Various - THE SONGS THAT SHAPED AMY WINEHOUSE - CD

The Songs That Shaped Amy Winehouse explores the jazz, soul, R&B and girl-group sounds behind her distinctive musical world. This Jasmine Records CD (JASMCD2866) gathers 28 recordings, combining acknowledged influences with artists representing the styles she embraced.

Highlights include Billie Holiday’s “There Is No Greater Love”, Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine”, The Shirelles’ “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and Etta James’ “At Last”. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, The Ronettes and Thelonious Monk broaden the picture, connecting vocal intimacy, pop drama and jazz imagination.

These are performances by the featured artists, not Amy Winehouse recordings. For fans curious about the traditions behind her phrasing and songwriting, the collection offers a rewarding listening journey. Soul collectors and jazz enthusiasts will also find a thoughtfully selected meeting point between familiar favourites and further discoveries.

A companion to Amy’s catalogue, not a substitute for it.

TRACKS:

1    Ray Charles and His Orchestra–    Unchain My Heart    2:52
2    The Supremes–    Your Heart Belongs to Me    2:38
3    Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong–    Dream a Little Dream of Me    3:06
4    Dinah Washington–    They Didn't Believe Me     2:47
5    Otis Redding–    These Arms of Mine    2:34
6    Billie Holiday–    There Is No Greater Love    3:00
7    Thelonious Monk–    Round Midnight    3:12
8    Blossom Dearie–    Teach Me Tonight    2:40
9    Lloyd Price–    Stagger Lee    2:28
10    Aretha Franklin–    Today I Sing the Blues    2:46
11    Sarah Vaughan–    Lullaby of Birdland    4:02
12    Mahalia Jackson, The Falls-Jones Ensemble–    Walk Over God's Heaven    2:36
13    Sam Cooke–    Cupid    2:37
14    The Teddy Bears–    To Know Him, Is to Love Him     2:24
15    The Ronettes–    I'm on the Wagon    2:18
16    Tony Bennett–    Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Gigolo and Gigolette)    2:33
17    The Shirelles–    Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow    2:43
18    Etta James–    At Last    3:02
19    The Marvelettes–    Playboy    2:48
20    Etta Jones–    Don't Go to Strangers    3:52
21    Carole King–    Nobody's Perfect    2:16
22    Frank Sinatra–    One for My Baby     3:08
23    Mahalia Jackson, The Falls-Jones Ensemble–    Let the Church Roll on    1:41
24    Dinah Washington–    Mad About the Boy (1952 Version)    3:01
25    Ray Charles and His Orchestra–    At the Club    3:00
26    King Pleasure, Blossom Dearie–    Moody's Mood for Love    3:00
27    Martha Reeves & The Vandellas–    My Baby Won't Come Back    3:02
28    Babs Gonzales, Jimmy Smith Trio–    Round About Midnight    2:28