Madeleine Peyroux – Half The Perfect World / Audio CD

UPC 602517032798

Product Details:

• Artist: Madeleine Peyroux
• Label: Rounder Records – 0602517032798, Emarcy – 0602517032798
• Format: CD, Album, Super Jewel Box
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2006
• Genre: Jazz, Blues, Pop

Overview

Half The Perfect World is Madeleine Peyroux’s critically acclaimed 2006 album that masterfully blends jazz, blues, and pop. Featuring her smoky, emotive vocals, this collection includes original compositions and reimagined covers of iconic tracks by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, and more. Peyroux’s artistry shines through collaborations with talented musicians like Larry Klein and guest artist k.d. lang.

Track Listing

1. I'm All Right – 3:28
   Written by Klein, Peyroux, Becker
2. The Summer Wind – 3:55
   Written by Hans Bradtke, Henry Mayer, Johnny Mercer
3. Blue Alert – 4:11
   Written by Anjani Thomas, Leonard Cohen
4. Everybody's Talkin' – 5:11
   Electric Piano (Wurlitzer): Larry Klein | Written by Fred Neil
5. River – 5:20
   Cymbal: Jay Bellerose | Duet Vocals: k.d. lang | Written by Joni Mitchell
6. A Little Bit – 4:03
   Written by Harris, Klein, Peyroux
7. Once In A While – 4:00
   Written by Harris, Klein, Peyroux
8. (Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night – 3:27
   Written by Tom Waits
9. Half The Perfect World – 4:21
   Written by Anjani Thomas, Leonard Cohen
10. La Javanaise – 4:11
    Written by Serge Gainsbourg
11. California Rain – 2:58
    Electric Piano (Wurlitzer), Soloist: Larry Goldings | Written by Harris, Klein, Peyroux
12. Smile – 3:58
    Written by Charles Chaplin, Geoffrey Parsons, John Turner

Key Credits

• Vocals, Guitar: Madeleine Peyroux
• Producer: Larry Klein
• Drums: Jay Bellerose, Scott Amendola
• Electric Piano (Wurlitzer): Larry Klein, Sam Yahel
• Guest Artist: k.d. lang (Duet on "River")
• Trumpet: Till Brönner
• Mastering: Bernie Grundman
• Liner Notes: Madeleine Peyroux