Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16 1980) is an American pop singer, songwriter, and pianist best known for the single "A Thousand Miles" from her debut album, "Be Not Nobody" (2002), which was certified platinum in the U.S. The commercial failure of Carlton's second album, "Harmonium" (2004), led her to part company from her record label A&M, though she still holds a dedicated fanbase. Wikipedia
More cathartic yearning comes from Vanessa Carlton, if only because "A Thousand Miles" beckons the listener to thrust along by playing the air string section. www.villagevoice.com/issues/0225/weisblott.php
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