[2001] Looking for a hero – a Tribute to Elliott Murphy
(Various Artists, 2001)
The cd is an international project done by fans and friends of the great New York singer/songwriter. It includes 18 songs and liner notes by Elliott himself.
The cd is available for mail order at: Record Runners: recordrunners@fastwebnet.it (tel.: + 39 0332.23.45.50).
Something Like Steve McQueen (performed by Lorenzo Bertocchini) Written by: Elliott Murphy, Ralph Shuckett, Ernie Brooks.
MUSICIANS: Lorenzo Bertocchini (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica), Alessandro Grisostolo (pedal steel guitar), Luca Fraula (piano), Ivan Santini (bass), Johannes Bickler (drums), Stefano “Illo” Failla (backing vocals), Kevin Montgomery (backing vocals), Jennifer Sofia (backing vocals).
Recorded and mixed by Giovanni Pasquetti at Joe’s Joint Studio, Varese (Italy).
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Small Room (performed by Mike Snyder) Written by: Elliott Murphy.
MUSICIANS: Mike Snyder (vocals), Lorenzo Bertocchini (acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica), Giovanni Pasquetti (bass), Dario Paini (saxophone).
Recorded and mixed by Giovanni Pasquetti at Joe’s Joint Studio, Varese (Italy).
MIKE’S COMMENTS: Me and my two kids always sing this song on long car trips. Seems to me it’s a great “story” song and the ending nicely sneaks up on you. This is supposed to be the “rollicking roadhouse version”, so feel free to add clinking glasses and unintelligeable shouting… Bobby Keys, eat your heart out!