Here are some reviews of my CD, Down to Earth
...I can't use the word folk enough in describing how much I like this disc. Never louder than acoustic, never too complex to be easily understood, Wellings delivers a refreshing blast of folk, the likes of which hasn't been seen or heard for 30 years. Her voice projects as a lovely cross between Karen Carpenter and Dolly Parton....Songs about resisting age, corporate muck and large noses give this disc just the right mix of heavy and light, while varied winds and strings are a delicate supplement to voice and guitar. -- David M. Meyers, Davis, California, Enterprise
After a first listening, you may think you've bought the perfect relaxation disk, gentle songs sung by a nearly fragile but heart-filled alto voice over sweet harmonies and simple but effective instrumentation. And then you listen more deeply, like looking more deeply into the seeming stillness of a tidepool, and discover how alive the songwriting tradition is here. These are masterfully crafted songs whose seductive melodies often belie a range of wisdom, feeling and even biting wit that is rare among singer-songwriters. Surely there will come a day when fans rush back to this CD to hear the first recording and from covers to hear the first versions. Beat them and you'll be glad you did!!
--Bill Fisher, Olympia, Washington
Betsy Wellings' recording "Down to Earth" is a special treat for songwriting aficionados. Her voice is beautiful, and along with that, the songs are so strong. I particularly love The Road Not Taken, but there are several that have really grabbed me. They have heart. The music sounds effortless and joyous, but the songs themselves, their structure, how well they are put together, are testimony to a lot of thoughtful time and work. With repeated listenings, they just get better. A beautiful collection of songs and sounds.
--Linda Waterfall, Seattle, Washington