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 The Paul Thorn Band In many ways So Far, So Good redefines Thorn. Its fusion of mediums (audio and video) perfectly highlights his strengths as a performer and as a writer. The resulting collection is an eye and ear opening reminder that Thorn is one of America’s great songwriters. "Back when I failed the sixth grade, I never thought I'd amount to anything in life but look at me now,” he say. “I'm the most famous guy you've never heard of. I have a loyal group of core fans who seem to enjoy what I do and I love them all.”
Thorn has a lot about himself to tell. One would expect to hear great stories from a guy who boxed Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran on national television, made chairs for a living, skydives for fun, had his first singing gig at age three. He doesn't disappoint.
Thorn started down his music path when he was not long out of diapers. "As a child, I sang in churches. My first paying gig was at a revival with my father when everybody came around and put money in my tambourine. After the service, there was a little girl, also about three years old, who I had a crush on. I stuffed the money I got all down in my pockets. After the service we sat around the back of the church and I bought her a Coke with the money I'd earned. That was my
first paying gig, and I guess my first date."
Thorn writes and performs songs taken from life - good times, bad times, and everything in between. His songs are often constructed on the universal themes of love, loss, and yearning. But far from ever sounding commonplace, Thorn is able to weave in a slightly loopy Southern sense of the unexpected that draws you in and never lets go.
Son of a Church of God minister, professional boxer, factory worker, skydiver, songwriter supreme - Paul Thorn has done it all. Now, with the release of So Far, So Good: The Best of The Paul Thorn Band Live, fans old and new can immerse themselves into the sanctifying waters of Thorn’s music. Hallelujah.
What others say about Paul:
“Thorn is a rare and addictive mixture of soul, wit, humour and musicality. It's been a joy having him out on tour with us." - Mark Knopfler
"There isn't a better unsigned artist out now writing great songs and performing them as well as Paul Thorn. In fact, there's very few signed artists we're playing making music as good as Paul. Every time we play this record the phones ring off the hook!" - WXPN, Bruce Warren
“Paul Thorn may be the best kept secret in the music business. ... I am forever grateful to Donny Fritts for turning me on to him.” - Kris Kristofferson.
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