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Comfort to the Soul is Ana Popović's second studio album, released on October 7, 2003 on Ruf. The album was recorded in Memphis and produced by Jim Gaines.[3] The album consists of five songs by Popović and six covers, showcasing not just the well-known blues artists (Howlin' Wolf), but lesser known performers (Susan Marshall), and even rock songs that work well in the blues environment (Steely Dan's "Night by Night").[7] Popović introduced some jazz elements into Comfort to the Soul, and the album won a jazz award in France, 'Jazz a Juan-Revelation 2004'.[8][9] She surrounded herself with seasoned musicians (such as Reese Wynans who had played with Stevie Ray Vaughan as part of Double Trouble) as a statement that she was a blues player to be reckoned with.[10]
Track list
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Bear Down on Me (I'm Here to Steal the Show)" | Ana Popović, Todd Sharpville[11] | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Love Me Again" | Susan Marshall, Mike Carroll | 5:10 |
| 3. | "Comfort to the Soul" | A. Popović | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Change My Mind" | Jeff Silbar, Glen Clark | 4:30 |
| 5. | "Sittin' on Top of the World" | Chester "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Night by Night" | Walter Becker, Donald Fagen | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Navajo Moon" | A. Popović | 4:47 |
| 8. | "Need All the Help I Can Get" | Delbert McClinton, Gary Nicholson | 2:50 |
| 9. | "Recall the Days" | A. Popović | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Fool Proof" | Tom Hambridge, Shannon Curfman | 3:24 |
| 11. | "Jaco" | A. Popović, Pat Metheny | 3:59 |
Personnel
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References
- ^ "Comfort to the Soul by Ana Popovic". iTunes. 7 October 2003. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Comfort to the Soul". Ruf Records Shop. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Ana Popovic – License To Steal". I Love Blues Guitar. 11 March 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 524. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ "Ana Popovic - Comfort to the Soul". Muziekwereld (in Dutch). March 1, 2005. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "Ana Popovic". All About Blues Music. 13 May 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "Biography". Ana Popović. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ Valleyzélé, Jean. "BCC: Comfort to the Soul by Ana Popovic". Poledattraction (in French). Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c Comfort to the Soul (CD liner). Ana Popović. Germany: Ruf Records. 2003. RUF 1083.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
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