专辑简介

“Listen to the stories,” said Charlie Parker when asked why he selected a Hank Williams record on the jukebox. On this release by Americana folk artist William Reedy twelve stories are told in vivid detail. SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING tells the story of a family getting by on faith and not much else. Meet BILLY O'BRIEN who left home like so many others to fight in World War II and never returned. Step OUT OF THE WOODS and learn to live in the real world while struggling with poverty and psychosis. The final moments of a long life are captured in CLOSE MY EYES. Something smells good in KITCHEN DOOR BLUES. Is it wrong to sing along to a SECRET SONG? Won’t it be a happy day all across America WHEN THE WAR IS OVER? Perhaps you are LYIN' LOW while the storm is blowing. IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE is a humorous look at a troubled relationship. A new baby greets the world in BEDSIDE STORY. The title cut, STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES has become a sing along favorite in William Reedy’s shows in and around Chicago. GOODBYE AGAIN speaks to the heartache many 21st century Americans are experiencing in being separated from their loved ones.

William Reedy creates songs you can sing. He plays fingerstyle guitar accompanied by banjo, bass, harmonica, percussion and violin. For 40 years he has played Americana folk music and original songs in the Chicago area. He invites you to listen to the stories.

Stop and Smell the Roses.