http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1800&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fted-hawkins%2Fplaylists.rssTed Hawkins was a truly original Singer-Songwriter with a voice like Sam Cooke and a slightly skewed lyrical sense. His most memorable songs mirror the upheaval and disappointment of his turbulent life; at the same time, he was capable of gentle emotion and touching revelations -- he could express the most intimate of sentiments without sounding mawkish. The music is equal parts soul and folk with dashes of country in the intricate picking and sometimes forlorn vocals. Hawkins' songs are haunting in their honesty and reveal a deep well of pain in poetic, complex lyrics. A sadly unrecognized Venice Beach street performer for most of his career, Hawkins' big break came way too late and he died of a stroke on the eve of his success. His recordings are undeniably essential -- the only testament to this unique and gifted performer. - Mike McGuirkSinger-Songwriteren720Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:42:24 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1800&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fted-hawkins%2Fplaylists.rss Ted Hawkins was a truly original Singer-Songwriter with a voice like Sam Cooke and a slightly skewed lyrical sense. His most memorable songs mirror the upheaval and disappointment of his turbulent life; at the same time, he was capable of gentle emotion and touching revelations -- he could express the most intimate of sentiments without sounding mawkish. The music is equal parts soul and folk with dashes of country in the intricate picking and sometimes forlorn vocals. Hawkins' songs are haunting in their honesty and reveal a deep well of pain in poetic, complex lyrics. A sadly unrecognized Venice Beach street performer for most of his career, Hawkins' big break came way too late and he died of a stroke on the eve of his success. His recordings are undeniably essential -- the only testament to this unique and gifted performer. - Mike McGuirk http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15115486&variant=play&rws=%2Fted-hawkins%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:25:22 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ted Hawkins on Rhapsody Online 15115486 ply.15115486 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15115486&variant=play&rws=%2Fted-hawkins%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9745685&variant=play&rws=%2Fted-hawkins%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Mon, 11 May 2009 08:59:55 -0700 Playlists Featuring Ted Hawkins on Rhapsody Online 9745685 ply.9745685 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9745685&variant=play&rws=%2Fted-hawkins%2Fplaylists.rss