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Lady Sings the Blues

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Vocal Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date March 25, 2003
Lady Sings The Blues is a marvelous two CD set that has so much to offer! This really gives people a large amount of timeless ballads from some of the best divas of the entire twentieth century. The sound quality is excellent and the artwork is very thoughtful.

Sarah Vaughan kicks off the set with her wonderful interpretation of "Key Largo." Sarah sounds just lovely and her ability to play with tempo changes impresses me greatly. The musical arrangement is rather jazzy as well. There's also "Embraceable You" sung by Dianne Reeves; Dianne sings this with all her heart and soul. The tempo is slowed down somewhat from the tempo I'm used to but this ballad as sung here by Dianne Reeves still holds its own very well. Della Reese also ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 72
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Walk Around Heaven: New Orleans Gospel Soul

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by: Irma Thomas

Release Date March 28, 1994
Once in a great while a singer comes along that moves your emotions with her songs. Her voice is dynamic and captivating.
She sings from her soul with a passion and conviction that is rare among performers these days. Erma does not need a thousand word review. One word is enough to rate her music. Magnificent!

CD-Charts Position 73
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Bushfire: Traditional Aboriginal Music

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Vocal Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 03, 1994
If you're in to the didge, this cd is a must-have. Put your lips to the didgeridoo and blow!

CD-Charts Position 74
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At Newport Live

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by: Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday

Release Date August 07, 2007
As noted in the album liner notes this CD is a poor example of even Ella Fitzgerald's work. Second, as noted in the Amazon Review: "Worse, the stage announcer's audible suggestion that she (Ella) move closer to the microphone results in overmodulated distortion on four-fifths of the set." Finally, Billie Holiday's voice is weak and Carmen McRae's voice is harsh in these performances.

As suggested (between the lines) in the D. Davis review this CD is really only for hardcore collectors of live music. If you want to have the feeling of being at Newport for these 1957 performances including the original sound distortions and performance glitches this CD will take you there. Ella's scat singing on "Airmail Letter" is undeniably charming. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 75
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South Side Lady

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by: Koko Taylor

Release Date June 05, 1992
This Disques Black and Blue-album is the only one Koko Taylor recorded between leaving Chess and joining Bruce Iglauer's Alligator Records.
It contains a couple of re-recordings of old Chess singles, like "I Got What It Takes", "I'm A Little Mixed Up", and "Twenty-Nine Ways", five live recordings, and a number of songs not previously associated with Koko Taylor. Taylor's own "What Kind Of Man Is This" makes it debut on this album, a grinding mid-tempo blues and one of her best original songs, and she does well by Lillian Offitt's "Wonder Why" and the classic boogie "Big Boss Man", usually associated with Jimmy Reed.

This studio rendition of "Twenty-Nine Ways" doesn't quite match Taylor's Willie Dixon-produced Chess version, mostly because ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 76
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Love Letters from Ella

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by: Ella Fitzgerald

Release Date July 31, 2007
Well Ella is gone but with state of the art recordings such as this being produced she will never be forgotten. I must say first of all that I see nothing wrong with her original recordings. They are in a class by themselves and when I read that Concord Jazz had released a new updated CD of Ellas work I was a bit upset. BUT after purchasing this CD and listening to the love and attention given to Lady Ella, it is rather fitting and just. The more I listen to it the more I love it. First of all the SOUND will grab you, it surrounds you and her voice it right out front and lucious (did I spell that right?).

So many favorites, Cry Me A River is probably the best version of this song I have ever heard and the London Symphony Orchestra blending with ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 77
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Queen of Country Blues 1929-1937

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Vocal Blues
by: Memphis Minnie

Release Date September 08, 2003
Memphis Minnie's tempestous life is reflected in ther songs. This five CD collection contains songs that tell of troublews with lovers, a bout with Meningitis, and electrical deficiencies. "KYou gotta have a socket" tells of the need of a place to plug in an iron. Menyof her songs are rife with double entrendre. Its avazing how they discribed sexual activity. Her voice is as strong as Bessie Smith's, and much easier to understand. The two guitar accompaniment, Most with Kansas Joe McCoy, is supurb. Nobody does it like her. Well worth the price.

CD-Charts Position 78
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Jump for Joy

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by: Koko Taylor

Release Date May 18, 1990
This has become my favorite Koko Taylor CD. You truly do want to jump for joy when you listen to it.

CD-Charts Position 79
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Golden Legends: Jazz Legends

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 28, 2006
This has become my favorite Koko Taylor CD. You truly do want to jump for joy when you listen to it.

CD-Charts Position 80
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Raunchy Business: Hot Nuts & Lollypops

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Vocal Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date April 09, 1991
If you love tongue-in-cheek vaudville, you'll love these guys! Risque, raunchy, witty, and blushingly forward, you'll laugh all day. The vendor sent it out right away, and it was in perfect condition for a really good price.