Name: Deep Pockets
Brand: Dana Gillespie

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CHD1600

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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029667014410

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Dana Gillespie

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

Label GB

Ace Records is a UK label that was conceived in the 70s by Ted Carroll, Roger Armstrong, and Trevor Churchill. Originally selling secondhand 45s on a London market stall, they later set up Chiswick Records and focused on releasing work by "pub rock" bands. As the 80s arrived, Ace shifted its focus to the reissue market and became known as Ace Records of Camden Town. Today, Ace has established itself as a reputable name in the reissue market with numerous sub-labels catering to various musical styles.

With an extensive catalog spanning R&B, blues, soul, funk, jazz, rock 'n' roll, folk, country, punk, rockabilly, psychobilly, cajun,z ydeco,and world music,Ace offers something for every music lover. In addition to their own releases,Ace frequently licenses and acquires labels like Flair and Modern which allows them to reissue original releases and compile new ones in different formats.

It's worth noting that LP releases from Ace have been reissued under the same cat# but with different label designs over time. When submitting requests or searching for specific releases,it's important to include both an indication of the label design present and supporting images if possible.

Dana Gillespie is an English actress and singer, born on 30 March 1949 in London, England, UK. With a career spanning over five decades, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for her soulful voice and captivating performances, Gillespie has drawn inspiration from various genres including blues, jazz, and rock. Her unique style sets her apart from other artists of her time.Throughout her career, Gillespie has collaborated with numerous talented musicians such as *Katie Webster*, *Marcia Ball*, and *Candye Kane*. She has also shared the stage with renowned bands like *Mojo Blues Band* and *Roomful Of Blues*. Additionally, she has been a part of notable projects such as *Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings* and worked alongside esteemed artists like *Duke Robillard* and *Ruth Brown*. Gillespie's versatility shines through as she effortlessly transitions between different musical styles.Gillespie's passion for music extends beyond performing. She has released several albums that showcase her exceptional talent as both a vocalist and songwriter. Some of her notable works include collaborations with artists like *Floyd Dixon*, *The Blues Band*, and *Big Joe Turner*. Her music continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Dana Gillespie’s affair with the blues shows not the slightest sign of flagging. Who could have predicted it would be in her sixth decade of music-making that she’d be creating her finest work? So far, 2021 has been a banner year for the 72-year-old personality. It began with the publication of her memoir, Weren’t Born A Man. This was followed by a successful YouTube reboot of her popular radio show, Globetrotting With Gillespie. The memoir, co-written with David Shasha, is a full account of Dana’s remarkable life, from her folk singles on Pye Records and her late 60s albums for Decca to her pivotal role in the original London cast of Jesus Christ Superstar and her memorable explosion onto the glam scene as part of the Bowie/DeFries/MainMan/RCA empire, her side-sojourns in film, and her long-lasting union with Ace Records as one of the UK’s leading blues artists. Deep Pockets, the follow-up to 2019’s Under My Bed, is a collection of 12 Gillespie originals, mostly written with long-standing lead guitarist Jake Zaitz. It is a reflective album, born of Covid lockdown: “The moment the first one happened and everyone was in a state of doom and gloom and nobody went anywhere, I was on my own and began writing lyrics.”

Deep Pockets has arrived earlier than scheduled. After the first UK lockdown prompted a rush of industry from Dana and an album’s worth of songs, she and her band flew off to play the Lugano Blues Festival. With a house on Lake Maggiore at their disposal and no way of knowing when the London studios might reopen or close again, recording impromptu suddenly seemed like a good idea. Everything you hear was captured in that dazzling summer setting over just four days, in either one or two takes; that’s why the music has such a distinctive heat, zest and spontaneity. Nothing’s been overworked or unduly titivated, and Dana’s voice, unerring in its pitch and as expressive as ever, is just how it sounds in a live show.

Deep Pockets

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