I was listening to John Platt on WFUV last Sunday at about 5;30 PM when he played Queen Jane Approximately by Emma Swift. I was curious and did some "Google research" and found out that she released a new album called Blonde on the Tracks. I read the description and thought of buying the CD. I have done this a number of times after hearing Dylan covers on WFUV or WBGO. Off the top of my head, I have bought cover collections by Ben Sidran, and Bettye Lavette after hearing a sample on one of those fine radio stations. I never even heard of Emma Swift, but I bought the CD.
I originally thought it would feature covers from Blonde on Blonde and Blood on the Tracks, but it includes songs from several Dylan albums including the very recent Rough and Rowdy Ways. Emma is a blonde, so the title makes sense in another way.
- Queen Jane Approximately
- I Contain Multitudes
- One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)
- Simple Twist of Fate
- Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands
- The Man In Me
- Going Going Gone
- You're A Big Girl Now
I found this short bio of Emma Swift on the Wikipedia:
Emma Swift is an Australian singer-songwriter. Her self-titled EP, recorded in Nashville with producer Anne McCue, was nominated for a 2014 ARIA Award for Best Country Album. She relocated to Nashville in 2013.
I enjoyed this CD and recommend it those who enjoy Dylan covers. I may be the exception to the rule, but I do buy music that I hear on the radio. That phenomenon was much more common the 1950s and 1960s. I vaguely remember the payola scandals.
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