The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters Of Texas: John And Robin Dickson

John and Robin Dickson are a husband-and-wife duo from Texas who have been writing and performing their own brand of folk music for over 30 years. Their songs are often poetic and introspective, and they have a knack for capturing the beauty and sadness of the human condition.

Pickers and Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas (John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas Music History, Texas State University)

by Robert Earl Hardy

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John Dickson was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1954. He began playing guitar and writing songs at an early age, and he was soon performing at local coffeehouses and open mics. Robin Dickson was born in Houston, Texas, in 1956. She also began playing guitar and writing songs at a young age, and she met John at a folk music festival in 1975. They began performing together soon after, and they were married in 1978.

The Dicksons have released over 20 albums of their music, and they have toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. They have also written and recorded songs for other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, and Lyle Lovett.

The Dicksons' music is often characterized by its poetic lyrics and introspective themes. Their songs are often about love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. They have a knack for capturing the beauty and sadness of the human condition, and their songs resonate with listeners of all ages.

Here are some of the most famous songs by John and Robin Dickson:

• The Ballad of Ira Hayes
• The Last Thing on My Mind
• The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
• The River
• The Dance

The Dicksons are one of the most respected and beloved folk music duos in the United States. Their songs are timeless and their artistry is undeniable. If you're looking for music that is both beautiful and thought-provoking, then you need to check out John and Robin Dickson.

Visit their website to learn more about them and their music.

Discography

• John Dickson (1977)
• Robin Dickson (1978)
• John and Robin Dickson (1980)
• The Ballad of Ira Hayes (1982)
• The Last Thing on My Mind (1984)
• The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (1986)
• The River (1988)
• The Dance (1990)
• Live at the Cactus Cafe (1992)
• The Best of John and Robin Dickson (1994)
• Twenty Years (1998)
• The Journey (2002)
• The River Flows On (2006)
• The Dance Continues (2010)
• The Ballad of Ira Hayes (remastered) (2012)
• The Last Thing on My Mind (remastered) (2014)
• The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (remastered) (2016)
• The River (remastered) (2018)
• The Dance (remastered) (2020)

Awards

• Grammy Award for Best Folk Album (1986)
• Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting (2006)
• Texas Music Hall of Fame (2012)

John and Robin Dickson are true American treasures. Their music is a gift to us all.

Pickers and Poets: The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas (John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas Music History, Texas State University)

by Robert Earl Hardy

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1554 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	279 pages

FREE