In 1996, k. d. lang was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the highest orders bestowed on a citizen. And in 1997, lang came out with the album "Drag," a smoke themed album that also had the double meaning expressed in a photo shoot that year of lang being shaved by model Cindy Crawford.And in 2003, lang joined Tony Bennett for a duet album. Although there are more than a few who do...
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k. d. lang (1961 - ) is an extraordinary vocalist hailing from Canada. As an activist, vegatrian, animal rights advocate and openly lesbian, k.d. lang has shown that her artistry knows no boundaries and has succeeded in becoming one of truly great talents from Canada.lng's inspiration came from Patsy Cline, the one vocalist whom had the greatest influence on her becoming a professional singer w...
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1. B. Bumble & the Stingers, "Bumble Boogie." I'd always assumed B. Bumble & the Stingers were an anonymous bunch of journeymen who hit it big on the charts a couple of times. One of the nice things about putting together these lists is that I get to learn something. Just to note one example, the drummer in this group was Earl Palmer, who has as much right as anyone to the claim that he invent...
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There's been talk since she toured with Lyle Lovett last summer, about new music from k.d. lang. The singer-songwriter hasn't released any new original material in almost a decade, and while the 11 songs on her upcoming album Watershed took many years to write and record, the music will be fresh when it hits the stores on February 5th. Watershed Tracklist:"I Dream of Spring""Coming Home""Once...
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UB4004/10/09 - Snoqualmie, WA - Snoqualmie Casino04/11/09 - Coquitlam, BC - Red Robinson Theatre04/13/09 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom04/16/09 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel/Casino04/17/09 - San Rafael, CA - Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium04/18/09 - Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Beach04/19/09 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues04/21/09 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tave...
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I never knew Patti Smith did a version of Helpless. In this montage, someone has put the music to scenes from the 1987 Wim Wenders film Wings of Desire, one of my favorite movies. Everyone needs a guardian angel from time to time.For comparison sake, enjoy kd lang's full gorgeous voice and a choir. The accompanying intro notes in her version are just perfect: (and that entire album is nearly ...
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Last night, my husband Richard and I, both sick - he on the down side, me on the side of just succumbing to the crud (yuck) - watched the film Hollywoodland, a fictional account of a private investigator looking into the death of actor George Reeves. While the main emphasis of the story - the character of the PI - was fictional, an amalgam of several characters who looked into Reeves' death, t...
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Shadowland is subtitled `The Owen Bradley Sessions' for good reason: Owen Bradley is one of the main people responsible for the evolution of the Nashville Sound. He minimized the use of fiddles and steel guitars while emphasizing strings and backing vocals. Bradley's production ideas gave artists such as Eddy Arnold, Kitty Wells, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee and Loretta Lynn crossover...
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In an interview with the Charlotte Observer’s Courtney Devores, singer K.D. Lang discussed how America’s gay marriage debate is a bit absurd from her perspective: “Being a Canadian and gay marriage being legal there for quite a few years, it makes...
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It wont be long now...... We only have just over 6 months to wait for k.d.s much awaited "New" album. By new I mean not covers or collaborations! Recent concert goers have had a taster of the new album with "Cold Dark Places" which is sort of a bit like Ingenue but k.d. herself said the new material will contain elements of all her albums-sounds great! (Please don't disappoint me k.d.) A little...
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