Master Song Writer Jimmy Web Bringing His Hits To Mariposa

Master Song Writer Jimmy Web Bringing His Hits To Mariposa

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jimmyWebAmerican songwriter, composer, and singer, Jimmy Webb, is recognized worldwide as a master of his trade.

Some of his platinum selling classics include, Up, Up and Away, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, and MacArthur Park.

His songs have been recorded or performed by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Linda Ronstadt, R.E.M., and Carly Simon.

His last two albums feature duets with Brian Wilson, Keith Urban, Lyle Lovett, David Crosby and Graham Nash, Billy Joel, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne and Glen Campbell.

Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.

Check out our Jimmy Webb Pinterest Board with lots of images and videos of this celebrated creator of music.

Eric Andersen Booked for Mariposa

Eric Andersen Booked for Mariposa

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ericAndersenMariposa Folk Festival is proud to begin its announcements of the 2015 artistic line-up with the good news that folk music icon, Eric Andersen, will be on stage at the festival this summer.

This is just the first of many artistic announcements over the coming weeks and months.

Eric Andersen’s voice, songs, guitar and piano playing have supported an impressive career that spans five decades.

He has recorded 25 albums of original songs, and made numerous tours of North America, Europe, and Japan.

The shortlist of renowned artists that have recorded and performed his songs includes Ricky Nelson, Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, plus many others around the world.

A documentary about Eric Andersen – a study on the culture of fame, the fragility of an artist’s career and the integrity of an artist – is currently in production.

Learn more about Eric Andersen by visiting our Eric Andersen story board on Pinterest.