5 Comments on “Violets of Dawn: Eric Andersen”

1. Kathleen Ryan Says:

   
   May 30, 2015 at 11:25 am

   https://app.box.com/s/1e2y4nlo7c3xagn1togzrz10grio7geo
2. Birgit Says:

   
   May 30, 2015 at 1:15 pm

   Nice to hear this old familiar song again. I haven’t listened to Andersen’s records for quite a while, vinyl-only and along with other A-name artists on the top shelf, too high to reach without a stool. I’m lazy.
   I just read that he is still touring and lives in Norway now. Why doesn’t he come over and sing here?
   • Kathleen Ryan Says:

     
     May 30, 2015 at 2:45 pm

     Birgit,
     I saw him about 4 years ago here on the cape. He was just as good as he’s always been and played all the songs I remembered. His hair is mostly white but then mine is getting that way as well. It was great to hear him again.
3. Jay Bird Says:

   
   May 31, 2015 at 12:04 am

   Nice song, thanks! Eric was a “player” in the 60’s folk scene, but always a few notches below Tom Rush, Tom Paxton or even Barry McGuire. The Mitchell Trio (John Denver as lead) does a rousing version of Violets of Dawn. John’s 12-string guitar soars!
   • Kathleen Ryan Says:

     
     May 31, 2015 at 8:31 am

     Jay,
     I don’t think I have a copy of the Chad Mitchell Trio’s version, but I’ll go hunting.

     I really like Eric’s voice. You’re right about him being a second tier to the Paxton’s et al, but he does have a lovely voice.

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