Near,Holly Crushed: Love Song Collection CD

Although Near is known for her work in social change music, this moving (and often humorous) look at love and relationships is a delightful surprise. These 19 songs, covering styles from pop/rock to country to jazz, round out the series of collections released over the last few years. One often overlooked impression becomes clear: Holly Near is a great singer. 'OK. OK. Some of you have asked about all the love songs that haven't made it to the other collections. So here they are. I had no idea there were so many. Turn the volume up real loud and clean house!' Holly Near is a unique combination of entertainer, teacher and activist. An immense vocal talent, Near's career as a singer has been profoundly defined by an unwillingness to separate her passion for music from her passion for human dignity. She is a skilled performer and an outspoken ambassador for peace who brings to the stage an integration of world consciousness, spiritual discovery, and theatricality

1. Crushed 2. How Bold 3. The Promise 4. Don't Hold Back 5. How Was I to Know 6. Bony Jaw Baby 7. Bird Gonna Fly 8. Plain and Simple Love 9. Back Off 10. Fire in the Rain 11. The Right to Love 12. The Letter 13. Sit with Me 14. Backing Off and Pulling Away 15. Dancing Bird 16. Lonely Days 17. Room for Me 18. Once or Twice 19. I Really Didn't Want to