David Olney

Biography

David Charles Olney was an American folk singer-songwriter. Olney recorded more than twenty albums over his five-decade career. His songs have been covered by numerous artists, including Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury, Linda Ronstadt and Steve Earle.

Channel description

"If the form is true, it is strong enough to hold the whole universe.” - David Olney

Musical luminaries including Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Earle, Del McCoury, and Townes Van Zandt among others all knew of and drew from the universe that was David Olney.

What form did David Olney (1948-2020) take before his untimely passing at the 30A Songwriter Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, FL in January 2020? “Americana Pioneer” singer-songwriter/poet, stream-caster and actor DAVID OLNEY released iconic music for more than five decades and was known worldwide for his indelible songs and powerful live performances. David Olney hosted a weekly “You Never Know” Songwriter Series video streamcast for more than 10 years on his YouTube channel, where he performed a song and shared the story behind it. His music continues to expand our universe.

“… Gripping and thought-provoking, proves Olney to be a stone-cold storyteller with an intriguing philosophical bent.” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine

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• 01 670 "LITTLE BIRD (What I Do)" David Olney w/ Sergio Webb Bonus Track from HOLIDAY in HOLLAND DVD + CD Oct 27, 2022
• 02 169 David Olney On Co-Writing: INTERVIEW Excerpt + $20 SERENADE w/ Sergio Webb Live Concert Performance Oct 25, 2022
• 03 270 David Olney On Storytelling & Writing: INTERVIEW Excerpt + "BRAYS" w/ Sergio Webb Bonus Track Oct 23, 2022
• 04 298 When did you find out you could tell a story in song? David Olney INTERVIEW+SONG, Holiday In Holland Oct 21, 2022
• 05 450 David Olney w/ Daniel Seymour - "LOVE IS" - Live in Holland (Oct. 12, 2018) Muziekpodium Bakkeveen Jun 5, 2022