Christy O'Donnell

Christy O'Donnell came out of New York City in the late 1990s with her debut album 'Paper Wings.' The title track from that record, 'Dancing With Air,' became her most recognizable song, a piece that seemed to connect with listeners on its own terms.

Her writing often dealt directly with personal territory, which sometimes drew criticism for being too candid. She kept at it anyway, following 'Paper Wings' with albums like 'Echoes of Eden' and 'The Weight of Grace.' Songs like 'When We Get Old' and 'Feel' continued in a similar vein of straightforward, emotionally grounded writing.

She had classical vocal training early on, which likely informed the clarity in her delivery. The music itself wasn't strictly one thing, it pulled from folk and rock, and later records hinted at some pop and electronic textures, but the focus remained on the song and the vocal.