Richard Shindell rose to prominence in 1997 after Joan Baez recorded three of his songs. In 1998, Richard collaborated with Lucy Kaplansky and Dar Williams to form Cry Cry Cry, earning his place in the forefront of American songwriting. He has a knack for writing from varied perspectives, and the ability to create relatable characters is one of the hallmarks of his songwriting.
Richard Shindell rose to prominence in 1997 after Joan Baez recorded three of his songs. In 1998, Richard collaborated with Lucy Kaplansky and Dar Williams to form Cry Cry Cry, earning his place in the forefront of American songwriting. He has a knack for writing from varied perspectives, and the ability to create relatable characters is one of the hallmarks of his songwriting.