Damien Leith Covers Classics
It’s been a long wait for Damien Leith fans, but our favourite Irish-born crooner is almost ready to unleash his new album.
Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation features covers of some of Damien’s favourite songs from the 60s and 70s. I can’t wait to hear what Damien’s done with songs like Cat Steven’s “Father and Son,” “Everybody’s Talking” by Harry Nilsson, and “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg.
“The great songwriters of the 60s and 70s have always been a major influence on my own original material,” Damien explained in a press statement. “In many ways the songs of that generation are as relevant today as they were back then. I’ve chosen songs that either mean a great deal to me on a personal level or those that I’d just love people to hear.”
Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation hits stores on April 26, but you don’t have to wait that long if you pre-order through Damien’s website.
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8 opinions for Damien Leith Covers Classics
Tina
Apr 23, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I can’t wait to hear what he has done with these classics either! Sure to be brilliant!
Ann McGann
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:48 am
Hey, thank you so much for the lovely write up on Damien he is a superb artist no matter whether he sings his own compositions or anyone else’s songs.
I have heard bits of all of them and a beautiful choice they are for his voice.
annyone
thebraff
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:53 am
I have pre ordered this album and it arrived today. It is amazing. Damien has such a great voice. I know just about all of these songs and I love the way he has put his own magic into them.
This is definitely a 5 star album.
Well done Damien.
lkatulka
Apr 25, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Glad to hear everyone’s enjoying the new tunes! Looks like Damien might have another hit on his hands :-).
Houndsy
Apr 26, 2008 at 5:30 am
Damien is such a great talent and a wonderful person as well. It’s such a pleasure to listen to him sing we are so lucky to have him around.
Smiley
May 1, 2008 at 1:03 am
This album is fantastic! I especially love Baby, I Love Your Way, Old Man, Guitar Man & Blowin’ In The Wind.
Damien has really showcased his fabulous talent with this album!
Dave
May 3, 2008 at 3:15 am
I completely agree Damien is a fantastic talent. I guess a covers album is great for exposure, but I’d love to hear more of his originals.
Just throwing that out there, but I’ll no doubt pick up a copy anyway.
Ros B.
May 16, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I’ve been playing Catch the Wind on repeat virtually every day since I got it. But I still love listening to Where We Land, Damien’s originals plus The Winner’s Journey cd. Damien really has an astute sense to what works with his voice and he has such a wide range that his choices blow me away each time. But, you’re right Dave, I’m also hanging out for his next originals album… not till next year unfortunately.
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