Brennen Leigh Sings Lefty Frizzell by Brennen Leigh
Brennen Leigh “Mama”
Wow. Brennen Leigh Sings Lefty Frizzell is perfection. I mean it. Not only is Brennen one of the best songwriters, her voice is overwhelmingly beautiful on this record. Every little bit of emotion, inflection and shift in her voice is precise and thoughtful. This might be the best I’ve ever heard from the insanely talented and humble songbird.
I love her version of “Mama” (written by Jesse Ashlock). Besides being a fun, swingin’ tune, there’s so much personality here! I simply enjoy every note of it.
It should also be mentioned that Brennen hand-picked a stellar backing band for this project. It features many familiar names of other wickedly talented singers, artists, and musicians around Austin.
Thank goodness she recorded this tribute album. Her passion for Frizzell, songwriting, and timeless music (in general) shines through. Do yourself a huge favor and listen to this record. It a fond and exquisite tribute for an older generation, and a rediscovered gem for anyone thereafter.