I've seen Jon Herington now 9 times live with Steely Dan. Each time I've gained more and more appreciation for his approach, chops, and sensibilities. I finally got around to checking out his solo stuff. First I got "Pulse and Cadence", which is actually a reissue of "Complete Rhyming Dictionary" from the mid 90's. This is the album that caught Becker and Fagan's notice, leading to his 2000 and on work with the Dan. It is an interesting mix of jazz, fusion, and bits of orchestral scattered about. Tonight I bought his "Like So" album. Totally different. Pop/rock with lot's of other things mixed in. And he writes and sings all the tracks. Awesome. Smart pop that moves through the changes effortlessly. I hear a fair amount of Tom Petty in there, but in general is it obvious that he grew up listening to a lot of the same stuff I did (he was born in '54, me in '61). Go buy it on iTunes and listen deeply.
'Lie to Me'
See it now it's disappearing
That pretty little line
Gone just as your lips part
And they're about to meet with mine
First I need to hear them loud and clear
See them form the words I hold so dear
Nothing else could dry every little tear
Lie to me
Tell me anything but don't let this end
Try for me
It will be sweeter if you pretend
Lie to me
I need to dream
Like a novel in a bookcase
Locked away without a key
If there's any way to read you
It's a mystery to me
If the words won't come and you find love leaving
There's something to be said for the art of deceiving
Say it like you mean it and I'll believe
Lie to me
Tell me anything but don't let this end
Try for me
It will be sweeter if you pretend
Lie to me
I need to dream
If you can't imagine a happy ending
Just hold me in your arms and we'll start pretending
There's a simple cure I can recommend
Lie to me
Tell me anything but don't let this end
Try for me
It will be sweeter if you pretend
Lie to me
I need to dream
Lie to me
I need to dream
