Sunday, January 6, 2013

CD - Jools Hollands: The Golden Age of Song


Emperor of New Year’s Eve and honcho of Hootenannys, Jools Holland, has put together a compilation of memorable performances backed by his infamous Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Holland’s arrangements bring out the best in his guest performer’s voices and his song selections suit most of them more than their own releases ever have.

Paul Weller has never sounded as smooth and oddly alluring as he does on September in the Rain, and the Hootenanny host even manages to soften Florence Welch’s trademark powerhouse caterwauls on their rendition of My Baby Just Cares For Me. 

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