Dear Hollywood,
To whom it may concern behind the much ballyhooed and bedeviled Janis Joplin biopic:
You need stand up and take notice of a one, Miss Deanna Brown. A starlet and a star. She possesses the vocal range not usually bestowed upon such a pretty white girl… That’s not racist, it’s just true.
She would fit the bill and then some. Yes, she’s a friend of mine… but, no, that’s not why she’s good (although, I do tend to reserve my friendship for only those so talented).
Deanna Brown’s new/freshman album, “Traveler,” along with some early exclusive tracks you only wish you had access to, prove her worth among the rising stars of tomorrow. The Kentucky native, and my sometime neighbor, appeared on American Idol season 8 and immediately garnered notice from the judges and the press alike.
Even if the Janis Joplin thing fell through b/c of studio bs, she could play Carole King. Or maybe Bonnie Raitt (after dying her hair and getting some extensions).
This album was recorded in in the Virgin Islands, and I dare say there’s some reggae/country fusion (“Can’t Find You”), Latin flavor (“Burned Out”), and more traditional (“Traveler”) to be found. The album builds like a concert, easing into a hard hitting second half, where you can find the two tracks below. I’ll post a third from an early EP that’s older than my LA Life (4 years, 1 month, and twelve days) but totally timeless for a beautiful, soulful soul such as Deanna.
Sincerely,
Me
Deanna Brown – “Diseased”
Deanna Brown – “What If”
Deanna Brown – “Save Me From Myself” (from unreleased EP)
