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Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards is an American folk musician and singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 1970s. He was born on July 28, 1946, in Aitkin, Minnesota, and grew up in Virginia and Ohio. Edwards learned to play the guitar at an early age and began performing in coffeehouses and folk clubs while attending college in Ohio.

In 1971, Edwards signed a record deal with Atco Records and released his self-titled debut album. The album included his biggest hit single, "Sunshine," which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has since become a classic of the folk-rock genre and is often covered by other artists.

Edwards went on to release several more albums throughout the 1970s, including "Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy" (1972), "Have a Good Time for Me" (1973), and "Lucky Day" (1974). These albums featured a blend of folk, rock, and country influences and showcased Edwards' distinctive voice and songwriting style.

After a brief hiatus in the 1980s, Edwards returned to recording and performing in the 1990s and has continued to release albums and tour extensively. His later work has explored a range of musical styles, including blues, gospel, and Celtic music.

Jonathan Edwards has had a long and successful career as a folk musician and singer-songwriter, and his music continues to be beloved by fans of the genre.


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Solo albums:
  1. "Jonathan Edwards" (1971) - Single: "Sunshine"
  2. "Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboy" (1972)
  3. "Have A Good Time For Me" (1973)
  4. "Good Time Cowboy" (2-fer) - Compilation of "Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboy" and "Have A Good Time For Me" on a single CD...you can order a copy from the Jonathan Edwards Web Page.
  5. "Lucky Day" (live) (1974)
  6. "Rockin' Chair" (1976)
  7. "Sailboat" (1977)
  8. "Rockin' The Boat" (2-fer) - Compilation of "Rockin' Chair" and "Sailboat" on a single CD.
  9. "Blue Ridge" (1985) (with The Seldom Scene)
  10. "Cruising America's Waterways" - Music from the PBS series.
  11. "Little Hands" - Album for children.
  12. "One Day Closer"
  13. "The Natural Thing" (1989)
  14. "Man In The Moon" (1997)

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