Chuck Prophet

Chuck plays guitar, organ, lap steel and other instruments. He wrote or co-wrote all the songs, often with the help of some Nashville heavies. 

For example, country soul producer/writer Dan Penn co-wrote "Heavy Duty" on the album. Penn is famed for his "Dark End of the Street," covered by Gram Parsons and many others, and for his production of the Box Tops’ records in the 1960s. More recently, Penn produced one of the finer Americana albums of 2005, Greg Trooper’s "Make It Through This World."

Songstress Kim "Bette Davis’ Eyes" Carnes wrote "Just To See You Smile" with Chuck. Kim is known for her duets with Kenny Rogers, and is a celebrated songwriter for pop and country performers. (In case you didn’t understand the reference, "Bette Davis’ Eyes" was Carnes’ smash single that dominated pop radio a million years ago.)

Another country Kim--Kim Richey--also co-writes a track, "You Got Me Where You Want Me." Ms. Richey is a well-respected, fairly mainstream country songwriter and performer. (Her website is under construction, but just Google her name if you want to learn more.)

Chuck Prophet comes to the Narrows Center for the Arts  in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Monday, August 15, and going to the show just to buy this CD is worth the effort. It’s that good!  Chuck plays New York City a couple nights later and is slated to appear on World Caf� Live on Thursday August 18 out of Philadelphia.

For those familiar with the work of John Doe--who also has recently put out a fantastic CD--you’ll like Chuck Prophet. He’s got Doe’s rocking feel, although Chuck’s more lighthearted.

I give “Age of Miracles” 4 bottle caps, and urge everyone to get to know the music of Chuck Prophet.

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