Some recent reviews of "Song for Danko"
From "Uncut" Magazine (UK)., November 2006 issue.
DAVID MUNYON Song for Danko ****
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Lost troubador of America's wounded soul emerges in Abbey Road.
A life of destitution, drink and shattered 60's dreams has informed Munyon's fitful but luminous career, independent record producer Roger Morrish brought him into the studio favoured by his childhood heroes the Beatles this summer and, with his star bright and lucid acoustic the only accompaniment, Munyon's elemental Alabama blues poured forth. Munyon's dramas of the heart recall Dylan, Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, but the huskied honey voice and visions of redemption are inimitable. An undiscovered native American treasure, Munyon turns Wounded Knee balladry, Deep Blues and pitch-dark country into aural gold. GAVIN MARTIN
From "The Ticket", the Daily Mirror, Friday the 22nd of September, 2006
DAVID MUNYON - Song For Danko 5/5
He may operate under the mainstream music biz radar but Munyon is one of the great soulful troubadours of modern America. Recorded at Abbey Road, birthplace of The Beatles’ magic that inspired him as a youth, this is worthy of their inspiration. A shimmering husky voice sings songs, such as the title track dedicated to The Band’s Rick Danko, that glow with mystical insights, his hypnotic acoustic guitar the only accompaniment. Such precious music should not go unnoticed. Check him out at www.mobilehomerecords.com
From the Real Roots Cafe, the Netherlands, August, 2006
David’s newest CD "Song for Danko", once more recorded Solo/Acoustic for his own label Mobile Home Records, is again the work from a real musical-genius. The CD and the title song is dedicated to Rick Danko from "The Band" who sadly died in 1999. "Buy me a ticket to London" comes true: On 11th July 2006 David recorded this fine sounding album with his friend and producer Roger Morrish at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London/UK. Guided by the spirit of George, John, Paul and Ringo, twelve wonderful tracks came out of David’s guitar and make this one to something very special – each song is different and each one is a pearl! He sings with a deep, warm and intense voice songs about dreams, friends, love and peace. Some he did in a very electrifying, bluesy way ("Hare Krishna Blues", "Keep it rockin’") and some in that indescribable style that gives me always the cosy creeps ("Sailor’s Song", "Vina’s Boy"). The touching song "Broken robot" is David’s friendly homage to all the people worldwide who are handicapped. "I will find you" and "I am this old guitar" are both beautiful songs he had written together in Germany with the German musicians and Singer/Songwriter buddies Matthias Biber Herrmann and Wolfgang Malende. "Word love" sung with the British artist Roy Bowden closes the album with David’s desirable message and touring-topic. Sir Paul Mc Cartney and a poster of Sgt. Pepper’s at his home inspired him to write this fine, world-needed song. All in all a remarkable album, worth to buy, that really deserves big international attention and success! (Mathias Pack)
