Thursday, September 16, 2021 “Worry No More” Amos Lee
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1977, Amos Lee first became serious about performing while attending the University of South Carolina during the mid-'90s. After graduating with a degree in English, he taught elementary school before deciding to pursue a music career full-time. Lee also had the classic artist jobs of bartender and waiting tables before getting opening gigs for artists like Norah Jones and garnering recognition from Bob Dylan who listed him at that moment as one of his favorite artists.
His music is said to utilize the "supple funk of his vocals and arid strum of his guitar" while recalling "the low-volume, early-'70s acoustic soul of stars like Bill Withers and Minnie Ripperton". A New York Times music critic described Lee as having a "honeyed singing voice – light amber, mildly sweet, a touch of grain" which he features "squarely, without much fuss or undue strain" in his "1970s folk rock and rustic soul" musical song craft.
Much of that criticism sounds like it is about a fine wine and not a singer/songwriter. So much for critics.
Six albums and several adult contemporary hits later Amos Lee released today’s song of the day “Worry No More” which reflects his influences from varied artists like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, John Prine and of course Bob Dylan.
Stay safe and well...and worry no more, there’s always an open door for you.