“AMOS LEE – SWEET PEA (with lyrics)”

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Amos Lee (born Ryan Anthony Massaro, is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock and soul. He was born in Philadelphia and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in English.

After working as a schoolteacher and bartender he began to pursue a career in music. His manager submitted a demo recording to Blue Note Records which resulted in a recording contract and an association with singer Norah Jones.

After returning to Philadelphia, Lee worked as a second grade school teacher at the Mary McLeod Bethune School and as a bartender at local music venues. He performed at “open mic” events in the area and, through his contacts with promoters, was hired as an opening act for artists like Mose Allison and B.B. King.

In 2003, Lee’s manager sent a four-song demo CD to several record labels, and the representative at Blue Note Records was “immediately struck by his [Lee’s] voice”. Afterwards, Norah Jones heard Lee’s music while visiting the record company and invited Lee to be the opening act for her 2004 tour.

The friendship between Lee’s manager and the manager for Bob Dylan resulted in Lee touring with Dylan as his opening act in early 2005. Later Lee began touring on his own and recorded his self-titled and “widely praised” debut album of “subtle, folky soul” which included vocals and instrumentation by Norah Jones and members of her band.

After it was released, the album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and Lee was named one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Artists to Watch.” One song from the album, called “Colors”, appeared on the TV show Grey’s Anatomy and in the film Just Like Heaven.

Lee’s music received additional media attention when he performed on late night TV shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 2006, Lee recorded his second album, Supply and Demand which was produced by Barrie Maguire.

An NPR Music reviewer described it as having “more complicated instrumentation and production” than his prior work. The song “Shout Out Loud” was released as a single and peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard 200, and another song, called “Sweet Pea”,was used in an ad campaign. Wiki

30 thoughts on ““AMOS LEE – SWEET PEA (with lyrics)””

  2. Lovely song 🎵 and the history with Norah Jones and Bob Dylon is incredible. How things and people connect in this world is amazing to me. Great piece my friend. Hugs Joni 🤗❤️💕☕️☕️

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    1. I love this guy too Joni. The song is dodo folksy country for me. I see kids playing and running around and home cooking almost ready. Thank you Joni! Green flowers and hugs for an enchanting week and Saint Patrick’s day!

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      1. Thank you for enlightening me about this entertainer. The fairies always remember their friends and they also love travel so any excuse to take gifts to our friends their signed up, lined up, ready to go. Have an amazing week! Love you. 💕🤗😆😘

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      3. I have been too. Although I really am trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. Happy St. Patrick’s day to you as well dear friend. Thanks for all the great post. Hugs and love Joni 🤗❤️💕

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      4. I have been told by others lots of problems. We don’t harp on things too much, comment wise, that are negative distractions. 😞⚡️☀️💓

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      5. Totally agree my friend. Sending hugs. ❤️🤗💕 In the morning look for a couple of fairies bring coffee and homemade cinnamon scones. 🤗❤️☕️☕️☕️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🥮

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      7. Alright, so glad you like them they are hard workers. They love your coffee and want me to bake all the goodies that you have. Have an amazing day my friend. Hugs and love ❤️❤️🤗☕️☕️☕️Joni

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      12. Lee’s music is very special, comforting and original! Thanks for listening and giving feedback Joni!🎼💞💫🍮🍂🍮🍂

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      13. Yes this was great music. Really appreciate getting to listen to music I haven’t necessarily ever heard before. Great stuff. Thank you. ❤️🤗😘☕️☕️💝

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      16. 🔔💚🍃🫖🍃☕️☕️ The elves have gotten their seasons mixed and they’re drinking wildly tonight with those leprechauns. You keep those fairy helpers of yours safe.

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      17. Will do thanks for the heads up. That must be some wild party. Keep your distance because they will be needed all your coffee this morning. Sending extra coffee just in case. Love ya Joni 🧚‍♀️🧚🏻🧚‍♀️🧚🏻☕️☕️☕️

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  3. Oh I love this post and the back end to this amazing story. Norah and Bob Dylon. Great stuff my friend. You rock. Sending love. ❤️💕🤗☕️☕️🙏

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      2. You too Joni! Happy new week and new month!🎼🍀Tell Leprechauns are coming! Big hugs to you and poetry land! XOXO

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      3. I know I have to keep the Leprechauns away from the fairies, they are feisty creatures. Have a blessed week. Sending love 💕🤗❤️😘🥰

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