Southern California native and indie singer/songwriter Rain Perry is perhaps best known for her ode to the atypical family, “Beautiful Tree”. Featured on her 2008 album Cinderblock Bookshelves, this song is more commonly known as the theme for The CW’s quirky hit family drama, Life Unexpected.
Rain Perry performing “Beautiful Tree”.
Having led what many would describe as an incredibly unconventional life – her mother was a songwriter and devotee of a hippie fundamentalist church and her father was a starving artist – it’s no surprise that Rain found her calling and solace in music. Her voice is, in a word, incredible. Powerful and smooth enough to command your notice, yet soft and sweet enough to soothe. Coupled with heartfelt, truthful lyrics, she’s crafted a solidly recognizable sound for herself.
Now this mom of two is set to release her third album, Internal Combustion, on September 21st. In addition to Rain’s own music, this release features covers of songs from such diverse artists as Paul Simon, Marvin Gaye, and Bob Seger – artists who couldn’t be further apart on the musical spectrum, yet Ms. Perry dresses their well-known classics up beautifully with a sound all her own. I’ve been listening to her cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” over and over again, wondering if we’ll soon see her name on the bills of future indie tours and festivals.
For a small taste of what you can expect from Internal Combustion, here is Rain’s rendition of Bob Seger’s “Till It Shines”:
Rain Perry – Till It Shines by Ell130
Like what you’ve seen and heard? Yes? Good, because Rain’s wonderful people over at Shorefire Media have a copy of Internal Combustion just waiting for one of our lucky readers! Just leave a comment to be qualified to win! (Winner will be chosen randomly on Friday!)
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How much do I love that she looks like I could run into her in the grocery store, yet she has a song on a hit TV show? (And Liam just asked me to play “Beautiful Tree” again – thumbs up from both of us!)
I know, right? I just adore that she’s a mom and following her dream. And making a successful career out of it!
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Ok, I’m off to find that “Let’s Get It On” cover you mentioned but wanted to comment before I leave so I can be entered.
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Kim, you had me at “Let’s Get it On!” And, for me, any woman ballsy enough to cover that perfect song is worth my time! Love it
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Oh, this was definitely a worthy cover, Mari!
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