I have heard various different versions over the years of the song Old Blue written by Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, but this one by Philip Norris beats the lot hands down. When I first played this it absolutely knocked me out. Philip has taken the song apart, given it a whole new arrangement, and for me a complete new lease on life. Absolutely brilliant.
Ray Grundy, Metro Country, U.K

Ross Allen sent me Hillcrest Vol.48 containing your great version of the Roger McGuinn song Old Blue. It is one of the best versions I’ve ever heard. Performed in a perfect way, and never neglecting the roots of West Coast Country. You are a dignified representer of that sound and I hope you keep it that way.
Ted Clark, DJ of the Year, Netherlands

Old Blue is great.
Janne Lindgren, Steel Guitar Music, Sweden

...Old Blue is a great song and I’m gonna give it as much airplay as possible in my radio shows over here in the Netherlands.
Jac Oerlemans, Netherlands

Philip Norris is like Alan Jackson.
Helen Guest, U.K.

Philip Norris is the winner...
Agnar Bakke, Radio Extra, Norway

On the Run is a great CD...
Andre Leclerc, Radio Birette, France

I love the music... the technical quality, the arrangements and production are really good. The song I like best is Old Blue, it’s a great song, and they don’t come much better than this. My 3 other favourites are Crazy About You, Angela’s Song and 24 Karat Fool, they are really catching, beautiful melodies and fine singing.
Irene Hamp, Country-Expressen 105.5 FM, Denmark

..Nice sound from Philip...
Nova Radio A, Italy

...Philip is simply the best.
Grensland Radio, Netherlands

Among all the songs and artists...yours have been...the most exciting ones.
Lars G, Lindberg, MD/MCWC Radio, Sweden

On The Run is a brilliant album... Philip Norris is excellent.
Eric Kakaras, Athina 98.4 FM, Greece

I like Philip Norris’s remake of Old Blue...
Hans Hannegraaf, M.I.L.O., Belgium

...hope to hear more from Philip Norris especially.
Coastal Radio Shows, U.K.

Philip Norris is my absolute favorite.
MCWC Radio, France

I like Norris’ style...
Rodvre Kanalen, Denmark

...Philip Norris added to this network covering 78 stations across the USA!
TABC-Hollywood, California

Norris a hit here.
WVMR Radio – Dunmore, West Virginia

Old Blue is my favorite.
Eirwan Evans, Radio Ceredigio, Wales, U.K.

My favorite track is Old Blue from Philip Norris. He is a talented singer.
Lemaitre Patrice, RIG 90.7, France

What a great song and great lyrics too! We have been pleased to feature Old Blue because we love ‘Real Country’ and doggie songs are always popular! Very radio friendly for people who love dogs and Good Country Music.
Tom Robinson “Country Cousin U.K.”, U.K.

Philip Norris is a very talented man and came up in the ranks with great artists... I greatly enjoy his work.
Salvatore Baldacchino, Radio T.Q.V., Belgium

I like Philip’s latest...
Bruce Leperre, CKDM, Canada

Jaded Love is a kind of revival song reminding me to the west Coast Country rock Bands like The Byrds, Crosby Stills & Nash and the Eagles.
Ted Clark, DJ of the Year, Holland

...congratulations on a sterling effort with Jaded Love...what a neat radio friendly song – I just love it. Rather addictive. This is my kind of Country music... You have a great country voice so keep up with the great work.
Ron Heney, Caroline Country, New Zealand

Jaded Love by Philip Norris – good song, good voice...
Joris Smits, Radio Noordinveld, Holland

Jaded Love by Philip Norris... stands out.
Johnny Mason, Watford Hospital Radio, U.K.

...Jaded Love - great song.
Bob Atkins, 100.3 Bay FM, Australia

The following tracks are excellent 1, Jaded Love...
Graham Hassal, Radio Nightengale, U.K.
 
Philip Norris is coming back with a great tune.
Chrissie Harper Gron, Radio Uylenspiegel, France

Philip certainly comes up with plenty of originality. Pleasing vocals and such a relaxed style. Star quality in production. Another popular song with wide appeal to Country traditionalists and the modern Country music followers.
Tom Robinson, Kingstown Radio, U.K.
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I was first introduced to the music of Texan Philip Norris via the release on Hillcrest 48 of Old Blue. If you have read my review of that release you will know that I positively raved about his version of this old song that was revived so well by The Byrds. The recording of Old Blue that opens this album is slightly different in that fiddles and mandolin have been added on the later recording, and this gives the later one the edge. It is all down to personal taste. Different people will have different views. Both versions are simply brilliant!

Most of the other 11 songs on this Country/Rock album are written or co-written by Philip, and vary from country love ballads like (Love At) First Sight, Crazy About You and Angela’s Song, a wonderful love story about two people finally getting together after 24 years, to the hard rock sound of songs like On The Run and Restless Shadows.

When asked to describe his style of music, Philip cited influences like, The Eagles, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Gram Parsons, along with Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Add to this Philip says, “a little Vince Gill, Shenandoah, Restless Heart and even some Suzy Bogguss and Patty Loveless, top it off with some Don Felder and Bruce Hornsby, and you’ve got us.” This may seem like a fairly eclectic range of influences, but he brings them all together very well.

While not an album for country purists, this is still a very good album. I strongly advise you to go to Philip’s website, where you will find some audio clips, and part of the video for Old Blue.
Ray Grundy, Metro Country, U.K