Its a nickname that just kinda stuck. His real name is Clarence Greenwood, but everyone just calls him Cope.
When Citizen Cope gets to the studio hes in his office, hes working. I know this because I worked as the assistant engineer during the recording and mixing of Citizen Copes third album "Every Waking Moment", due out September 12th on RCA.
The tension that people respond to in his work wouldnt surprise anyone after a meeting. As far as singer/songwriters go, Cope is intense.
I absolutely love this man and everything he does. I've been a fan for about a year and a half now, and I'd love for him to get more exposure.
Having only listened to four of his new songs via his MySpace page, I have to say that "Somehow" is my favorite. It definitely has a "vibe" to it, and it really speaks to my heart.
He is one of the coolest/ nicest people I have ever known. He and I are from the same place and we met threw a friend. He gave me his first CD and I loved it and now I go and see his shows every time he is in DC and I even ran into him in Portland with my wife on our honey moon. Very cool guy...a lot of soul.
courtneyriot
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Los Angeles, CA
SEP 10, 2006 06:00 AM