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Rickie Lee Jones (born November 8, 1954) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist, musician, songwriter, and producer from the United States. Over the course of a three-decade career, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Rickie Lee Jones is a singer songwriter whose style leans on jazz and pop/R&B timing and personification.
Jones settled in LA at the age of nineteen, doing the classic waiting tables stuff until she landed a recording contract with Warners. Her self-titled debut album in 1979 was a big success, as was the single, Chuck E.’s in Love, about her musician friend Chuck E. Weiss. At the 1980 Grammy Awards, she won a Grammy for Best New Artist, and also received four more nominations: for Record of the Year; Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female; and Song of the Year (for “Chuck E.’s in Love”). While none of her subsequent recordings achieved the same level of commercial success, Jones has continued releasing critically acclaimed albums that have explored a variety of sonic terrain from jazz standards to trip hop influenced works.
Jones’ pursuit of jazz standards led to the recording of “The Moon Is Made of Gold” and “Autumn Leaves” for Rob Wasserman’s album Duets in 1985. The latter track earned her another Grammy nomination. And in 1990, her duet with Dr. John, a cover of “Makin’ Whoopee”, earned the artist her second Grammy Award, this time in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group.
Jones settled in LA at the age of nineteen, doing the classic waiting tables stuff until she landed a recording contract with Warners. Her self-titled debut album in 1979 was a big success, as was the single, Chuck E.’s in Love, about her musician friend Chuck E. Weiss. At the 1980 Grammy Awards, she won a Grammy for Best New Artist, and also received four more nominations: for Record of the Year; Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female; and Song of the Year (for “Chuck E.’s in Love”). While none of her subsequent recordings achieved the same level of commercial success, Jones has continued releasing critically acclaimed albums that have explored a variety of sonic terrain from jazz standards to trip hop influenced works.
Jones’ pursuit of jazz standards led to the recording of “The Moon Is Made of Gold” and “Autumn Leaves” for Rob Wasserman’s album Duets in 1985. The latter track earned her another Grammy nomination. And in 1990, her duet with Dr. John, a cover of “Makin’ Whoopee”, earned the artist her second Grammy Award, this time in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group.
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Crustclock wrote:
'Living It Up' from Pirates is sublime.
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Hayzi22 wrote:
Rickie Lee Jones is my favorite.
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DonnaOKC wrote:
RLJ is one of my favorites. She was the precursor to Sheryl Crow. As a matter of fact, from the first time I heard Sheryl Crow, I've always maintained she was a Rickie Lee Jones ripoff. I do have to give Sheryl her props, though. She ripped off RLJ and then did what RLJ couldn't do, i.e., become a commercial success. I do wish RLJ would tour in the Heartland, though. It would be nice to see her in concert without having to travel to either coast!
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exprof wrote:
In Leuven http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-rickie-lee-jones-au-het-depot-a-leuven-le-14-novembre-2009-39406226.html
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androgynem wrote:
yeah, happy birthday :)))
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emcxmc wrote:
Happy Birthday, Rickie.
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two_grey_rooms wrote:
i'm going to see her tonight in poughkeepsie. <3
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SlightlyPunk wrote:
Check out Rickie performing Dylan - It's really amazing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmlv-aEk9Xo
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aermancer wrote:
I'm trying but i can't get into the album Ghostyhead, it's the only album of hers i own.
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Morgantown wrote:
She's amazing.
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ericspaw wrote:
Saw her during the Pirates tour. Still one of my all time favorite shows.
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brycewilson wrote:
the duchess of cool indeed. i saw her on "letterman" playing "falling up" about a year ago. didnt even realise who it was at first, but was blown away by this artsy mature age performer. then he back announced her and thought "shes still got it". my favourite ex smackie.
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twmia wrote:
what a great musician and composer
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wispo wrote:
Anybody have the complete lyrics to "Atlas' Marker" (Bruce Mix-demo)?
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Gradouble wrote:
wouah ! This women have a very wonderful voice. "ghetto of my mind" of the album "flying cowboys" is soo great ! I love it :D
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arrell wrote:
What a sweet voice.
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pastol wrote:
Ricky and I belong together.
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jjangeliq wrote:
coolsville.
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Endy9 wrote:
I mentioned Sermon as my fav. Second would be The Evening of My Best Day with the song Little Mysteries a stand out. I agree with all the raves about We Belong Together also.
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cariadkell wrote:
I discovered her form an older lover at 16yrs old and she has remained a top fav artist ever since :)
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