The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster by Ruthie Foster - Uhune

ALBUM

Ruthie Foster's fifth CD features the singer moving away from her usual genre of modern folk music into soul. While she performs selections by Son House and Sister Rosetta Tharpe and there are bluesy performances, most of the numbers are of more recent vintage. Her powerful voice, which infuses secular music with the power and emotions of gospel, is heard throughout in prime form and she makes a particularly powerful statement on "People Grinnin' in Your Face." Throughout this set, Ruthie Foster sounds a bit like a young Aretha Franklin (although not copying her) and gives one the impression that she could sing in any idiom that interested her. The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster is a strong example of her musical talents.
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1. 'cuz I'm Here

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Trube
Farrel
Littlefield; Composer
Author: Trube
Farrel
Littlefield; Production

2. Heal Yourself

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Composer
Author: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Production

3. Fruits of My Labor

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Williams Lucinda Gayl; Composer
Author: Williams Lucinda Gayl; Production

4. People Grinnin' in Your Face

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: House Son; Composer
Author: House Son; Production

5. Up Above My Head (I Hear Music in the Air)

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Brown Walter Earl; Composer
Author: Brown Walter Earl; Production

6. Harder Than the Fall

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Composer
Author: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Production

7. Beaver Creek Blues

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Cyd Cassone
Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Composer
Author: Cyd Cassone
Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Production

8. Mama Said

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Composer
Author: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Production

9. Phenomenal Woman

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Angelou Maya
Pickell David Charles
Sky Amy; Composer
Author: Angelou Maya
Pickell David Charles
Sky Amy; Production

10. A Friend Like You

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Bibb Eric Charles; Composer
Author: Bibb Eric Charles; Production

11. I Don't Know What to Do with My Heart

by Ruthie Foster

Primary Artist: Ruthie Foster; Main Performer
Composer: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Composer
Author: Foster Ruthie Cecelia; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1118x1118 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Blues, Electric Blues, Folk-Blues

Label

Proper Records

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 5, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

805520030403