See Diana Krall shuffling through Almost Blue sheet music...
See Diana Krall shuffling through Almost Blue sheet music...
.....in a video for her performance of the song here -
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/product. ... &pid=10936
The same link has links to extracts from other songs on the album.
Ticketmaster has listings for her forthcoming Canadian/U.S. shows here -
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/773409
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/product. ... &pid=10936
The same link has links to extracts from other songs on the album.
Ticketmaster has listings for her forthcoming Canadian/U.S. shows here -
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/773409
Not quite as monumental as I had hoped, but quite a bit better than her earlier efforts in my humble opinion.
It's amusing hearing her tackle a Tom Waits song (I'm sure it must have been Elvis who suggested she do so )
It's amusing hearing her tackle a Tom Waits song (I'm sure it must have been Elvis who suggested she do so )
This morning you've got time for a hot, home-cooked breakfast! Delicious and piping hot in only 3 microwave minutes.
Wow! I was pretty blown away listening to her rendition of Almost Blue. Diana is a great singer and fantastic pianist but I've not always been that excited about some of her material in the past. Can't wait to hear more of the new album now that she has some really great songs to wrap her voice around.
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DK recommendations
'tis OK. I didn't know a thing about EC till he married DK, now I'm hooked
Here are some tracks I'd recommend (album titles in brackets)
Peel Me a Grape (Love Scenes)
You're Looking at Me (All For You / Nat King Cole Tribute Album )
Popsicle Toes (When I Look in Your Eyes)
My Love Is (Love Scenes)
Danny Boy (Tears of Stone - The Chieftains)
Hit That Jive Jack (All For You / Nat King Cole Tribute Album )
Devil May Care (Live in Paris album version)
A Case of You (Live in Paris)
I Love Being Here with You (Live in Paris album version)
I'm an Errand Girl for Rhythm (All For You / Nat King Cole Tribute Album )
42nd Street (instrumental) (Stepping Out)
Enjoy!
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Here are some tracks I'd recommend (album titles in brackets)
Peel Me a Grape (Love Scenes)
You're Looking at Me (All For You / Nat King Cole Tribute Album )
Popsicle Toes (When I Look in Your Eyes)
My Love Is (Love Scenes)
Danny Boy (Tears of Stone - The Chieftains)
Hit That Jive Jack (All For You / Nat King Cole Tribute Album )
Devil May Care (Live in Paris album version)
A Case of You (Live in Paris)
I Love Being Here with You (Live in Paris album version)
I'm an Errand Girl for Rhythm (All For You / Nat King Cole Tribute Album )
42nd Street (instrumental) (Stepping Out)
Enjoy!
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I agree....it seems to me that it definitely suits her style of singing, but the way EC sings it has so much more emotion in it (it is his song I suppose).
When you listen to EC sing Almost Blue...you know it's a sad song. The DK version, although sung well, doesn't sound sad...no matter how much she writhes about on those pebbles.
When you listen to EC sing Almost Blue...you know it's a sad song. The DK version, although sung well, doesn't sound sad...no matter how much she writhes about on those pebbles.
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Laughing Crow...
I agree that Elvis' version is, and always will be, best. Diana's spin is nice, but that lack of sadness could be an album thing. I often find that the studio tracks really don't do her any justice. Her live performances (this year especially) should give a better interpretation of the song. Or at least, I'm hoping. She'll prob do a nice solo piano rendition for the tour, heavy with mood.
I agree that Elvis' version is, and always will be, best. Diana's spin is nice, but that lack of sadness could be an album thing. I often find that the studio tracks really don't do her any justice. Her live performances (this year especially) should give a better interpretation of the song. Or at least, I'm hoping. She'll prob do a nice solo piano rendition for the tour, heavy with mood.
Almost Blue video
HolyCoatAndHat, after Oliver's Army you can just make out (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding from the pages of her book.
First shot in the video is of her wedding ring I assume.
On first listen it doesn't seem as good as Elvis' version but I guess we're all a little bit biased.
First shot in the video is of her wedding ring I assume.
On first listen it doesn't seem as good as Elvis' version but I guess we're all a little bit biased.
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