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Today Nebraska-based singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen has released a cover of The Beach Boys’ classic, “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On my Shoulder).” Known for both her original songs and her strong cover interpretations, featured both on her records and via her Youtube and TikTok – here von Kampen’s plaintive voice is on full display set to dazzling string arrangements. The recording appears on her forthcoming album, That Spell due August 6th, 2021 via Fantasy Records. Fans can pre-order That Spell today here.
Andrea von Kampen on “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder”:
I’ve always wanted to cover The Beach Boys in a way that pays homage to the brilliance of Brian Wilson’s songwriting and arranging while bringing a fresh perspective. There are so many great covers out there already so I wanted to find something that was a little less familiar. “Don’t Talk” seemed like a great choice for these requirements and my brother and I were excited to reinvent this classic ‘Pet Sounds’ track. We kept the vocal simple to let David’s lush string arrangement and piano part come through while still focusing on the great lyrics and melody.
The cover follows the news of her signing to Fantasy Records last month, and the subsequent release of three new songs that appear on the forthcoming album, “Water Flowing Downward,” “Take Back Thy Gift,” and “Of Him I Love Both Day and Night.”
Fresh off a tour with the Punch Brothers, Andrea von Kampen has announced new tour dates in New York City on August 31st at Rockwood Music Hall and in Washington D.C. on September 1st at DC9. In addition she will be making an appearance this summer at the legendary Newport Folk Festival. A home state record release show in Omaha, NE on August 14th will take place at The Slowdown. More dates will be announced soon.
Tour Dates
July 26 – Newport Folk Festival – Newport, RI
Aug 14 – The Slowdown – Omaha, NE
Aug 31 – Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY
Sept 01 – DC9 – Washington D.C.
That Spell Track Listing:
1. Of Him I Love Both Day and Night
3. That Spell
4. Celilo
5. The Wait
7. Carolina
8. Don’t Talk
9. Wedding Song
10. Magdalene
