Social Worker, Singer/Songwriter Edd Donovan Releases New Songs

House on Fire/The Social Worker inspired by experience as mental health social worker

The Social Worker

I recently heard from Edd Donovan, a social worker and singer/songwriter whose songs are inspired by his work in mental health. One such song is "The Social Worker":

The minimal production on this song allows the social worker to draw depth and clearly express the personal experiences of serving as a practitioner in the mental health field of social work. The dilemma that is mused upon in the chorus is a familiar challenge within the social work profession as a whole.

The song laments, "Damned if I do, damned if I don't, damned if I will, damned if I won't." Does this sentiment sound familiar to you, as a social worker?

The song is from Cheltenham based, contemporary folk act Edd Donovan and The Wandering Moles' first EP, House on Fire/Social Worker, released on April 7. For more information about Edd Donovan and his music, to listen to more of his songs, and to watch his videos, see http://www.edddonovan.co.uk/index.php or https://www.facebook.com/edddonovanandthewanderingmoles

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I remember that

That's exactly what it was like working for CPS.

Linda Brown more than 8 years ago

Perfect understatement

Love the pitch of the song. It has a gentle sense of looming oblivion, greeted with a soft smile and dutiful work ethic, all clothed in a slightly (and deliberately) weakened, tremulous voice. I know this because in his other songs he takes on a full on Dylanesque jollity which can belt out some true angst and humour with a far sharper, accusatory tone to it. I hope he goes very far indeed- other songs are excellent. See for example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_BartyLj6E

Ozzy B more than 8 years ago

Perfectly stated and pitched, thank you!

Thanks again!

Edd Donovan more than 8 years ago

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Sounds lovely, but I think my sound would have a little more anger behind it, lol. Maybe death metal :)

Jennifer Williamson more than 8 years ago

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Great gift book for social work graduates!