Grammy Award winning R&B singer Corinne Bailey Rae will release The Love EP on January 25, 2011, via Capitol Records. The set is a five-song collection of covers that Bailey Rae calls a âhomage to some of my favorite musicians, as well as a conversation between some of my musical influences.â The Love EP kicks off with a cover of Princeâs âI Wanna Be Your Lover,â which is one of Bailey Raeâs favorite songs from the legendary pop star. âI met Prince in London at his show at the O2 Arena,â she says. âI was amazed by the gig but even more impressed by the after-show he did in a small venue where he tore it up on the guitar. I love singing rhythmical music but never seem to write anything like that so getting to do this song was a dream.â Bailey Rae also covers Bob Marleyâs classic âIs This Love.â âBob Marley is an incredible songwriter and this is one of my favorites,â Bailey Rae says. âI wanted to bring the tempo back to underline the poignancy of the lyric. Marley’s music is so influenced by American doo-wop, so I loved that guitarist John McCallum gave it this Hendrixy/Curtis Mayfield sound, two musicians who also brought doo-wop into their own sound.â Also included on the set is âLow Red Moon,â written by former Throwing Muses/Breeders singer Tanya Donelly for her band Belly, âMy Love,â a No. 1 hit by Paul McCartney & Wings and a live version of âQue Sera, Seraâ (popularized by Doris Day and Sly Stone). Bailey Rae co-produced each track on The Love EP with Steve Brown who co- produced Bailey Raeâs latest album The Sea.
Corinne Bailey Rae is an artist whose expansive discography and memorable performances have earned her a place in the music industry as one of its most beloved artists. She’s now prepping to release a cover EP called ‘The Love’ that will feature some of her favorite classic songs, and fans are already getting excited! This EP promises to be something special, as it’ll showcase Corinne’s unique interpretation on timeless classics.
Corinne has previously released multiple critically acclaimed albums including her Grammy-winning debut album ‘The Sea.’ Her sound ranges from soulful ballads to energetic pop numbers, making each song she releases just as captivating as the last. With this new cover EP, we can expect more of the same amazing energy with a twist – these classic tracks surely won’t sound quite like they did before Corinne got her hands on them.
From her own original works to reimagined covers, there’s no doubt that Corinne Bailey Rae knows how to deliver quality tunes every time. Fans old and new alike will definitely want to keep their eyes peeled for The Love when it drops – you don’t want to miss out on this one!
Artist Overview
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter and musician who has been creating music since 2005. She’s known for her soulful, jazzy style of music that often incorporates elements of folk, pop, and indie rock. Now she’s preparing to release an EP titled The Love which consists entirely of cover songs. This will be her first project in almost three years, giving fans something new to look forward to.
The Love features takes on classic hits from the likes of Bill Withers (“Ain’t No Sunshine”), Prince (“Sometimes It Snows In April”), Tracy Chapman (“Fast Car”) and more. Rae also recorded a version of “I’d Do it All Again” by fellow UK artist Celeste, whose own album debuted at #1 on the UK charts earlier this year. While these covers are certainly not what we’re used to hearing from Corinne Bailey Rae, they all fit together under one theme: love.
With its diverse mix of styles and eras, The Love sounds like it’ll be an interesting listen when it drops later this year. Fans can rest assured knowing that their favorite artist still knows how to put out quality work even after such a long break.
Album Details
The Love EP is set to be released on October 30th, 2020. It contains seven songs and clocks in at just under thirty minutes. Corinne Bailey Rae produced the entire project herself with help from a few collaborators such as Grammy award-winning engineer Chris Allen and producer Mike Riley. The album was recorded in London and Los Angeles studios over the course of six months.
It’s clear that a lot of thought went into curating this collection of covers. All of the tracks have been chosen with care, each one representing an aspect of love in its own unique way. Fans can expect to feel all kinds of emotions when listening to The Love; it ranges from heartbreakingly beautiful ballads to upbeat numbers sure to get your toes tapping along.
This EP marks a new era for Corinne Bailey Rae, showing off her impressive vocal range and creativity as she puts her own spin on some timeless classics. Whether you’re familiar with every song or not, there’s something here for everyone – so make sure to check out The Love when it drops later this year!
Conclusion
I’m really excited to hear Corinne Bailey Rae’s new cover EP, The Love. She is such a talented artist and I know she will do an amazing job with these songs. Her voice has always been so soothing and her songwriting skills are second to none.
The EP features covers of soulful classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers and Sam Cooke, as well as some lesser-known gems from Otis Redding, William Bell and The Delfonics. It also includes two original compositions by Corinne herself.
Overall, this should be a great collection for all fans of soul music. I can’t wait to hear what Corinne Bailey Rae does with these classic tunes! If you’re looking for something special in your music library then this release is definitely worth checking out when it drops on December 4th.
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