Rachael Yamagata (born on September 23, 1977 in Arlington, Virginia) is a singer-songwriter. She plays piano, and her dark, smokey alto garners frequent comparisons to Fiona Apple. Her first full-length album, Happenstance, was released on June 8, 2004. Yamagata became the vocalist for the Chicago funk-fusion band Bumpus, spending six years with them while writing and recording three albums and touring the country. However, she began to write songs which took on a style that conflicted with the funk vision of the band. In 2001, Yamagata decided to take those songs and pursue a solo career. In September 2002, she landed a two-record deal with Arista's Private Music label, and her EP was released in October. She also made an appearance in Jason Mraz's second album, singing a song with him called Did You Get My Message? She also teamed with with Toots & The Maytals to sing blame on me. She also
1 | Meet Me By The Water | Happenstance |
2 | I Want You | Happenstance |
3 | Letter Read | Happenstance |
4 | Worn Me Down | Happenstance |
5 | Even So | Happenstance |
6 | Paper Doll | Happenstance |
7 | Faster | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
8 | Moments With Oliver | Happenstance |
9 | Duet | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
10 | Ode To... | Happenstance |
11 | Be Be Your Love | Happenstance |
12 | Don't | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
13 | Horizon | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
14 | Elephants | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
15 | 1963 | Happenstance |
16 | Reason Why | Happenstance |
17 | Elephants Instrumental | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
18 | Quiet | Happenstance |
19 | Little Life | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |
20 | What If I Leave | Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart |