Lee hazlewood fans have seen a bounty of reissues and compilations issued over the past decade with anthologies of his mgm and reprise singles, and albums appearing with some regularity. Translation by tradotto da matteo nicoli barton lee hazelwood fu una delle massime figure del pop statunitense delgi anni 50. Lee hazlewood barton lee hazlewood, mannford, oklahoma, july 9, 1929. Barton lee hazlewood july 9, 1929 august 4, 2007 was an american country and pop singer, songwriter, and record producer, most widely known for his work with guitarist duane eddy during the late 1950s and singer nancy sinatra in the 1960s and 1970s hazlewood had a distinctive baritone voice that added a resonance to his music. Barton lee hazlewood, singer, songwriter and record producer. Lee hazlewood indian summer lete indien lyrics genius. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Ive never been as happy as i was that morning that morning we walked along the beach a little like this one it was a special autumn it was that rare. Drafted during the korean war, he became a country dj in. Hazlewood the performer possessed an instantly recognisable bass drawl perfectly suited to his lyrical tales of lowrent heartache, selfdeprecating comedy and mystical cowboy psychedelia. Meanwhile, hazlewood began to make more and more vocal recordings, for mgm, reprise and lhi lee hazlewood industries, a label he had founded in 1966.
After a stint at smu in dallas, lee was called into service in korea. Order online today and get free uk delivery on orders over. The lhi years light in the attic, 2012 is an anthology culled mostly from cowboy and the lady, cowboy in sweden and requiem for an almost lady, plus rarities. Lee hazlewood barton lee hazlewood, mannford, oklahoma, july 9, 1929 henderson, nevada, august 4, 2007 was an american country and pop singer, songwriter, and record producer, most widely known for his work with guitarist duane eddy during the late fifties and singer nancy sinatra in the sixties.
Cowboy in sweden by lee hazlewood, released 20 december 2016 1. Produced by lee hazlewood arranged and conducted by don randi promo i am, you are rainbow woman reprise 06. In 1967, hazlewood started his own record label, lhi records lee hazlewood industries. I eagerly look for something i havent yet heard and most eagerly await the remastering and reissue to cd of all of the nancy and lee albums. Top rated world banks like hsbc, barclays, ing dutch bank, llyods e. Light in the attics excavation of lee hazlewood s lhi imprint continues with this lavishly packaged 45s box set featuring such lhi favorites as suzi jane hokom, honey ltd. Where to start with the original psychedelic cowboy, lee. This singer, songwriter and producer who wrote millionsellers for nancy sinatra these boots are made for walkin and for dean martin houston and shades, and for frank sinatra this town was the son of an oilman. After 45 years, were finally going to get copies of our own record stardom eluded psychedelic girl group honey ltd in the 1960s. Barton lee hazlewood july 9, 1929 august 4, 2007 was an american country and pop singer, songwriter, and record producer, most widely known for his work with guitarist duane eddy during the late 1950s and singer nancy sinatra in the 1960s.
Barton lee hazlewood was born on the 9th of july 1929 in the small village of mannford oklahoma as first child of gabe and eva lee hazlewood. In truth at 17 tracks the lhi years is a bit too long with a couple of forgettable moments come on home to me, if its monday morning. Five years had passed since lhi records last enjoyed a hit. He was temporarily reunited with duane eddy, whose colpix and reprise albums he produced. Apr 21, 2012 listen free to lee hazlewood the lhi years. Inspired by all the records passing through his office, he decided to try his luck as a songwriter.
May 04, 2012 this set from the late singersongwriter and producer collects tracks cut for his own lhi label. A 1968 recording even took his birthplace as its title. Released as the last lhi lp, cowboy in sweden was a soundtrack to the 1970 cult classic film of the same name starring lee hazlewood. Lee also scored several films, both in the us and sweden, where he lived for most of the 1970s. Light in the attics excavation of lee hazlewoods lhi imprint continues with this lavishly packaged 45s box set featuring such lhi favorites as suzi jane hokom, honey ltd. Lhi records was an american record label founded by lee hazlewood. Born on 9 july 1929, in the town of mannford, oklahoma, lee hazlewood spent his early years moving with his family between there and towns in arkansas and texas, where they settled long enough for lee to attend high school. But theyve outdone themselves with theres a dream ive been saving.
In 1956 lee hazlewoods song the fool, recorded by phoenix country singer sanford clark, gave hazlewood, who has died of renal cancer aged 78, his first top 10 hit. Hazlewood wore many hats singer, musician, songwriter, producer, disc jockey, talent spotter and producer. Lee hazlewood, the reclusive songwriter and producer behind a slew of hits by duane eddy, nancy sinatra, frank sinatra and dean martin in the 1950s and 1960s, including ms. After his discharge, lee attended broadcasting school in california, and upon. The early 60s saw hazlewood establish a new label, lhi lee hazlewood industries, and branch out into new territory both as writerproducer and as a performer, with his first solo albums, 1963s trouble is a lonesome town and the n. Hazlewood was born barton lee hazlewood in 1929 in mannford, oklahoma. However, in covering just three to four years of lee hazlewood s less readily available material the lhi years mines a rich seam of individualistic pop genius, even the rump of which betters that found. Singles, nudes and backsides 1968 71 by lee hazlewood. By 1967, hazlewood had founded the lhi imprint, and was busy building his own empireone weve been lovingly archiving for the past few years. The film was a surreal psychedelic account of lees journey to his new homeland, while the soundtrack was a perfect compilation of hazlewoods strongest songs recorded over a prolific globe trotting three. After another record for reprise fridays child, his publisher found him a contract with mgm, and he released two lps in two years. From acidfolk and countryrock to poppsych and soul, lhi issued dozens of long forgotten 45s and lps.
Though hes perhaps best known for his work with nancy sinatra including writing megahit these boots are made for walking, hazlewood did stunning work away from that particular glamour queen and found latter day champions in beck, sonic youth, and jarvis. Catalog number appears on cover spin as lhi s12 009, sleeve as s12009, and on labels as lhi 12009. Digitally remastered edition of this 1972 album including digital download containing bonus tracks. With his handlebar moustache and booming baritone, lee hazlewood was one of the defining stars of the late 60s. From acidfolk and countryrock to poppsych and soul, lhi issued.
While hazlewoods lysergic jilted cowboy baritone purrs throughout the. These two comprised the best work of his solo career, a. Hazlewood also wrote this town, a song that was recorded by frank sinatra that appeared on his 1968 album greatest hits and is the basis for paul shaffers small town news segment theme on the late show with david letterman. It has released comps and catalog items from his lhi label, his work with duane eddy, and more.
Then hazlewood s nextdoor neighbor asked if he wanted to produce nancy sinatra, daughter of frank. As a true legend of the great american songbook and a rebellious pioneer who left behind a lengthy trail of echo laden pop masterpieces, lee hazlewood s influence continues to reverberate today. Lee hazlewood listen and stream free music, albums, new. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Lee hazlewood and nancy sinatra on the hollywood palace, 1968. We now present this missing link in the story, plus predecessor, the very special world of lee hazlewood and followup, something special. Between 196871, hazlewood not only released his finest solo work, but produced numerous artists on lhi. From there, dig a little deeper into hazlewoods output from the cowboy in sweden era by moving on to light in the attics inaugural reissue effort the lhi years. This made matters worse for lee hazlewoods ailing record company lhi records. Produced by jimmy bowen promo 1979 lee hazlewood industries, inc. The 35 year old had certainly earned enough money to do it.
In the early fifties, lee hazlewood had a job as a radio dj in arizona. His father, an oil man, moved the family around continually during the 1930s and 40s while looking for work with stops in arkansas, kansas, and louisiana. Hazlewood was every bit as eccentric as spector, too, and at the close of the 60s, he suddenly moved to stockholm, started his own label, lhi lee hazlewood industries, and turned out a fair amount of extremely interesting material, most of which wasnt even remotely aimed at commercial success. By 1969, lhi was distributed independently with tape distribution by ampex. Produced by suzi jane hokom promo mca a taste of you dolly partons guitar mca 06.
This set from the late singersongwriter and producer collects tracks cut for his own lhi label. He began experimenting with session guitarist al casey. Barton lee hazlewood was an american country and pop singer, songwriter, and record producer, most widely known for his work. Lee hazlewoods profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The very special world of lee hazlewood lee hazlewoodism. Two of its four audio discs provide hazlewood s complete recordings for the label, many equal to those he cut earlier in his career. His biggest hits as a songwriter were behind him, but hazlewood still had plenty of weirdo ambition. Since lee hazlewood s death several years ago, there have been a number of reissues and compilations of various quality that have appeared on the market. Aug 06, 2007 in 1956 lee hazlewood s song the fool, recorded by phoenix country singer sanford clark, gave hazlewood, who has died of renal cancer aged 78, his first top 10 hit.
Lee hazlewood, human, person, advertisement, poster, flyer. Aug 04, 2007 barton lee hazlewood was born on the 9th of july 1929 in the small village of mannford oklahoma as first child of gabe and eva lee hazlewood. From acidfolk and countryrock to poppsych and soul, lhi issued dozens of long forgotten 45s. Lee hazlewood was a singer, writer and producer singer and songwriter lee hazlewood, who wrote these boots are made for walkin with nancy sinatra, has died at the age of 78. The label was first distributed by decca records then by abc records both labels were eventually be absorbed by mca records. Double vinyl lp pressing housed in a deluxe gatefold stoughton tipon jacket. Translation by tradotto da matteo nicoli barton lee hazelwood fu una delle massime figure.