Ballad of the Blues Jo Stafford

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  • Release Date: 09/09/2003
  • Original Release: 1959
  • Sales Rank: 51,597
  • Label: FEINERY
  • UPC: 013431310228

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Ballad of the Blues

1LISTENThe Blues Is an Old Old Story 1:49
2LISTENStreet Cries 1:03
3LISTENJohn Henry 2:46
4LISTENSometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child 0:47
5LISTENNobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen 2:29
6LISTENThe Blues Is a Tale of Trouble 1:45
7LISTENKansas City Blues 3:15
8LISTENMemphis Blues 2:49
9LISTENThe Blues Is a Traveling Thing 1:19
10LISTENHe's Gone Away 2:18
11LISTENSeems Like When It Comes in the Morning 0:27
12LISTENEvery Night When the Sun Goes In 2:38
13LISTENTimes Change and Things Change 1:51
14LISTENLover Man 4:00
15LISTENBlues in the Night 3:14
16LISTENThe Blues Is an Old Old Story (Reprise) 0:50
17LISTENA Conversation With Jo Stafford 0:58
18LISTEN[Untitled Track] 0:34
19LISTEN[Untitled Track] 0:24
20LISTEN[Untitled Track] 0:57
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Jo Stafford's Ballad of the Blues is a concept album showcasing the influence of the blues through a story told in song, primarily in a pop setting with a full orchestra. Accompanied by her husband Paul Weston and his orchestra, along with the backing vocals of the all-male quartet the Starlighters, Stafford explores traditional fare such as "John Henry," spirituals ("Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen"), standards ("Blues in the Night"), jazz classics ("Memphis Blues" and "Lover Man"), along with new compositions featuring music by Weston and lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The music seamlessly segues from one track to the next, even as the mood changes from pop to jazz and back again. Stafford's delicious alto voice stands the test of time very well throughout the sessions. The CD concludes with an informative 2003 half-hour interview with Jo Stafford that explains in detail the genesis of the original release. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

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