Wednesday, May 9, 2018

"Mama's Arms" by Joshua Kadison

Early 90s radio wasn't just for grunge; adult contemporary artists like Richard Marx, Celine Dion, and Michael Bolton were still very popular. Joshua Kadison, a pianist and vocalist from Los Angeles, enjoyed a few moments in this sun.

His debut album, "Painted Desert Serenade," was released in 1993 and spawned three charting singles. The airy and pleasant "Jessie" went to #26. A staple of many weddings, "Beautiful In My Eyes," reached #19. The third single, "Picture Postcards From L.A.," managed to climb to #84. Despite this promising debut, his follow-up efforts have never seen chart action. Sad for such a talented artist.

"Mama's Arms" is a heartfelt song about the loss of the family matriarch. The song is dedicated to Kadison's mother, Gloria Castillo, who was an actress who appeared in many sci-fi B-movies in the 50s.


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