I did some things that i have always wanted to do, but never had. Although my lifestyle is very different from that of the songs character, somehow her beautiful and powerful voice strikes chords deep within. Liberty is the title track off of lindi ortega s highly anticipated new album. I want to continue creating music for the very people whove supported me along the. Lindi ortega on world cafe xpn may 15, 2018 the country singersongwriter speaks on how she made her return to the stage and what made her leave her adopted home in nashville to return to canada. Lindi ortega is a northern girl with southern charms, a cowpunk who writes songs that make grown men weep, a tattooed lady whos comfortable wearing rubyred lipstick and cowboy boots, a modern. Dont use marijuana dont use heroin dont use cocaine dont use your medicine if you wanna use something i got what you need if you wanna get your fix darlin use me. That struck a chord for me, because just like everybody else, i have. I think the most important thing for me was that i ended on a very positive note because ive had so many people tell me that my songs helped them through really hard times in their life, ortega says. Dont use marijuana dont use heroin dont use cocaine dont use your medicine if you wan.
Lindi ortegas cinematic liberty takes listeners to unexpected places nprs lulu garcianavarro talks to canadian country singer lindi ortega about. Find lindi ortega discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Use me lyrics by lindi ortega original song full text. She spent nearly a decade as an independent artist in the toronto music scene, releasing two albums and an ep in that time. Lindi ortega born may 28, 1980 is a canadian country singersongwriter from toronto, ontario, who had lived in nashville, tennessee then married and moved to western canada in 2017.
Go on and look me in the eye if you think you can ever seen a better dead rebel man. Lindi ortegas next album will be a concept album split into three movements. Lyrics to dying of another broken heart by lindi ortega. I would highly, highly recommend buying this cd even if you dont usually care for the music genre. The song nothing at all from this album was used in the online campaign for the dove campaign for real beauty. By placing your order, you agree to our terms of use. The criticallyacclaimed album is available in north america now, and will be out in europe on may 25. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. He sang far too many songs very poorly and really diminished the whole experience for me. She has been described as torontos best kept secret and nicknamed indie lindi.
After that lindi was great but i would have enjoyed it so much more without the warm up act. In the early 2010s, canadian born altcountry singersongwriter lindi ortega had had enough. Lindi ortega after many years touring and releasing records i now sing personalized online telegrams for all occasions. Dont get me down murder of crows heaven had no vacancy high use me. Lindi, accompanied by side guitarist whizz, james champagne robertson, will play shows with her band at camelot lounge and coogee diggers in sydney, northcote social club and caravan music club in melbourne. In normal light they are barely distinguishable but in good light you can see the two different colours hence some may mistake this for simply normal black vinyl.
Lindi ortegas cinematic liberty takes listeners to. Tell it like it is lyric video stand by me cover lived and died alone. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of lindi ortega lyrics. Ortegas anguish is palpable on heaven has no vacancy, a grim gospel tune, while on use me she offers herself as an antidote to her lovers selfdestructive habits, but her vocal again suggests the futility of caring for a lover trapped in a downward spiral. Dont use marijuana dont use heroin dont use cocaine dont use your medicine if you wanna use something, i got what you need if you wanna.
She sings vintage country songs with a modern indie rock feel. Lindi ortega what a girls gotta do by craft services. Lindi ortega simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Her first album, the taste of forbidden fruit, was released independently in 2001.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Watch official video, print or download text in pdf. Listen closely and youll find ortegas experiences in the lyrics too. Nashville, her label, her agent, and her manager, and moved to calgary. Lindi ortega born may 28, 1980 is a canadian singersongwriter and musician, known for her voice that has been described as a blend of dolly parton, johnny cash and emmylou harris.
Dont come any closer to my heart if youre afraid of the dark. As the narrative unfolds in this concept album, a central character emerges one who finally sheds the darkness of her past and emerges into the light. Dont use marijuana dont use heroin dont use cocaine dont use your medicine if. Liberty is the fifth studio album by canadian musician lindi ortega. It was released in march 2018 under shadowbox records. We have 5 albums and 39 song lyrics in our database. Lindi ortega is a singer songwriter from toronto, canada. Lindi ortega born may 28 is a canadian singersongwriter from toronto, ontario. Stream tracks and playlists from lindi ortega on your desktop or mobile device. On liberty, the latest album from americana performer lindi ortega, the singersongwriter took a few, well, creative liberties.
A sticker on the shrinkwrap says on limitededition twocolor vinyl. Listen to tiggersail soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 8 followers. Craft services is raising funds for lindi ortega what a girls gotta do on kickstarter. Her mother is of irish descent and her father is of mexican descent. Discouraged with not being able to make a living despite having charting records, juno and grammy nominations, critical acclaim, and endless touring, she chucked everything. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. O n record, there are two distinct sides to the nashvillebased, torontoreared country singer lindi ortega. Gonna get a little bit high today yes, i think i will cause i got some pain to medicate and im all out of pills what do ya say honey wanna go for a ride. Lindi ortega is a country singersongwriter inspired by emmylou harris, johnny cash and dolly parton. Download the android app to get lyrics to the songs you play. Lindi ortega born may 28, 1980 is a canadian country singersongwriter from toronto. In the first, shes a ripsnortin, red bootwearin, guitarslingin dolly parton type. Listen to lindi ortega soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 114 tracks.
A couple of years ago, with little money in her bank account, approaching 40 and feeling burnt out, lindi ortega contemplated giving music up but instead she left her label, management and agent, got engaged and left nashville and moved to calgary. Lindi ortega faded gloryville 2015, twocolor vinyl. I would see her much more often if i could shes amazing and not to be missed. Ive been a fan since the getgo and while her music gets better and better, her original stuff remains awesome and equally alluring. Band members lindi ortega vocals and guitar james robertson. View lindi ortega song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Tiggersails following on soundcloud listen to music. Lindi ortega has become one of my favorites because her music is far removed from runofthemill. Now living in tennessee, her voice has been described as a blend of dolly parton, johnny cash, and emmylou harris. I think the most important thing for me was that i ended on a very positive note because ive had. Use me by lindi ortega lyrics damnlyrics all lyrics is. There is no way to listen to lindi ortega without having only positive things to say.