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Marty Lloyd
Marty Lloyd grew up in Nebraska with folk and country traditions around him. He wrote songs that seemed to speak to ordinary American lives, drawing from...
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American Dream
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Blackbird
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Come to Me
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Dancin' Here with You
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Fall from Grace
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Josephine
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Justified
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Marigold
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Sinkin' Like a Stone
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We'll Get By
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Where We Started From
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Marty Lloyd grew up in Nebraska with folk and country traditions around him. He wrote songs that seemed to speak to ordinary American lives, drawing from influences like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
His debut single 'American Dream' became a chart-topper, though it also drew criticism from some who felt it played on nationalistic feelings. The song's success put him in the spotlight, but Lloyd kept writing about difficult subjects like depression and addiction.
Over time, he worked with musicians like bassist Scott Burkett, drummer Mike McHugh, and guitarist Jake Anderson. Songs like 'Blackbird,' 'Josephine,' and 'Marigold' continued his exploration of personal and social themes without much concern for whether they fit neatly into any particular category.
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