As a country artist based out of New York City, Allison Moorer is familiar with working in foreign territory. But there's something more daunting about the next step in her discography. On Feb. 19, New Line Records will release Moorer's Mockingbird, an album that finds the singer exploring the works of some of music's great female songwriters. Leading off with an original track from Moorer, the rest of the track list contains covers of songs from Nina Simone, Patti Smith, Cat Power, Joni Mitchell and others.
“Some people have asked me why I wanted to cover only female writers," Moorer said via a press release, "and all I can say about it is that I think the feminine voice should be paid attention to, treasured and encouraged.”
Here's the song rundown for Mockingbird, with the songwriter(s) in parenthesis. Click here to read Moorer's commentary on the songs she chose to record.
1. Mockingbird (Allison Moorer)
2. Ring of Fire (June Carter Cash/Merle Kilgore)
3. Dancing Barefoot (Patti Smith/Ivan Krall)
4. I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl (Nina Simone)
5. Go, Leave (Kate McGarrigle)
6. Revelator (Gillian Welch)
7. Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell)
8. Daddy, Goodbye Blues (Ma Rainey)
9. She Knows Where She Goes (Shelby Lynne/Bill Botrell)
10. Orphan Train (Julie Miller)
11. Where Is My Love (Cat Power)
12. I’m Looking For Blue Eyes (Jessie Colter)
Moorer's tour itinerary is also soon to come.
Related links:
Moorer on MySpace
Paste: Allison Moorer - The Duel
YouTube: Allison Moorer - "Send Down An Angel"
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