Nikki Jean would travel cross—country, working on songs with collaborators who would top any list of the greatest songwriters of all time. The plan was inspired, but also wild and improbable. Who could imagine that a new artist, still in her early 20s, could reach out to a wish list of Hall of Fame songwriters, and that so many would say yes?
What emerged is a compact musical history: the girl group sound, Motown, classic pop, Philly Soul, a place where country literally meets hip—hop. Linked by Nikki Jean’s warmth and her infectious joy. The challenge was to take these diverse influences, this geographical and musical range, and make it flow. ‘PENNIES IN A JAR’ accomplishes this beautifully.
(I have included the song's co-writers in parenthesis)
1. How To Unring A Bell (Tom Bell) 2:58
2. Steel And Feathers (Don't Ever) (Bob Dylan) 3:45
3. La Di Da Di Da (Luigi Creatore) 3:11
4. My Love (Lamont Dozier) 3:30
5. Pennies In A Jar (Burt Bacharach) 3:45
6. What's A Girl Supposed To Do (Jeff Barry) 2:56
7. Rockaway (Carole King) 3:41
8. Million Star Motel (Bobby Braddock) 3:06
9. Patty Crash (Paul Williams) 3:03
10. China (Jimmy Webb) 4:23
11. Mercy Of Love (Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil) 3:26
12. Sex, Lies And Sunshine (Carly Simon) 3:59
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052KJ5VI/?tag=imwan-20You can hear some complete songs on Nikki Jean's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/nikkijeanproje ... 2305144028
