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| Artist: Jon Mclaughlin
Label: Island
Category: Music
List Price: $10.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 2016
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 001161202
UPC: 602517760318
EAN: 0602517760318
ASIN: B001AX9DRC
Release Date: October 7, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Beating My Heart | | • | Four Years | | • | You Can Never Go Back | | • | Things That You Say | | • | The Middle | | • | You Are The One I Love | | • | Always On My Mind | | • | Dance Your Life Away | | • | Why I'm Talking To You | | • | Throw My Love Around | | • | We All Need Saving |
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Amazon.com
American heartland singer-songwriter and pianist Jon McLaughlin - whose show-stopping live performance of "So Close," the Oscar-nominated song from the Disney movie Enchanted, was seen worldwide during the 80th annual Academy Awards ceremonies - has returned with OK NOW, his second album for Island Records, due October 7th. Fans are getting a sample with the release of a new single, "Beating My Heart," which impacted at the Hot AC radio format on June 9th.
"Beating My Heart" was written by Jon McLaughlin and produced by John Fields, known for his recent chart-topping work with the Jonas Brothers, Lifehouse, and Switchfoot. The new album is being mixed by Tom Lord-Alge and will feature the soon-to-be hit "Smack In To You," written and produced by the Grammy award-winning team of Tricky and The-Dream.
Jon's triumphant Oscar night performance ignited an astonishing 1,514% overnight sales increase at Amazon for Indiana, which neatly took over the #1 spot on the Movers & Shakers chart. "Musically, the big winner of the night was Jon McLaughlin," wrote FoxNews.com's Roger Friedman in his Oscars coverage. "He sang one of the Enchanted songs. Talk about a break-out moment! That's a phenomenal voice... McLaughlin could be the next big thing."
Indiana, Jon McLaughlin's first major label album, received maximum exposure on tours with Sara Bareilles last summer, Paolo Nutini in the fall, and then climaxing with Kelly Clarkson on her 24-city North American tour, October through December.
Named one of "The 10 Hot Guys of Summer" by US Weekly magazine last year, Jon was also seen performing on the CBS-TV daytime drama The Bold & The Beautiful, on NBC's The Today Show and on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Jon McLaughlin Photos
Album Description
OK Now is the 2008 second full-length studio album by American singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin. OK Now was preceded by the Electropop-influenced first single, "Beating My Heart", in July 2008. Released digitally in June 2008, the single charted in August 2008, and climbed its way up to number 27 on Billboard's Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks. Synthesizers introduce "You Are the One I Love," a song Jon co-wrote with Jason Reeves, inspired by the tabloid reports about Amy Winehouse's stormy relationship with her husband Blake that shows an empathy to the beleaguered pair. The multi-layered production is driven home by Peter Gabriel-like tribal drum rhythms.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Amazing November 19, 2008
I got Jon's CD the day it came out, I was so excited to hear his new songs and let me tell you I was not disappointed. For many reasons this is one of my favorite Cd's. His songs are very powerful and his voice is amazing. I got to meet him the day after his 2ND CD came out and he was so down to earth and nice. He sang at a Grey-whale near where I live. Afterwards he took time to say hello to everyone, take pictures and to sign Cd's, posters and t shirts. His voice is spectacular and he is an amazing person. Can't wait for number three.
OK Now November 13, 2008
Jon McLaughlin's latest albumn is a hit. The melodies, the lyrics and the tunes are amazing. My favorite song is Beating My Heart, which has been on repeat in my car since the albumn hit stores. Dance Your Life away is another great track that shouldn't be missed. If you haven't checked out this albumn, what are you waiting for? It's absolutely a surefire hit.
Awesome! November 3, 2008
I am totally obsessed with this new album! It reminds me a little bit of "indiana" but the lyrics are so easy to listen to and understand, and I love all the piano in his songs- it reminds me a lot of John Mayer with a fresh twist. This is something much needed in new music these days. My favorite song by far is "Beating My Heart" but the whole CD is fantastic
Definitely "OK Now"! November 2, 2008
Liked "Indiana", but LOVE this album! For those who are unfamiliar, I'd say that Jon McLaughlin's style is a cross between those of John Mayer & David Gray...Feel-good, pick-me-up beats and lyrics appropriate for all! My favorite tracks are "Beating my Heart", "Four Years" (perfect for tweens and folks who may have done things differently;)), and "Dance Your Life Away". Hope everyone enjoys this album as much as I have...I'm looking forward to more Jon McLaughlin in the future!
 Agree with San Fran Dan October 20, 2008
I love Jon! I love his talent - voice - on the piano.
I first ran into Jon opening for Kelly Clarkson (blew her away).
Lots of great music here - but I agree with San Fran Dan - this is way overproduced.
Jon's piano music is great - that's what I want to hear - buy the CD but catch him in concert if you can - he is AMAZING LIVE!
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