that he was listening to Peter Case more than anyone else that year.
Throughout the '90s and early 2000s, Case continued to release discs as a solo performer, moving in an increasingly acoustic-based direction, and playing clubs and small venues. His typical solo performances have featured his own compositions as well as covers of songs by Memphis Minnie, Sleepy John Estes, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and others.
In 1996, The Plimsouls reunited for a few shows and some recording sessions, and they have given occasional performances since then.
Case is also an active musicologist: in the late 1990's, he curated the musical program for the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In 2001, Case organized, produced, and performed on a tribute album to blues music pioneer Mississippi John Hurt. Case also had the chance to perform Beatles songs at the Hollywood Bowl with Sir George Martin.
In February 2006, Hungry for Music, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, released a three-disc tribute to Case, entitled A Case for Case; the set featured cover versions of Case's songs performed by various artists, including John Prine, Susan Cowsill, and others
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Peter Case Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Peter Case:
Ain't Gonna Worry No More Case Barefeet poppin' on a pinewood floor A tumblerush o…
Ain't Got No Dough Case-Franklin Well, I'm goin' to New York City It's just…
Banks of the River Case-Franklin Frank and Tony were brothers, they ran away…
Bumble Bee Bumble bee, bumble bee Stung me on my right arm Bumble bee,…
Charlie James If you see Charlie James walkin' down the road Please don't…
Colors of Night Case She kept on talking 'bout the colors of night Thoug…
Down The Line Mayall See the moon shine on (my) empty, empty bed See …
Every 24 Hours Case Driving twelve hours after the show Hit the boarder…
House Rent Jump Case Happy birthday Mr. Mann Aw, you hit the numbers big…
I When I was a cowboy out on the Western Plain. When…
I Hear Your Voice I hear your voice Down yr street we come humming: I hear…
I'm Gonna Change My Ways One, two, three, four Well, I started out 'neath the spring…
Ice Water Like I heard her backwards saying "I can take one thousand…
Just Hangin' On Case Smiling salutations from a soldier boy Dressed in b…
Just Hanging On Smiling salutations from a soldier boy Dressed in blue denim…
Lakes of Ponchartrain It was one bright March morning I bid New Orleans…
Look Out! Case-Franklin The chain lock's been kicked in from the ha…
My Kind of Trouble Case She got the tightrope walker To go for a stroll Th…
Never Comin' Home What's the point of being true? Seems no matter what you…
New Old Blue Car Case-Etzioni-Williams It's heavenly blue, must be centuri…
Palookaville This place has changed since we were the kings The shops…
Put Down the Gun On the hills outside of town, There's a hiding place, Where …
Roving Gambler Traditional I am a roving gambler, I've gambled down in t…
Small Town Spree Saw you smiling from the front page of this morning's…
So Glad You'Re Mine Crudup My baby's long and tall, She's like a cannonball.…
Somebody Told The Truth Case The courthouse emptied out The jurors all went home…
That Soul Twist Another night, another show Another day so far to go Couple …
The Words In Red Case He heft a leather bound Bible up with two hands The…
Thirty Days in the Workhouse Leadbelly Thirty days in the workhouse Six long months i…
Underneath the Stars It's cold outside, Lord help those Lost tonight with the fre…
Walkin' Bum Mills The railroad don’t go there Airplanes don’t go the…
Waltz Of The Angels The waltz of the Angels I hear each night I hold…
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