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wordsongs - cleo laine

Cleo Laine - Wordsongs (2 LP)

Cleo Laine

LP
2 piece(s)
1986
30 tracks
1 uur, 11 min
vocal jazz

Wordsongs

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Product Description

"Wordsongs" by Cleo Laine is a captivating journey through the world of vocal jazz, released on January 1, 1986, under the Verve Reissues label. This album is a testament to Laine's extraordinary vocal prowess and her ability to breathe new life into classic texts. Spanning a little over an hour, "Wordsongs" features a diverse collection of tracks, each a unique blend of Shakespearean sonnets, poems, and songs, all masterfully interpreted through the lens of jazz.

Laine's voice is the centerpiece of this album, effortlessly navigating the intricate melodies and rhythms that accompany each piece. From the playful "Mungojerrie And Rumpelteazer" to the poignant "Tell Me The Truth About Love," her performances are marked by a deep emotional resonance and technical brilliance. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Lines To Ralph Hodgson Esq." and "Advice To A Girl," showcasing Laine's versatility and her ability to connect with a wide range of literary and musical styles.

"Wordsongs" is not just an album; it's an experience that highlights Cleo Laine's artistry and her unique approach to vocal jazz. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to her work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the power of words and music.

This 2LP set was released in 1978.

Tracks

All The World's A Stage (As You Like It)/If Music Be The Food Of Love (Twelfth Night)Cleo Laine
3:29
A Midsummer Night's Dream: You Spotted SnakesCleo Laine
2:45
Winter-When Icicles Hang By The Wall (Love's Labour's Lost)Cleo Laine
2:00
Fear No More The Heat O The Sun (Cymbeline)Cleo Laine
2:47
It Was A Lover And His Lass (As You Like It)Cleo Laine
1:45
Sigh No More Ladies (Much Ado About Nothing)Cleo Laine
2:16
Dunsinane Blues (After Macbeth)Cleo Laine
3:08
When That I Was And A Little Tiny Boy (Twelfth Night)Cleo Laine
1:35
Shall I Compare Thee To A Summers Day (Sonnet 18)Cleo Laine
2:24
Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind (As You Like It)Cleo Laine
2:10
O Mistress Mine Where Are You Roaming (Twelfth Night)Cleo Laine
3:07
Take All My Loves (Sonnet 40)Cleo Laine
1:11
My Love Is As A Fever (Sonnet 147)Cleo Laine
2:30
Who Is Silvia (The Two Gentleman Of Verona)Cleo Laine
1:56
The Compleat WorksCleo Laine
1:12
Our Revels Now Are Ended (The Tempest)Cleo Laine
2:18
Lines To Ralph Hodgson Esq. (Five Finger Exercise)Cleo Laine
1:26
Goe And Catche A Falling StarreCleo Laine
2:41
Bread And Butter/The Sorrows Of WertherCleo Laine
1:51
Dr. David MantleCleo Laine
1:23
Advice To A Girl (The Third Book Of Airs)Cleo Laine
2:14
Tell Me The Truth About LoveCleo Laine
4:29
Intenebris 1Cleo Laine
3:15
Sun And Fun - Song Of A Night-Club ProprietressCleo Laine
2:34
SongCleo Laine
1:46
English TeethCleo Laine
1:32
Viva Sweet LoveCleo Laine
1:48
Mungojerrie And Rumpelteazer (Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats)Cleo Laine
4:00
Thieving BoyCleo Laine
2:42
Sing Me No SongCleo Laine
3:18

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Wordsongs
Artist: Cleo Laine
LP release year: 1978
Album release date: 1 januari 1986
Label: RCA Red Seal
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 2 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 11 min
Tracks: 30 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Australia
Genre: Vocal jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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