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Cocktails With A Twist by Quinn Lemley
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fave it Lounge | Crooners/Vocals
10 tracks | 31 minutes
Released Jan 2000
on Quinn Lemley
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:52 C'est si Bon lyrics BUY MP3 02:52 C'est si Bon lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:52 C'est si Bon
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:00 An Occasional Man lyrics BUY MP3 04:00 An Occasional Man lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:00 An Occasional Man
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:03 Love Me Or Leave Me lyrics BUY MP3 03:03 Love Me Or Leave Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:03 Love Me Or Leave Me
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:00 Besame Mucho lyrics BUY MP3 04:00 Besame Mucho lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:00 Besame Mucho
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:55 The Man I Love lyrics BUY MP3 02:55 The Man I Love lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:55 The Man I Love
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:11 Java Joe lyrics BUY MP3 02:11 Java Joe lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:11 Java Joe
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:00 You Don't Know What Love Is lyrics BUY MP3 04:00 You Don't Know What Love Is lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:00 You Don't Know What Love Is
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sultry Latin and swing / Lounge reminicent of the glamour big band years with a contemporary twist
Editorial review
After paying tribute to actresses of the '30s, '40s, and '50s on her debut album, Sirens ... Songs of the Silver Screen, Quinn Lemley turns her attention to '50s cocktail lounge culture on her second album, Cocktails With a Twist. The term "lounge music" might have a negative connotation to some, but Lemley steers clear of schlock and shows a genuine fondness for the classic pop and jazz of that era. If Lemley's goal was to transport us back to a time when one sipped dry martinis in a cocktail lounge while Julie London, Frank Sinatra, or Jo Stafford played on the jukebox, the singer does so nicely on her appealing versions of "An Occasional Man," "Besame Mucho," and "Love Me or Leave Me." The CD's more humorous moments come on Afro-Cuban-influenced numbers like "C'est Si Bon" and "Quando Bailar," but on the whole, Cocktails With a Twist isn't as humorous or as theatrical as Sirens or Lemley's third album, Dance or Die. That's not to say that it's a somber album, though -- even on "You Don't Know What Love Is," Lemley sounds like someone who's enjoying herself. Cocktails With A Twist is easily recommended to fans of jazz-influenced '50s pop. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Quinn Lemley's Cocktails With A Twist is a sultry Latin and swing/Lounge recording reminicent of the glamour big band years with a contemporary twist.
Cocktails With A Twist features sexy standards such as The Man I Love, Tenderly and C'est Si Bon, to band leader, Bob McDowell's sensual and fun originals, Destination: Sunrise, Java Joe And Quando Bailar.
Music style: Lounge, Latin and Swing.
Female vocals, standards and originals Musical influences: Romantic, sultry, sexy and fun.
Torch and dance.
Similar Artists: Diane Kroll, Ann Margret, Julie London.
Artist history: This New York City Latin and Swing show band has been performing around New York and internationally for the past three years.
They started out as regulars at Nell's in Manhattan, play currently at Wilson's, Lola's and Tavern on the Green.
If you like these songs, be certain to check out Sirens ...Songs of the Silver Screen and Dance or Die and THE HEAT IS ON also available right here on CD Baby.