Dog Eared Dream

dog eared dream

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In 1994 singer-songwriter/guitar phenomenon Willy Porter, self released his second CD, Dog-Eared Dream. Through consistent touring and an amazing live show Willy built a national following and achieved a modest hit with "Angry Words." at the then nascent Triple A radio format. This led to a deal with Private Music, who re-released Dog Eared Dream in 1995. Willy soon embarked on numerous opening slots for such diverse artists as, the Cranberries, Rickie Lee Jones, Vonda Shepard, and Tori Amos, who handpicked Porter from a mountain of contenders. After finding a new home at Six Degrees Records, Porter has continued to release some of the best adult- rock/ singer songwriter albums of recent years while his following has grown steadily.

Dog Eared Dream remains a favorite of Willy's fans and many of his signature live songs are drawn from this seminal release. Six Degrees Records is excited to make this previously out of print classic available for both old and new fans of this fascinating artist. The new edition includes a previously unreleased live version of one of Porter's classic tracks, "Moonbeam".

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Dog Eared Dream

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This CD is amazing...

Dog Eared Dream
Willy Porter
Manufacturer: Six Degrees
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

Angry Words
Rita
Jesus On The Grille
Boab Tree
Watercolor
Moonbeam
Cool Water
Be Here Now
Flying
Glow
Cold Wind
Out Of The Blue

Album Description

In 1994 singer-songwriter/guitar phenomenon Willy Porter, self released his second CD, Dog-Eared Dream. Through consistent touring and an amazing live show Willy built a national following and achieved a modest hit with "Angry Words." at the then nascent Triple A radio format. This led to a deal with Private Music, who re-released Dog Eared Dream in 1995. Willy soon embarked on numerous opening slots for such diverse artists as, the Cranberries, Rickie Lee Jones, Vonda Shepard, and Tori Amos, who handpicked Porter from a mountain of contenders. After finding a new home at Six Degrees Records, Porter has continued to release some of the best adult- rock/ singer songwriter albums of recent years while his following has grown steadily.

Customer Reviews:

This CD is amazing..........2007-01-13

My friend made me listen to this CD and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. It is excellent! If you like acoustic music you will like this. It reminds me of DMB or Jack Johnson, sort of....really great. Watercolor is fabulous!

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Dog Eared Dream
Willy Porter
Manufacturer: Don't Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1995-02-21

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Angry Words
Rita
Jesus on the Grille
Boab Tree
Watercolor
Cool Water
Be Here Now
Flying
Glow
Cold Wind
Out of the Blue

Average customer rating:

Willy's 1st major label effort
The true mark of quality
Watercolor
Great album
Dissapointed

Dog Eared Dream
Willy Porter
Manufacturer: Private Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000000M0
Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

Angry Words
Rita
Jesus On The Grille
Boab Tree
Watercolor
Cool Water
Be Here Now
Flying
Glow
Cold Wind
Out Of The Blue

Customer Reviews:

Willy's 1st major label effort.......2004-09-29

"Dog Eared Dream" is Willy Porter's 2nd album, the follow-up to his first record, "The Trees Have Soul." I believe it was his first album released by a major record label, however. It is a mixed bag of brilliant songs and forgettable duds.

This CD has quite a different feel from his first album. The all-out guitar virtuosity has been toned down significantly, only present in parts of a few songs. It is more produced and of a much higher recording quality, and it seems that Willy is turning more into a pop singer/songwriter than a fingerstylist with vocals, a shift that is sure to please some while irking others.

The first song on the CD, "Angry Words," is easily the best, and is perhaps the defining song of Willy's career. If that song had been what I like to call "Vertical Horizoned" (if you listen to the evolution of Vertical Horizon from their acoustic-based "Running On Ice" to their later albums, you'll understand what I mean), it would have easily been on the radio. Still, in its current state, it's a great song for the background of a party or while driving. It's also pretty cool that he uses two capos to play that song, but I digress. The next two songs, "Rita" and "Jesus on the Grille" show off Willy's country side. The former is a stronger song, driven by a sing-along-able chorus. The latter might be more fun live; it doesn't seem to be a very good studio track. "Boab Tree" is pleasant enough if played in the background, but another standout track, "Watercolor," follows it and is one of Willy's best (certainly his best love song). "Cool Water," which appeared on his first album, comes next. It is a bit more upbeat (has real drums) and sounds like it could have been pulled off of a Dave Matthews Band album, but it still sounds a bit empty in spots and could have used more production assistance (not likely, since that would mean it would have to make a third appearance on a subsequent album). The next song is definitely the album's weakest: "Be Here Now." Willy's spoken word vocals don't come across as musical. He also tried spoken word on the previous album with the song "Lines of Age," but that song was saved by a soaring chorus that this song lacks. The four tracks that round out the CD are nice but forgettable, though "Flying" would satisfy the guitar jocks looking for some of the fingerstyle playing of the first album.

Overall, "Dog Eared Dream" is a decent album with a few great tracks and a few others that could have used more work. I've given it 4 stars because most of the tracks are at least listenable ("Be Here Now" being the exception), there are a few outstanding songs, and Willy took some chances and tried to evolve from his first album. Fans of light acoustic rock and adult contemporary would enjoy this CD.

The true mark of quality.......2004-09-19

So many albums catch you and then fade into the back of your CD collection. Willy Porter's songs initially generate a less passionate response, but, they grow and grow on you to the point where you are hooked forever. In other words, they don't fade and instead blossom! I read the couple negative reviews and can only conclude in this day of the need for immediacy, the negatives are too impatient to experience the long term magic of Willy P! They have my sympathy. For the rest, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Watercolor.......2002-11-09

I fell in love with a woman listening to watercolor. She sang it as it played. Everytime I listen to the lyrics: "together we'll wake up to the watercolor sunrise" it brings back so many memories of her and what we had. If you are in love or need a special couples song, get this cd and play this love song and enjoy a romantic evening with that special lover in your life.
(t.a. I miss you sooooo much, j.y.)

Great album.......2002-08-06

While his style is not as eclectic as some of the above fans expect, his musician ship is hard to match. Many listeners may not respect the sound and execution in this man's guitar playing. He is a phenomenal guitar player and a sound songwriter, I hope to see him live soon. This album may be a bit on the soft side for those folks who only like the catchy funk style of a Jack Johnson----but his tone and execution on the guitar blow catchy chord players out of the water....If you have an appreciation for the guitar, ignore some of these other reviews and pick up this album.

Dissapointed.......2001-10-27

I got this album having never heard Willy Porter before, but having heard him compared to G Love and Jack Johnson. While I like the latter two, I was dissapointed in Willy Porter. It was a bit slower, not as funky as the other two with a bit of a religious overtone. Just not my cup of tea.

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Dog Eared Dream

Manufacturer: Southwind Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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