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body.” On his latest, One More Song, out now on Blue Elan Records his talent pours through the speakers on a dozen acoustic Americana tinged tracks. Known for composing some of the most durable songs in American music, Tempchin’s 10th solo album features “Slow Dancing,” which reached Top 10 for Johnny Rivers in 1977, “Song For You,” co-written by Keith Harkin of Celtic Thunder, and the title track. This satisfying effort was produced by musician and pro- ducer, Joel Piper, who also performs on most of the songs on the album, and recorded almost entirely in San Diego, California, which Jack considers his hometown. Jack says: “It’s the record I wanted to make - very simple production all about just the heart of the music. Two songs that have been recorded and nine songs no one has heard. Please enjoy.” We are and we’re sure you will, too! Richard Christy is best-known as the musician and comedian Watch a video for “Song For You” by Jack Tempchin NJ STAGE 2016 - ISSUE 9 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 47