Episode 57 - Dean Friedman

Published: Aug. 14, 2021, 4 a.m.

b'Derek and Kieran are joined by Dean Friedman. Dean is a singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist who resides in New York. Dean first marked his entry into pop consciousness with the Top 20 chart success of his infectious hit single, Ariel, a quirky irresistible 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".\\nFriedman scored again with the release of his follow up album, \\u201cWell, Well,\\u201d Said the Rocking Chair\\u2019, 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\\u2019s Girl and Woman of Mine.\\nFriedman\\u2019s consummate songwriting and performing, have earned him a loyal international following, devoted to the sophisticated, funny and profound work of a master songsmith.\\nLet Christy Take It are proud to bring you Dean Friedman.\\nThanks as always to Mark Cullen for editing.'