Funny the timing of this post. About three or four days ago I was listening to WWOZ in my car and this song came on. I wasn't really paying attention at first but then I realized I recognised it as a cover of (and a really horrid one at that) "Love reign over me" by the Who. The vocal itself was okay but the styling and tempo of the cover was just god awful. And the artist, of course, none other then Bettye LaVette, with whom I was, up to that point, unfamiliar with. It seemed like a really odd choice of material to cover by a performer of her specific talents. Audition it if you dare.
Bettye LaVette
Another stunner from this magnificent artist! Just now have the opportunity to play her new recording, Blackbirds, and its stunning. Produced by the great Steve Jordan, Mastered by the great Greg Calbi (of whom I am terribly envious, he masters all of Dylan's recordings). This Bettye LaVette album (I have it on standard CD) is simply magnificent, wonderful wonderful soulful singing, magnificent recording, and over the top song selection; there is a theme. Take a listen, you will have no regrets if you do.
All the best to everyone-
Richard
All the best to everyone-
Richard