Only Olney, by Ad Vanderveen & Guests

Only Olney

by Ad Vanderveen & Guests

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1.	Saturday Night and Sunday Morning 02:56	buy track
2.	Women Across The River 03:26	buy track
3.	If My Eyes Were Blind (feat. Iain Mathews) 03:44	buy track
4.	Little Bit Of Poison (feat. Iain Matthews) 02:38	buy track
5.	Vincent's Blues 05:18	buy track
6.	If It Wasn't For The Wind (feat. Iain Matthews) 03:20	buy track
7.	Jerusalem Tomorrow 04:26	buy track
8.	Little Bird (What I Do) (feat. Freek & Hella de Jonge) 02:48	buy track
9.	Millionaire 03:18	buy track
10.	Mister Vermeer (feat. Kersten de Ligny) 03:26	buy track
11.	Sad Saturday Night 05:26	buy track

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Only Olney – Ad Vanderveen & Guests

Upon first meeting David Olney in 1993, I was awestruck by his music and personality and I instantaneously felt a connection that seemed to be mutual, to my surprise.
I was a youngish singer songwriter taking the first steps on a solo path after having played in numerous bands, and David set a towering example for me rightaway. His playing, singing, writing and performing were what I wished I’d be able to do. His guitar playing fascinating, authorative, simple and sophisticated, especially in contrast with the raw directness of his voice. His lyrics so layered, captivating and touching on many levels at once. His performance so cool and real, stirring, vulnerable, rough and funny.
He embodied all that a troubadour, craftsman and traveling minstrel should be for me.

I’ve been lucky to meet with David and work with him on many occasions since that first encounter. All over the world our paths have crossed, sometimes planned and sometimes spontaneous – on stage, in the studio, or at home at my place or his. Each time was a memorable and unique experience. He was a teacher to me, although we never consciously acknowledged that kind of roleplay. I suppose you could say – like in the world of classical music - I studied under David Olney. I’m happy that along our trails we’ve left some marks together, some living on as recorded musical souvenirs on CD.

Since David is no longer here to bring his songs to us, I have felt like trying on some of them, some I feel that fit me, although his shoes are too big to fill; there are some songs that suit me and feel like my own.
I guess what I set out to do with these recordings is keeping that feeling alive that grabbed me right from the start in 1993.

With the help of some good friends I’m glad to have captured some performances I feel are worthy of carrying on a part of David’s great heritage. I want to thank Iain Matthews, he and I shared quite a few adventures with David over the years and he brought some of these songs to the table.
Many thanks to all the other wonderful friends who sang and played, it has been a true joy to live in these songs.

credits

released August 30, 2023

Ad Vanderveen: vocal, guitars, mandola, harmonica, piano
Iain Matthews: vocal, guitar on If My Eyes Were Blind – Little Bit Of Poison – If It Wasn’t For The Wind
Kersten de Ligny: vocal, percussion
Freek de Jonge: guest vocal on Little Bird
Hella de Jonge: violin on Little Bird
Jan Erik Hoeve: pedal steel, vocal on If It Wasn’t For the Wind - Sad Saturday Night
Raphael Dudukas: oriental guest vocal on Jerusalem Tomorrow
Willie Ahrend: nylon string guitar
and
David Olney: ghost vocal on If My Eyes Were Blind

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Ad Vanderveen Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ad Vanderveen has earned a reputation as one of the finest singer/songwriters in the new folk and roots genre. Although born a Dutchman (Hilversum, 1956), half his family are Canadian and it's this part of the world his musical roots can be traced to.

Since the early 90s he has put out albums almost annually, resulting in an impressive discography,
enjoying growing worldwide critical acclaim. ... more

discography

Rise In Love

Apr 2024
Samos Sessions & Golden Verses

Mar 2024
Only Olney

Aug 2023
Heart Of Every Town

Mar 2023
Layaway

Aug 2022
Candle To You

Jan 2022
Release

May 2021
Release

Apr 2021

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