Since the '90s,
Patty Griffin's well-crafted songs and gutsy vocals have made her a favorite in contemporary folk circles, crossing over to the pop world thanks to being covered by artists from Bette Midler to Jessica Simpson. However, one piece missing from her history is
Silver Bell, the
Daniel Lanois-recorded effort that would have been her third album if not for spending years in label limbo. Tuesday, though, the record is being set straight both literally and figuratively, as
Silver Bell gets a proper release.

Freshly mixed by
Glyn Johns, the lost album features 14 original songs, including "Top of the World" with
Emmylou Harris, and "Truth #2" -- despite the originals being in limbo,
Dixie Chicks had huge hits in covering both tracks on their album
Home (and
Natalie Maines recorded "Silver Bell" on her recent solo debut,
Mother.
To celebrate this coveted album coming out of the shadows, we're giving away a lithograph of the cover. Get a closer look
here.
Want to ring this
Bell? Simply
"like" AllMusic on Facebook and share
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AllMusic's Twitter post. You may also
enter by mail by sending a letter or postcard with your contact info (email address, Twitter handle, or phone number) and address to AllMusic HQ by Friday, October 18:
ATTN: Patty Griffin Giveaway
AllMusic.com
206 S. Main St. Ste. 225
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
On Friday, October 18 we'll draw the winner at random from our Facebook fans, Twitter followers, and mail-in entrants who shared, retweeted and posted.
Details about this giveaway:
• Giveaway begins Friday, October 4. Winner will be randomly selected on Friday, October 18.
• Must be a U.S. resident to win.
• Winner will be contacted via the service they used to enter, except for mail entrants who will be contacted via the info they provided.
• If no response is received from the winner within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn from the pool of candidates.
Listen to "Top of the World":
Buy
Silver Bell via
Amazon.
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