The wonderful Bettye LaVette was brilliant, watch these two bits of her show and see just what you missed. It was a show of a lifetime.
http://youtu.be/oL8FXUTil5I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlzjBOMjets
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The wonderful Bettye LaVette was brilliant, watch these two bits of her show and see just what you missed. It was a show of a lifetime.
http://youtu.be/oL8FXUTil5I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlzjBOMjets
Oh no.......how did I not know about this. And she sung Heart Of Gold too.
I so wanted to see Betty and I didn't even think to look at the Jazz cafe listings. Thank goodness for these two videos
I was there too; happened to be in London for a few days and didn't want to miss her either. She really seemed to enjoy the performance.
I bet all those soul boys grouped together freaked out poor Bettye.
lol
Was it mentioned on Soulful Detroit? If it was, it must have been sandwiched between some Supremes' threads.
[QUOTE=theboyfromxtown;135964]I bet all those soul boys grouped together freaked out poor Bettye.
lol
Oh, Bettye probably spent a bit more time on her back even though she is getting older; she probably still enjoyed it too.
I saw recently she said something like she may have talked about others but it was what she did that was the most interesting and she was glad her children weren't 7 or 8 and hearing about it for the first time.
I loved her book. Poor lady had it tough and was not treated right. She wasn't the only one, though and I can instantly mention others. :-[[
Mind you, it seems things are looking up for Bettye now. I'm pleased too. Bettye gets about more in Europe these days. I'm really niggled [[read that in USA as "pissed") about missing her performing this week in my home town.
It's easy to see why you can become bitter and jealous when you've worked like a dog and didn't make it; and there's a million of them out there.
You should never have missed her John. How did that happen?
Great for her that some recognition and perhaps some $$$ has come for her even at this late stage.
Bettye LaVette is the bomb! She is still current and people still love her without all the typical phoniness of some played out tired divas from her generation......Go Miss Bettye!
She really is the antithesis of Mary. She didn't talk about Mary because she is not well enough known to include in her book.Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
Hopefully Peter Benjaminson's excellent book on Mary will bring a new audience to the music and artistry of Miss Mary Wells. I'm sure Bettye knew Mary Wells back in the early 60's in detroit.Quote:
Originally Posted by jobeterob
Roberta
Roberta, I think jobeterob was referring to Mary Wilson NOT Mary Wells.
Thank you for clarifying this motony.Quote:
Originally Posted by motony
My personal best to you.
Roberta
But Roberta's response was perfect.
and my best to you. Roberta...I know you love Martha almost as much as I do, LOL
Bettye LaVette - reviews of her performance in London.
Jazz Cafe, London
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- Caroline Sullivan
- The Guardian, Wednesday 12 December 2012
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GUARDIAN REVIEW - OUTSTANDING.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012...lavette-review
INDEPENDENT REVIEW - OUTSTANDING
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...n-8411032.html
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Bettye LaVette, Jazz Café, London
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NICK HASTED
JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
http://www.jazzwisemagazine.com/news-mainmenu-139/69-2012/12605-jazz-breaking-news-bettye-lavette-exciting-and-emotional-in-camden
SOULMUSIC.COM David Nathan review and video of "Let Me Down Easy"
http://www.soulmusic.com/index.asp?S=1&T=38&ART=2701
http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL...=oZ8jgHVaI_g#!
Bettye Lavette Heart Of Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh3fLJ7WDQ0&list=PLLHSA30ij5Argw3Zw2VZ Fc3Y sqcb-NMwS&index=2