About “This Little Bird”
“This Little Bird” is a hidden song by Jewel from her album Spirit.
“This Little Bird” is a song Jewel’s mother used to sing to her when she was a kid. Fittingly, it is her mother singing it on the CD. It is mentioned in the album notes.
“This Little Bird” was written by John D. Loudermilk, an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer who was born on March 31, 1934, in Durham, North Carolina. He was known for writing and recording a number of hits, many of which were covered by other artists. Loudermilk wrote songs in various genres, including country, rock and roll, and pop music. Some of his most popular songs include “Tobacco Road,” “Indian Reservation,” “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye,” and “Abilene.”
In addition to his songwriting career, Loudermilk also released several albums as a solo artist, and he worked as a producer for other musicians. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1976 and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Loudermilk died on September 21, 2016, in Christiana, Tennessee, at the age of 82.
About Spirit
Jewel’s second studio album, Spirit, released in 1998, showcased a more mature sound from the young folk singer. The album features a blend of folk, pop, and rock, with introspective lyrics that touch on themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
The album’s lead single, “Hands,” was a commercial success, charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Jewel a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Other notable tracks on the album include “Down So Long,” “Fat Boy,” and “What’s Simple Is True.”
Spirit is often regarded as one of Jewel’s strongest albums, showcasing her songwriting talents and vocal abilities. It also marked a shift in her career from a more stripped-down folk sound to a more produced and polished pop sound, which helped her reach a wider audience. Spirit is a solid album that still holds up today as a testament to Jewel’s talent and versatility as an artist.
How to find “This Little Bird”
On CD: Play through track #13
Listen to “This Little Bird”
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