Hailed by the New York Times as 'one of the great soul interpreters of her generation', five-time Grammy nominee and Blues Hall of Famer Bettye LaVette is a vocalist who can transform any song into her own. LaVette's artistry has earned the admiration of her musical peers and over the course of her six-decade career, LaVette has sung for President Obama, published an autobiography, placed six records on the rhythm & blues charts, and starred in a hit musical. LaVette is a native of Detroit. She recorded her first song in 1962 at the age of sixteen. Since then she has recorded ten albums. Her most recent record 'Things Have Changed', produced by Steve Jordan, was released on Verve in 2018 and received two Grammy nominations. 'Let Me Down Easy' was also recently featured in electronic duo ODESZA's comeback single, 'The Last Goodbye (feat. Bettye LaVette)'.
Track Listing:
1. He Made a Woman Out of Me - Bettye LaVette
2. At the Mercy of a Man - Bettye LaVette
3. I'm in Love - Bettye LaVette
4. My Train's Coming In - Bettye LaVette
5. Nearer to You - Bettye LaVette
6. Do Your Duty - Bettye LaVette
7. Let Me Down Easy - Bettye LaVette
8. Games People Play - Bettye LaVette
9. Piece of My Heart - Bettye LaVette
10. We Got to Slip Around - Bettye LaVette
11. Easier to Say (Than Do) - Bettye LaVette
12. Love's Made a Fool Out of Me - Bettye LaVette
Year of Production: 2022
