Oct. 17, 2004 : There is a concept for a song cycle I've had for THREE years now and finally, things are settling down, I may actually get the chance to work on it.....The CD I completed in 2002 is not connected with it.... In regards to the completed 2002 cd some of it will be offered as an EP here on the website very shortly....yay!

OCTOBER. Well, I'm the last to find out - A long time ago, I believe it was '92, in a city by the bay(San Francisco), my friend Henry Kaiser (eclectic virtuoso guitar god) asked me to sing on some recordings he had done with (other eclectic virtuoso guitar god) Glenn Phillips of cover songs. They had done the basic tracks back in 1990 and finally wanted to add some vocals. So I sang my throbbing heart out on Dylan's "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" for him . Well, it looks like IT is finally seeing the light of day !!- Cd titled "Guitar Party" by Henry Kaiser and Glenn Phillips is now available. Here's what some press said about my warblings:
“Highlight tracks include: "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" - wonderfully sung by Susan James (her scatty trills are spine-tingling) this version will forever alter the way you listen to Bob Dylan (Bob's had a lot of guitarists, but never one like Kaiser or Phillips.)” Matthew J. Permarm , The Islander, December 15 2003

“Susan James casts some vocal magic over Dylan’s "Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues" as Kaiser and Phillips dispense some glorious instrumental enhancement.“ Stu Fox, REVOLVING DOOR MUSIC GUIDE,Spring/Summer 2004
So you can order here:
http://www.circulatrix.com/henryshop.html
or find out more here:
http://www.gaffmusic.com/kaiser_new.html

cheerio

SEPTEMBER Fantastic news! Martin (manager for Stereolab) has told me that Mary's solo work will be re-released as an EP. Two of the songs from "The Horizontalist" single were recorded in my living room in London, I engineered while mary played and I also did some guitar and vocals with her on them. When I would get stuck with some engineering question or problem, my hubby Fulton would come in and save the day. Fulton mixed and drums were done by Andy Ramsey at Blackwing Recording Studios (now defunct ) . I'm SO happy that these sweet, irreverent , fun recordings of her music will once again be given a spotlight .....More later...

2003
JANUARY We'll be in France for months now - Fulton doing the Stereolab LP and EP.

JUNE Susan can be heard doing some back vocals on upcoming High Llamas CD to be released September 2003 called 'Beet, Maize and Corn"

2002

NOVEMBER. My dear friend Mary Hansen has died, I'm devastated to say. She was hit by a truck while riding her bicycle in London. So many things will stay with me regarding Mary. Her humor, loyalty and generosity as a friend. She was supposed to come over the next day and help me look after my baby while I packed some things for when Fully and I sold our flat. She was one of the most humble, down-to-earth, funniest people I have ever known. She could make the most boring task seem like a great adventure. She was responsible for introducing me to my husband four years ago at a High Llamas show. She was a great musician and singer - just check out her work with Stereolab. The last time I saw her was just in October when we were doing some vocals for the next High llamas cd. We couldn't look at eachother while we were singing because we kept making eachother laugh so much. I was honoured to know her...God I'll miss her.