Phew!

Phew!

Calling Claudia Lennear's appearance in 20 Feet from Stardom, the documentary about the great unsung backup singers in rock 'n' roll, a "star turn" may be a contradiction in terms, but if you find her riveting on screen you're in good company not only did she inspire Mick Jagger to write "Brown Sugar" (and David Bowie to write "Lady Grinning Soul'), but Jagger calls her "very hot" and a "beautiful girl" in the film! Claudia made her reputation singing as one of the "Shelter People" that Leon Russell used as session musicians on his Shelter label; she also sang on Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and at George Harrison's Concert for Bangla Desh among many other projects (there was also that, ahem, photo spread in Playboy). But for those seeking a pure taste of her singular talent, this 1973 album, her only solo release, is the place to be; side one features her with members of Jim Dickinson's Dixie Flyers and Ry Cooder, side two finds her singing songs written and arranged by the great Allen Toussaint, with such legends as Jim Keltner and Spooner Oldham along for the funky ride. Our Real Gone reissue features a non-LP bonus track, notes by Pat Thomas featuring quotes from Claudia herself and, yes, photos from her private archive. CD debut and an extremely timely one!
Country USA
Brand REC84
Manufacturer Real Gone Music
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 0848064001805
Model Phew!
ReleaseDate 2013-09-03
UnitCount 1
UPCs 848064001805
EANs 0848064001805

Country	USA
Brand	REC84
Manufacturer	Real Gone Music
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	0848064001805
Model	Phew!
ReleaseDate	2013-09-03
UnitCount	1
UPCs	848064001805
EANs	0848064001805

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