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FRENZY is one of several excellent sets that offer a compelling entry point into the crazy musical world of Screamin' Jay Hawkins (another is the best-of collection, VOODOO JIVE). While it opens with his best-known song, "I Put a Spell on You," FRENZY makes it clear that Hawkins' interests stretched far and wide. The set includes punchy rhythm & blues pieces, nonsensical forays into the worlds of pop and rock, wild cabaret numbers, and tracks of faux-operatic mayhem.
The first four numbers give one the impression of Hawkins as a bluesy shouter, singing of demons and dark magic. But in steps "I Love Paris," and Hawkins is singing in front of an orchestra like a maniacal Broadway star. There's passion, invention, and plain-old entertainment fun in FRENZY. The 14 songs include a mix of originals and songs by everyone from Leiber & Stoller to Cole Porter. Yet it all comes out sounding like no one else in the world but Hawkins.
Reissue of 1982 compilation from the recently departed legend best known for his theatrical stage presence & his immortal 1956 rendering of 'I Put A Spell On You', which is included here. 14 tracks in all. 1989 release. Standard jewelcase.
A must have album This is true class .A album that everyone should have in there collection .You cant say much more than that ,Screamin jay was a true showman and a womaniser to boot. You just have to buy this album , even the sleave notes will have you in stitches written by Roger Eagle .Roger was a promoter & Dj at Manchesters Twisted Wheel Club in the 60s & booked many of the top RnB acts of the time ,inclueding Screamin Jay.Sadley both Jay & Roger are no longer with us. Submitted by Phil (Merseyside England) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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