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A new album interpreting the songs of one of the 1970s’ best-loved and least-covered singer songwriters, who died on Valentine’s Day this year. As featured on Jools Holland’s Radio 2 show and Woman’s Hour.
Acclaimed jazz singer Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by Naadia Sheriff on piano, re-visit the songs of seventies icon Dory Previn. Hits such as “Lady with the Braid”, the most potent of revenge songs, “Beware of Young Girls”, about the elfin Mia Farrow, combine with uproarious gospel numbers like “Did Jesus have a Baby Sister?”. this is a loving look at Dory’s life, and the music that marked it, from a traumatic childhood, via Hollywood scandal and mental breakdown, to finding her voice with uncompromising tales of love and loneliness. Dory used music to write herself sane; with heart, soul, and a liberal sprinkling of Mae West wit, her songs still do the same for us.
Acclaimed jazz singer Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by Naadia Sheriff on piano, re-visit the songs of seventies icon Dory Previn. Hits such as “Lady with the Braid”, the most potent of revenge songs, “Beware of Young Girls”, about the elfin Mia Farrow, combine with uproarious gospel numbers like “Did Jesus have a Baby Sister?”. this is a loving look at Dory’s life, and the music that marked it, from a traumatic childhood, via Hollywood scandal and mental breakdown, to finding her voice with uncompromising tales of love and loneliness. Dory used music to write herself sane; with heart, soul, and a liberal sprinkling of Mae West wit, her songs still do the same for us.
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The Sunday Times - 'Pensive reworkings of songs by one of pop's true mavericks.' No: 9 - Albums Of The Year
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having heard Kate Dimbleby perform a song from this album on women's hour I had to hear the rest. I was not disappointed. fantastic songs performed brilliantly, I must have album
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Dr.D.Treharne
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Whilst this CD made me dig out all the vinyl albums, it's more than just a "cover" album, it seems to be coherent attempt to re-interpret what are quirky yet considered views of elements of Dory's life. That it works is not just about Kate Dimbleby, but also (and as importantly) it's about the sympathetic support that she receives from Naadia Sheriff who adds not only piano, but also in places accordian, percussion, organ (Hammond B3?) and some eerily effective vocal harmony and support. It leaves Dimbleby to interpret the songs in her own style, with fantastically clear enunciation and diction.It means that some of the 'lesser' known songs have new life. My favourites are "The Lady with the braid", "Lemon Haired Ladies" and especially "Angels and Devils". I bet it's a stunning live show! This is an album not only for those who already know Previn's work, but also a great way into the output of two emerging talents. I'm inclined to say "Wonderful!", but it's rather more than that.
By H. Harcombe
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought a copy of this sublime album on the 11th of January and bought 3 more copies today for birthday presents - there will be 3 more fans shortly!
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