Wynonna – Sing: Chapter 1

by Bambi Weavil

Wynonna
Sing: Chapter 1
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Wynonna’s 25 years (and counting) in the music industry of chart topping albums spanning across genre lines and her diverse loyal fan following from around the world is something all artists should strive for.  Wynonna’s latest album, Sing: Chapter 1, pays homage to the music that has influenced one of the greatest voices of our generation and just like her talent, isn’t limited to any specific genre.

“That’s How Rhythm Was Born,” originally by the 1930s jazz group, the Boswell Sisters, sounds like a track Wynonna would have recorded when she was part of The Judds, kicks off this retrospective.  “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” doesn’t try to be something it’s not by being over of the top or too commercialized, and as a result, honors the emotional impact and haunting sound of the Hank Williams classic.

“Women Be Wise” is a great sassy blues interpretation with some mischievous delight from Wynonna, paying homage to Bonnie Raitt and Sippie Wallace.  Wynonna has plenty of soul influence throughout her career and it’s thrilling to hear her record some R&B and soul-based songs – one can only hope she will decide to do a full jazz and R&B record soon.  “I’m A Woman,” originally by Maria Muldaur is more of Wynonna simply having fun with a good R&B song.

“I Hear You Knockin’”, made famous by Dave Edmunds, is Wynonna having fun, rocking the party out.  Another fun rock party song that all musician fans should crank up is her interpretation of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “The House is Rockin’”.

Wynonna always delivers on heart-felt ballads, tapping into the emotion of the lyrics, and Tammy Wynette’s “Til I Get It Right”, is a home run on this album.  The one country ballad that was surprising was choosing Merle Haggard’s “Are the Good Times Really Over”, but considering the state of the times, I understand why she included it on this album.

One of my favorite tracks is her right-on tribute of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine”, that absolutely deserves to be released as a single on radio.  Another strong track is “Anyone Who Had A Heart”, made famous by Dionne Warwick, and it’s great to see this classic brought to new audiences by Wynonna.

Wynonna teases her jazz influence with Nat King Cole’s “When I Fall In Love” and though I love the choice, there is one jazz song I wish she had covered that I have seen her perform in person and nailed and it’s “At Last.”  Wynonna proves time and time again she can truly sing anything and make it her own.  She concludes the album with “Sing” by Rodney Crowell – a perfect testament to what music is all about.  If you want a artist who defies category and has one of the best natural voices of our generation, Wynonna’s your woman.  If you want to hear some of her music staples and influential classics, don’t hesitate to pick up Sing: Chapter 1.

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