Women In Blues

'Lover Man' (Oh, Where Can You Be), often called simply 'Lover Man', is a 1941 popular song that is particularly associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written.

Billie's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1989. Charlie Parker also did a rendition of 'Lover Man', considered by many to be one of his most passionate recordings, during which he was horribly intoxicated. Versions recorded include artists such as Etta James, Dinah Washington, Patti Labelle, Norah Jones, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Linda Ronstadt and Sarah Vaughan.

JJen Hawley - Vox, Guitar
Winston Galea - Drums & Percussion
Anthony Norris - Trumpet
Silas Palmer - Piano
Elise Winterflood - Double Bass


REVIEW by PBS (106,7FM Melbourne)

*** Track 4. - "Lover Man" Written by Ram Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman and Jimmy Davis as 'Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)'.

"Slinky, gorgeous jazzy piece from 1944 written for one of the greatest singers of all time Billie Holiday, this offering instantly has you grabbing at your heart. Such is the sheer beauty of the interpretation. The essence of that original is all here but has been modernised.

"Such a mesmerizing vocal performance that just lifts you up on gossamer wings transporting you instantly into a New York supper club with Miss Billie and orchestra on the band stand.

How do you rightly praise this performance as the charts are absolutely stunning, as is the phrasing. The talent on display here is stratospheric to say the least. This is surely a sixty year old recording ! Come on, you slipped this one in didn't you, just to trick us???"

~ Peter Merrett, PBS 106.7FM, Malt Shop Hop