Name: Pistola
Brand: Willy DeVille

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2019-02-08

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0213815EMX

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Willy DeVille

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Earmusic Classics

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Classic

Willy Deville, born on August 25th, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He founded the band Mink DeVille in 1974 and changed his name to match. With a unique blend of rock, blues and soul, Willy Deville's music captivated audiences worldwide.

Throughout his career, Willy Deville released numerous albums that showcased his raw talent and distinctive sound. His music drew inspiration from various genres such as R&B, Cajun and Latin music. Known for his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, he left a lasting impact on the music industry.

Willy Deville's style has often been compared to artists like Ry Cooder, Tony Joe White and The Notting Hillbillies. His influence can be heard in the works of other musicians such as Calvin Russell, John Hiatt and Patti Scialfa. With a discography spanning several decades, Willy Deville's legacy continues to resonate with fans around the world.

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Collected is a compilation of Willy DeVille’s tenure as the charismatic frontman of Mink DeVille, and of his later solo work. Featuring Spanish Stroll, Demasiado Corazon and Hey Joe, this 2LP set includes a 4-page booklet with extensive liner notes written by ex-band members and DeVille’s inner circle. Containing one LP called The Mink DeVille Years and the second disc The Willy DeVille Years, this 27-song collection is the definitive document of his 35-year career. Mink DeVille is one of the New York Punk movement founding bands, while having the distinct honor of being CBGB’s house band. Of their debut Cabretta Spanish Stroll and Return To Magenta (produced by Jack Nitzsche) are included in this compilation. After their third album Le Chat Bleu, Willy was the only original member left. When the sixth Mink DeVille album was released Willy went solo with Miracle, working together with Mark Knopfler. The song Storybook Love became a hit because of the film The Princess’ Bride. After a musical journey, DeVille scored a hit with his Hey Joe cover in 1992. His last album Pistola was released in 2008 and a year later, Willy DeVille died of pancreatic cancer, aged 58.

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