Brand New Tennessee Waltz

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Best known for her rendition of "The Tennessee Waltz," Patti Page was country when country wasn't cool. In the '50s, at the height of her fame, she colored her pop songs with country phrasing, and let the song, not the singer, be the star. On her Brand New Tennessee Waltz, featuring guests Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, and Suzy Bogguss, Page shows she doesn't just still have the chops--she's got the Oklahoma soul she was born with. Producer Jon Vezner, Mattea's husband, gives her mostly covers, and if he errs in letting her reprise his too-sweet "Where've You Been," a signature song for Mattea, he correctly lets her make "Till I Get It Right" as bluesy as she wants. At times, such as on the jazzy "I Was Just Thinking," Page may remind you of Rosemary Clooney, infusing every word with meaning and experience. But it's her rendition of "New Way Out" that'll really get you. With Yearwood and Harris behind her, they reach a kind of vibrational nirvana. Don't believe it? Just take a new spin with this old dance partner. --Alanna Nash

Tracks:

Brand New Tennessee Waltz
Till I Get It Right
I Believe In You
Hope Chest
New Way Out
I Was Just Thinking
One Less Rose In Texas
Could I Have This Dance
Paper Dolls
Where've You Been
Tennessee Waltz

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Best known for her rendition of "The Tennessee Waltz," Patti Page was country when country wasn't cool. In the '50s, at the height of her fame, she colored her pop songs with country phrasing, and let the song, not the singer, be the star. On her Brand New Tennessee Waltz, featuring guests Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, and Suzy Bogguss, Page shows she doesn't just still have the chops--she's got the Oklahoma soul she was born with. Producer Jon Vezner, Mattea's husband, gives her mostly covers, and if he errs in letting her reprise his too-sweet "Where've You Been," a signature song for Mattea, he correctly lets her make "Till I Get It Right" as bluesy as she wants. At times, such as on the jazzy "I Was Just Thinking," Page may remind you of Rosemary Clooney, infusing every word with meaning and experience. But it's her rendition of "New Way Out" that'll really get you. With Yearwood and Harris behind her, they reach a kind of vibrational nirvana. Don't believe it? Just take a new spin with this old dance partner. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

A brilliant swansong.......2005-01-12

Patti was born in Oklahoma so it is fitting that her final album should be filled with country music although the music here is very different from the music that Patti was raised on.

We all thought Patti's recording career was long past when she surprised us all with this fine album. With a selection of songs carefully chosen to fit within the vocal limitations of a singer in her seventies and a stellar cast of backing singers (Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Suzy Bogguss, Kathy Mattea and Jesse Winchester among them), this is far better than most singers of that age could ever hope to record.

The title of the album is very clever, as the album opens with Brand new Tennessee waltz (a cover of a Jesse Winchester song from 1969) and closes with a brand new version of Tennessee waltz (Patti's biggest hit, which was about fifty years old when this album was released). In between these two songs, there are several fine covers including Till I get it right (Tammy Wynette), I believe in you (Don Williams), I was just thinking (Lari White), Could I have this dance (Anne Murray) and Where've you been (Kathy Mattea). Paper dolls appears to be an original song while Hope chest may also be original.

This is a brilliant album that should please Patti's fans and quite a few other people too.

A fine recording for country and western fans........2001-05-18

Patti Page is in excellent voice. She has no vocal shortcomings to apologize for. The main thing buyers need to be aware of is that this recording is strictly in a "country and western" style ---- lot's of country fiddles and steel guitars. If you like this approach, you will enjoy this album. If your tastes run in other directions, you may want to think matters over.

Art Full.......2001-05-01

At an age when you might expect her to be enjoying that ole rockin' chair, Patti Page offers an album that redefines her talent. Always an impeccable singer with a beautiful voice who could effectly handle any kind of material, she has now added a new depth of understanding, reflection and wisdom to her singing. Her voice is not the same as it once was. It's deeper and fuller and edgy whereas it once was silk and satin. But that's right in line with what she has evolved into as an artist. She's moved on from being the perfect pop hit maker to being an artist of uncommon intelligence and insight. This is also a great country album, not a pop album masquerading as country. Patti began as a country singer and you can't invent that talent--you either have it for real or you're faking it. She has it for real. Production values, orchestrations and accompaniment here are first-rate, totally contemporary and not at all nostalgic.

Even better than the Grammy Winning Live at Carnegie Hall.......2001-01-23

Patti Page has topped herself with this release. BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ premiered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on May 7, 2000. Patti was greeted with standing ovations....every song on the CD was included in the show. Many in the audience had never heard Patti in concert but appreciated every song you will hear on this CD. The selection is tops, the arrangments and production are millenium quality. Patti's readings of NEW WAY OUT, I WAS JUST THINKING, PAPER DOLLS, I BELIEVE IN YOU and TIL I GET IT RIGHT are immaculate. All are single material. In fact I tried to choose a single (being a former DJ) and couldn't come up with less than these 5 choices. Patti's treatment of the former Tammy Wynette hit, TIL I GET IT RIGHT is done in a blues style with top notch guitar work to add to the smoky nightclub flavor. NEW WAY OUT has the added charm of background vowels by some of Nashville's finest ladies, Trisha Yearwood and Emmy Lou Harris who are also heard singing harmony on other selections. Patti has a new Adult Contemporary classic in her recording of I WAS JUST THINKING. This song sounds as if it would be a hit parade favorite in any decade. PAPER DOLLS appears to have been written especially for Patti. Only an artist who has lived the decades can bring meaning to the lyric about a woman who after 50 years or so has finally come to accept herself as she is. The only song on this CD which was formerly recorded by Patti is the TENNESSEE WALTZ which she can rightly call her song. The arrangement is country and producer John Vezner says he was amazed that Patti sings it in the same key as 50 years ago. Give this a listen today.

Tops Even the Grammy Winning LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL!!!.......2001-01-19

Patti Page previewed this CD in its entirety at the Ryman in Nashville in May when it was originally released on her own label. She received standing ovations and the quality of this CD is the reason. Not only are the selections well chosen but the entire production is Millenium Gold. When I listened to this CD the first time I tried to choose the best selection for a single. I couldn't choose just one. Patti's reading of PAPER DOLLS is magnificent. Only someone who's lived the life can give life to the song. Karen Brooks' NEW WAY OUT is perfectly arranged and perfectly sung by Patti. It's great to hear I BELIEVE IN LOVE. The backing vocals of Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, Emmy Lou Harris and the rest make this a special treat. Listening to this CD reveals a well planned selection of songs, arrangements which bring out the best in each song and the best it Patti. Friends who heard the CD playing in my office had no idea who Patti Page was, but they wanted the CD.

Patti has recorded for 53 years but nothing is better than this. Some are equal but none better. You don't have to be a fan of country to appreciate this collection.

Brand New Tennessee Waltz
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Brand New Tennessee Waltz
Jim Rooney
Manufacturer: Moon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001BSV
Release Date: 1995-04-20

Tracks:

Brand New Tennessee Waltz
Be My Friend Tonight
Amanda
Heaven Come A Woman
Sabu
We Must Believe In Magic
Fish & Whistle
Dreaming My Dreams
Six White Horses
Satisfied Mind
In It For The Long Run
Only The Best
I Recall A Gypsy Wowan
Broided Orange
Ready For The Times To Get Better
South In New Orleans
Tennessee Blues
Interest On The Loan
The Girl At The End Of The Hall
No Expectations

Average customer rating:

Brand New Tennessee Waltz
Jim Rooney
Manufacturer: Appaloosa Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000007QA0
Release Date: 1996-01-22

Tracks:

Brand New Tennessee Waltz
Be My Friend Tonight
Amanda
Heaven Come A Woman
Sabu
We Must Believe In Magic
Fish & Whistle
Dreaming My Dreams
Six White Horses
Satisfied Mind
In It For The Long Run
Only The Best
I Recall A Gypsy Wowan
Broided Orange
Ready For The Times To Get Better
South In New Orleans
Tennessee Blues
Interest On The Loan
The Girl At The End Of The Hall
No Expectations

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