Natalie Anne Merchant (b. 10/26/63) is an American singer-songwriter. She joined the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and was lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the group. She remained with the group for their first seven albums before leaving to begin her solo career in 1993. She has since released nine studio albums as a solo artist. I…
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dVerse Q 222 — What’s the Matter Here?
What’s the Matter Here?a child cowerson steps of brownstoneperson standsknuckles purplingofficer arriveshand at her waist“an altercation?”“no, officer. a differenceof opinion.”“between who?”“myself anda gentlemanwho ran.”“about what?”“he thought he had a right,and I didn’t.” top image link Punam is today’s host of dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. Punam says:write a 44-word poem using some form of the word alter.
Women Music March 2024 — Day 2 — Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant I was shy. Bookish. The kind of 13-year-old girl who,instead of having a boyfriend, would have a crushon a dead, 19th-century author! Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American alternative rock singer-songwriter. She joined the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and was lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the group….
#SLS — “Hey Jack Kerouac,” by 10,000 Maniacs
Jim Adams is the man-whose-name-begins-with-a-“J” host of Song Lyric Sunday. Jim says: This week we have the name prompts of Jack/John and hopefully this will fit everyone. Here are the “rules”: • Post the lyrics to the song of your choice, whether it fits the theme or not. If it does not fit, then please…
Coloring Club Plus — 4/28/19
Today’s musical selection is, “The Painted Desert,” from The 10,000 Maniac’s, “In My Tribe.” I posted about this album a few months ago. You can read about it here. There is something about the lush guitars, Natalie’s voice, and the lyrics that are irresistable. It’s simply dreamy, but it’s a deeply sad story. Stereogum…
Coloring Club Plus — 2/13/19
The 10,000 Maniacs CD, “In My Tribe”, is a beloved part of my musical collection. I’ve probably listened to it over 100 times by now — wild guess, it’s probably more — and I never get tired of it. Natalie Merchant has a unique and compelling voice. Aside from Natalie’s voice, the music is…
