Folksinger/songwriter David Mallett is perhaps best known for "The Garden Song," an often-covered ode to nature. Pete Seeger once introduced the song as having been written by an old Maine farmer, not realizing that Mallett was a fresh young talent. No Matter, the song is a classic.
Here he is performing the song with kindergartners from Kennebunk, Maine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKDCUWLkwN8
This is one of the first songs we heard him sing. Half-way through the song, Kitty turned to me and said, "His voice is like honey."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI2MykpDRXQ
Here's a few more from an incredible talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ME5Ezju_8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxoxwc4Yd4E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nURirfsSihA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJsDTiAH63s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=495MoFKmtjI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cvC4kDfEWQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRsFVEio1jQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEZjTPZ30I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXjus8mzb8w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWwGmZ7RP40
Mallett is one of the artists I listen to at this time of year. A perfect way to close out one year and to greet another.
Good stuff! I wasn't familiar with his work.
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