Lucy Kaplansky

After over a decade off and on, Lucy Kaplansky, one of the primary support singers and interpreters of New York's Greenwich Village scene, has released her debut album, The Tide. It contains three of her own songs and other classics from contemporary songwriters. Highlights are Tom Russell/Greg Trooper's "The Heart," Bill Morrissey's "Texas Blues," and Robin Batteau's "Guinevere." Kaplansky also makes classics her own, with Sting's "Secret Journey" and Richard Thompson's "When I Get to the Border." Produced by Shawn Colvin, this is a warm, relaxed-sounding set that allows Kaplansky's individuality and great singing to shine through. Kaplansky is a terrific interpreter blessed with a great voice which is quite unlike anyone else's. [This version of the release contains bonus material.] ~ Richard Meyer, All Music Guide