[2011-09-30] Hugh Laurie "Let Them Talk" blues album; prod. by Joe Henry; guests Dr. John, Tom Jones, Irma Thomas (WB)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:35 am

Product Description
Hugh Laurie will release his debut album 'Let Them Talk' on Warner Bros. Records. A glorious celebration of New Orleans blues, 'Let Them Talk' unites Laurie's musical talent with a very personal selection of standards and lost blues classics performed with his band of renowned musicians and some very special guest stars. Produced by Joe Henry and recorded at sessions in Los Angeles and New Orleans, 'Let Them Talk' sees Laurie on vocals and piano heading a team of musicians whose previous collective credits include work with artists as varied as Greg Allman, Solomon Burke, Robert Plant, kd lang, T-Bone Burnett, Alison Krause and John Legend. Together, they interpret and revive songs originally recorded by NOLA blues legends such as Lead Belly, Robert Johnson, Ray Charles and Memphis Slim. 'Let Them Talk' also features collaborations with the Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas and Sir Tom Jones on the little known 'Baby, please Make A Change'. Thomas also leads the vocals on 'John Henry', while Laurie's lifelong hero Dr. John provides a momentous collaboration on 'After You've Gone'. Another legend, the producer, musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint, contributes horn arrangements throughout.

1. St. James Infirmary
2. You Don't Know My Mind
3. Buddy Bolden's Blues
4. The Whale Has Swallowed Me
5. The Legend Of John Henry - Featuring Irma Thomas
6. They're Red Hot
7. Six Cold Feet In The Ground
8. Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
9. After You've Gone - Featuring Dr. John
10. Swanee River
11. Police Dog Blues
12. Tipitina
13. Whinin' Boy Blues
14. Baby Please Make A Change - Featuring Sir Tom Jones & Irma Thomas
15. Let Them Talk

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055V6EZE/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:35 am

Quote:

'House''s Hugh Laurie to record blues album

Actor Hugh Laurie has announced plans to record an album.

The star of US TV series House and British comedy legend is putting together a record of New Orleans blues, which will be recorded this summer and autumn with producer Joe Henry.

Multi-instrumentalist Laurie has regularly performed within his acting roles, notably in A Bit Of Fry And Laurie and in the adaptation of Jeeves And Wooster with Stephen Fry.

"I am drunk with excitement at this opportunity," explained Laurie of his record deal. "I know the history of actors making music is a chequered one, but I promise no one will get hurt. I am particularly thrilled to be working with Joe Henry, who has produced some of my favourite records of all time, and I can't wait to get started."

A release date for the album has yet to be announced.

http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/52212

Glenn S. · 30 Oct 2006

I always enjoy it when Laurie plays a little music on House. This might be worth a listen.

pghmusiclover · **Joined:** 15 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 3360

In case anyone is especially impatient, this is being released in the UK next week (05/09/2011):

CD pre-order (this link also includes an EPK):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004M7OLPM/?tag=imwan-21

Vinyl pre-order:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004T4F7TW/?tag=imwan-21

Deluxe version (book format including 3 bonus tracks):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004TFZYNK/?tag=imwan-21

16. Ain't Necessarily So
17. Lowdown Dirty And Blue
18. Guess I'm A Fool

pghmusiclover · **Joined:** 15 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 3360

This album debuted at #2 in the UK, held off only by Adele!

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/adele-beats-hugh-laurie

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:20 pm

Bump: added pre-order details for the domestic release to the first post.

[2011-09-30] Hugh Laurie "Let Them Talk" blues album; prod. by Joe Henry; guests Dr. John, Tom Jones, Irma Thomas (WB)

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