Daily Tune On - Jess Chalker “You and Me Said the Raindrop to the Seed”
Jess Chalker “You and Me Said the Raindrop to the Seed” (The You and Me song)
I guess it’s somewhat perfect to follow the Joni Mitchell posting with this one. A friend of mine just turned me on to this unsigned singer/songwriter from Australia who got featured on YouTube for her song “You and Me Said the Raindrop to the Seed” (The You and Me song.) And in trying to get some info on her and give you more than a YouTube link I came across her Myspace page. Under influences the first person she mentions in a very long list of influences is Joni Mitchell.
So what have I learned about Jess Chalker after watching about 8 of her videos that she has posted on YouTube, I feel as if I discovered a disarming talented singer/songwriter whom I bet will be signed by years end. A&R guys, check her out! She’s posted about 15 to 20 original songs on YouTube, just Jess and her guitar to whom you’re about to be introduced. To me she seems like the complete package. Her videos are very simple, mostly Jess in her living room singing solo, playing acoustic guitar in a contemporary folk style. There’s nothing fancy, just a pure voice, simple guitar styling, and a beautiful girl singing smart lyrics with meaning. Besides the song I’m posting below one of my other favorites was “He Kissed Me Twice.” I also liked “This Little Heart.”
So, good luck Jess. I hope this posting wins you a few more fans, and better yet a contract. If it does, be sure to let us know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AW-LgDx_Qk