Bettye LaVette - Things Have Changed! [[Audio)

**marv2** · 03-26-2018, 08:48 PM

Check her out!

**carlo** · 04-01-2018, 06:26 PM

This is a great album!

**lakeside** · 04-01-2018, 07:46 PM

Oh yes....Ms. Lavette delivered the goods.

**marv2** · 04-01-2018, 09:25 PM

Miss Bettye does not play! She is going to give you your money's worth every time!

**luke** · 04-02-2018, 11:26 PM

She is #38 on Amazon sales chart!

**marv2** · 04-03-2018, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by luke

She is #38 on Amazon sales chart!

Wow! Really? There so many releases to compete with there.

**imnokid** · 04-03-2018, 10:38 PM

The album is on Verve. It's her first on a major label since Motown's Tell Me A Lie in 1982. It is all Bob Dylan songs. Steve Jordan produced and is on drums, Leon Pendarvis on keys, Larry Campbell[[ex Dylan/Levon Helm) on guitars, mandolin, pedal steel, and Pino Palladino on bass. It was tracked in 3 days, mixed and guest overdubs [[Keith Richards, Trombone Shorty, Ivan Neville, Gil Goldstein) done in 3 days and mastered in 1 day. I believe it's her best work to date. The press LOVE it.

**heikki** · 04-04-2018, 01:36 AM

Hi!

If not too intrusive, please let me repeat my interview with Bettye on that album here:

http://www.soulexpress.net/bettyelavette_2018.htm

Best regards
Heikki

**marv2** · 04-04-2018, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by imnokid

The album is on Verve. It's her first on a major label since Motown's Tell Me A Lie in 1982. It is all Bob Dylan songs. Steve Jordan produced and is on drums, Leon Pendarvis on keys, Larry Campbell[[ex Dylan/Levon Helm) on guitars, mandolin, pedal steel, and Pino Palladino on bass. It was tracked in 3 days, mixed and guest overdubs [[Keith Richards, Trombone Shorty, Ivan Neville, Gil Goldstein) done in 3 days and mastered in 1 day. I believe it's her best work to date. The press LOVE it.

She has first class support all the way I see on this one. It is going to be mine soon! I am buying it and playing it often!!!! LOL!

**carlo** · 04-07-2018, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by imnokid

I believe it's her best work to date. The press LOVE it.

Totally agree! I also think it's her best album. I was having a hard time coming to that conclusion because she's released some really amazing albums up to now. For me, this album is flawless from start to finish. I was hanging out with a Bob Dylan fan last night and let him know about this LP. I think it is bringing her a lot of new fans, and I'm glad to see all of the glowing reviews. Well deserved.

**marv2** · 04-07-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by carlo

Totally agree! I also think it's her best album. I was having a hard time coming to that conclusion because she's released some really amazing albums up to now. For me, this album is flawless from start to finish. I was hanging out with a Bob Dylan fan last night and let him know about this LP. I think it is bringing her a lot of new fans, and I'm glad to see all of the glowing reviews. Well deserved.

Carlo you have the album? Does she slow down, "It Ain’t Me, Babe"?

**carlo** · 04-07-2018, 10:36 AM

Yes I have the CD and I am awaiting my vinyl copy. I may end up ordering a second vinyl as well from her website lol. Yes, It Ain't Me Babe is slowed down and is very soulful. Here it is:

https://youtu.be/-NDtahs4xqw

**marv2** · 04-07-2018, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by carlo

Yes I have the CD and I am awaiting my vinyl copy. I may end up ordering a second vinyl as well from her website lol. Yes, It Ain't Me Babe is slowed down and is very soulful. Here it is:

https://youtu.be/-NDtahs4xqw

That's what I was hoping. It is one of my favorite Bob Dylan songs, but I always thought that it would sound really cool if it were slowed down a bit. Thanks Carlo!

**Circa 1824** · 04-07-2018, 05:18 PM

Does she ever sing anything uplifting, or is everything dark and unhappy?

**carlo** · 04-08-2018, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Circa 1824

Does she ever sing anything uplifting, or is everything dark and unhappy?

She's sang many uplifting songs. Here's one from the new album.

https://youtu.be/Uxxx87_UN64

Although I would say she has sang more songs that are about heartbreak or don't f*ck with me type of tunes. It suits the edge and depth of her voice. Billie Holliday never really sang uplifting songs either. The same could be said for countless artists.