History:
David Marr was a lounge singer and songwriter from somewhere in the United States. Marr played all over the United States, from Massachusetts to Texas. Marr would play solo with guitar, eventually adding a drum machine to his small arsenal.
Marr only recorded one album, titled "This Time - Live At Sturbridge House" likely in 1975. The album featured mostly covers of Dave Loggins, James Taylor, John Denver, and other soft rock icons. The album has some neat background dining ambience including small talk, plate and forks smacking together, and laughter. It's an intriguing listen since it feels like you are sitting in that same restaurant that very day.
The album closes with an original titled "This Time" which has been comped by Numero Group and is quite popular with outsider music collectors. Marr is likely still around but no longer in music. I say this because Numero had to get the license to include the song on their comp. Marr did not record any more material after this album.
David Marr (Maret, 1975)
Rating: 7/10
A nice slab of outsider music. This record is pure lounge with a heavy folk element courtesy of Marr's guitar picking style and laidback vocals. Lots of nice re-arrangements, including a good folky take on "This Old Guitar", an oddball version of "Please Come To Boston" with a great vocal and guitar, a leslie guitar filled "If" that sounds nothing like the original, and a nice downer cover of the lounge standard "And I Love You So".
Obviously the highlight here is his original tune "This Time" complete with dreamy guitar and a wavering vocal. An interesting and cozy listening experience. Dining background ambience adds to the charm.