Soundtracking: Deborah Cox's Destination Moon

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This Week on Soundtracking - Deborah Cox's Destination Moon 

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Take a trip back in time with the lovely voice of Deborah Cox, in this stunning tribute to the Queen of The Blues, Dinah Washington. Washington was best known for her extraordinary vocal talents - sharp diction and a sultry delivery. She was also a liberated woman in a time before bra-burning and the sexual revolution.

A platininum selling R&B singer, Cox delivers a solid tribute to one of her all-time favorite jazz artists. "I have been a fan of Dinah Washington since I was a little girl," Cox explains in the lyrics booklet of Destination Moon. "I think the two of us are similar in many ways. She was a voice for whatever story needed to be told through music, and it didn't matter what style or genre. Dinah was blues, R&B, gospel, pop and jazz music. I see myself in her."

Deborah Cox nods to the past, but brings a fresh perspective to these classic Dinah Washinton songs. The record is enjoyable from the first strands of Destination Moon to the last notes of Look to the Rainbow, and is sure to appeal to those who appreciate a strong female vocalist, solid orchestration, and some classic, well-written music.

Close your eyes and picture a smokey hideaway with a sultry singer backed by a jazzy orechestra while giving this album a whirl. This is a beautiful tribute to a talented singer who died way too young over fourty years ago.

Available June 19th on Decca Records.

Tracklist:
1. Destination Moon
2. What a Difference a Day Made
3. Misery
4. Baby, You've Got What it Takes
5. This Bitter Earth
6. Squeeze Me
7. New Blowtop Blues
8. Blue Skies
9. I Don't Hurt Anymore
10. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
11. September in the Rain
12. Look To The Rainbow

About Deborah Cox:

• Platinum selling R&B singer
• Married once, two kids
• Played Aida on stage
• Soul Train and Juno award winner

About Dinah Washington:

• Married seven times
• Wore mink, even in summer
• Reportedly packed two .45's
• Died of a drug overdose at age 39
• Born Ruth Jones

Click HERE to load a playlist with some songs by Deborah Cox and Dinah Washington! Opens in a new window so you can listen while you read.

For more information:
Deborah Cox website
Deborah Cox myspace
Dinah Washington on Wikipedia

If you could sing, what singer would you do a tribute to?
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Last time's trivia questions - how many did you know?

1. What Bob Dylan song came out in 1963 and became a world wide hit?
Blowin' in the Wind

2. Who was known as "The Man in Black"?
Johnny Cash

3. Where was Yoko Ono born?
Tokyo, Japan

4. What Troggs song was also released by Jimi Hendrix?
Wild Thing

5. What is Meatloaf's real name?
Marvin Lee Aday

This week's trivia:

1. Where did Vincent Furnier claim he got the stage name 'Alice Cooper' from?

2. Who recorded the 1968 hit album "Love Child"?

3. What author of The Naked Lunch recorded a recitation on Laurie Anderson's "Sharkey's Night"?

4. Whose girl does Rick Springfield want?

5. Who recorded the song "Saturday in the Park"?

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		Laura Cushing, Music Correspondent  - Soundtracking
	Laura's column, 'Soundtracking' is published every Saturday in Gather Essentials:Music. Soundtracking is your guide to indie, alternative, and all-around amazing music -- featuring musician interviews, CD reviews, MP3 mixes, and discussions. Laura Cushing is a 36 year old writer from the New Jersey Pines. In addition to music journalism, she writes fiction and poetry. Keep up with Laura's music series by joining her network, or subscribing to her content.