MYRA PEARCE “THE GHOSTS OF YELLOWSTONE”
Each time I listen to a Myra Pearce album I experience frustration. I am frustrated that such a stunning voice and wonderful writing talent is not a regular feature of the “Top 40”. This lady’s talents scream for major label attention and yet she remains “strictly independent”. Proof of what I say is in her new album “The Ghosts Of Yellowstone” (Alymar) with its ten beautiful story songs. Myra is definitely a talent of the twenty-first century though she has never forgotten her roots as she blends a traditional country approach with contemporary themes. She is certainly in touch with her land and people, evident in the songs “I’ve Got Montana” (her adopted homeland), the title cut and the marvellous “The Journey”, a love story from the perspective of a Native American. But Myra is not totally serious (though she is about her music) as you will hear in songs like the light hearted “Redneck Man Of Mine” and “Goodbye Adios”. Recording artist/writer Royal Wade Kimes co-produced (and added guest vocals) along with Mike Noble. Myra lives on a ranch in Montana where she cares for her family, indulges her passion for horses and writes her wonderful music. It wasn’t always so. She was born in East Washington to a music loving family. An accomplished horsewoman Myra was able to marry her love of all things equestrian with her love for country music at rodeos, cattlemen conventions and western fairs. It has been an exciting journey for Myra, from Washington to Nashville, from Broadway (where she won a “Best Actress” award for the stage musical “Bye Bye Birdie) to Texas (working closely with Happy Shahan former manager of Johnny Rodriguez and Dottsy) to her spiritual home in Montana. Postscript: driving back from the coast my wife Ada, referring to my music, said, “I don’t know who this singer is but she certainly has a beautiful voice”. Myra Pearce you have the seal of approval.
Pete Smith reviewed July 4th , 2008
“The Advertiser” UK
MYRA PEARCE “THE GHOSTS OF YELLOWSTONE”
