This restores my faith in people...

[amnisias]

This story warms my heart in all the different, awesome ways possible.

Bill Fay is an 'obscure singer/songwriter' who recorded two records in the early 70's that didn't do well. Then he disappeared. He kept writing songs and recording just for himself, but he hasn't recorded in 40 years. In recent years some other artists rediscovered some of his songs and done covers. This year he decided to put another album of songs he had lying around, with the firm expectation that it would sink like a stone in the sea of new releases. There was no promotion to speak of. But it happened anyway. The album went in on number 4 in Norway, and has been in the top 40 indie charts for 3 weeks in the UK. Because awesome music will always be found by awesome music lovers.

Bill has gone into hiding for now, bemused and somewhat overwhelmed by the turn of events.

If you like Dylan-type folk songs, this might be for you.

Check out this interview and the music here.

Comments

[legoline.livejournal.com]

It's things like these that help me keep my faith in humanity :-)

[amnisias.livejournal.com]

Right? It's so refreshing if in this maelstrom of manifactured acts and overproduced music somebody makes it purely on the merit of 'good music'. I can't see any of todays Pop Idol Contestants sticking with music for 40 years just because they love it.

[barkley.livejournal.com]

Oh cool! And I like the music! Thanks!

[amnisias.livejournal.com]

No problem. I think some of the songs might be really god vid songs.