Micheal Smotherman - King of Brooklyn

'One of my favorite artists / musicians / songwriters / instrumentalists is Michael Smotherman.'- Willie Nelson 'Michael is one soulful, unique guy. So glad he's bringing us some new music...' -- Bonnie Raitt 'Ah ... at last mr smotherman has made another album. AMEN!! I have always been haunted by his innate ability as an emotive Songsmith to often reduce me willingly to tears !! He has always written for So many,and now we are blessed (as Michael is) to have a new selection of songs that as many before will withstand the tests of time!! We are lucky to have you!' - Mick Fleetwood I think Michael is one of the most prolific writers on the planet. I can say that because his songs have been covered by my idols. Ray Charles, Willie Nelson,Roger Miller, Waylon, Glen Campbell. I want to be him when I grow up. - Mickey Rapheal A note from Smotherman .... I had help on this record from old friends and new...I'd like to thank my old pals Rick 'Daddy-o' Vito, Steve 'Tuna' Turner, and Dony Wynn.I'd like to thank my new friends Gary Schreiner, J. Walter Hawks, Greg Cohen, Jim McNamara, Russ Meissner, the lovelies Andrea Zonn, Emily Nelson, Kathena Bryant, and my Katy-Kat, and Joshua Camp, Pat Buchanan, and Daniel Menke...thanks Boo Macleod for recording that reprobate Wynn in Austin, and special thanks to Andy Baldwin for the outstanding mixes...good on ya mate...Blankenhorn, you the man...you can make anything look good...most of all I want to thank you, Radigan, for coaxing me up to Brooklyn and setting this in motion...had the time of my life...you go, girl...wine for my men!... Terry Radigan would like extend a million thank you's to all of the brilliant musicians & engineers who added their shine to The King Of Brooklyn. A heartfelt thank you to Smotherman for being an inspiration & allowing me to make this record. Special thanks to Craig Blankenhorn & Pati Devries @ Devious Planet.