Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing

Editorial Reviews
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And just like that, the "swing thing" disappeared. Of course, San Francisco's Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers were at it years before the revival took hold and were always a cut above the rest of the pack anyway. That's because Smith and her pianist and musical director Chris Siebert have such a deep wealth of musical knowledge to draw on, the courage and good taste to recruit world-class veteran players from across the jazz world, and a passion and respect for the style of music they play. Boasting a buoyant mix of boogie-woogie, jump blues, sophisticated swing, and even bebop, 2000's Everybody's Talkin' follows up their enormously successful indie debut, One Hour Mama, which sold nearly 40,000 copies in the 3 years after its release on their own Fat Note label. The crafty arrangements, courtesy of Siebert and big-time Ellington expert David Berger, never get in the way of momentum or mood. It all revolves around Smith's versatile voice, which can convey strength and vulnerability, innocence and smut, sweetness and wickedness--often all at once. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description
This is quirky pop record from 2 guys from Canada. This is great CD for those who like a little variety, satire and spirituality in their music

Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing, Music, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Jazz, Jazz Music, Jazz Vocals, Pop, Pop Vocals, Retro Swing, Vocal Jazz
Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • jazz to drive to
  • Second album is even better than the first!
  • Outstanding
  • A worthy addition to any music collection
  • Billie Holiday of modern days!
 Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Manufacturer: Fat Note
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. One Hour Mama
  2. Insect Ball
  3. Indigo Swing
  4. Mugzy's Move
  5. Come Out Swingin'

ASIN: B00002SWYI
Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

  1. Busy Woman's Blues, The
  2. Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing
  3. Big Fine Daddy
  4. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You?
  5. Now or Never
  6. I've Got A Feelin'
  7. Roll the Boogie
  8. Honey Pie
  9. I Want a Little Boy
  10. Blow Me a Fat Note
  11. Voo-It
  12. He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped
  13. Hootie Blues
  14. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
  15. Sent For You Yesterday
  16. Winter Wonderland [Special Bonus Christmas Track]

Amazon.com

And just like that, the "swing thing" disappeared. Of course, San Francisco's Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers were at it years before the revival took hold and were always a cut above the rest of the pack anyway. That's because Smith and her pianist and musical director Chris Siebert have such a deep wealth of musical knowledge to draw on, the courage and good taste to recruit world-class veteran players from across the jazz world, and a passion and respect for the style of music they play. Boasting a buoyant mix of boogie-woogie, jump blues, sophisticated swing, and even bebop, 2000's Everybody's Talkin' follows up their enormously successful indie debut, One Hour Mama, which sold nearly 40,000 copies in the 3 years after its release on their own Fat Note label. The crafty arrangements, courtesy of Siebert and big-time Ellington expert David Berger, never get in the way of momentum or mood. It all revolves around Smith's versatile voice, which can convey strength and vulnerability, innocence and smut, sweetness and wickedness--often all at once. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

This is quirky pop record from 2 guys from Canada. This is great CD for those who like a little variety, satire and spirituality in their music

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars jazz to drive to.......2007-05-13

enjoyed her piano jazz sultry voice- every song on the album is worth listening to.

5 out of 5 stars Second album is even better than the first!.......2007-04-02

Nice job with songs that hit the spot! New and exciting singer - great backup talent also.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2005-12-03

Lavay Smith brings back the torchsongs of the 40s, backing herself with some of the best musicians from the Big Band era. A welcome respite from the overprocessed music being churned out. Truly spectacular.

5 out of 5 stars A worthy addition to any music collection.......2005-11-24

This album conveys everything you want in in a jazz album with a swing emphasis. A great introduction to those not already immersed in jazz, yet satisfying to those with an understanding of the evolution of jazz and possessing a music collection to match. Lavay Smith has a voice that transcends genre, emotion, and the vast majority of modern singers of any category. The musicianship stands out on this album; she is backed by a top-notch band. Great music for parties, driving, and as a conversation backdrop.

5 out of 5 stars Billie Holiday of modern days!.......2004-06-24

She's singin' like a Billie Holiday, and Red Hot Skillet Lickers is great band! But they don't just imitate! This is one helluva record!
Everybody's Talkin' Bout Miss Thing
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    		Everybody's Talkin' Bout Miss Thing
    Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
    Manufacturer: Zyx/Comet
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Similar Items:
    1. One Hour Mama

    ASIN: B0009NDLLS
    Release Date: 2005-06-27

    Tracks:

    1. Busy Woman's Blues
    2. Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing
    3. Big Fine Daddy
    4. Gee, Baby Ain't I Good to You?
    5. Now or Never
    6. I've Got a Feelin'
    7. Roll the Boogie
    8. Honey Pie
    9. I Want a Little Boy
    10. Blow Me a Fat Note
    11. Voo-It
    12. He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped
    13. Hootie Blues
    14. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
    15. Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today)
    16. Winter Wonderland [*]
    Everybody's Talkin' Bout Miss Thing
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Everybody's Talkin' Bout Miss Thing
      Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
      Manufacturer: Tokuma
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000065BKM
      Release Date: 2002-05-22

      Tracks:

      1. Busy Woman's Blues
      2. Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing
      3. Big Fine Daddy
      4. Gee, Baby Ain't I Good to You?
      5. Now or Never
      6. I've Got a Feelin'
      7. Roll the Boogie
      8. Honey Pie
      9. I Want a Little Boy
      10. Blow Me a Fat Note
      11. Voo-It
      12. He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped
      13. Hootie Blues
      14. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
      15. Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today)
      16. Winter Wonderland [*]

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