Released January 31, 2020 

All songs written by Anthony Quails. 
“It’s Okay to Have Nothing to Say” written by Anthony Quails & Drakeford Lanier (Trailer By The Sea Music ASCAP). 

Anthony Quails: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals 
Jimmy Smith: Production, Engineering, Acoustic & Electric Guitars 
Michael Minkoff: Production, Engineering, Drums & Percussion 
Phillip Hodges: Piano, Classical Guitar, Backing Vocal Production 
Kaleb Garrett: Bass, Electric Guitar 
Joel Huggins: Electric Guitar 
Warren Fulp: Synth/Keyboard 

Additional Backing Vocals for "It's Okay to Have Nothing to Say": 
Jacob Martin, Kaleb Garrett, Joel Nettesheim, Mary Smith, Madge Smith, Leanna Smith, Charlie Mudge 

Charlie Mudge: Executive Producer 
Mixed by Jimmy Smith & Michael Minkoff 
Mastered by Nathan Dantzler 

Album artwork by Rusty Hein 
Hand lettering by Vanessa Minkoff

03 - I Wish That I Was Him

In his own words, Anthony Quails “can’t get away from being a storyteller.”  As a troubadour with over 20 years of songwriting experience, Quails taps into folk tradition while imparting his own gentle insights to create songs that feel timeless and universal without being trite. 
After exploring his ideas through myths and fables on his sophomore record, Before the Bright Lights, Quails turned inward. He took a break from performing to focus on his family and his role as a father. In his return to songwriting, Quails pivoted to autobiography, chronicling five moments from this three-year period that have shaped him as a person and an artist.
With utmost honesty and sincerity, The Man I Thought I’d Never Be intimately explores grief, doubt, marriage, raising children, and growing old. Quails covers these sensitive topics with a grace and charm that—supported by a warm, delicate sonic palette—make his songs as approachable as they are poignant.

03 - I Wish That I Was Him

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