A mature woman's monologue touching the depths of soul and blues
This is the crystallization of Bettye LaVette's overwhelming expressive power, transforming the hardships of life into her singing voice.
As the title "Blackbirds" suggests, the album is a collection of cover songs that pay homage to black female singers while projecting her own soul. Her unadorned yet heartfelt vocals speak directly to the listener's deepest psyche.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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I Hold No Grudge
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2)
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One More Song
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3)
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Blues For The Weepers
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4)
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Book Of Lies
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5)
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Romance In The Dark
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6)
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Drinking Again
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7)
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Strange Fruit
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8)
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Save Your Love For Me
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9)
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Blackbird
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Keyboards - Leon Pendarvis
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Lead Vocals - Bettye Lavette
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Drums - Steve Jordan
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Producer - Steve Jordan
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Mastered By - Greg Calbi
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Bass - Tom Barney
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Guitar - Smokey Hormel
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Dave O'Donnell
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Cello - Nioka Workman (1, 6, 7, 9)
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Vibraphone - Monte Croft (2, 6, 8)
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Violin - Charisa Rouse (1, 6, 7, 9)
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Violin - Ina Paris (1, 6, 7, 9)
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Violin - Rose Bartu (1, 6, 7, 9)
