Happy Woman Blues

Happy Woman Blues

Happy Woman Blues

ASIN: B00000EKSL

Track Listings
 
1. Lafayette
2. I Lost It
3. Maria
4. Happy Woman Blues
5. King of Hearts
6. Rolling Along
7. One Night Stand
8. Howlin' at Midnight
9. Hard Road
10. Louisiana Man
11. Sharp Cutting Wings (Song to a Poet)

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
All too often dismissed as an immature work that was quickly eclipsed by her self-titled breakthrough on Rough Trade, Williams's second and final album for Folkways reveals much about her current lyrical sensibility and vocal approach. Most singer-songwriters, in fact, would give their Martins for songs as good as "Lafayette" and "Maria." That she reprises "I Lost It" on Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and continues to explore this album's themes--the value of native ground and the endurance of loss--is enough evidence that, while not as overwhelming as the work to come, Happy Woman Blues should not be overlooked by fans of this vital artist. --Roy Kasten --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
Happy Woman Blues is the first recording to establish Lucinda as a songwriter of note. Lucinda's country and blues roots are evident throughout these compositions, and are off-set by her fresh, contemporary treatment. Liner notes by renowned critic John Morthland offer a passionate glimpse into the mind and career of this truly original artist. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Happy Woman Blues,Lucinda Williams,Smithsonian Folkways,Acoustic Blues,Alternative Country-Rock,Alternative Folk,Blues Music,Folk-Rock,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter
Happy Woman Blues
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Early Lucinda Williams - still excellent
  • Vintage Lucinda
  • Keeps getting better
  • Happy Woman Blues
  • Toppermost Blues Woman
 Happy Woman Blues
Lucinda Williams
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001DFT
Release Date: 1992-07-13

Tracks:

  1. Lafayette
  2. I Lost It
  3. Maria
  4. Happy Woman Blues
  5. King of Hearts
  6. Rolling Along
  7. One Night Stand
  8. Howlin' at Midnight
  9. Hard Road
  10. Louisiana Man
  11. Sharp Cutting Wings (Song to a Poet)

Amazon.com

All too often dismissed as an immature work that was quickly eclipsed by her self-titled breakthrough on Rough Trade, Williams's second and final album for Folkways reveals much about her current lyrical sensibility and vocal approach. Most singer-songwriters, in fact, would give their Martins for songs as good as "Lafayette" and "Maria." That she reprises "I Lost It" on Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and continues to explore this album's themes--the value of native ground and the endurance of loss--is enough evidence that, while not as overwhelming as the work to come, Happy Woman Blues should not be overlooked by fans of this vital artist. --Roy Kasten

Album Description

Happy Woman Blues is the first recording to establish Lucinda as a songwriter of note. Lucinda's country and blues roots are evident throughout these compositions, and are off-set by her fresh, contemporary treatment. Liner notes by renowned critic John Morthland offer a passionate glimpse into the mind and career of this truly original artist.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Early Lucinda Williams - still excellent.......2004-07-20

I was in the public library recently, flipping through the CD's. I pulled a handful and listened. What a joy it was to hit this one! I so much love discovering an artist and body of work that I knew nothing of. I feel like an armchair explorer.

I have since picked up 6 more of her CD's and enjoy them all. This one is very good. There is an unguarded down-home sound to her voice here that seems to fade in following albums. It is an early work but is more sophisticated than the Ramblin' CD. The addition of background vocals and more instruments fills out the songs a little. But I still enjoy the simple sound of this period.

Mike

4 out of 5 stars Vintage Lucinda.......2003-12-10

This cd is essential if you are a true Lucinda Williams fan. I Lost It debuts here; (It's also on Car Wheels on a Gravel Road) and you can hear how much her sound has changed and yet remained true to her folk/alt country essence.

5 out of 5 stars Keeps getting better.......2002-11-03

A couple of years ago, I reviewed this and gave it three stars. Since then, I've come to realize how good this disc really is; it gets better all the time. This was Lucinda's second release, and it's more country/folk than her later stuff. As raw as this is, the songwriting is superb. She has become known as one of the best artists around, and here you see,(and hear) that she had this gift right from the start. A classic.

4 out of 5 stars Happy Woman Blues.......2002-08-16

Lucinda stated that she thought this was the record to avoid. A throw away that she made just to get her feet wet in the industry. I first heard Lucinda in Princeton, NJ opening for David Byrne. She blew him away and my eyes were opened to this musical genius. HWB is the perfect stepping stone to LW's later recordings. Vinyl pressings are climbing into the hundreds of dollars. Small wonder. You'll enjoy this Cd. Scott Neuman Forever Vinyl .com

5 out of 5 stars Toppermost Blues Woman.......2002-04-17

Lucinda's early work ranks right up there with her new stuff. Production values are slightly off, but if your sterio is a good one, it really doesn't matter. Her words detail Louisiana and New Orleans. Anyone interested where blues and jazz incubated should give her a listen, also you must check out Our Heritage In The making, By Brian Federico which is the complete history of jazz fest in new orleans where Lucinda will appear this year for the first time.
Out of This World
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Failed Ideas
  • Simply Exquisite
 Out of This World
Harold Arlen , Herbert/ Arlen, Harold ("Hal") Stothart , Allan Schwartzberg , Joe Beck , Cyro Baptista , James Saporito , Jeffrey Harris , and Mike Renzi
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000TAZ5Q
Release Date: 2003-11-18

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  2. Come Rain or Come Shine
  3. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive/Get Happy
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  13. Out of This World
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  15. My Shining Hour

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Failed Ideas.......2004-12-09

Maureen McGovern is a national treasure. Her Naughty Baby CD to me is the 2nd coming of Christ. By comparison Out of this World is quite disappointing. Mostly either Harold Arlen or MM's uninspiring interpretations and/or Renzi's arrangements don't seem to suit MM on this CD. The drums and percusion are sometimes schlocky. The screechy sax is always terrible. Also not working for me are the electric keyboard/synthesizer, the electric guitar and the cello. Even Renzi's piano playing is sometimes a let down. Jay Leonhart's great bass work seems to be the only thing that you can depend on here. Did MM do this to herself or is Renzi mainly responsible? Spend your money instead on: Naughty Baby, The Music Never Ends, The Pleasure of his Company and Christmas With MM. All wonderful music.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Exquisite.......2003-12-01

I'd forgotten what a beautiful, supple vocal instrument McGovern has. Here, she sings blues- and jazz-flavored tunes, torchy ballads, and more--all Harold Arlen--including "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Over the Rainbow," "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block," "The Man That Got Away" and "Come Rain or Come Shine." Her "Optimistic Voices" (from The Wizard of Oz) is worth the price of the entire CD. It is simply exquisite, like a fine jewel, polished and gleaming with feeling.
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    Manufacturer: Soundline
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