Molly Johnson – Because Of Billie (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Molly Johnson – Because Of Billie (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 59:53 minutes | 1,24 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Molly Johnson

Back in the ’80s when Order of Canada recipient/Juno-winner Molly Johnson was singing for her supper (and rent) at Toronto’s hub of bohemia, The Cameron House, a key inspiration was blues/jazz legend Billie Holiday. The only surprising thing about her coming out with an homage to Holiday album is that it has taken so long. As a fan since those early days, this scribe certainly welcomes its appearance and we know others will.

The Pledge-funded Because Of Billie is the soulful chanteuse’s sixth studio album, and the title references her debt to Holiday. Such Billie classics as “God Bless The Child,” the riveting “Strange Fruit” and “Lady Sings The Blues” are reprised masterfully here (kudos to producers John Bailey and Mike Downes).

Tracklist:
01. Molly Johnson – Body And Soul (04:41)
02. Molly Johnson – What A Little Moonlight Can Do (03:25)
03. Molly Johnson – Fine And Mellow (05:08)
04. Molly Johnson – Them There Eyes (03:47)
05. Molly Johnson – You’ve Changed (04:30)
06. Molly Johnson – God Bless The Child (05:34)
07. Molly Johnson – How Deep Is The Ocean? (04:27)
08. Molly Johnson – Strange Fruit (03:17)
09. Molly Johnson – Lady Sings The Blues (04:02)
10. Molly Johnson – Do Nothing ‘Til You Hear From Me (04:20)
11. Molly Johnson – You Go To My Head (04:03)
12. Molly Johnson – They Can’t Take That Away From Me (03:43)
13. Molly Johnson – Now Or Never (03:33)
14. Molly Johnson – Don’t Explain (05:17)

Personnel:
Molly Johnson, vocals
Mike Downes, bass
Colleen Allen, horns, accordion
Robi Botos, piano

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