Bleecker Street - New folk tribute album
Mark Perry
a tribute to the 1960's folk scene in New York City.
Songs from people such as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Phil Ochs, Tim
Hardin, Tom Paxton and Judy Collins have been recorded by todays
artists.
Beth Nielsen Chapman sings Judy Collins' "Since You've Asked." For
more info on the album, and a complete track listing, check out
http://www.bethnielsenchapman.net
where you'll also find a short sample of Beth's track.
After listening to this album, I can tell you this is a great album
with not a dud track on it. These songs have been treated with
respect and it's well worth giving them a listen.
Regards,
Mark.
caca...@looksmart.com
Bob Dylan Was Right!
A few years back, around the time he released not one, but two, albums
comprised entirely of traditional folk and blues tunes, Bobby said he
no longer wished to write songs because there were so many incredible
songs out there already – many of which the masses were not even
familiar with. Of course, Dylan went ahead and released his critically
applauded "Time Out of Mind" album last year, comprised entirely of
original songs, thereby going back on his promise. Even so, his idea
was not a bad one. Case in point: the latest release from New York’s
funky Astor Place Label (http://www.astorplace.com ), "Bleecker
Street: Greenwich Village In the ‘60s," a lovingly packaged, recorded
and performed collection of modern-era folkies, popsters, and rockers
paying homage to 15 classic Village compositions and their authors.
Let’s see… there are drool-worthy performers here like Chrissie Hynde,
John Cale, two-thirds of the Roches, Black 47, Jonatha Brooke, Suzanne
Vega, and so many more. And then, there are the SONGS from the most
fertile, creative era of songwriting, ever, by writers like Fred Neil…
Bob Dylan… Richard Farina… Buzzy Linhart… Judy Collins… Shall I
continue? Give this no-risk disc a listen or two or three, and see if
you can remove it from your CD player and your consciousness. I can’t
seem to. (Chuck Carlino)
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