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Suzanne Vega - An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories (CD) On An Evening of New York Songs and Stories, Suzanne Vega revisits some of the most iconic songs in her repertoire as well as more hidden gems in a stunning live recording produced by her longtime guitarist Gerry Leonard, mixed by Grammy Award winning engineer Kevin Killen and mastered by Grammy Award winner, Bob Ludwig. Recorded at New York Cityâs famed Café Carlyle in early 2019, An Evening of New York Songs and Stories includes both familiar songs like ÓLukaÝ and ÓTomâs DinerÝ and deep cuts from her catalogue like ÓFrank and AvaÝ and ÓLudlow StreetÝ. The mix of repertoire also features a cover of her late friend Lou Reedâs ÓWalk on the Wild Side.Ý Of the album, Vega commented, ÓIt is always a pleasure to play at the Café Carlyle in New York City, where this album was recorded. It is a small exclusive club that has hosted legends from Eartha Kitt to Judy Collins, and is also known to be the place where Jackie Kennedy met Audrey Hepburn.Ý TRACKLISTING 1. Marlene On The Wall 2. Luka 3. 'So how many people are here from out of town?' 4. New York Is A Woman 5. 'This next song takes place on 59th street...' 6. Frank and Eva 7. 'So I myself came to New York City when I was 2 ý years old' 8. Gypsy 9. Freeze Tag 10. Pornographer's Dream 11. 'This next song is called New York Is My Destination' 12. New York Is My Destination 13. 'The first time I saw Lou Reed...' 14. Walk On The Wild Side 15. Ludlow Street 16. Cracking 17. 'And now we've got a song about those times...' 18. Some Journey 19. 'I'm gonna close with this song...' 20. Tom's Diner 21. 'Would you like another one?' 22. Anniversary 23. Tombstone 24. Thin Man
