HERE COMES THE SONG

Neil Morton Reading the harrowing back story of Allison Russell while listening to her remarkable debut solo album is a humbling experience. The Nashville-based French Canadian calls herself and her record Outside Child but her achingly soulful voice has earned her a place in the inner sanctum of artistic recognition. Outside Child speaks eloquently of joyful triumph over profound personal trauma. ‘Telling my own story, in my own words, under my own name, is one of the most t

Neil Morton FEATURED SONG OF THE WEEK Deserving: John Smith John Smith’s new album The Fray has arrived like vaccine for the soul. The British singer-guitarist is so deserving of our attention. Song Of The Week at herecomesthesong.com is Deserving. This is a personal statement – and a universal one. The Fray, his sixth studio album recorded in the coveted Wood Room at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios and co-produced by his good friend Sam Lakeman, explores the emotional tur

In My Room: a perfect title to describe the humble songwriter’s location of necessity during the global shutdown. From their rooms they've…

It is always pleasing when a songwriter you greatly admire echoes a long-held belief. My contention is that the best songs are the sad ones…

Our final Song Of The Week of 2018 is an encore from Anderson East's album of that name, the southern soul ballad This Too Shall Last…