[Not] in the know

Why does no one tell me about people like Patricia Barber? I mean, she's only been recording for TWENTY years.

There is precious little of her on youtube, but to whet your appetite, here is her lovely cover of a Doors original (which you may recall is a favorite with a certain under 4 foot person around here). I've uploaded the album version, and a couple of other cover songs (that showcase her versatility) up to imeem because I like you that much. Now, like me back, too, and click on the imeem embeds (and sign up for an account and log in, if you are only getting the 30 second sample--I know it's a pain, but just think, there'll be much more cool music from me waiting for you!). And then buy her albums:at $7.99 a pop for some of them, it's a crime not to.

Light My Fire (cover) - Patricia Barber

Light My Fire - Patricia Barber




More [originals and] covers

The Beat Goes On - Sonny And Cher



The Beat Goes On (cover) - Patricia Barber

The Beat Goes On - Patricia Barber

Ode To Billie Joe* - Bobbie Gentry



Ode To Billie Joe (cover) - Patricia Barber

Ode To Billy Joe - Patricia Barber

And an original by her:

Touch Of Trash - Patricia Barber

Touch Of Trash - Patricia Barber

*P.S. I'm not the only person who saw the movie Ode To Bille Joe several times, right? I had quite the crush on Robbie Benson (aka the voice of The Beast in Disney's Beauty and The Beast. And if you are really curious, you can catch the whole thing on youtube. I'd advise against it, though; it only works if you have some nostalgic feelings for it, and--honestly?--not even then.)