Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002-

A playful nod to Louis Jordan’s 1940s jump blues classic. Coughlan updates the rhythm with modern swagger, showing off her characteristic dark humor and impeccable timing.

As a testament to her legacy, Mary Coughlan continues to tour and record music to this day, her voice and songs remaining as vital and relevant as ever. For fans of roots music, singer-songwriters, and anyone interested in exploring the human condition through music, "Red Blues" is an essential listen. Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002-

All Albums by Mary Coughlan * Life Stories. September 4, 2020. * Scars on the Calendar. August 7, 2015. * The House of Ill Repute. A playful nod to Louis Jordan’s 1940s jump blues classic

Perhaps one of the most striking interpretations on the album is her version of Randy Newman's "You Can Leave Your Hat On." While many associate the song with Joe Cocker's raucous, powerhouse rendition, Coughlan completely re-arranged it, choosing to "slow down the tempo and reduce the volume," as noted by German Wikipedia. The Irish Independent's Hotpress noted that by "actually underplaying" the suggestive number, she successfully "brings added sass and menace". Red Blues also features bold covers of pop and funk hits, including a unique take on Grace Jones's "Pull Up To The Bumper" and a rendition of Etta James's classic "I'd Rather Go Blind". For fans of roots music, singer-songwriters, and anyone

Showcases her fearless approach to autobiographical storytelling.