Pronto Monto

Pronto Monto

Kate & Anna McGarrigle appeared on the scene in 1976 with their self-titled debut and a follow-up in 1977. While those two titles have been reissued throughout the years, their third album (which has been out of print since its initial vinyl release) has never been available on CD or digitally. Despite its many charms, itâ€™s probably been the least-heard Kate & Anna McGarrigle album. That is about to change. Pronto Monto (a play on the French for â€œtake your coatâ€) appeared in 1978, and featured the sistersâ€™ gorgeous vocals and impeccable songwriting, as well as covers and a new track penned by the albumâ€™s producer David Nichternâ€”whose â€œMidnight At The Oasisâ€ was nominated for multiple GrammyÂ®s in 1975. Coincidentally, that Muldaur album was released at the same time that Annaâ€™s â€œHeart Like A Wheelâ€ became the title track of Linda Ronstadtâ€™s breakthrough. Backing Kate & Anna on Pronto Monto were a veritable whoâ€™s who of studio aces including Grady Tate, Steve Gadd, David Spinozza, Tony Levin, Bernard Purdie, and more. This long-time-coming reissue features the releaseâ€™s original 12 tracks, newly remastered by GrammyÂ® winner Michael Graves, as well as photos, lyrics, and a new essay from Mark Leviton from conversations/remembrances from Anna McGarrigle, David Nichtern, Lenny Waronker and Joe Boyd. Out of the marketplace for far too long, Pronto Monto finally reclaims its place in Kate & Anna McGarrigleâ€™s stellar canon. For those who have never heard it, it will be a revelation. For those who have, itâ€™s wonderful to welcome it backâ€”almost 4 decades later.
Country USA
Brand Omnivore Recordings
Manufacturer Omnivore Recordings
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 0816651011308
Model 0816651011308
ReleaseDate 2020-08-10
UnitCount 1
UPCs 816651011308
EANs 0816651011308

Country	USA
Brand	Omnivore Recordings
Manufacturer	Omnivore Recordings
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	0816651011308
Model	0816651011308
ReleaseDate	2020-08-10
UnitCount	1
UPCs	816651011308
EANs	0816651011308

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