HEAR MUSIC, the Starbucks Record Label, has made quite a name for itself in the music world. Starting out by having Starbucks store exclusive cds, by 2007 they became a full record label distributing to all retail stores and itunes. Artists such as Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor are now HEAR MUSIC exclusive artists.
...and last year James Taylor released a covers album called.... (drumroll please).... COVERS!
It definitely has a "coffeehouse" feel to it. I really dig his cover of the Dixie Chicks' tune SOMEDAYS YOU GOTTA DANCE and HOUND DOG.
Last week he released a follow up (songs that didn't make the first cut.) It's called... (bigger drumroll please).... OTHER COVERS!!
On this release, I love the groove of GET A JOB, and also like his take on the showtune OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING.
...speaking of Taylor, here's yesterday's blog subject KRISTIN CHENOWETH singing an an ode to finding love at Starbucks called TAYLOR THE LATTE BOY. This adorable tune was written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich who are currently working on the music to a Broadway adaptation of the Drew Barrymore movie EVER AFTER.
Cute cute song. You can also find an unofficial response from "Taylor's point of view" called TAYLOR'S RESPONSE. There are versions all over youtube. It's funny, but takes away the charm of the original a little bit.
By the way, I'm halfway through her new book and am LOVING IT!
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