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Let Them Talk [Special Edition] [CD+DVD]

Hugh Laurie Audio CD
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Didn't It Rain - Making of the Album: Part One

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After the huge success of his debut album ‘Let Them Talk’ on which he celebrated and revived classic material from the world of NOLA blues, Hugh Laurie will release his second album ‘Didn’t It Rain’on Warner Music Entertainment.

‘Didn’t It Rain’ sees Hugh Laurie depart the sounds of New Orleans as he follows the trajectory of the blues ... Read more in Amazon's Hugh Laurie Store

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  • Audio CD (14 Nov 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: CD+DVD
  • Label: WARNER BROS
  • ASIN: B005T86J0I
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (320 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 196 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. St. James Infirmary
2. You don't know my Mind
3. Six Cold Feet
4. Buddy Bolden's Blues
5. Battle of Jericho
6. After you've Gone
7. Swanee River
8. The Whale has Swallowed Me
9. John Henry
10. Police Dog Blues
See all 19 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Welcome to New Orleans
2. Swanee River
3. My Journey Begins
4. You don't know my Mind
5. Luckenbach, Texas
6. John Henry
7. Lead Belly
8. A City that doesn't Fear Death
9. St. James Infirmary
10. Euclid records
See all 15 tracks on this disc

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CD Description

Let Them Talk: Special Edition compiles the original much-loved Let Them Talk album with four new recordings and a live DVD. Three of the four new recordings are songs that were recorded with producer Joe Henry in Los Angeles in October: the focus track ‘Hallelujah, I Love Her So’ is Laurie’s interpretation of Ray Charles’ classic 1956 single; ‘Waiting for a Train’ was originally written by early country pioneer Jimmie Rodgers; and ‘Crazy Arms’, a Ralph Mooney and Chuck Seals composition popularised by Ray Price. The fourth new recording is a live version of ‘You Don’t Know My Mind’ that was recorded in Paris in May.

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2CD Special Edition Cd+Dvd

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175 of 187 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Observations 11 May 2011
Format:Audio CD
I heard Laurie's album playing in Tesco this afternoon and loved it but was hesitant about buying it, purely because of what I call the 'crossover curse'. Sinatra was a good singer, horrific actor. The same can be said of many actors, singers etc. who attempt to cross over into something different. Only very few have managed the feat credibly and in my opinion, Laurie has managed it. In his favour, he clearly knows his voice very well and knows that in some ways, it's very limited but in blues, that doesn't really matter. Solomon Burke was not really a great singer, but blues music needs a bit of rough around the edges charm to be really good and it's fortunate that Laurie has that in abundance. It's also to his credit that on songs that need a 'good' singer, Laurie defers to someone else who is much better suited to the task - Tom Jones being one such instance.

The album won't suit some people's tastes, particularly those buying the album purely because it was made by Hugh Laurie of House fame. For me, I love the album because of the instrumental performances first and Laurie's voice second. Listening to the album it is clear that you're being taken to the New Orleans music soaked atmosphere and those who appreciate that type of music will love it. It's sincere and mixes joy and pain together very well whilst maintaining an air of sophistication possessed by someone who really does love the music he's performing - and no one can deny that Laurie is very talented, particularly on piano and guitar. Yes, the vocals are rough, but if they were polished and perfect I think that the album would be somehow be lacking, blues needs that feel of being performed after a heavy night of drinking in order to work properly.

I've read one review elsewhere that objected to Laurie's use of an American accent when singing, but really this strikes me as a bit of a nonsensical argument because there is no way that you can take a genre of music so quintessentially American and then sing it with an British accent. It would be like Lily Allen singing without the cockney accent - it wouldn't work. Similarly, some have raised eyebrows at an Englishman attempting blues classics, but to them I say that music is the one thing in life, or one of them anyway, that should be genderless, colourless and geographically free. There's no harm in trying something, and as a listener, I am able to choose my preferred option. For example, I really love Protocol Harlem's A Whiter Shade of Pale but consider Annie Lennox's version as an inferior version. Cat Power's version of Sea of Love is amazing and I prefer it to Phil Phillips and the Twilights' version. Good music done badly just makes you want the better version, whilst good music done well, as Laurie does it, just makes you appreciate it more.

In summary, I'm pleasantly surprised by Hugh Laurie's album. It's instrumentally fantastic and his vocal ability, whilst not up there with the greats, adds a great deal of warmth and sincerity to the material. What shines through for me is that he really appreciates the music and in my opinion, there's a great many singers on the charts today who, although technically better singers, could take a leaf out of Hugh Laurie's book and learn to love music as opposed to using it as a money making venture.
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64 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTABULOUS 22 Nov 2011
Format:Audio CD
I am not a musician nor do I understand technical sound details. I just know that I do love blues and this is truly the best buy or cluck for your buck in music if you like blues. I rarely buy music anymore since there is so much free music and I already have a lot. I am glad I purchased this and would buy more from Mr. Laurie. Most CD's are more than 10.00 US and I feel like it should be at least 20.00 US for the enjoyment I have had listening to the music and the variety it offers. I enjoy Mr. Laurie's piano style and that alone is worth the $10.00. In reading the enclosed leaflet about Mr. Laurie it was also entertaining, humorous and interesting. I highly recommend his style of music. If I wasnt so old I would start or join his fan club. A standing ovation to Mr. Laurie.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Captivating Album 26 Dec 2011
By Ming
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is so captivating that I can't get enough of it. Especially, this edition adds more amazing tracks such as Hallelujah, I Love Her So. I really love Hugh's version of this song. Last but definitely not least, this edition also has a very charming documentary narrated by Hugh Laurie. It's about his love of blues music. I can't stop smiling watching it. If you love blues music and Hugh Laurie, you can't miss this. It's a must have.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars LET THEM TALK CD AND DVD
I am a fan of the blues anyway and I love Hugh Laurie so this was a 'must buy' and I am not disappointed in it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mags
2.0 out of 5 stars The boy no doubt meant well
I am sure that his heart is in the right place and that his love of this music is completely genuine. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Spawnee dog
4.0 out of 5 stars Hugh Laurie
I knew Hugh Laurie was into the blues and could tickle the ivories with the best of them but I didn't know of him as a vocalist. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Maxwell Park
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Bought this for my husband for Christmas . I cannot say it's his favourite , but that's his fault no one elses! Ha Ha .
Published 8 days ago by Mrs. D. Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars Time for some old school!
Hugh's voice is gorgeous and adapts beautifully to each song. He clearly enjoys this era of music. Well done Hugh!
Published 15 days ago by Jane Coles
5.0 out of 5 stars fab, thoroughly recommend
this is the first time plying this album and the first time i heard hugh sing and play and gladly recomend to ll as great musician

enjoy
Published 15 days ago by lmk
5.0 out of 5 stars Is there nothing this man cannot do?
I loved him in the wooster series and thought he was superb in House. What a great character actor and he sings the blues and plays multiple instruments. Read more
Published 18 days ago by June Rose Kimiko Ito-Sheedy
5.0 out of 5 stars Let yourself be surprised!
Hugh Laurie is just in an amazing character. His love for the New Orleans Jazz music is just amazing. The song selection is amazing. A great way to start listening to this genre.
Published 23 days ago by J. Carvalho
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good CD
Can fully recommend this to anyone, just as good as I thought it would be very good mixture of blues piano.
Published 24 days ago by ian
5.0 out of 5 stars Let them talk
Great album, very different. Bought as I heard it on a long distance journey and have not regretted it. Thanks
Published 28 days ago by M
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