Analog and More - 05/15/2010
On May 9th Lena Horne died. Some my want to dispute her musical credentials, I for one know that she grew to become one of the best vocal musicians in modern music. Her light skin and magnificent beauty opened doors for her that were closed to other Blacks. It also closed more doors than it opened. She was a fighter whose talent was sharpened by anger. Like the other Great Colored Girls; Diahann Carroll, Leslie Uggams, Shirley Bassey, and Nina Simone their talent, intellect, and beauty could not shatter the walls of racism. Lena Horne’s body of music shows a steady growth in phrasing, ability to swing, and story telling. By the time she recorded the brilliant album Natures Baby she was a musical force not to be taken lightly. She has earn her spot at the table with Ella, Frank, Sarah, Billy, Torme’ and others. What makes her very special was something I can’t put my finger on but I know that there will probably never be anyone like her again.
Lena Horne : June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010
| Time | Song | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6pm | The man I Love | Lena Horne | The Fabulous |
| I've Found A New baby | Lena Horne | ||
| What Is This Thing Called Love | Lena Horne | ||
| Autumn in New York | Lena Horne | ||
| Dialogue | Lena Horne | A Lady and Her Music | |
| Where or When | Lena Horne | A Lady and Her Music | |
| Caravan | Johnny Mathis | Ellington | |
| Gymnopedie No 1 | Jacques Loussier | ||
| Some of my Best Friends are The Blues | Lena Horne | ||
| The Hues | Dutch Jazz Orch | Strayhorn | |
| Like a Child | Lena Horne | Soul | |
| Wonder What I'm Gonna Do | Lena Horne | ||
| Hesitation Blues | Lena Horne | ||
| Rocky Raccoon | Lena Horne & Gabor Sabor | Lena & Gabor | |
| Something | Lena Horne & Gabor sabor | Lena & Gabor | |
| Get Out Of Town | Lena Horne | ||
| Dat Old Debbil Consequence | Lena Horne | ||
| Come On Strong | Lena Horne | ||
| 7pm | Surrey With A Fringe On Top | Lena Horne | A Lady and Her Music |
| Watch What Happens | Lena Horne & Gabor Sabor | Lena & Gabor | |
| My Mood Is You | Lena Horne | Lena & Gabor | |
| I Will wait For You | Lena Horne & Michel legrand | Lena & Michel | |
| I Got A Name | Lena Horne | Lena & Michel | |
| I Got A Name | Lena Horne | A Lady and Her Music | |
| Yesterday When I Was Young | Lena Horne | A Lady and Her Music | |
| Today I Love Everybody | Lena Horne | At The Waldorf | |
| Feels So Good | Lena Horne | Natures Baby | |
| I Wouldn't Have It Ant Other Way | Lena Horne | Natures Baby | |
| Natures Baby | Lena Horne | Natures Baby |