Feathers ~ Wing Clippers - Jeannie Lewis

Jeannie Lewis (b 1945) is one of Australia's most accomplished, versatile and passionate vocal artists, and a performer whose work crosses many musical boundaries.

Album: Free Fall Through Featherless Flight
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In 1973 EMI released Jeannie's classic debut album, Free Fall Through Featherless Flight, arranged and directed by Michael Carlos, with a cover design by renowned Australian pop artist Martin Sharp. Backing Jeannie on the album was an all-star lineup including Michael Carlos on moog, organ and harpsichord, Mike Wade (guitar), Mike Reid (guitar), Ken Firth (bass), Jamie McKinley (piano), Greg Henson (drums), Alan Lee (percussion), Marcia Hines (backing vocals), Shayna Stewart (backing vocals), The Fidelio String Quartet and a wind section. The album won the Australian Radio Record Award for the Best Australian LP of 1974.

It was reissued on CD by EMI in 1992 but was only in print for a relatively short time. Now music fans can enjoy it once again with this 2005 reissue on Jeannie's own label.

Tracks:
*1. Medley: Feathers/Donna/Wing Clippers
2. Gary's Song
3. Till Time Brings Change
4. Getting Yourself In A Mess
5. Some Book Of Life
6. Only Time Will Tell
7. Fasten Your Wings With Love
8. Medley: Motherless Child/It's Up To You
9. The Stream Will Never Stop Flowing
10. Medley: Quote/Do Not Go Gentle
11. It'll Rise Again
12. Medley: You Like The Sun/Musee Des Beaux/Bits And Pieces Of Falling Feathers

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Jeanie Lewis
• Australian
• Folk
• Jazz
• Feathers
• Wing Clippers

[welbyskinner]

Can anyone upload "Do Not Go Gentle into That Goodnight" off this same Album? I had it, years ago but lost it now - best version I reckon.

[JehanneDeLys]

@welbyskinner Yes, thanks for the reminder — I've been meaning to upload more from it, that's track 10. If you click on my Notes above there's a link to the site where you can buy this album on CD. :)

[malcolmcberry]

Jeannie Lewis is a goddess who has never been properly recognised in Australia- so typical of Aus if its a bit off centre- always loved her concerts and music- the Australian Piaf is not a good enough description- so many styles of voice and octaves! may you live for ever!!!!!- Charles Berry

[JehanneDeLys]

@malcolmcberry Too right, mate! I know all about that, I'm an Aussie too (& why my hubby & I moved to the US in the 90s). They call it the "Tall Poppy Syndrome" — grow too tall, get cut down to size.

But I think Jeannie just didn't get the recording contracts & proper promotion she deserved — whether that was by choice or bad management, who knows.

[sabramat]

I used to have this amazing album. Wonder if it's available now on DVD! She was amazing.

[JehanneDeLys]

@sabramat It is available on CD, just click on the notes for the site link where you can buy it. :)

[TheJodie1976]

i love you and miss you Jeannie x all my love Jodie Sheffield xxx ready for lessons now queen of queen's xxx

[malcolmcberry]

@malcolmcberry No, I know there was a hell of a lot of sabotage of Aus artists at this time by local promoters andvenue owners- just talk to some of the people in the bands at places like- TF Much Ballroom in Brunswick St.- She is still really amazing and at her concerts electric. My wife and I should have stayed in the US when we had the chance in NYC. Regards Charles

[straddiechick]

I still have they vinyl album - so good... sounds fantastic too

[sabramat]

@JehanneDeLys Thanks so much. A crystalline voice!