The Best Thing to Happen to Ray LaMontagne

The story goes that Ray LaMontagne was working in a shoe factory when he woke up one morning to a Stephen Stills song and decided to become a professional musician. Ironically, I was fortunate enough to meet Stephen Stills and he advised me never to go into the music business. Three albums into his career, LaMontagne's "You Are the Best Thing," has become a hit - and for good reason. "You Are the Best Thing" is pure soul, and sounds more like something coming out of the old motown singer than a skinny bearded white dude. LaMontagne sings from a vantage point of despair, which gives credence to his over-simplified lyrics. If you haven't already done so, download "Best Thing" - it's the perfect summer song for autumn.