Let Me Play With Your Poodle
Marcia Ball · 1997
54 min · 13 tracks · R&B · boogie-woogie · Texas blues
A vibrant blend of Louisiana blues and boogie-woogie infused with Marcia Ball's spirited vocals and piano prowess.
Let Me Play With Your Poodle is an album by Marcia Ball, released in 1997. A vibrant blend of Louisiana blues and boogie-woogie infused with Marcia Ball's spirited vocals and piano prowess. The album received positive critical acclaim, earning a nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 1998 Grammy Awards. It also charted on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, helping to further cement Ball's place in the contemporary blues scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Let Me Play With Your Poodle sound like?
A vibrant blend of Louisiana blues and boogie-woogie infused with Marcia Ball's spirited vocals and piano prowess. Rooted in R&B and boogie-woogie.
What makes Let Me Play With Your Poodle by Marcia Ball notable?
The album received positive critical acclaim, earning a nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 1998 Grammy Awards. It also charted on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, helping to further cement Ball's place in the contemporary blues scene. Released in 1997, "Let Me Play With Your Poodle" was Marcia Ball's fifth studio album and marked her continued rise in the blues genre. This album came after her acclaimed 'So Many Rivers' (1994), solidifying her reputation as a leading female voice in Louisiana blues and showcasing her distinctive blend of styles.
How many songs are on Let Me Play With Your Poodle?
Let Me Play With Your Poodle has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Let Me Play With Your Poodle Standout 4:17
- 2 Why Women Cry Standout 3:32
- 3 Crawfishin' Standout 2:56
- 4 How Big a Fool 3:58
- 5 The Right Tool for the Job 4:19
- 6 I'm Just a Prisoner 3:42
- 7 I Still Love You 6:18
- 8 Can't Trust My Heart 3:33
- 9 The Story of My Life 4:02
- 10 Something I Can't Do 3:29
- 11 For the Love of a Man 5:32
- 12 American Dream 4:02
- 13 Louisiana 1927 5:13
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 58 sec
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