Patricia Barber, born in 1955, is an American jazz singer, pianist, and ban… Read Full Bio ↴Patricia Barber, born in 1955, is an American jazz singer, pianist, and bandleader. She was born in Chicago to parents who were both professional musicians (her father is Floyd "Shim" Barber, a former member of Glenn Miller's Band). She was raised and educated in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and completed high school there.
Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include "Ode to Billie Joe," "A Taste of Honey," and "Black Magic Woman." She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing "The Cole Porter Mix," a collection of Patricia's renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she 'tires' of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include "Ode to Billie Joe," "A Taste of Honey," and "Black Magic Woman." She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing "The Cole Porter Mix," a collection of Patricia's renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she 'tires' of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
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The Premonition Years: 1994-2002
Patricia Barber Lyrics
Alfie What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Black Magic Woman Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman I've got…
Bye Bye Blackbird Pack up all my care and woe Here I go, singing…
I Fall in Love Too Easily I fall in love too easily, I fall in love…
Let It Rain Lord, let it rain I can't stand the lie of a…
Light My Fire You know That it would be untrue You know that I would…
Ode to Billy Joe It was the third of June Another sleepy, dusty Delta day I…
Pieces There's a piece in the chair A piece in the hall A…
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
She's a Lady Never could believe the things you do to me, Never could…
So in Love I fall in love too easily, I fall in love…
The Beat Goes On And the beat goes on, the beat goes on Drums keep…
The Fool On The Hill Day after day Alone on a hill The man with the foolish…
The Thrill Is Gone The thrill is gone The thrill is gone I can see it…
Touch of Trash The perfect shade of lipstick Of red pepper lies Assertions …
Use Me My friends feel it's their appointed duty They keep trying t…
What a Shame The bluest morning ever Broke today Forego the nighttime Fin…
Yesterdays Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away Now it looks…
You Don't Know Me You give your hand to me and then you say,…