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Nothing's Gonna Change My World

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In 1974, Barbara was a working folk singer who landed a role in 'John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Bert," a Willy Russell play in which she performed Beatles' songs. Now she returns to the Fab Four songbook, cutting an album consisting of tunes written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Stylistically, she also has returned to her origins, performing against an understated folk-style backing that includes guitars, whistles, mandolin and piano, among others.

The result is an enchanting collection that showcases the vocalist at the prime of her powers. Her voice is rich and evocative, and she's absolutely haunting on such tunes as "Eleanor Rigby" (performed a cappella in spots) and the striking "Goodnight." In the liner notes, she talks about choosing "mature" tunes from the group's catalogue, and it's a smart decision, because the album has a consistently smart and mellow feel to it. That's not to say it's downbeat: It gets off to a joyous start with "If I Needed Someone" and both "I Will" and "P.S. I Love You" are charming statements of affection. Dickson has rarely sounded better and her choice of material is superb: Really, what more could you want?

A delightful musical excursion into the music of both mine and the artist's youth. Dickson's voice holds up beautifully and she can "act" a song as well as sing it in a truly heartfelt way. Her dramatic "Eleanor Rigby" is a real gem. She injects new life into these songs, or, to state it better, reinvogorates them with the life that was always there.
mitchell

Barbara is in great voice on this CD. It's so nice to hear her do these not so often covered Beatle songs.

This is restful background music. Musically soft interpretations refreshingly different from the normal 'pop' covers. However it all started to sound the same half way through. I found it instrumentally bland - hence the 3 stars. Good song selection.
1. If I Needed Someone (good) - The most upbeat song on the CD.
2. I Will (very good)- Good background music. Sounds like The Carpenters.
3. Rain (very good) - Stripped back & rebuilt. Very wistful & restful interpretation.
4. Here,There & Everywhere (Fair) - I still prefer Macca's version. I feel more could have been done with the vocals.
5. Every Little Thing (Very Good) - One of my favourite Beatle songs. Quite different from the original. I like it.
6. Eleanor Rigby (Good) - I understand the spooky, dreamlike vocals, but would have liked SOME instrumentation.
7. Things We Said Today (Very Good) - This interpretation & instrumentation creates an almost possessive feel to it. Interesting.
8. I'll Be Back (Good) - Sad & wistful, focussing more on hurt love than the original.
9. P.S.I Love You (Fair) - I fealt more feeling could have been put into the vocals. Sounds like a filler.
10. The Fool On The Hill (Good) - I've never liked this song until now. Its been given a new lease of life. The vocals and interpretation blend in better than the original.
11. Across The Universe (Good) - Reflective & peaceful.
12. Goodnight (Very Good) - Sounds like it should. A Beautiful lullaby.