[Folk] Bobby Long's Dirty Pond Songs

Posted by The Music Ninja in Folk on 12 6th, 2009 | 31 responses

bobby long12 [Folk] Bobby Long's Dirty Pond Songs

There are times when one can almost for tell success of an upcoming artists by simply listening to one song. I remember hearing John Mayer for the first time a couple of months before his music video appeared on MTV and thought he was just too good to not be known.

I experienced the same feeling listening to Bobby Long, a humble London native singer/songwriter, whose simple and soft folky guitar melodies get overshadowed by his amazing vocal talent. Influenced by Woody Guthrie, Elliot Smith and Bob Dylan, Bobby takes on folk with a much softer and calmer approach. Prepare to expect many more warm and mellow musical stories on his independently released 10-song EP titled “Dirty Pond Songs”. It was really Long’s “Let Me Sing” appearance on the “Twilight” film soundtrack that gave him the much deserved exposure reaching #1 on iTunes “Unsigned” charts couple of weeks back.

Perhaps more captivating than his music are his live performances. As the shy and soft spoken 23 year old comes out of his shell to deliver a vocal performance that is both passionate and intimate. While I am not here to for tell the future, Bobby Long is a mate I will keep an eye on throughout 2010.

Bobby Long – Being A Mockingbird

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Bobby Long – Left to Lie

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  • PDXSparkle

    Just saw Bobby last nite and he was amazing beyond belief! He left me speechless.

  • PDXSparkle

    Just saw Bobby last nite and he was amazing beyond belief! He left me speechless.

  • http://www.shoeclosetlife.blogspot.com AshNanPhillips

    Ome! I get to see Bobby Long live in Dallas next week as well as in Austin. I am so thankful for his American Tour! It is great having him here in the states and at venues that are low key and accessable to fans that allow for the true Bobby Long experience. I cannot wait to experience this for myself next week!

  • http://www.shoeclosetlife.blogspot.com AshNanPhillips

    Ome! I get to see Bobby Long live in Dallas next week as well as in Austin. I am so thankful for his American Tour! It is great having him here in the states and at venues that are low key and accessable to fans that allow for the true Bobby Long experience. I cannot wait to experience this for myself next week!

  • DeEttaMarie

    Bobby Long is Amazing. His music speaks for itself. His live performances are so captivating. I am excited that I get to see Bobby Long in my hometown of Oklhaoma City tomorrow night. A much anticipated show here at home! THanks for wrting about Mr. Bobby Long!

  • DeEttaMarie

    Bobby Long is Amazing. His music speaks for itself. His live performances are so captivating. I am excited that I get to see Bobby Long in my hometown of Oklhaoma City tomorrow night. A much anticipated show here at home! THanks for wrting about Mr. Bobby Long!

  • Bandmum1

    I have seen Bobby Long perform live three times this year and every one was a heart-felt, soul-moving show. He is so talented and focused, yet still playful with the audience.
    I can’t wait to see him live again, but Dirty Pond Songs will have to see me through!

  • Bandmum1

    I have seen Bobby Long perform live three times this year and every one was a heart-felt, soul-moving show. He is so talented and focused, yet still playful with the audience.
    I can’t wait to see him live again, but Dirty Pond Songs will have to see me through!

  • Itsallhappenning

    I saw Bobby twice in Colorado this fall and both shows were amazing. I brought a friend with me who had only listened to a few songs on his Myspace page. She was beside herself to say the least. His overwhelming talent on the guitar and heartbreaking voice to see him live is almost unexplainable. Bobby is certainly soon to be a name in the music world .
    I also got the pleasure to purchase both the Dirty Pond songs and his Live at Arlene’s Grocery discs of which I am in mad love with. Can’t wait for the next album.

  • Itsallhappenning

    I saw Bobby twice in Colorado this fall and both shows were amazing. I brought a friend with me who had only listened to a few songs on his Myspace page. She was beside herself to say the least. His overwhelming talent on the guitar and heartbreaking voice to see him live is almost unexplainable. Bobby is certainly soon to be a name in the music world .
    I also got the pleasure to purchase both the Dirty Pond songs and his Live at Arlene’s Grocery discs of which I am in mad love with. Can’t wait for the next album.

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  • Sherri

    I was absolutely stunned the first time I heard Bobby back in February and now I can’t imagine what it would be like not to have his music in my life. If you are not captivated from the first line of any of his songs you are not listening. He has a way of speaking right to your soul when you didn’t think it was possible. I will always be a fan and will always be grateful to him and his music!

  • Sherri

    I was absolutely stunned the first time I heard Bobby back in February and now I can’t imagine what it would be like not to have his music in my life. If you are not captivated from the first line of any of his songs you are not listening. He has a way of speaking right to your soul when you didn’t think it was possible. I will always be a fan and will always be grateful to him and his music!

  • http://www.thelandofdreamers.com Jane

    What a lovely review of Bobby Long! He’s one of my favorite singer/songwriters and I’ve been blessed to see him live a number of times. His performances are always beautiful and passionate. And his lyrics remind me of my favorite poets. I can’t wait to see him again! Thank you for writing about him!

  • http://www.thelandofdreamers.com Jane

    What a lovely review of Bobby Long! He’s one of my favorite singer/songwriters and I’ve been blessed to see him live a number of times. His performances are always beautiful and passionate. And his lyrics remind me of my favorite poets. I can’t wait to see him again! Thank you for writing about him!

  • Mary Ann

    Music Ninja you have hit the nail on the head! Bobby Long is a gifted artist and his live performance is intimate and captivating. I have had the great pleasure of seeing him live several times and can’t wait to see him again. His music will certainly stand the test of time.

  • Mary Ann

    Music Ninja you have hit the nail on the head! Bobby Long is a gifted artist and his live performance is intimate and captivating. I have had the great pleasure of seeing him live several times and can’t wait to see him again. His music will certainly stand the test of time.

  • Andrea

    This is a wonderful review! Bobby truly does deserves all the recognition he gets. I’ve seen Bobby perform and it is an experience I won’t ever forget. I can’t wait to see where this amazing musician ends up! Thanks for the review!

  • Andrea

    This is a wonderful review! Bobby truly does deserves all the recognition he gets. I’ve seen Bobby perform and it is an experience I won’t ever forget. I can’t wait to see where this amazing musician ends up! Thanks for the review!

  • lucyg2921

    Thank you for your review of Bobby Long. You are absolutely correct in your praise of his live shows. I agree with you that he is just too good not to be known – if this young man doesn’t make it big, then something is seriously wrong with the world!

  • lucyg2921

    Thank you for your review of Bobby Long. You are absolutely correct in your praise of his live shows. I agree with you that he is just too good not to be known – if this young man doesn’t make it big, then something is seriously wrong with the world!

  • niki1221

    Bobby Long live is NOT to be missed! I had the pleasure of seeing him a week ago and I’m still stunned. His voice is so warm and his lyrics are just beautiful. I’m so happy he’s invited us all along on the journey. I’ve been listening to Dirty Pond Songs non-stop since the show. It has a permanent home in my player! Thank you for writing about him :)

  • niki1221

    Bobby Long live is NOT to be missed! I had the pleasure of seeing him a week ago and I’m still stunned. His voice is so warm and his lyrics are just beautiful. I’m so happy he’s invited us all along on the journey. I’ve been listening to Dirty Pond Songs non-stop since the show. It has a permanent home in my player! Thank you for writing about him :)

  • Gisele

    Thanks for this review of Bobby Long, he is such a talented artist and he has definitely got a very, very bright future. His live performances are nothing short of fantastic! Everyone should be listening to him.

  • Gisele

    Thanks for this review of Bobby Long, he is such a talented artist and he has definitely got a very, very bright future. His live performances are nothing short of fantastic! Everyone should be listening to him.

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