![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The horn- and key-heavy classic big band ensemble continues through much of the album. Opening with the lively Get Happy, Ferguson offers us a literal invitation to gather round to be enveloped by Ferguson’s soulful, distinctive voice. Initially hesitant to take on an album not only of other people’s songs, but of Billie Holiday’s songs, Ferguson fell in love with Holiday’s incredible story and wanted to put her own stamp on some of the most beautiful and recognisable songs of the 20 th century. Lady Sings The Blues is an expressive re-interpretation of much of Holiday’s iconic catalogue. Two years after her sophomore studio album Freedom, which firmly cemented her as a solo artist in her own right, Ferguson has returned with an unexpected covers album. Undeniably the most memorable voice that has emerged from a Simon Cowell-created talent show, Ferguson has proven her remarkable musicality and undeniable vocal talent with two critically acclaimed original albums. 100 years after the birth of seminal jazz icon Billie Holiday, comes a fitting tribute to Lady Day from contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson. ![]()
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