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Katie Brianna & Caitlin Harnett
A couple of weeks after Karl’s challenging diagnosis we gathered at The Bunker for an evening of songs to support Karl in his fight. It was only natural that two incredibly talented and lovely young singers should team up and sing him one of his songs. Katie Brianna and Caitlin Harnett have been long time friends and collaborators of Karl’s, and he mentored and helped both since the time they were teenagers. Katie picked this wonderful Kim Richey co-write, redolent with irony and meaning given her and Caitlin’s fondness for a glass or two, and Karl’s deep and abiding interest in wine! Bill Chambers chimed in that night for a lovely rendition, and the girls backed up again at our second benefit concert to reprise the tune, with me struggling to match Bill’s contribution. When we came to do the album it was a natural choice to team them up again, and the result is breathtaking. Karl’s old drummer from the
Black Crow era, Greg Gillett (Smilin’ Greggy G) came down to play drums, and the classy and ubiquitous man about town, Murray Cook, graced us with a fine bass part. Another past associate, dating back to the first album, Graham Griffith joined in on pedal steel and the perfect support crew provided a wonderful sound to complement the girls stunning harmonies. Karl loved hearing them do this at the show, he’d love this version even more.
– MBE
Produced & Engineered by Micky Blue Eyes at @ Heartbeat Studios, Sydney NSW
More Credits & Stories about the Songs
- 01 Leave On A Light Kasey & Bill Chambers
- 02 Chamomile Days Amali Ward
- 03 It Lasts Kevin Bennett & The Flood
- 04 Stranger Coming Home Dianna Corcoran
- 05 Stranded Michael Carpenter (with Karl Broadie)
- 06 Drink The Whole Bottle Down Katie Brianna & Caitlin Harnett
- 07 Black Crow Callin’ Den Hanrahan & Adam Young
- 08 If He Calls Jasmine Rae
- 09 Once In Your Life Shane Nicholson
- 10 Only A Moment Aleyce Simmonds
- 11 Done You Wrong Catherine Britt
- 12 Devil By My Side Craig Johnston & John Kendall
- 13 Long Long Way Harry Hookey
- 14 Country Bound Amber Lawrence
- 15 Ride Out Alone Alex Ryan (with Danny Widdicombe)
- 16 Tears Felicity Urquhart
- 17 See You When I Get There Brett Hunt
- 18 The Fishing Rod Song Luke O’Shea
- 19 Hope Is A Theif Micky Blue Eyes (with Kasey Chambers)