THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, November 10, 1994 TAG: 9411100031
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E3 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Music Review
SOURCE: BY FRANK ROBERTS, STAFF WRITER
LENGTH: Medium: 53 lines
HE COULD probably handle it, but it's still hard to picture engaging Daron Norwood in a coliseum concert. He is a laid-back young fellow who performs as if he were sitting on the back porch, singing to friends.
The singing is quite good - better than you might expect considering Norwood's lack of recognition.
Tuesday, at Heartbreak Alley, his crisp country voice worked beautifully on ``If It Wasn't For Her, I Wouldn't Have You,'' the song that got him on the charts in the first place. It's been an uphill climb since then.
Norwood is trying for Top 10 again with ``If I Ever Love Again.''
The song that put the audience in a hand-clapping mood, however, is ``Bad Dog - No Biscuit,'' a novelty he has performed since semi-prominence struck him. It is as clever as they come. Now, at long last, it has been recorded. If the powers-that-be give it a break, it would be a big break for Norwood.
It is a good dance piece, too. Norwood stepped down from the stage at one point and performed between the dancers - quite a feat.
Things quieted down when it was just the performer, his guitar, and a couple of made-famous-by-Alabama ballads. Effective. So was a tribute to his mom. Hey, that couldn't miss.
``I'm gonna see her next week and I'm excited,'' Norwood said, as he went into a lovely piece called ``Momma Cried.''
It was Jimmy Buffett time for a spell. Norwood did ``Margaritaville'' then let everyone hear how another one of his hits, ``Cowboys Don't Cry,'' Norwood's second single, would have sounded if it were sung by Buffett. E for effort.
A more succesful tribute was a piece Norwood recently cut. ``Sad Songs'' pays homage to the older generation - George Jones, Conway Twitty, et al - encompassing some of the songs they made famous.
Once again, Easy Street handled the opening act chores. This popular local band is in demand, and the reason is obvious. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
Daron Norwood is trying for the Top 10 again with ``If I Ever Love
Again.''
MUSIC REVIEW
Daron Norwood, Easy Street
Tuesday at Heartbreak Alley, Newport News
by CNB