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Find similar artists to macy gray and discover new music. The record follows her stevie wonder tribute album talking book. Macy gray sends a love letter to stevie wonder on the 40th anniversary of his 1972 release talking book. It is a cover of wonders 1972 album of the same name. In order to cope with the stress of living the life of a celebrity, gray says she eventually turned to drugs, eventually becoming hooked on hash and the club drug, ecstasy. Lyrics to you and i we can conquer the world by macy gray. Although a lot has changed with how life is for macy gray in the 14 years since on how life is, she says the biggest change has been an internal one. Macy gray took a leap of faith and released macy s love letter to stevie wonder and took a daring leap to recreate talking book. Macy gray talks about her drug use, and how she let fame. Talking book is macy gray s albumlength cover of the stevie wonder classic, and its pure celebration and reverence. With that in mind, youve covered stevie wonders talking book to. What it is, is a genuine achievement, and gray s ingenious interpretation gives fans the opportunity to do two things lock down their faith in and fandom for stevie wonder, and renew their respect for gray, who proves her artistry with this praiseworthy record. The best of both worlds old school music with a new school twist. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.

Gray worked on the album with producer hal wilner, who came up with the idea. Gray reaffirms and reasserts that signature rarity fans treasure with her tenth fulllength album. Macy gray talking book lyrics and tracklist genius. He has worked with fiona apple, sheryl crow, kesha, pink, christina aguilera. Gray is best known for her 1999 single, i try, which came off of her first album, on how life is. This is not a tribute album or concert, its a love letter and a big thank you card on record and on stage. She couldnt imagine that many people would be waiting for me. See more ideas about puppies, dogs and i love dogs. My mum came to my concert and she thought the people were all in line for starbucks. With a voice that sounds like tina turner swallowing a shopfull of whiskey and razor blades, macy gray may not seem a likely first choice for stardom.

Listen to your favorite songs from the very best of macy gray by macy gray now. Feb 06, 2020 new album releases download full albums, daily updates. Talking book is one of my top five albums of all time and stevie is my favorite. The american artist is a singer, actress, producer, musician and songwriter who has an immediately recognisable voice with distinctive raspy qualities. Here her and producer hal wilners version of the stevie wonder classic talking book 7th studio alb. All things are truly new again with this remake of talking book. Complete song listing of macy gray on macy gray songs list covid19. It is a cover album of stevie wonders album of the same name. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Gray then signed to the 429 label for a pair of fulllengths released in 2012.

The way is the eighth fulllength studio album by american recording artist macy gray, released on october 7, 2014 on kobalt records. Gray supported the album with a north american and australian tour. I dont know if fans would want to hear her use her raspy vocals to interpret ribbon in the sky and hey love. Braver than we are cd meat loaf rehab reunion cd bruce hornsby pierced arrow cd the rides english heart cd ronnie spector. Grammy awardwinning singer macy gray first gained recognition with the release of her debut album, on how life is 1999. I love when fans reach out with stories of how ive inspired, influenced them, or helped them get through a moment in their life. Approaching an encounter with macy gray, you cant help but. She not only covers the hits but the entire album track for track. Gray s delivery isnt for everyone hence her sinusoidal career arc, but on talking book its fascinating without fail. Talking book definition of talking book by the free dictionary.

Complete your macy gray featuring erykah badu collection. Listen to your favorite songs from talking book by macy gray now. Macy gray born natalie renee mcintyre on september 9, 1970 is an american singer and actress. Forty years have passed, and gray, as one of soul musics most inventive and traditional practitioners, takes the classic album into new places. Find macy gray discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Met muziekstreaming op deezer kan je nu meer dan 56 miljoen nummers ontdekken, je eigen afspeellijsten maken en. Similarly, macy gray occupies a rare space in the canon of modern music. Now i dont buy their albums or songs because im too invested in organizing and digitizing my already too large music collection mp3s. Macy gray tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Theyre far more volatile and less mediatrained than your average hollywood star. Music profile for macy gray, born 6 september 1967. In the end, ruby represents macy gray at her most passionate, poetic, and powerful. Best learning book reader animal kingdom educational talking sound toy to learn about animals with quiz games for kids ages 3 to 8 years old. She was always extremely shy and he used to tell her, youre going to be something.

Talking book by macy gray on amazon music unlimited. I hope that i can make them smile and make them reflect. Until spotify, it was real hard for me to keep up with new releases by people i like. After the diverse covered and a songbysong of stevie wonders talking book, both. Live in las vegas 1 hours and 42 minutes movie 2005 macy gray performs songs from her first three albums backed by a sensational, firstrate band at the las vegas house of blues on november 18, 2004. Covered march featured renditions of songs by metallica, my chemical romance, and kanye west, while talking book october was a songforsong tribute to stevie wonders 1972 classic.

Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. All albums by macy gray available to download and stream in high quality. That, in a nutshell, describes macy gray s version of talking book, stevie wonders seminal 1972 album and the one that contains a couple of. Macy gray gives us her interpretation of stevie wonders 1972 album entitled. For the most part, macy gray was wise enough to know that talking book was revered by many as a masterpiece that has consistently found itself buried in best albums of all time lists over and over again. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.

Macy gray sings his eye is on the sparrow october 17, 2018 dewayne hamby patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Macy gray talking book american singer macy gray has always. Macy grays talking book is billed as a love letter to stevie wonders. That unmistakable rasp, unshakable grasp on soul, and funky spirit ensured her status as a 21st century icon since her arrival with the tripleplatinum how life is in 1999. I was a clown macy gray has had a turbulent musical career first she was up, with a wildly successful debut album, and then down, overindulging in drugs and divaish. Macy gray was a man who used to come over and shoot pool with my husband, says macy s teacher mother laura. Albums include dangerous woman, halfway between the gutter and the stars, and music from and inspired by the motion picture 8 mile. Macy grays albumlength cover of stevie wonder the new yorker. I always had a kind of funny voice and it never occurred to me that i could sing. Macy gray talks about her drug use, and how she let fame go to her head. Check out other playlists for audio videos, live performances, interviews and more. Once, youll click on buy selected button youll be redirected to my downloads page, where you can download the music youve purchased.

Talking books other seven songs arent as well known, and that is the genius of grays decision to cover the entire album. If this shows anything at all about gray, it indicates she is a risk taker at the very least. Best macygray songs are curated in this music video playlist. Talking book is a stevie wonder tribute album by american recording artist macy gray, released on october 30, 2012 on kobalt records. Macy gray remakes stevie wonders entire 15th album. The very best of macy gray by macy gray on amazon music unlimited. Macy gray featuring erykah badu sweet baby discogs. My drug use started as a result of being on tour, she confided in oprah. That decision deprived gray of the option of redoing 10 or 12 of wonders greatest hits. The way, a set of original material, was independently released with help from. Macy gray with her unorthodox sounds is a performer not afraid to take chances. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by billie holiday. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.

Your name is big brother you say that youre watching me on the telly seeing me go nowhere your name is big brother you say that youre tired of me protesting children. Enjoy the greatest hits of macygray in this playlist. There is a reason that macy gray has maintained a a career in the music industry for over a decade. Reviews of talking book by macy gray, a cover of an entire album. Talking book cd macy gray covered cd macy gray the sellout cd macy gray big cd macy gray view more. Here we are on earth together, its you and i, god has made us fall in love, its true, ive really. Macy gray was born on september 6, 1967 in canton, ohio, usa as natalie renee mcintyre. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. A recorded reading of a book, designed for use by the visually impaired. Macy gray s latest album, talking book, is a remake of stevie wonders album by the same name, some 40 years later. No one up to and including macy gray herself would try to tell you that talking book needed to be updated and to the wellearned credit of macy, producer hal wilner and producerkeyboard wiz zoux, they manage to freshly adapt each cut in a respectful way while tailoring each one nicely to macy s distinct voice and style. Theres plenty to love on macy grays talking book even without stooping to the messy business of comparison.