Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
The original man in black: Johnny Cash; alt-Country from Uncle Tupelo; the wait is over for new Wilco; Muswell Hillbilly and The Kinks; a take on Bill Withers from Eva Cassidy; and a beautiful debut from Norah Jones.
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Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
The Wanderer
- from The Essential Johnny Cash
- by Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash celebrates his 70th birthday February 2002 with the release of a new 2-CD collection of greatest hits: The Essential Johnny Cash.
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
No Depression
- from No Depression
- by Uncle Tupelo
Uncle Tupelo recorded for only a few years, but left a mark still rippling through alternative country music scene.
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
- from Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
- by Wilco
Wilco's previous label refused to put out this album, saying it was too weird. Fortunately for fans everywhere, Nonesuch picked it up and plans to release it April, 2002.
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
Muswell Hillbilly
- from Muswell Hillbillies
- by The Kinks
The Kinks were banned from performing in the US for much of the late '60s, but still managed to change the course of American rock and roll.
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
Ain't No Sunshine
- from Time After Time
- by Eva Cassidy
Eva Cassidy died of melanoma before gaining widespread popularity. This album was released posthumously.
Wilco, Johnny Cash, Norah Jones
Don't Know Why
- from Come Away With Me
- by Norah Jones
Though she's reluctant to talk about it, Norah Jones is the daughter of legendary sitarist, Ravi Shankar. Her sound, however, is all her own.