Cage the Songbird
Crystal Gayle · 1983
31 min · 10 tracks · folk · jazz · gospel
Crystal Gayle's soothing vocals blend with lush orchestration and heartfelt lyrics, creating a poignant country-pop landscape.
Why this album works
'Cage the Songbird' received positive reviews upon release, showcasing Gayle's ability to cross over into mainstream pop while maintaining her country roots. The album solidified her status as a versatile artist, gaining traction on the charts and contributing to the growing popularity of country-pop crossover music in the early 1980s.
- Career context
- By 1983, Crystal Gayle was establishing herself as a leading figure in country music following her breakout hit 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue' in 1977. 'Cage the Songbird' was her follow-up album after a series of successful releases, marking her continued evolution from traditional country to a more pop-influenced sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Madonna· Diana Ross· Christina Aguilera· Barbra Streisand· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sound of Goodbye Standout 3:12
- 2 I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love Standout 3:15
- 3 Me Against the Night 2:49
- 4 Cage the Songbird Standout 4:09
- 5 Turning Away 2:55
- 6 Come Back (When You Can Stay Forever) 2:55
- 7 Victim or a Fool 2:35
- 8 You Made a Fool of Me 3:30
- 9 On Our Way to Love 3:21
- 10 Take Me Home 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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