Lauren O'Connell

youtube.com/laurenoc12
@panthergo
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I write songs and play them.

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Rochester, NY, USA
San Francisco, CA, USA

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Download for "I Think It's Going to Rain Today"
April 27, 2015 00:15:10
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April 27, 2015 00:15:10

New Randy Newman Cover- "I Think It's Going to Rain Today"
April 26, 2015 23:32:07
I Think It's Going to Rain Today, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/i-think-its-going-to-rain-today
I Think It's Going to Rain Today by Lauren O'Connell, released 26 April 2015
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April 26, 2015 23:32:07

Concert Window Show on April 9th!
March 26, 2015 19:36:14
Live online show on April 9th! I'll be taking ...
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Live online show on April 9th! I'll be taking requests, answering questions, and maybe playing some new songs. Shows are at 11am and 6pm PDT, so hopefully one of those is reasonable in your time zo...
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Concert Window Show on April 9th!

Hey all, I'm doing another live online show on April 9th! Sticking with Concert Window, and going with the usual setup of a morning show and an evening show, so hopefully you can attend one no matter where you are. Get tickets or sign up for reminders here: https://www.concertwindow.com/11584-lauren-o-connell Gimme your requests! I'm going to try to learn a different cover for each show, so let me know what you'd like to hear. Make sure you let me know which show you'll be watching! I'm gonna try to mix up the set lists. Hope to see a bunch of you there! Lauren

Lauren O'Connell

March 26, 2015 19:36:14

Shawn Oh goody, another concert window show I get to miss out on. (still no paypal support). :(

March 26, 2015 23:00:53 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Ah bummer! Just read about it, and it makes sense why Paypal doesn't work with their system, but hopefully they're working on it.

April 3, 2015 20:08:13 · Reply

Steve (SEC) I'd like to hear something new you've written that we've never heard before. I hope to be at both shows.

March 28, 2015 04:14:21 · Reply

Download for "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)"
March 20, 2015 22:50:08
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March 20, 2015 22:50:08

Arcade Fire Cover
March 20, 2015 22:31:39
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels), by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/neighborhood-1-tunnels
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) by Lauren O'Connell, released 20 March 2015
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Arcade Fire Cover

Heyo, Decided to roll with a newer classic this time around. It was supposed to be a super mellow cover, but I was having fun with some new toys, and it turned into something a little different. Hope you like it! On a related note, I see now that the decision to call my Bandcamp collection "Demos" was decidedly lacking in foresight. Live and learn, you guys. In any case, thanks as always for listening and supporting my work. You make me the happiest camper. Lauren

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March 20, 2015 22:31:39

lu3ke Gorgeous cover. Thanks, Lauren!

March 24, 2015 18:32:20 · Reply

Stephen Mesa Wow, this is incredibly done! I have listened to it many many times now. You've totally done it justice. Side note: this may sound absurd, but my brand new son was super fussy and crying when I turned this on and it mesmerized him! Your music is so magical it soothes crying babies!

March 26, 2015 02:53:30 · Reply

Chuck Rice A very nice cover. Thank you for sharing it with us, Lauren.

March 28, 2015 02:31:15 · Reply

"Thirteen" Download
February 24, 2015 21:44:32
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February 24, 2015 21:44:32

Big Star Cover- "Thirteen"
February 24, 2015 21:34:20
Thirteen, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/thirteen
Thirteen by Lauren O'Connell, released 24 February 2015
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Big Star Cover- "Thirteen"

I've loved this song since hearing Elliott Smith's version of it, which was prominently featured on a mix CD I got from a friend in 2007. (It was also on Elliott's album "New Moon," but I'd argue the mix CD was more significant.) I used to play it from time to time in my open mic days and it's never really gotten old, so I decided to lay it down over the weekend with some added guitar bits. Hope you like it, and thanks for yours ears, eyes, and interest as always. -Lauren

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February 24, 2015 21:34:20

Tim Sessanna I love both the Big Star original and Elliott's cover (which I think I heard on the Thumbsucker soundtrack), and this is true to how I imagined you'd do it. :) Thanks Lauren <33

February 25, 2015 01:24:23 · Reply

David Mencarini Very nice version. I will have to seek out the Elliott Smith version. Big Star is a very under-appreciated band from the early 70's. Thanks Lauren.

February 25, 2015 12:55:05 · Reply

Sascha This is absolutely beautiful. I've always loved the other version.This site is amazing. I came here to make a pledge on the Amanda Palmer page and discovered you there, and am so excited and thankful to have <3

March 9, 2015 17:10:13 · Reply

"Heart of Gold" Download
January 30, 2015 22:51:02
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January 30, 2015 22:51:02

Neil Young Cover- "Heart of Gold"
January 30, 2015 22:46:42
Heart of Gold, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/heart-of-gold
Heart of Gold by Lauren O'Connell, released 30 January 2015
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Neil Young Cover- "Heart of Gold"

For my future box set, "Songs Your Dad Knows."

Lauren O'Connell

January 30, 2015 22:46:42

David Mencarini Nice version. How about "Songs Your Dad Knows And You Should Too"

February 2, 2015 13:07:23 · Reply

Randy Schultz You HAD to play the age card huh? Just because I casually mentioned the Traveling Wilburys and Roy Orbison

February 3, 2015 22:04:57 · Reply

Neil From (Nelly Bravo TV) Great song thanks for sharing <3

July 23, 2015 15:37:32 · Reply

Downloads for "The Daylight Here"
January 19, 2015 23:13:07
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January 19, 2015 23:13:07

"The Daylight Here" (Alternate Version)
January 19, 2015 22:52:42
Lauren O'Connell- &quot;The Daylight Here&quot; (NPR Tiny Desk Contest Entry)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2p9U-6Ubo
New version of an older tune, and my entry for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Written and performed by Lauren O'Connell Originally recorded as My Terrible Friend (w/ Nataly Dawn) for our EP &quot;Room fo...
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"The Daylight Here" (Alternate Version)

Heyo, I just recorded this song as my entry to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. If you know what's good for you, you're already familiar with the version I recorded with Nataly Dawn for our band My Terrible Friend. It's one of my favorites that I've written, so I decided to roll with it for my Tiny Desk submission. If you don't know what a Tiny Desk Concert is, look it up on YouTube. You will see a bunch of performances by every band I like. The winner of this contest gets to do one of those, so I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring. Actually, that sounds too casual. Entering an NPR contest as an independent musician is more like trying to stuff a sombrero into a subway car that's already totally full of hats. So, you know. I thought I'd do that. Thanks for listening and reading and all of the other verbs, Lauren

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January 19, 2015 22:52:42

Brian Peterson This is pretty amazing! Any chance you're playing it at the show later today?

January 20, 2015 16:20:22 · Reply

David Mencarini Quite beautiful.

January 20, 2015 18:06:48 · Reply

Jason Buchwitz Hauntingly beautiful

February 5, 2015 16:24:56 · Reply

Download for "Save It for a Rainy Day"
December 2, 2014 03:15:36
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December 2, 2014 03:15:36

The Jayhawks- "Save It for a Rainy Day"
December 1, 2014 07:57:15
Save It for a Rainy Day, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/save-it-for-a-rainy-day
Save It for a Rainy Day by Lauren O'Connell, released 30 November 2014
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The Jayhawks- "Save It for a Rainy Day"

I've been really enjoying the Jayhawks' album "Rainy Day Music" lately. Couldn't resist singing this one. As always, zillions of thanks for your ears and support. Hope you dig it.

Lauren O'Connell

December 1, 2014 07:57:15

William Smith You always cover songs from bands that sound pretty obscure (or maybe I dont have my finger on the pulse of indie music) how do you find such bands?! this cover is so killer!

December 4, 2014 05:56:54 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Thanks! Years and years of mix CD's/playlists from friends.

December 6, 2014 01:33:41 · Reply

Jeffrey T. Smith a demo? sounds great the way it is

December 31, 2014 17:45:42 · Reply

David Mencarini Just catching up on stuff and enjoyed this song for the first time today. Nice job and good choice for a cover. Hard to miss on a Jayhawks song. Great band.

January 14, 2015 19:00:01 · Reply

"Atlantic City" Download
November 24, 2014 20:40:31
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November 24, 2014 20:40:31

New Springsteen Cover- "Atlantic City"
November 24, 2014 20:38:03
Atlantic City, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/atlantic-city
Atlantic City by Lauren O'Connell, released 24 November 2014
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New Springsteen Cover- "Atlantic City"

Fun bit of trivia: I really like Bruce Springsteen. None of you knew that, I'll bet. Thanks as always.

Lauren O'Connell

November 24, 2014 20:38:03

Chaz Harris Nice. I like that one myself (heard Justin Townes Earle do a cover of it a while back, too).

November 24, 2014 21:18:16 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Never heard that! I'll have to look it up.

November 24, 2014 21:22:03 · Reply

Chaz Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyxx85q00QI

November 24, 2014 21:28:14 · Reply

Steve Nazaran Crazy! I've been listening to his Nebraska album a lot lately and especially Atlantic City. Thanks for the great cover!!

November 24, 2014 21:29:29 · Reply

Steve Nazaran it also motivated me to learn who is the chickenman. Now I know.

November 25, 2014 03:04:30 · Reply

Gaylon Vickers Iconic songwriters like Springsteen are rare. Here's hoping we can add you name to that list some day.

January 21, 2015 06:52:05 · Reply

Live Web Show December 4th!
November 20, 2014 02:02:18
Lauren O'Connell | Concert Window
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http://www.concertwindow.com/artists/11584-lauren-o-connell
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Live Web Show December 4th!

I'm playing a show on Concert Window! December 4th, 11am and 7pm PST! Follow the link to get a ticket and/or reminder about it. Gimme your requests right here. Thanks Chaz for reminding me to post this here. SECRET JUST FOR PATRONS: Sometimes I "forget" things on purpose so that people won't know my online presence is actually managed exclusively by an elite team of marketing professionals. Yeah, that's it.

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November 20, 2014 02:02:18

Thomas yours : Just be Eyes on the Prize Heck, just about anything of yours Theirs : Townes Van Zandt - For The Sake Of The Song

November 20, 2014 15:22:30 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Gotcha. Which show will you be watching?

December 2, 2014 22:07:10 · Reply

Thomas looking forward to it. 2PM eastern

December 2, 2014 23:59:15 · Reply

Robert O'Donnell An acoustic (since that's what I'm assuming the show will be?) version of Graceland could be interesting.

November 20, 2014 18:08:52 · Reply

Chaz Harris No problem. I liked "Out of Focus"...not sure if pianos will be a part of this presentation? Someone else mentioned Townes; hard to go wrong with any of his stuff if you're doing covers (IMO, anyway). St John the Gambler is a good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUnoTTjx9dY Otherwise...FREEBIRD!!!! Someone had to do that at some point...lol

November 21, 2014 06:06:31 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell I'll see if I can get the ol' keyboard in the mix. Which show?

December 2, 2014 22:08:32 · Reply

Chaz Harris Whichever one, I guess. I'll watch both unless some unforeseen crazy shit occurs.

December 3, 2014 17:14:58 · Reply

Bat Mobile
November 15, 2014 00:36:50
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Bat Mobile

Working on some drawings for new patrons. Thanks for joining, new patrons! And to the rest of ya's, thanks for continuing to be a life-changing force of good in my day-to-day existence. And hey! If you have any doodle ideas you want brought to life, suggestions are welcome. Animal- and pun-based concepts are preferred.

Lauren O'Connell

November 15, 2014 00:36:50

Ken Reilly Computer mouse. A mouse sitting at a desk wearing bi-focals, in front of a computer with it's front feet on the key board. Cat-tastrophe. Row boat full of cats heading toward a waterfall. Humming bird. Looking at sheet music with the caption" because they don't know the words" Anteater. An ant sitting at a table with a napkin tucked under it's chin(?) with a knife and fork looking down at a plate with a leaf on it. Horse drawn carriage. A horse sitting at a desk drawing a picture of a carriage.

November 15, 2014 15:54:01 · Reply

Frank Monaco How about steers that look like cut timber? Call them "cattle-logs."

November 15, 2014 17:45:44 · Reply

Olof Pettersson A walking bass (either the fish or the instrument). A walking cake ("cakewalk"). Crows drinking together at a crowbar. Pieces of candy drinking at a candy bar. A bored and dorky-looking lame duck. The Dalai llama. Birds playing basketball and a referee calling "fowl!"

November 15, 2014 22:44:22 · Reply

"Graceland" Download
October 28, 2014 19:36:22
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October 28, 2014 19:36:22

Download for "Never No More"
October 24, 2014 23:11:49
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October 24, 2014 23:11:49

Patsy Cline Cover with Lia Rose
October 24, 2014 23:07:23
Patsy Cline- Never No More (Cover by Lauren O'Connell and Lia Rose)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkLHoFRvbE
Download this song: http://goo.gl/KQQnD5 More Lia: http://patreon.com/liarose More Lauren: http://patreon.com/laurenoconnell
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Patsy Cline Cover with Lia Rose

Hey! I got together with fellow Bay Area musician and Patreon creator Lia Rose ( http://patreon.com/liarose ) last week, and we worked out an arrangement of this old Patsy Cline song, "Never No More." We had a lot of fun tinkering with the harmonies, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with such a lovely person and gorgeous voice. You'll probably be hearing more from us. Hope you dig it.

Lauren O'Connell

October 24, 2014 23:07:23

Leetters Another yummy tune! Thanks L =D

October 27, 2014 11:04:53 · Reply

Jan Wade I love this. Beautiful sounds.

November 25, 2014 01:48:12 · Reply

Robert L Just ran across this. Great combo I think! Vocals fit together quite comfortably. Makes me want to hear more. Thanks!

December 30, 2014 07:03:44 · Reply

Download for "Eyes on the Prize"
October 15, 2014 16:41:03
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October 15, 2014 16:41:03

M. Ward Cover- "Eyes on the Prize"
October 14, 2014 21:27:44
Eyes on the Prize, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/eyes-on-the-prize
Eyes on the Prize by Lauren O'Connell, released 14 October 2014
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M. Ward Cover- "Eyes on the Prize"

Reminding myself how much fun guitars are.

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October 14, 2014 21:27:44

Nelson Bloncourt Beautiful. Thank you.

October 15, 2014 23:37:19 · Reply

Gaylon Vickers Nicely done. Thanks for the magic-making.

October 17, 2014 23:32:23 · Reply

Gosto de Músicaaa Beautiful voice!

October 29, 2014 05:13:47 · Reply

Cover of Paul Simon's "Graceland"
September 30, 2014 22:00:41
Paul Simon- Graceland (Cover by Lauren O'Connell)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRdrpBpZDVw
Download this song: http://goo.gl/nuC8wu My Patreon page: http://patreon.com/laurenoconnell Written by Paul Simon Arranged/performed/produced by Lauren O'Connell
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Cover of Paul Simon's "Graceland"

This is a song I've been wanting to cover for a long time, but I wasn't sure how to do it. I came up with this arrangement over the past few days, though, and it felt like a good fit to me. Hope you dig it. Also, I just moved to San Francisco! I recorded this in my new apartment. Fun stuff so far.

Lauren O'Connell

September 30, 2014 22:00:41

John W I went back to listen to the original after (many replays) of your cover, and I think you really found the soul of this song. Beautiful. Will there be an MP3 download?

October 15, 2014 17:04:27 · Reply

Shawn I wouldn't mind knowing if there'll be a download option too before I make my order on her bandcamp page... I know I'm missing the other song "Dear Someone (w/ Graham Patzner)" which I'll be buying, but this one is a bit of a mystery.

October 16, 2014 04:37:11 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Hey John, thank you! Ugh, sorry! I forgot to post the download. I've gotta get better at that. I'll post it right now.

October 28, 2014 19:15:43 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Hey Shawn! Blargh I'm sorry, I forgot to post the download, and I didn't see this comment until now. Posting it right now. Hopefully Patreon will allow me to integrate it in the creation post at some point. I didn't post a download for "Dear Someone" because that creation was for Graham's page.

October 28, 2014 19:17:42 · Reply

Shawn I forgive you... this time. :p Seriously though, no apologies needed. :)

October 28, 2014 23:16:43 · Reply

Robin Lovely! Your work reminds me a lot of Paul Simon's, from the poetry in the verse to the use of sounds in place of words in the chorus.

October 21, 2014 18:18:01 · Reply

Daniel Webster Delicate and endearing. A fine cover to be sure. Ever considered doing a Lyle Lovett cover?

November 3, 2014 10:48:40 · Reply

"Curse Your Branches" Download
September 17, 2014 21:25:38
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Lauren O'Connell

September 17, 2014 21:25:38

David Bazan Cover with Julia Nunes
September 17, 2014 21:18:40
David Bazan- Curse Your Branches (Cover by Lauren O'Connell and Julia Nunes)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9z2PbKhaS8
Download this song: http://goo.gl/CZu5ml Lauren's Patreon page: http://patreon.com/laurenoconnell Julia's Patreon page: http://patreon.com/julianunes
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David Bazan Cover with Julia Nunes

Julia was at my house for a couple days last month, so we found some time to record this song on my porch. David Bazan is near the top on both of our "favorite songwriters" lists. We'd been wanting to do this for a while. Check out Julia's Patreon page as well: http://patreon.com/julianunes

Lauren O'Connell

September 17, 2014 21:18:40

William Smith There is just something about your acoustic music that really blows me away. It sounded absolutely amazing when you toured with Nataly Dawn. Julia and yourself should do living room shows together!

September 20, 2014 04:39:03 · Reply

John Shipman Brilliant.

October 13, 2014 03:54:12 · Reply

Jan Wade I love me some Lauren. She's ties me to earlier times. Stripped down and genuine. Telling the story straight to my heart. Love - Jan

November 25, 2014 01:52:48 · Reply

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