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Versatile Heart
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Linda Thompson
Versatile Heart
Rounder
116611-3182-2
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1. Stay Bright
(Written by Teddy Thompson, Hamish Bazaar Music)
Teddy wrote this stunning and evocative piece.
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar
Recorded at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber
2. Versatile Heart
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
Gotta get me one of those.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Jenni Muldaur: harmony vocals
David Mansfield: mandolin
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitars
Jeff Hill: electric bass
George Javori: drums, dumbek, tambourine
Bill Dubrow: shakers
The Downtown Silver Band: Steven Bernstein (alto horn, flugelhorn), Frank London (alto horn, cornet), Dan Levine (euphonium, tuba)
Brass arranged by Steven Bernstein
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita.
Additional recording at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber.
3. The Way I Love You
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd, PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
The first lyrics of mine to which Teddy put a tune. When you’re singing about a man you love, you can put your heart into it.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Martha Wainwright: harmony vocals
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar, piano
John Kirkpatrick: anglo concertina
Recorded at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber
Additional recording at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Panda Sound, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, England; engineer: Oliver Knight.
4. Beauty
(Written by Rufus Wainwright, Put Tit On Music/WB Music Corp)
Rufus Wainwright wrote this song for me. What a gift. Thank you Rufus, Martha and especially Kate. Antony got out of his sickbed to do this session and still sang like an absolute angel.
Strings arranged by Maxim Moston.
Linda Thompson: vocals and harmony vocals
Antony: harmony vocals
Maxim Moston: violins
Antoine Silverman: violin
David Creswell: viola
Anja Wood: cello
Byron Isaacs: double bass
Rob Moose: nylon string guitar, violins
Recorded at Dubway Studios, New York City; engineer: Jason Marcucci, assistant engineer: Chris Abell
Additional recording at Monkey Boy Studios, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber and at Sphere Studios, London; engineer: Edward Haber, assistant engineer: Karen Leite.
5. Katy Cruel
(traditional, arranged Linda Thompson and John Doyle, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Setanta Music)
I learned the song forty years ago. Finally got around to recording it. This is some great guitar playing from the incomparable John Doyle. John recommended John Joe Kelly, the fabulous bohran player from the group Flook.
Linda Thompson: vocals
John Doyle: acoustic guitar
John Joe Kelly: bodhran
Chorus: Linda Thompson, Susan McKeown, Janine Nichols
Recorded at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk. Additional recording at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber.
6. Nice Cars
(Written by Kamila Thompson, PRS)
My younger daughter Kami wrote this. I love it. A white girl’s jelly roll song. I blame the mother.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Kamila Thompson: harmony vocals
David Mansfield: acoustic & electric guitars
Jeff Hill: electric bass
George Javori: drums, percussion
Rob Burger: Hammond organ
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita.
Additional recording at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber and at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Sphere Studios, London; engineer: Edward Haber, assistant engineer: Karen Leite.
7. Do Your Best For Rock ‘N Roll
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
We cut this live in Brooklyn. A bit of fun. Get working on it old man.
Linda Thompson: vocals
David Mansfield: electric guitar
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar
Jeff Hill: double bass
George Javori: drums
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita. Thanks to Brian Fulk for the slap delay.
8. Day After Tomorrow
(Written by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, Jalma Music)
Best anti-war song since “Masters of War.” Everybody loves the most wonderful Tom Waits, but let’s not forget his co-writer Kathleen Brennan. I like the cut of her jib.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Kamila Thompson: harmony vocals
John Doyle: acoustic guitar
Recorded by Brian Fulk and the Monkey Boy Mobile.
9. Blue & Gold
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
I worked these verses up from an idea by Richard Thompson, a little known, but extremely useful guitarist. Thanks to him and also to Teddy for a great tune and vocal arrangement. I’ve known John Kirkpatrick for something like 35 years. It was a great pleasure to hook up with him again after all this time.
Linda Thompson: vocals
John Doyle: acoustic guitar
Brad Albetta: double bass
Teddy & Kamila Thompson: backing vocals
John Kirkpatrick: button accordion
Rob Burger: pump organ
Backing vocals arranged by Teddy Thompson
Recorded at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk.
Additional recording at Bamboo Studios, The Border, Scotland; engineer: Ben Ivitsky and at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita and at Panda Sound, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, England; engineer: Oliver Knight.
10. Give Me A Sad Song
(Written by Linda Thompson and Betsy Cook, Hatfish Music LTd., PRS/Boop Music)
Betsy Cook, songbird from Kentucky, and I wrote this eons ago I enjoyed singing it on tour, so, here you go. I love you so much, Boop.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
David Mansfield: acoustic guitar
Jeff Hill: electric bass & double bass
George Javori: drums
Larry Campbell: fiddle
James Walbourne: electric guitar
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita.
Additional recording at Second Story, New York City; engineer: Scott Lehrer and at Shelter Island Sound, New York City; engineer: David Setz, assistant engineer: Joshua D. Patch and at Sphere Studios, London; engineer: Edward Haber, assistant engineer: Karen Leite.
11. Go Home
(Written by Linda Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS)
Another song recorded live in Brooklyn. Haven’t we all felt like this about a married man, or is it just me?
Linda Thompson: vocals
Larry Campbell: acoustic guitar
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita
12. Whisky, Bob Copper and Me
(Written by Linda Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS)
I wrote this when Bob was still alive. He was not just an important figure, but a truly great man. Martin and Eliza sound amazing, as does Susan McKeown.
Linda Thompson: vocals and harmony vocals
Eliza Carthy: Hohner organetta, harmony vocals
Martin Carthy: acoustic guitar
Susan McKeown: harmony vocals
Barbershop Quartet: Round Midnight (Larry Bomback, tenor; T.J. Carollo, lead; Wayne Grimmer, baritone; Jeff Glemboski, bass)
Roundmidnightquartet.com
Recorded at Bamboo Studios, The Borders, Scotland; engineer: Ben Ivitsky.
Additional recording at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber and at Shelter Island Sound, New York City; engineer: David Seitz, assistant engineer: Joshua D. Patch.
13. Stay Bright
(Written by Teddy Thompson, Hamish Bazaar Music)
Thanks to Robert Kirby, arranger and gentleman extraordinaire.
Strings conducted by Robert Kirby and conducted by Teddy Thompson
The Scorchio Quartet: Gregor Kitzis, violin; Paul Woodiel, violin; Martha Mooke, viola; Leah Coloff, cello.
Recorded at Dubway Studios, New York City; engineer: Al Houghton
Mixed by Edward Haber at Betrayal Studios, New York City.
__________________________________________________
This record is dedicated to the memory of George Javori. You were a beautiful and talented young man.
Thanks to the fantastic Ed Haber, without whom I’d just stay home.
To my darling son Teddy. A brilliant singer, musician, and producer.
To Kami who sings like an angel and writes like a woman.
To Muna and Zak. My heart. My home. Muna, thanks for your artistic vision. Zak, thanks for playing on grandma’s record. I forgot to pay you by the way – ha ha.
To Brian Pettifer (the best brother in the world).
To Jonathan Nash, Jonathan Horn, David Suff, Nick Hornby, Brian Eno, Jack Guralnick, Oliver Knight, Gary Waldman. To Troy Hansbrough and all at Rounder. To Jason Crigler, Happy Traum, Eamon O’Leary, Cathal McConnell, Steve Schiltz. To Eliza Carthy, Ilana Cellum and Gloria Pelzig for their hospitality.
To Steve aka Ralph who made me happy and more confident.
To the beautiful Jo Paton, producer of my music hall show.
To Brad Albetta and Brian Fulk (Brian you are the best).
To Jay Newland.
To Mum, I still think of you every day.
To all of the musicians on this record who are exceptional.
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Produced by Edward Haber.
“Nice Cars,” “Versatile Heart,” “Do Your Best for Rock ‘n Roll,” and “Give Me a Sad Song” co-produced by Teddy Thompson.
Mixed by Jay Newland at The Grateful Shed, Norwalk, Connecticutt
Mastered by Scott Hull at Scott Hull Mastering, New York City
Cover and booklet illustrations by Peter Blegvad
Color Photography by Kerry Brown
B/W Photo by Jeff Hill
Design by Steven Jurgensmeyer
Song notes by Linda Thompson
Management:
Jake Guralnick 2Jakes@usa.net
Eliza Carthy appears courtesy of Topic Records
Martin Carthy appears courtesy of Topic Records
Teddy Thompson appears courtesy of The Verve Music Group
John Doyle appears courtesy of Compass Recods
Bryon Isaacs appears courtesy of Ollabelle
Also available:
Rounder 116611-3182-2 FASHIONABLY LATE
www.myspace.com/lindathompsonmusic
www.deccaclassics.com
Linda Thompson
Versatile Heart
Rounder
116611-3182-2
__________________________________________________
1. Stay Bright
(Written by Teddy Thompson, Hamish Bazaar Music)
Teddy wrote this stunning and evocative piece.
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar
Recorded at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber
2. Versatile Heart
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
Gotta get me one of those.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Jenni Muldaur: harmony vocals
David Mansfield: mandolin
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitars
Jeff Hill: electric bass
George Javori: drums, dumbek, tambourine
Bill Dubrow: shakers
The Downtown Silver Band: Steven Bernstein (alto horn, flugelhorn), Frank London (alto horn, cornet), Dan Levine (euphonium, tuba)
Brass arranged by Steven Bernstein
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita.
Additional recording at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber.
3. The Way I Love You
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd, PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
The first lyrics of mine to which Teddy put a tune. When you’re singing about a man you love, you can put your heart into it.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Martha Wainwright: harmony vocals
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar, piano
John Kirkpatrick: anglo concertina
Recorded at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber
Additional recording at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Panda Sound, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, England; engineer: Oliver Knight.
4. Beauty
(Written by Rufus Wainwright, Put Tit On Music/WB Music Corp)
Rufus Wainwright wrote this song for me. What a gift. Thank you Rufus, Martha and especially Kate. Antony got out of his sickbed to do this session and still sang like an absolute angel.
Strings arranged by Maxim Moston.
Linda Thompson: vocals and harmony vocals
Antony: harmony vocals
Maxim Moston: violins
Antoine Silverman: violin
David Creswell: viola
Anja Wood: cello
Byron Isaacs: double bass
Rob Moose: nylon string guitar, violins
Recorded at Dubway Studios, New York City; engineer: Jason Marcucci, assistant engineer: Chris Abell
Additional recording at Monkey Boy Studios, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber and at Sphere Studios, London; engineer: Edward Haber, assistant engineer: Karen Leite.
5. Katy Cruel
(traditional, arranged Linda Thompson and John Doyle, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Setanta Music)
I learned the song forty years ago. Finally got around to recording it. This is some great guitar playing from the incomparable John Doyle. John recommended John Joe Kelly, the fabulous bohran player from the group Flook.
Linda Thompson: vocals
John Doyle: acoustic guitar
John Joe Kelly: bodhran
Chorus: Linda Thompson, Susan McKeown, Janine Nichols
Recorded at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk. Additional recording at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber.
6. Nice Cars
(Written by Kamila Thompson, PRS)
My younger daughter Kami wrote this. I love it. A white girl’s jelly roll song. I blame the mother.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Kamila Thompson: harmony vocals
David Mansfield: acoustic & electric guitars
Jeff Hill: electric bass
George Javori: drums, percussion
Rob Burger: Hammond organ
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita.
Additional recording at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber and at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk and at Sphere Studios, London; engineer: Edward Haber, assistant engineer: Karen Leite.
7. Do Your Best For Rock ‘N Roll
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
We cut this live in Brooklyn. A bit of fun. Get working on it old man.
Linda Thompson: vocals
David Mansfield: electric guitar
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar
Jeff Hill: double bass
George Javori: drums
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita. Thanks to Brian Fulk for the slap delay.
8. Day After Tomorrow
(Written by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, Jalma Music)
Best anti-war song since “Masters of War.” Everybody loves the most wonderful Tom Waits, but let’s not forget his co-writer Kathleen Brennan. I like the cut of her jib.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Kamila Thompson: harmony vocals
John Doyle: acoustic guitar
Recorded by Brian Fulk and the Monkey Boy Mobile.
9. Blue & Gold
(Written by Linda Thompson and Teddy Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS/Hamish Bazaar Music)
I worked these verses up from an idea by Richard Thompson, a little known, but extremely useful guitarist. Thanks to him and also to Teddy for a great tune and vocal arrangement. I’ve known John Kirkpatrick for something like 35 years. It was a great pleasure to hook up with him again after all this time.
Linda Thompson: vocals
John Doyle: acoustic guitar
Brad Albetta: double bass
Teddy & Kamila Thompson: backing vocals
John Kirkpatrick: button accordion
Rob Burger: pump organ
Backing vocals arranged by Teddy Thompson
Recorded at Monkey Boy Studios, New York City; engineer: Brian Fulk.
Additional recording at Bamboo Studios, The Border, Scotland; engineer: Ben Ivitsky and at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita and at Panda Sound, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, England; engineer: Oliver Knight.
10. Give Me A Sad Song
(Written by Linda Thompson and Betsy Cook, Hatfish Music LTd., PRS/Boop Music)
Betsy Cook, songbird from Kentucky, and I wrote this eons ago I enjoyed singing it on tour, so, here you go. I love you so much, Boop.
Linda Thompson: vocals
Teddy Thompson: acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
David Mansfield: acoustic guitar
Jeff Hill: electric bass & double bass
George Javori: drums
Larry Campbell: fiddle
James Walbourne: electric guitar
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita.
Additional recording at Second Story, New York City; engineer: Scott Lehrer and at Shelter Island Sound, New York City; engineer: David Setz, assistant engineer: Joshua D. Patch and at Sphere Studios, London; engineer: Edward Haber, assistant engineer: Karen Leite.
11. Go Home
(Written by Linda Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS)
Another song recorded live in Brooklyn. Haven’t we all felt like this about a married man, or is it just me?
Linda Thompson: vocals
Larry Campbell: acoustic guitar
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, New York; engineer: Andy Taub, assistant engineers: Yohei Goto and Kaori Kinoshita
12. Whisky, Bob Copper and Me
(Written by Linda Thompson, Hatfish Music Ltd., PRS)
I wrote this when Bob was still alive. He was not just an important figure, but a truly great man. Martin and Eliza sound amazing, as does Susan McKeown.
Linda Thompson: vocals and harmony vocals
Eliza Carthy: Hohner organetta, harmony vocals
Martin Carthy: acoustic guitar
Susan McKeown: harmony vocals
Barbershop Quartet: Round Midnight (Larry Bomback, tenor; T.J. Carollo, lead; Wayne Grimmer, baritone; Jeff Glemboski, bass)
Roundmidnightquartet.com
Recorded at Bamboo Studios, The Borders, Scotland; engineer: Ben Ivitsky.
Additional recording at Betrayal Studios, New York City; engineer: Edward Haber and at Shelter Island Sound, New York City; engineer: David Seitz, assistant engineer: Joshua D. Patch.
13. Stay Bright
(Written by Teddy Thompson, Hamish Bazaar Music)
Thanks to Robert Kirby, arranger and gentleman extraordinaire.
Strings conducted by Robert Kirby and conducted by Teddy Thompson
The Scorchio Quartet: Gregor Kitzis, violin; Paul Woodiel, violin; Martha Mooke, viola; Leah Coloff, cello.
Recorded at Dubway Studios, New York City; engineer: Al Houghton
Mixed by Edward Haber at Betrayal Studios, New York City.
__________________________________________________
This record is dedicated to the memory of George Javori. You were a beautiful and talented young man.
Thanks to the fantastic Ed Haber, without whom I’d just stay home.
To my darling son Teddy. A brilliant singer, musician, and producer.
To Kami who sings like an angel and writes like a woman.
To Muna and Zak. My heart. My home. Muna, thanks for your artistic vision. Zak, thanks for playing on grandma’s record. I forgot to pay you by the way – ha ha.
To Brian Pettifer (the best brother in the world).
To Jonathan Nash, Jonathan Horn, David Suff, Nick Hornby, Brian Eno, Jack Guralnick, Oliver Knight, Gary Waldman. To Troy Hansbrough and all at Rounder. To Jason Crigler, Happy Traum, Eamon O’Leary, Cathal McConnell, Steve Schiltz. To Eliza Carthy, Ilana Cellum and Gloria Pelzig for their hospitality.
To Steve aka Ralph who made me happy and more confident.
To the beautiful Jo Paton, producer of my music hall show.
To Brad Albetta and Brian Fulk (Brian you are the best).
To Jay Newland.
To Mum, I still think of you every day.
To all of the musicians on this record who are exceptional.
__________________________________________________
Produced by Edward Haber.
“Nice Cars,” “Versatile Heart,” “Do Your Best for Rock ‘n Roll,” and “Give Me a Sad Song” co-produced by Teddy Thompson.
Mixed by Jay Newland at The Grateful Shed, Norwalk, Connecticutt
Mastered by Scott Hull at Scott Hull Mastering, New York City
Cover and booklet illustrations by Peter Blegvad
Color Photography by Kerry Brown
B/W Photo by Jeff Hill
Design by Steven Jurgensmeyer
Song notes by Linda Thompson
Management:
Jake Guralnick 2Jakes@usa.net
Eliza Carthy appears courtesy of Topic Records
Martin Carthy appears courtesy of Topic Records
Teddy Thompson appears courtesy of The Verve Music Group
John Doyle appears courtesy of Compass Recods
Bryon Isaacs appears courtesy of Ollabelle
Also available:
Rounder 116611-3182-2 FASHIONABLY LATE
www.myspace.com/lindathompsonmusic
www.deccaclassics.com
