The career of Jonathan Edwards is approaching the 50-year mark. It began during the mid-\u201860s and quickly progressed as a member of the group Sugar Creek. After leaving the band during the early 1970s, he released his self-titled debut album. It contained the track \u201cSunshine,\u201d which would become his signature song. He has been recording, doing session work, and touring ever since.<\/p>\n
My Love Will Keep <\/i>is his first studio album in over a dozen years. He has now joined such artists as Tom Rush, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jesse Winchester, David Bromberg, Roger McGuinn, and Donovan, who have all reemerged with new albums on the Appleseed Label after long absences.<\/p>\n
His latest release does not break any new musical ground but it covers the old very well. Whether one of his five new original compositions or one of the seven cover songs, all the material here falls into his comfort zone of gentle folk and pop.<\/p>\n
While his original material can all be considered to be typical Jonathan Edwards\u2019s material, he varies the styles and topics on this disc. \u201cHow Long\u201d is an uptempo return to his bluegrass roots. \u201cJohnny Blue Horizon\u201d is a heartfelt tribute about nature for his deceased friend John Denver. \u201cCrazy Texas Woman\u201d looks back to his time in Austin, Texas, and has a nice bluesy feel to it. He leads the way with some fine harmonica playing. \u201cSurround\u201d is a mellow song about a lazy summer day. \u201cLightkeeper\u201d was written for the film of the same name. It is a well-constructed song with vivid imagery.<\/p>\n
The most creative and interesting track is his cover of the classic Beatles tune, \u201cShe Loves You.\u201d It was originally a straightforward rocker, but Edwards slows it down into wistful and sensitive ballad.<\/p>\n