Eric Andersen

Eric Andersen (born 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter who emerged during the 1960s folk boom. His debut, Today Is the Highway (1965), established him in the folk scene; Blue River (1972) is often cited as a high point in his catalog.

Born 1943 in Pittsburgh; debut album Today Is the Highway (1965). Blue River (1972) recorded in Nashville, produced by Norbert Putnam; the album blends folk, rock, country and soul and (per review) features Joni Mitchell on the title track chorus.

Eric Andersen (born 1943, Pittsburgh) is an American singer-songwriter from the 1960s folk boom. Review(s) praise Blue River (1972) as a highlight of his catalog, produced in Nashville by Norbert Putnam and featuring a warm, genre-spanning sound. Andersen's debut album Today Is the Highway (1965) marks his entry into the folk scene.

For:Fans of classic folk, 1960s–1970s singer-songwriters, and listeners who enjoy country-tinged, intimate songwriting.