John Craigie - I Swam Here [CD] Iron Butterfly UPC: 813547020420

UPC: 813547020420

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Widely seen as his magnum opus

it lifts prior veils that impeded the gorgeous singing and craftsmanship gracing the 11 songs

John Craigie - I Swam Here [CD] Iron Butterfly UPC: 813547020420Much of 'I Swam Here' was recorded in New Orleans in January 2025. The album finds Craigie backed by musicians handpicked by Sam Doores of The Deslondes. With Sam on piano, organ and vocals he brought along Howe Pearson on drums, Max Bien Khan on bass Jonny Campos on Pedal Steel and an appearance by Desiree Cannon on vocals on one track. Longtime friend and collaborator, Anna Moss, appears on almost every track. While Craigie served as producer you