Produced by renowned Irish producer, songwriter and musician, Frank Gallagher (who has worked with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Black, Charlotte Church, James Galway and Phil Coulter), "Stone by Stone" includes 12 songs roo... more »ted in contemporary folk, sophisticated pop and lilting country. From the sparkling title track, "Stone by Stone" to the autobiographical "Rather Have the Song," the collection of songs on "Stone by Stone" reveals mature themes of love, longing, fears and faith. Robertson's vocals -- called "pure spun-gold," by the Los Angeles Times -- and her songwriting form the centerpiece of the recording, which also features the work of several heavy-hitting musicians including Duke Levine, Jon Carroll and Dave Mattacks.« less
Produced by renowned Irish producer, songwriter and musician, Frank Gallagher (who has worked with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Black, Charlotte Church, James Galway and Phil Coulter), "Stone by Stone" includes 12 songs rooted in contemporary folk, sophisticated pop and lilting country. From the sparkling title track, "Stone by Stone" to the autobiographical "Rather Have the Song," the collection of songs on "Stone by Stone" reveals mature themes of love, longing, fears and faith. Robertson's vocals -- called "pure spun-gold," by the Los Angeles Times -- and her songwriting form the centerpiece of the recording, which also features the work of several heavy-hitting musicians including Duke Levine, Jon Carroll and Dave Mattacks.
CD Reviews
A superb performance by a gifted artist.
Midwest Book Review | Oregon, WI USA | 07/04/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mae Robertson is a superb recording artist whose songs are immersed in themes of love, fear and inspiration. Stone By Stone is her latest release and can best be summed up as a series of contemporary and traditional folk song lullabies for grown-ups. Mae Robertson's voice is honey gold and showcases her gift for song writing, as well as the song writing talents of Jennifer Warnes, Janis Ian, and John Gorka. Stone By Stone includes You Don't Love Me Anymore (4:19); Sweetheart's Waltz (3:39); Love Is Our Cross To Bear (4:49); Mr. Tough Guy (3:06); Thinking Of Your Eyes (3:09); Start All Over Again (2:19); Diamonds In My Tears (3:11); I know You By Heart (4:06); Tenderness (3:46); Lights Of Louisiana (3:38); Rather Have The Song (4:51); and the title piece, Stone By Stone (3:16). Also highly recommended are Mae Robertson's three earlier CD albums: The Sun Upon The Lake Is Low (LYR-4902-2); Sweet Dreams Of Home (LYR-MAG9903-2); All Through The Night (LYR-4901-2)."
Just perfect
Hattie Wheatfield | MO USA | 01/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have all of Mae's cd's now.......they are all so good, and this cd is no exception....need I say more? If you like Lynn Miles, Nanci Griffith, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mary Chapin Carpenter, etc., you will absolutely love Mae's "grown up" cd. Give this one a try, you won't be sorry!"
SO Great!
Barb Carter | Charlotte, NC | 04/03/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the greatest album. I now own all four of Mae Robertson's CDs and I love them all. But, this one is very special. Very upbeat and positive. The songs really made me think and I love that. The musicians are great. I recognize alot of these names. I would say buy this one for sure!"
BEST YET!!
Barb Carter | 01/04/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have all of Mae Robertson's CDs and love them all. But, I have been waiting for her to record one that was not aimed at "family" listening, and here it is. She records her own songs for the first time as well as a few fantastic covers. She is a great writer and a great interpreter. I am very impressed with this CD AND with the lineup of musicians! Super-Great!"
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1