Keep the Porch Light On

Tracks

1. 1. Share My Umbrella, Sister, Share My RainRain on a bus stop and a stranger with a little to spare. I opened with it because kindness is the whole thesis.warm soul, romantic soul3:15
2. 2. Side B of the Summer MixtapeI found a tape in a shoebox with your handwriting on the spine. I let the Rhodes do most of the remembering.nostalgic soul, rhodes soul4:08
3. 3. Blue Ribbon, Second Place, Still ProudSecond place, still proud. I've lost a few pie contests myself, and this song is for those of us who did.anthem soul, church-hall soul3:11
4. 4. Gym Doors Propped Open, Radio Still OnThe band's gone home and the radio's still on in the gym. It's the loneliest happy song I've ever sung.anthem soul, late-night soul3:49
5. 5. Sunday Best, First Day on the JobA pressed shirt and polished shoes before the sun is up. I wrote it for everybody starting something scary.hopeful soul, gospel soul3:33
6. 6. Teacher at the Back Door, Singing LowMister Hale kept the music room open after dark, and that's why I sing. I kept my voice low out of respect.tender soul, gospel soul3:36
7. 7. Thank You Twice, Bread Stall MorningA bread stall at dawn and two thank-yous, because once is never enough. It's a quick bright jazz-pop number.jazz-pop, bright soul3:35
8. 8. Found My Key, Found My FeetPockets turned inside out three times, and then the key was in my hand all along. A confident little strut.confident soul, groove soul3:25
9. 9. Turn the Lamp Up High, KeeperA lighthouse keeper and a storm rolling in. I let the horns play the waves.jazz-pop, anthem soul3:15
10. 10. The Corner Shop Stays LitThe shop bell goes ding and the light stays on for whoever needs it. It felt right to end the record there.groove soul, warm soul3:19