Orphan songs

Yes, the name of this page refers to Tom Waits' fabulous triple box called orphans. That already brings you the purpose of this page on Joe's music. I still find it the most wonderful title to describe the collection you'll find here.

Songs that you can not find on Joe's official albums. And there are some....

If you found other songs not on this list, Feel free to contact me me.

Regards,
Stefan

Single released

• 2016 : Shook up the world
  

Compilation albums

• Aura Lee 

Joe contributed this song to the album Divided and United. He also produced a few other tracks on it.

ATO records has the song on soundcloud.

• Bessie Smith

Joe contributed this song to the album 'Endless Highway, the music of the band' for which he also produced a track by Jakob Dylan.
You can listen to the track on the official website. (choose music, and then bonustracks)

When you want to buy the album including this track make sure to get a version with the bonustracks, not all of the releases have them.

• Red River Valley (Duet with Lisa Hannigan)

Allthough this is a duet, I place it in this category. The song was recorded for volume 1 of the78project.
I believe this a 'must have' album. 

The 78 project is a project inspired by Alan Lomax. They record songs in 1 take with 1 Microphone and etch it directly to a lacquer disc. (Just like in the old days)

Joe and Lisa's song was not only part of the album, it is also online as a video. It's verry interesting to see the proces. 

The 78 Project is a documentary and recording journey inspired by Alan Lomax and his quest to capture music where it lived throughout the early 20th century. Our project brings the spirit of his work into the present as we pair breakthrough musicians with the songs and the fascinating recording technology of the past. With just one microphone, one authentic 1930′s Presto direct-to-acetate disk recorder, and one blank lacquer disc, musicians are given one take to cut a record anywhere they choose. What we have found is that the film, music and feelings that result defy space and time, living music inspired by ghosts. - See more at: http://the78project.com/about/#sthash.Exxbdj3k.dpuf

The 78 Project is a documentary and recording journey inspired by Alan Lomax and his quest to capture music where it lived throughout the early 20th century. Our project brings the spirit of his work into the present as we pair breakthrough musicians with the songs and the fascinating recording technology of the past. With just one microphone, one authentic 1930′s Presto direct-to-acetate disk recorder, and one blank lacquer disc, musicians are given one take to cut a record anywhere they choose. What we have found is that the film, music and feelings that result defy space and time, living music inspired by ghosts. - See more at: http://the78project.com/about/#sthash.Exxbdj3k.dpuf

They recorded a 'flipside' song for this recording, which did not make the album, but was filmed.  It's 'Little birds' by Lisa Hannigan. (which will return in the duets section).
The 78 Project - Flipside: Lisa Hannigan & Joe Henry - "Little Bird" from The 78 Project on Vimeo.

• Taken on the Chin

This song was contributed for the 'songs for slim' album. more info here.

• Homecoming

Contributed for 'the real Tom T Hall Project'.

The 78 Project is a documentary and recording journey inspired by Alan Lomax and his quest to capture music where it lived throughout the early 20th century. Our project brings the spirit of his work into the present as we pair breakthrough musicians with the songs and the fascinating recording technology of the past. With just one microphone, one authentic 1930′s Presto direct-to-acetate disk recorder, and one blank lacquer disc, musicians are given one take to cut a record anywhere they choose. What we have found is that the film, music and feelings that result defy space and time, living music inspired by ghosts. - See more at: http://the78project.com/about/#sthash.Exxbdj3k.dpuf

Duets

• With Ann Peebles

for the album 'sweetheart love songs' Joe sang together witn Ann Peebles her song 'Untill you came into my life'. He also produced the track.

• With Lisa Hannigan

Joe has performed together with Lisa her songs 'Little Bird' and 'Passenger'.

See them perform those during the portland sessions. (Also Joe's 'Piano furnace' from Reverie)

• With Kenneth Pattengale

On Kenneth's 2009 Album Speak Joe sang a duet with him, entitled 'Big Time'. 

• With Madonna

for the album 'sweet relief II, Gravity of the situation' Joe performed together with Madonna : Vic Chesnutt's song 'Guilty by association'.

• With Billy Bragg

If we make it throug December (Merle Haggard). (more info)

• With Madisson Cunningham 

'Night and Day' (Cole Porter)

Soundtracks

I'm not there

Contributed the song 'one too many mornings'. It was only temporarily available as a bonus on the i-tunes version of the soundtrack.


Jesus Son

Joe contributed 2 songs for this film. 

• His version of Unchain my Heart
• An instrumental title track.

Listen to excerpts at allmusic


Feeling Minnesota

'Safe with me' (listen to an excerpt at allmusic)


Thomas and the magic railroad

'Some things never leave you' : find more info, and listen here.


Crossing Jordan (TV Series)












'Pale Blue Eyes' (listen to an excerpt at allmusic)

Various Covers

• Covered 'Cypress Avenue' (Van Morisson) together with 'The Swell Season' and Robin Holcomb. 

• Covered 'These days' by Jackson Browne.

I saw him play this song in Dublin (august 2013) in duet with Lisa Hannigan. 
Somebody filmed it. Absolutely gorgeous, and for me a wonderful memorie. 

• Covered 'Ramblin 'round' by Woody Guthrie during the 'reverie' concerts.

(source : Magazine acoustic guitar, May 2012)

• '1913 massacre' by Woody Guthrie

This song was featured on an episode : 'The Song That Changed My Life'. 
(In the documentary also a little of Woody's song 'so long', And some of Joe's own songs)

• Covered 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' by Kris Kristofferson.

Check my post about it.

• Covered 'George Jackson' by Bob Dylan. 

Read more about this  

• Covered 'for the good times' (by Kris Kristofferson) during the Thrum tour.