The Way It Feels | ||||
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Released | 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Blues | |||
Label | Alert Canada | |||
Producer | Colin Linden | |||
Roxanne Potvin chronology | ||||
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The Way It Feels is Canadian blues singer/musician Roxanne Potvin's second album, released in 2006. The album includes contributions from a wide range of players, including producer Colin Linden, John Hiatt, Bruce Cockburn and members of the Fairfield Four and the Memphis Horns. Eight of the songs on the CD were written by Potvin who also plays electric and acoustic lead guitar.
All songs are written by Roxanne Potvin, except where noted.
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