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Wild Card

by Annie ONeill

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    ‘Seattle Americana songwriter, Annie O’Neill, is a queen of the sonically seen and unseen. A guide in one moment, an elusive spirit the next, O’Neill holds out her proverbial hand to offer songs of pilgrimage, songs of shell games and the final ace up her sleeve. With her new EP, Wild Card, released this spring, O’Neill demonstrates the powerful verve that comes from confidence and the elastic energy that comes from explicating the truth.

    ...On Wild Card, the songwriter demonstrates an ability to blend world music influences with blues and soul, rock with folk to create a dynamic album. On the record, O’Neill collaborates with Seattle standouts like bassist and vocalist Amy Denio, electric guitarist Thaddeus Turner and bassist Rick Friel. Bolstered by pedal steel guitarist, Dan Tyack, the work sings like O’Neill sings, as if producing a panoramic rainbow from the grey that only those who look up can see.
    (Jake Uitti)

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1.
Carrying Torches 05:37
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Carrying Torches (Written by Annie O'Neill) Walking through the wild roses and carrying torches thorns and petals of velvet -oh how love scorches Did we get burned - what did we learn together? Searching for high points -we're walking up mountains on a holy pilgrimage, drinking from fountains Did we get lost -who paid the cost ,forever? Oh won't you sing me back home I can hear them singing Oh won't you carry me home I can hear them singing Oh won't you sing me back home I can hear them singing Oh won't you carry me home Ahhh... Walking through the wild roses and carrying torches thorns and petals of velvet -oh how love scorches Did we get burned - what did we learn together? Searching for high points -we're walking up mountains on a holy pilgrimage, drinking from fountains Did we get lost -who paid the cost , forever? Oh won't you sing me back home I can hear them singing Oh won't you carry me home I can hear them singing Oh won't you sing me back home I can hear them singing Oh won't you carry me home
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Wild Card 03:19
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Wild Card (Written by Annie O'Neill) I tried to temper my emotion reaching for that golden ring but my presence made you nervous no more talking- I'll just sing You thought you'd play me like a wild card, thought I was born to play the fool you played the cards like one long chess game still, in the end, the heart does rule the heart does rule My ace is played there's no more time to waste I've been remiss (but) doesn't everyone fall from grace sometimes? doesn't everyone fall from grace sometimes? doesn't everyone fall from grace sometimes? doesn't everyone fall from grace sometimes ?
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Sanctuary 05:53
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Sanctuary (Written by Annie O'Neill) If I could ease your mind take away the pain you know I would Fight the darkness and confusion just like a warrioress see what is true and good If I could ease your mind build a sanctuary for your heart, I would As we wrestle with our dragons in the deepest part of the darkest woods And we're always on our way ... searching for the way back home And we're always on our way... searching for the way back home ... and we're always on our way searching for the way back home searching for the way back home If I could ease your mind take away the pain you know I would Fight the darkness and confusion just like a warrior see what is true and good If I could ease your mind build a sanctuary for your heart, I would As we wrestle with our dragons in the deepest part of the darkest woods And we're always on our way ... searching for the way back home And we're always on our way.. searching for the way back home ... and we're always on our way. searching for the way back home searching for the way back home
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Wild Horses 05:13
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Wild Horses (cover Rolling Stones-Written by M.Jagger/K.Richards) Childhood living is easy to do The things you wanted I bought them for you Graceless lady you know who I am You know I can't let you slide through my hands Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild, wild horses couldn't drag me away I watched you suffer a dull aching pain Now you've decided to show me the same No sweeping exit or offstage lines Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild, wild horses couldn't drag me away I know I've dreamed you a sin and a lie I have my freedom but I don't have much time Faith has been broken tears must be cried Let's do some living after we die Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild, wild horses we'll ride them some day Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild, wild horses we'll ride them some day
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Brown Rice & Apple Pie (Count Your Blessings) 05:54
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Brown Rice & Apple Pie (Written by Annie O'Neill) Brown rice and apple pie who could ask for more the only thing that would be twice as nice is if you came walking through my door You got to count your blessings every day in every situation you got to count your blessings everyday shout out to the next generation If you have an apple tree growing in the shade count them, pick them -one, two, three and everyone around could have it made-in the shade If you have a lemon tree growing in the sunshine count them, share them with your friends there is plenty for everyone (plenty of..) Brown rice and apple pie who could ask for more the only thing that would be twice as nice is if you came walking through my door right now You got to count your blessings every day in every situation you got to count your blessings everyday shout out to the next generation If you have an apple tree growing in the shade count them, pick them -one, two, three and everyone around could have it made-in the shade If you have a lemon tree growing in the sunshine count them, share them with your friends there is plenty for everyone plenty for everyone- shout out to the next generation

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Seattle Americana songwriter, Annie O’Neill, is a queen of the sonically seen and unseen. A guide in one moment, an elusive spirit the next, O’Neill holds out her proverbial hand to offer songs of pilgrimage, songs of shell games and the final ace up her sleeve. With her new EP, Wild Card, released this spring, O’Neill demonstrates the powerful verve that comes from confidence and the elastic energy that comes from explicating the truth.

O’Neill, a former busker at the historic Pike Place Market, now teaches music at the Hendrix Music Academy with the famed Hendrix family. Ever the performer, O’Neill can be found regularly performing both solo with her acoustic or with her band of talented Emerald City players. Prior to Wild Card, O’Neill sang for two years with the popular band, Danny Newcomb and the Sugarmakers, including on the record Masterwish, which also features Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready.

On Wild Card, the songwriter demonstrates an ability to blend world music influences with blues and soul, rock with folk to create a dynamic album. On the record, O’Neill collaborates with Seattle standouts like bassist and vocalist Amy Denio, electric guitarist Thaddeus Turner and bassist Rick Friel. Bolstered by pedal steel guitarist, Dan Tyack, the work sings like O’Neill sings, as if producing a panoramic rainbow from the grey that only those who look up can see.

Bio by Jake Uitti

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released August 5, 2020

Amy Denio ( bass , vocals)
Rick Friel ( bass )
Thaddeus Turner ( electric guitar)
Beth Wulff ( keys, bass)
Jim Wulff ( drums )
Dan Tyack (pedal steel guitar)
Madeleine Sosin ( violin)
Christine Gunn (cello)
Abel Rocha ( Venezuelan harp)
Annie O’Neill ( acoustic & electric guitars , vocals)

Mike Savoia (photos)
Lisa Allen (cover art)
Kitty Friel ( cover design)

recorded @ Two Pines Studio, Seattle, WA
Produced by Patrick O’Neill

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‘Seattle Americana songwriter, Annie O’Neill, is a queen of the sonically seen and unseen. A guide in one moment, an elusive spirit the next, O’Neill holds out her proverbial hand to offer songs of pilgrimage, songs of shell games and the final ace up her sleeve..’

(Jake Uitti)

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