Nick lived in a pre-digital age, well before Spotify, YouTube or even MTV. His albums didn’t sell in large numbers in his lifetime and he suffered from stage fright or anxiety when performing – not helped by the elaborate tunings he made to his guitar between songs, which were time consuming. However, the songs of Nick Drake have inspired thousands people over the years since he left us. He has been revered by and a key inspiration to no other than Robert Smith of The Cure, Beck, Paul Weller, Kate Bush, Black Crowes, REM, Norah Jones, Bon Iver, and Elton John.
A musician needs an audience like a tree needs its branches. It’s a two way relationship. I’ve always felt that if one person has been touched by one of my songs, then all the effort and sweat gone into writing the melodies and lyrics and recording has made it all worthwhile.
We possess a precious gift as songwriters, even though it’s a struggle to express it at times. Despite personal stories and battles, the songs and music we create can make a difference to people’s lives. They become both an inspiration to others and to ourselves.
In the words of George Harrison: “I think people who truly can live a life in music are telling the world, ‘You can have my love, you can have my smiles. Forget the bad parts, you don’t need them. Just take the music, the goodness, because it’s the very best, and it’s the part I give most willingly’”
I am grateful for all the inspiring songwriters who have given their music willingly and wholeheartedly. I hope you enjoy my songs and website. You can listen to them on Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube. I hope something touches you on your journey through my songs, and I look forward to hearing from you with your views, feelings or comments by mail on my contact page or connecting with me on my Instagram or Facebook.