I don’t review singles very often (even though singles seem to be the most popular releases these days). Sometimes though, I can’t help it.
Morgan Harper-Jones has a voice that strikes you right in the heart. A clear song writing ability and lyrical talents mean I’m instantly a fan.
“Swimming Upstream” deals with an injury suffered last year, leaving Harper-Jones out of action for 10 months. In that time she says she “became a bit obsessed with reading about people who had suffered but were ultimately grateful for their suffering because of where it led them when they let go of fighting it.“
Harper-Jones grew up in Rochdale and comes from a musical family, explaining that “songwriting was an integral part of their daily life“. She also has her Grandma to thank for a top notch early education in Diana Ross and The Supremes, Otis Redding, Patsy Cline and old Motown classics.
With a background like this and clear natural talents to share, I’ll be eagerly awaiting what this artist has in store for 2023… and long may the knitting career continue.
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Review by Breige Cobane
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