Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road
Thirty Tigers, 2024
9/10
Listen to Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road
The always impressive Lucinda Williams turns in 12 interpretations of classic songs by the Fab Four, where the 71 year old who survived a stroke not too long ago shows us that her inimitable talents haven’t waned.
“Don’t Let Me Down” opens with Butch Norton’s agile drumming and Richard Causon’s firm keys complementing the rich dynamics, and “Can’t Buy My Love” arrives soon after with an infectious energy that does the original justice via Williams’ unmistakeable pipes and David Sutton’s frisky bass.
Halfway through, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” makes great use of Doug Pettibone and Marc Ford’s spirited electric guitars that balance intimacy with grit, while “Let It Be” is a calm moment of pretty guitars and heartfelt singing.
Arriving closer to the end, “I’m So Tired” is textured cautiously and benefits much from Siobhan M. Kennedy’s soulful backing vocals, and “The Long And Winding Road” exits with Pettibone’s aching pedal steel and Causon’s B3 organ giving the finish a dreamy tone of beauty.
Williams puts her own spin on songs we all know and some deeper cuts, too, where this 7th installment in her Jukebox series continues her 5 decade career with the quality and authenticity she’s held since her 1978 debut.
Travels well with: Cris Jacobs- One Of These Days; Patty Griffin- American Kid