Small House of Everything

Small House of Everything

Thursday, December 26, 2013

UNDERAPPRECIATED MUSIC: DAVID MALLETT

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.

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