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Thread #97322   Message #1914273
Posted By: Adrianel
19-Dec-06 - 08:54 PM
Thread Name: Marianne Faithfull's birthday (29 Dec 1946)
Subject: RE: Marianne Faithfull's birthday (19 Dec 1946)
She did a good version of Kurt Weill's "Seven Deadly Sins", packaged with some cabaret songs. In the liner notes, I believe she says she had to transpose an octave down, as she can't get that high any more. On the other hand, you have to remember that Lotte Lenya (for whom it was written) had a rather unusual vocal range, and many others have also altered it to suit their voices.
Happy birthday, Marianne, whenever it is.