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Dean Friedman, one of the pre-eminent songwriters of his generation, announces the release of his ninth studio album, 'American Lullaby' released August 27th on Friedman's Real Life Records label. Friedman will be premiering the album with a six-night 'virtual' show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival titled, 'Dean Friedman's American Lullaby, running August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2021 [8pm]. The crowdfunded album, touches on a broad range of topics, including: the calamitous pandemic, looming environmental disaster, racism, sexism and an intractable culture war. The title track 'American Lullaby', a moving account of America's original sins and 400 year love affair with guns; 'Halfway Normal World', a poignant yearning for release from perpetual lockdown; The Russians Are Coming!', a 100% factual narrative based on the 'Senate Intelligence Committee Report on Russian Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election'; 'Welcome to Stupid Town' and 'On a Summer's Night'. The album also offers up 'Just Another Birthday Song', Friedman's hilarious contender to replace the ubiquitous 'Happy Birthday' song, written 125 years ago by the Hill sisters. "The new album, 'American Lullaby', " Friedman explains, "reflects my personal take on all the crazy stuff that's been happening, in America and around the world for the last six years. Like all lullabies, it's filled with tales of dark deeds and disaster, but couched in soft, gentle tones, meant to soothe and comfort the listener, while gently bracing them for the potential terrors that await."

BIOGRAPHIE DER MITWIRKENDEN
Dean Friedman first marked his entry into pop consciousness with the Top 20 chart success of his infectious hit single, Ariel, a quirkily irresistible and uncategorizable pop song about a free spirited, pot-smoking, vegetarian Jewish girl in a peasant blouse who lived, as the lyric goes, ".way on the other side of the Hudson". Friedman scored again with the release of his follow up album, “Well, Well,” Said the Rocking Chair’, and the now classic hit single, Lucky Stars. This magical duet, performed with singer, Denise Marsa, zoomed to the top of the UK singles charts, going instantly gold. Lucky Stars paved the way for a slew of Friedman hits, including familiar radio staples such as Lydia, Rocking Chair, McDonald’s Girl and Woman of Mine. Friedman’s consummate songwriting and performing, have earned him a loyal international following, devoted to the sophisticated, funny and profound work of a master songsmith. “Stunning Musicianship” - Hot Press, "Songsmith Extraordinaire!" - Music Week "An American Classic" - Tribune, “The Soundtrack of Our Lives” – NY Times, are just of few of the superlatives used to describe Friedman's powerfully unique and original talent. Though Friedman’s next single, McDonald's Girl was officially banned by the BBC for mentioning the tradename of the fast food restaurant, the irrepressible pop song has been successfully covered by a number of acclaimed contemporary bands including the Blenders (Universal) and top canadian band, Barenaked Ladies [WEA]. (BNL member, Steve Page, sings background vocals on Dean’s recent double album.) The song has become a viral YouTube video hit, and a staple of high-school and college a capella groups, around the world – including Harvard’s Din & Tonics and Yale’s Mixed Company - spawning more than 100 different video versions on YouTube; and now, three decades after being banned, the song has just been licensed by the McDonald’s corporation to be featured in a national TV/Radio campaign. Despite Friedman's apparent absence from the popular music scene, evidence that his name and music have made a lasting impact on pop music can be found repeatedly in popular media: The British band Half Man Half Biscuit released a best selling EP containing the oddly titled, The Bastard Son of Dean Friedman. (Dean emphatically denies this claim.) Friedman extracts his revenge on his CD, Submarine Races with his song, A Baker's Tale, the hitherto untold story of Nigel Blackwell's dubious origins. Friedman’s latest CD, 'American Lullaby', has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics, alike. This stunning recording further confirms Friedman’s status as one of the finest songwriters of his generation.