Description

Marianne Faithfull – 20th Century Blues / Audio CD

UPC 743213865621

Product Details

Label: RCA Victor – 74321-38656-2
Format: CD, Album, Club Edition
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: Pop, Stage & Screen

Overview

20th Century Blues showcases Marianne Faithfull’s remarkable ability to reimagine theatrical classics and torch songs with her unique voice and dramatic flair. This album is a homage to the 20th century's cabaret and stage compositions, featuring works by Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill, Noël Coward, and Friedrich Hollaender. Faithfull’s emotive interpretations and the intimate arrangements capture the essence of these timeless pieces.

The album balances nostalgia and modernity, with Faithfull's distinctive vocals adding a haunting resonance to every track. From the iconic Mack the Knife to the bittersweet Boulevard of Broken Dreams, this collection is a rich exploration of cabaret's golden era.

Track Listing

Alabama Song – 4:18
Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill
Want To Buy Some Illusions – 3:57
Written by: Friedrich Hollaender
Pirate Jenny – 4:58
Translated by: F. McGuinness | Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill
Salomon Song – 3:43
Translated by: F. McGuinness | Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – 3:34
Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Complainte De La Seine – 4:08
Written by: Kurt Weill, Maurice Magre
The Ballad Of The Soldier's Wife – 4:08
Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill
Intro – 1:12
Mon Ami, My Friend – 2:25
Written by: Kurt Weill, Paul Green
Falling In Love Again – 2:22
Written by: Friedrich Hollaender
Mack The Knife – 3:32
Translated by: F. McGuinness | Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill
20th Century Blues – 3:19
Written by: Noël Coward
Don't Forget Me – 3:40
Written by: Harry Nilsson
Surabaya Johnny – 5:15
Translated by: Michael Feingold | Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill
Street Singer's Farewell – 3:22
Translated by: F. McGuinness | Written by: Bert Brecht, Kurt Weill