IF EVER I RETURN, PRETTY PEGGY-O

Sheriff Spencer Arrowood faces his twenty-year high school reunion with little enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the town's newest resident, folk singer Peggy Muryan, becomes the target of threats from someone who seems to be associated with Vietnam. The gentle southern voice of Sally Darling is tailor-made for this rural Tennessee tale. Her subtle vocal shadings bring each character vividly to life, and she takes great care to understand their underlying moods, motivations and idiosyncrasies. More importantly, she pays careful attention to the text, pacing herself appropriately to written cues. She even turns out a couple of creditable performances of Peggy's songs. S.F. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 94]