Though Orton includes some original tunes on this EP, the middle cuts are the centerpiece. Here, Orton shares vocals and guitar duties with Callier. The result is a burlap collaboration of sweet guitars and plain-jane harmonies. They sound for all the world like they're hanging out in the living room, having a blast. We are lucky enough to watch and listen. The "best bit" is their rendition of Fred Neill's "Dolphins", which I've only ever heard another cover of, that by Linda Ronstadt on the Stone Poneys' "Hand Sown, Home Grown" album. Orton and Callier let the lyrics carry them and they follow along with wonderfully open results.

A common criticism of Orton is that her vocals tend to reediness or wander off-key. Whilst I don't hear the off-key bit much at all, I think the reedy quality to some of her vocals adds to her essential appeal as a "folk" singer. We have become so exposed to slick, highly produced music we seem to forget that most music is organic, hand-made and tends to be messy. The squeak of fingers changing chords, the trail of a note on a last gasp of breath, the sharp inhalation between phrases or notes -- this is the stuff of music. The "rough edges" on these tunes are their beauty. Enjoy!


Got to have it   November 12, 2002
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I've never written a review on Amazon before, although I am a frequent shopper, but this cd is incredible. If you never heard of beth orton or terry callier, who cares? Give it a try. The music is so moving, you won't be able to stop listening to it. Trust me on this one.


Terry Callier and Beth Orton make beautiful music   June 25, 1999
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

This is one of the best EPs out there. Beth Orton's and Terry Callier's voices match to make the two songs that they are together in soulful, suggestive, and beautiful. The songs are very touching and poignant, especially Callier's "Lean On Me." You should definetly invest your money in this EP, along with Orton's other CDs.


Excellent EP   June 4, 1999
Alex Pasternak (Cincinnati, OH USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

While not complete enough to be an introduction for someone completely unfamiliar with her work, this EP does give those of us completely enchanted with Central Reservation and Trailer Park some more tunes to listen to. And the title track has to be one of Orton's best songs.


Any serious music lover must have this   April 10, 2000
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

I admit to being a lover of Beth Ortons' work anyway, but this, her second widely available release, is the best.

Her voice is melodic beyond any other, a true siren song, and with Callier she extends to whole new levels. I must have listened to this hundreds of times in the last six months. I know it will be hundreds more in the next six.