Phosphorescent - BigBanonos' Top 7 Songs and Covers

Last updated April 5, 2024, with "A Poem on the Men's Room Wall. First posted by BigBanonos in 2022 with highlights from To Willie and Dylan's "Tryin' to Get to Heaven."

BigBanonos presents Phosphorescent’s top original songs and select covers, blending his signature indie folk and Americana style with homage to icons Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. This list opens with Phosphorescent’s unique originals, followed by his acclaimed cover tracks from To Willie and the reflective Dylan piece, "Tryin' to Get to Heaven."

BigBanonos' Favorite Phosphorescent Originals:

• A Poem on the Men’s Room Wall (2024) – Indie Folk, Rock | From Revelator, this track showcases Phosphorescent’s evocative songwriting and haunting melody.
• Corpus Christi Bay (2022) – Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock | A deeply moving original with layered production and storytelling.
• C'est La Vie No.2 (2018) – Indie Rock, Americana | Off C’est La Vie, a bittersweet ballad with a rhythmic warmth.
• New Birth in New England (2018) – Chamber Pop, Folk | A vibrant, narrative-driven song exploring change and resilience.
• Ride On / Right On (2013) – Indie Rock, Rock | A fan favorite from Muchacho, blending synths with a folky, upbeat spirit.
• Song for Zula (2013) – Indie Folk, Americana | This anthemic track features rich lyrical imagery over layered instrumentation.

BigBanonos' Favorite Phosphorescent Covers:

• Tryin' to Get to Heaven (2022) – A soulful take on Bob Dylan’s contemplative classic from 1997.
• The Party's Over (2009) – Phosphorescent’s rendition of Willie Nelson’s introspective song, steeped in melancholy.
• The Last Thing I Needed (First Thing This Morning) (2009) – A tender, atmospheric interpretation of Nelson’s song.
• I Gotta Get Drunk (2009) – A rollicking cover, bringing an energetic spin to Nelson’s spirited original.

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