Barber was responsible for bringing over many great blues artists to britain back in the early sixties, which had a major influence on the. Patterson was trained as a classical pianist from age 11, but never received formal training as a singer. Ottilie patterson 31 january 1932 20 june 2011 was a northern irish blues singer best known for her performances and recordings with the chris barber jazz band in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Both sides of the family were musical, and ottilie trained as a classical pianist from the age of eleven, but never received any. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki.
Ottilia, ottiliana, and ottoline are variants of ottilie. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Anna ottilie patterson 31 january 1932 20 june 2011 was a northern irish blues singer best known for her performances and recordings with the chris barber jazz band in the late 1950s and. Frequently, the narrator threatens to kill a wayward lover. Where has poor mickey gone ottilie patterson was born on january 31, 1932 in comber, county down, northern ireland as anna ottilie patterson. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Ottilie patterson was a northern irish blues singer best known for her performances and recordings with the chris barber jazz band in the late 1950s and early 1960s died she was, 79 31 january 1932 20 june 2011 biography. Ottilies name is an anglicised form of the latvian name ottilja. Careless love the georgia grind fat hen fm 001 1982 eps. Careless love is a traditional song, with several popular blues versions the death referenced in an old version was the son of a kentucky governor. Ottilie strongly identified with bessies work and she brought that clear delivery and whole. At first they werent keen on patterson singing with them, but then the pianist johnny parker played the opening notes of careless love and she.
Ottilie patterson a ecouter sur deezer musique en streaming. Careless love is a traditional song, with several popular blues versions. Theres no reason to stop if youre still having this much fun. Ottilie patterson with chris barbers jazz band chris barbers blues book vol.
This release sees that original album of classic blues, rnb material and a couple of her own compositions, enhanced with some previously unreleased tracks, four tracks from the ottilie swings the irish ep and three tracks which only had limited release in the past. Anna ottilie patterson was born here in comber, northern ireland, on 31 january 1932 died ayr, scotland, 20 june 2011. Careless love new season launch at the lyric lyric theatre. Ottilie patterson careless love the georgia grind fat hen uk 1982 next by artist ottilie patterson trombone cholly lawdy, lawdy blues pye jazz uk 1958. She was best known for her performances with the chris barbers. She studied the piano from the age of ten and trained as a classical pianist. The lyrics vary, but usually speak of the heartbreak brought on by careless love. This release sees that original album of classic blues, rnb material and a couple of her own. Jul 08, 2011 wideeyed and diminutive, the singer ottilie patterson, who has died aged 79, challenged critical perceptions every time she sang the blues.
Anna ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland on 31 january 1932. A recording by bessie smith titled careless love blues was very popular in 1925. Check out careless love by ottilie patterson on amazon music. That patterson girl jazz today jte 102 1955 blues decca dfe 6303 1956 that patterson girl volume 2 pye jazz today nje 1023 1956 ottilie columbia seg 7915 1960 ottilie swings the irish columbia seg 7998 1960 solo lps. While on holiday in london in 1954, ottilie met ken colyers band. Popular recordings under her own name included various eps blues 1955, that patterson girl 1955, that patterson girl volume 2 1956, and ottilie 1959. Ottilie patterson blues singer 1932 2011 topics ottilie patterson, blues. A super collection of her best renditions of classic songs and of course, her husband, chris barber, and his band made the whole into a wonderful listening experience.
The great performances of ottilie patterson with the chris barber jazz band are from 1955 to the early 1960s. Ottilie patterson vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Her father was irish, her mother latvian, and both were musical, and ottilie trained as a classical pianist, something she was to keep up as a hobby for her whole life. Ottilie patterson 31 january 1932 20 june 2011 was a northern irish blues singer best known for her performances and recordings with the chris barber jazz. Ottilie paterson or patterson i think it should be one t is one of the greatest british jazz singers and this album reveals her inimitable voice in all its glory. Ottilie patterson, who has died aged 79 in a south ayrshire care home, was the northern ireland girl who could sing the blues, helping. She began jamming with the groups pianist, johnny parker, on careless love.
Ottilie patterson listen to ottilie patterson on deezer. Careless love, an album by ottilie patterson on spotify. Mar 25, 2016 while on holiday in london in 1954, ottilie met ken colyers band. Anna ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland on 31 january 1932 and died on 20 june 2011. She then suffered throat problems, but in 1983 was back for a series of concerts in the london area at which the first 9 of the 12 tracks on this cd were recorded. Her father, joseph patterson, was from northern ireland, and her mother, julija jegers, was from latvia. Remembering ottilies life lived in music the irish news. She died on june 20, 2011 in ayr, ayrshire and arran, scotland. She asked to sing with them late in the evening but was refused. Nov 28, 2019 it was a hugely popular hit for the queen of the blues, the extraordinary bessie smith who was accompanied on this hit record by the legendary louis armstrong. Careless love, an album by ottilie patterson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Ottilie in a short story by truman capote, house of flowers published in 1958 and later adapted into a musical. Lacd296before her retirement in 1966 ottilie patterson had only one jazz lp devoted to her, chris barbers blues book.
Careless love, a song by ottilie patterson, chris barbers. Touching all the bases of barbers music and providing plenty of enjoyment along the way. Ottilie harshom, protagonist in john wyndhams story random quest, published in 1961 and later made into a film quest for love. Anna ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland on 31 january 1932 and died on 20 june. Louis blues, when the saints go marchin in, i wish i could shimmy like my sister kate, i cant give you anything but love. Careless love by ottilie patterson chris barbers jazz. Anna ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland, on 31 january 1932. Love, oh love, oh careless love youve fly through my head like wine youve wrecked the life of a many poor girl. Ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland on 31 january 1932. Anna ottilie patterson 31 january 1932 20 june 2011 was a northern irish blues singer. One of northern irelands very greatest blues singers ottilie patterson, from comber, co. Although published accounts have cited 1926 as the date, w. Anna ottilie patterson was born in northern ireland in 1932, to an irish father and a latvian mother, both of whom were music lovers. Ottilie strongly identified with bessies work and she brought that clear delivery and wholehearted passion to her own singing.
Ottilie patterson with chris barber by ottilie patterson. Ottilie patterson, the legendary blues singer from northern ireland, has died aged 79 at her home in ayr, scotland, where she lived for the past 30 years. Careless love by ottilie patterson on amazon music. Jun 20, 2011 ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland on 31 january 1932. Ottilie patterson vinyl records and cds northern irish blues and jazz singer born comber, county down, january 31, 1932, died june 20, 2011. Ottilie anna patterson was born at comber, co down, on january 31 1932. Northern irish blues and jazz singer born comber, county down, january 31, 1932, died june 20, 2011. Ottilie patterson music, videos, stats, and photos.
The name is a french derivative of the medieval german masculine name otto, and has the meaning prosperous in battle, riches, prosperous or wealth. Explore releases from ottilie patterson at discogs. She learned piano as a schoolgirl, and at college she discovered the blues of meade lux lewis and bessie smith. Careless love reminds me very much of the irish folksong the butcher boy and it is quite easy to sing too because in each verse the first line is repeated three times.
Jan, 20 a nice bit of trad jazz from chris barber and the band. It has been recorded by hundreds of artists from bessie smith, ottilie patterson, pete seeger, louis armstrong, bing crosby, bob dylan, bill monroe, johnny cash, frankie laine, skip james, brownie. Down, recordered a brilliant version of the song in 1959. Upon hearing her sing, the band immediately unpacked and played with both of them until dawn. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from ottilie patterson at the discogs marketplace. The lyrics were first published in 1911 by howard w. Ottilie patterson listen on deezer music streaming. Chris barbers jazz band vocals ottilie patterson careless love. Her parents had met in southern russia, where her father was serving in the british army and her mother was a refugee from. Anna ottilie patterson was born here in comber, northern ireland, on 31. A nice bit of trad jazz from chris barber and the band. Before her first appearance on the london traditional.
It was a hugely popular hit for the queen of the blues, the extraordinary bessie smith who was accompanied on this hit record by the legendary louis armstrong. That patterson girl by ottilie patterson with chris barbers jazz band. Ottilie patterson ecoutez ottilie patterson sur deezer. One of the greatest jazz and interprative singers that has ever been. Anna ottilie patterson was born in comber, county down, northern ireland on 31 jan 1932, the youngest of a family of four. Ottilie s name is an anglicised form of the latvian name ottilja. Patterson girl volume 2 1956, ottilie 1959, and the lp chris barbers blues book 1961. Ottilie patterson was born on january 31, 1932 in comber, county down, northern ireland as anna ottilie patterson. Jul 15, 2011 ottilie anna patterson was born at comber, co down, on january 31 1932. Its popularity in the us peaked in 1880 when it reached almost 600th position. Ottilie patterson with chris barbers jazz band discogs. This 2 cd special offer includes the iconic blues book and beyond lacd296 and one of lakes alltime best selling releases that patterson girl lacd244. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Wideeyed and diminutive, the singer ottilie patterson, who has died aged 79, challenged critical perceptions every time she sang the blues.
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