Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Suzanne Vega


 












Artist:   Suzanne Vega

Born:  July 11, 1959.  Santa Monica, California, USA

Genre:  Folk Rock, Folk, Alternative Folk, Alternative Rock, Contemporary Folk, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, College Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar


Suzanne Vega is an American Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Record Producer, best known for her Folk-Inspired Music.  Her music career spans more than 30 years.  She released 4 singles that entered the Top 40 Charts in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s, including "Marlene On The Wall", "Left Of Center", "Luka" and "No Cheap Thrill".
















Title:   An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories  (2020)

Genre:  Folk Rock, Folk, Alternative Folk, Alternative Rock, Contemporary Folk, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, College Rock

Label:  Cooking Vinyl

Rating:   *****


Format:   CD


Tracks:


 1.  Marlene On The Wall   (4:19)

 2.  Luka   (4:04)

 3.  So How Many People Are Here From Out Of Town?  (0:45)

 4.  New York Is A Woman  (3:16)

 5.  This Next Song Takes Place On 59th Street  (0:39)

 6.  Frank And Ava  (2:43)

 7.  So I Myself Came To New York City When I Was 2 1/2 Years Old  (0:27)

 8.  Gypsy  (4:28)

 9.  Freeze Tag  (2:53)

10. Pornographer's Dream  (3:39)

11. This Next Song Is Called New York Is My Destination  (0:22)

12. New York Is My Destination  (3:20)

13. The First Time I Saw Lou Reed  (0:50)

14. Walk On The Wild Side   (4:16)

15. Ludlow Street  (3:34)

16. Cracking  (3:04)

17. And Now We've Got A Song About Those Times  (0:07)

18. Some Journey  (4:49)

19. I'm Gonna Close With This Song  (0:10)

20. Tom's Diner  (5:04)

21. Would You Like Another One?  (0:17)

22. Anniversary  (3:03)

23. Tombstone  (3:02)

24. Thin Man  (4:06)















Format:  LP


LP 1:


Side A:


 1.  Marlene On The Wall   (4:19)

 2.  Luka   (4:04)

 3.  So How Many People Are Here From Out Of Town?  (0:45)

 4.  New York Is A Woman  (3:16)

 5.  This Next Song Takes Place On 59th Street  (0:39)

 6.  Frank And Ava  (2:43)


Side B:


 1.  So I Myself Came To New York City When I Was 2 1/2 Years Old  (0:27)

 2.  Gypsy  (4:28)

 3.  Freeze Tag  (2:53)

 4.  Pornographer's Dream  (3:39)

 5.  This Next Song Is Called New York Is My Destination  (0:22)

 6.  New York Is My Destination  (3:20)


LP 2:


Side C:


 1.  The First Time I Saw Lou Reed  (0:50)

 2.  Walk On The Wild Side   (4:16)

 3.  Ludlow Street  (3:34)

 4.  Cracking  (3:04)

 5.  And Now We've Got A Song About Those Times  (0:07)

 6.  Some Journey  (4:49)


Side D;


 1.  I'm Gonna Close With This Song  (0:10)

 2.  Tom's Diner  (5:04)

 3.  Would You Like Another One?  (0:17)

 4.  Anniversary  (3:03)

 5.  Tombstone  (3:02)

 6.  Thin Man  (4:06)


Personnel:


Suzanne Vega:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Gerry Leonard:  Electric, & Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals

Jamie Edwards;  Grand Piano, Keyboards, Background Vocals

Jeffrey Allen:  Acoustic Double Bass


An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories is a live album by Suzanne Vega, released on September 11, 2020 by Cooking Vinyl, with favorites including "Marlene On The Wall", "Tom's Diner", "Luka", "Gypsy", plus a cover of Lou Reed "Walk On The Wide Side".










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