Christine Lavin - Beau Woes and Other Problems of Modern Life CD

Beau Woes and Other Problems of Modern Life songs On songs like, "Conversation" and the title cut, Mitchell's lyrics begin to turn toward to the quirky, personal poetry of interior landscapes, focusing with a writer's eye on scene, detail, and the dynamics of human relationships. Her instrumental palette is broadened too, with colorful, textured arrangements that make greater use of piano, as well as strings, reeds, electric keyboards, and percussion. Some songs, like the sweet, chiming "The Circle Game," seem a bit naïve, but these are counterbalanced with darker songs like "The Arrangement," a stark ballad. In all, LADIES OF THE CANYON was Mitchell's first classic album, one that helped pave the way for its watershed successor, BLUE. Joni Mitchell's third release found her moving away from the wistful folk of her debut and CLOUDS, branching out into the progressive pop and jazz elements that would define her best work. The bright, poppy "Big Yellow Taxi," the album's single, is here, as is her epoch-defining "Woodstock," a soulful, stirring song about the 1969 rock festival that was later covered by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. But the material on LADIES OF THE CANYON is uniformly strong, demonstrating the mature style and vision that made her one of the leading voices of the '70s. Live Recording Personnel: Joni Mitchell (vocals, guitar, piano); Theresa Adams (cello); Paul Horn (flute, clarinet); Jim Horn (baritone saxophone); Milt Holland (percussion).

Beau Woes and Other Problems of Modern Life album for sale Personnel: Christine Lavin (vocals, guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer); Cliff Eberhardt, David Buskin, David Massengill, David Roth, Joe Virga, Eugene Nininger, Willie Ninninger, John Gorka, Robin Batteau (vocals); Mark Dann (guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer); Lisa Gutkin (violin); Howie Wyeth (drums); Marshall Rosenberg (percussion). Recording information: Mark Dann Studio, New York, NY. Award Winner

Beau Woes and Other Problems of Modern Life CD music Recorded live in Austin, Texas. Award Winner

Beau Woes and Other Problems of Modern Life buy CD music All songs written by members of Four Bitchin' Babes except "Stars" (Dan Fogelberg) and "A Lullaby" (public domain). Fax It! Charge It! was the only studio album from the Four Bitchin' Babes before Christine Lavin departed the group. Fans of Gabby Road or Life According to 4 Bitchin' Babes will find this album's collection of ballads and comedic songs to be another home run. Standout tracks include "TV Talk," "Microwave Life," and "Great Big Bug" for humor, and "My Mother's Hands" and "She Won't Be Walkin'" for poignancy. Another solid effort from the talented songwriting collective. ~ JT Griffith Produced by Dan Green and the BABEs, this recording proves that a great idea will continue to be a great idea. Four different women, living in four different cities, with different writing styles, can come together for harmonies and fun, creating one "voice." "Traveling Oprah Winfreys"-- BOSTON GLOBE "The Babe Voice." These girls just can't simmer down. These ladies know how to put it all together - beautiful harmonies, great songwriting - some funny, some poignant, Fans of Gabby Road or Life According to 4 Bitchin' Babes will find this album's collection of ballads and comedic songs to be another home run. Standout tracks include "TV Talk," "Microwave Life," and "Great Big Bug" for humor, and "My Mother's Hands" and "She Won't Be Walkin'" for poignancy. Another solid effort from the talented songwriting collective. For real fans, the scoop is that Christine Lavin is wearing Sally Fingerett's jumper on the cover because the airlines lost her suitcase on the way to the photo shoot. They share clothes, songs, and laughs! Recorded at Amerisound Studios, Columbus, Ohio and Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee. Personnel: Sally Fingerett (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, background vocals); Debi Smith (vocals, acoustic guitar, background vocals); Christine Lavin (vocals, background vocals); Megon McDonough (vocals); Larry Cook (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Rhona Frascotti (violin); Kenichiro Matsuda (viola); Trevor Handy (cello); Tommy Martin (horns, piano, percussion); Jim Maneri (piano); Ronn Price (keyboards); Gary Lunn (fretless bass); Tom Roady (drums, percussion, bells); Sam Hooff (drums). Recording information: Amerisound Studios, Columbus, OH; Studio B, Nashville, TN. Editor: Laura Hannett. Photographer: Irene Young. Unknown Contributor Roles: Christine Lavin; Debi Smith; Mary Travers; Megon McDonough; Sally Fingerett. Four Bitchin' Babes: Sally Fingerett (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano); Debi Smith (vocals, acoustic guitar, guitar); Megon McDonough (vocals, piano); Christine Lavin (vocals). Additional personnel: Dan Green (vocals); Mary Travers (spoken vocals); Larry Cook (acoustic & electric guitars, vibraphone); Rhonda Frascotti (violin); Ken Matsuda (viola); Trevor Handy (cello); Jim Maneri (piano); Gary Lunn (bass, fretless bass); Tom Martin (bass, sound effects); Ronn Price (drums, percussion); Sam Hooff (drums); Tom Roady (bells, zen drum, lip pops, percussion).