Frankie & Johnny
by Various Artists
Record Collector (magazine): 4 stars out of 5 -- "The cumulative effect is fascinating not just for the song versions, but as an examination of different musical styles and times."
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CD Details
- Released: November 17, 2009
- Originally Released: 2009
- Label: Imports
Tracks:
- 1.Frankie and Johnny (Parts 1 and 2) - Lena Horne
- 2.Frankie and Johnny Fantasy - Erroll Garner
- 3.Frankie and Johnny - Louis Armstrong
- 4.Frankie and Johnny - Big Bill Broonzy
- 5.Frankie and Johnny - Champion Jack Dupree
- 6.Frankie and Albert - Jewell Long
- 7.Frankie and Johnny - Fate Marable's Society Syncopators
- 8.Frankie and Johnny - Benny Goodman
- 9.Frankie and Johnny - Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra
- 10.Frankie Baker - Tommy Jarrell, Oscar Jenkins and Fred Cockerham
- 11.Frankie and Johnnie - Jimmie Rodgers
- 12.Frankie and Johnny - Ethel Waters
- 13.Frankie and Johnny - King Oliver
- 14.Frankie and Johnny - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
- 15.Frankie and Johnny - Isham Jones Orchestra
Product Description:
2009 collection that pieces together the classic murder story with 15 interpretations of the cold hard facts. This vintage song, covered by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Bob Dylan, The White Stripes, Frank Sinatra and dozens more tells the story of a lovelorn killing but, as in all good detective stories, the facts differ and these versions gel to make over an hour's worth of entertainment. From Trad Jazz through to improvisation, itchy Hillbilly picking, raw Blues, soulful pontification and offbeat fantasies, the tale unfolds. The facts remain hazy, how did she get the gun? Was she wearing a silk kimono or a gingham dress? Suffice to say there are 15 dead bodies here and a seamless symphony of sounds telling the story.