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Broken Wings (For Chet)
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Winner of Best Female Solo Artist at the 2006 International Online Music Awards, Melissa Forbes' soulful voice and classic style have drawn comparisons with the likes of Vanessa Williams, Sade, Eva Cassidy & Lisa Stansfield.
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Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Former commercial lawyer Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer. In March 2005 she released her debut album "No More Mondays" on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with R&B grooves. Featuring a dynamic band including jazz legend John Hoffman on trumpet (Buddy Rich, Woody Herman), "No More Mondays" contains originals, standards and jazzified takes on popular tunes from Michael Jackson, D'Angelo and even Metallica. It is available in Australia through major music retailers (eg HMV)and internationally through the online store, CD Baby. 1. Shhh (Intro) 2. Black Coffee/Brown Sugar (jazz standard/cover - D'Angelo) 3. Broken Wings 4. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (cover - Michael Jackson) 5. Thinking You Over 6. The Weekday Sun 7. Rising Up? 8. Shadows of Love 9. You're My Alter Ego/Nothing Else Matters (jazz standard/cover - Metallica) 10. Still 11. Blackheart Blues 12. As I Sing
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Jazz • Smooth Jazz
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#1,577 in subgenre Peak #1
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Peak #2
Author
Melissa Forbes
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Melissa Forbes & Kitten Kong Records
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January 31, 2005
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MP3 2.9 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
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The face of an angel Your toothless smile Holding a secret Yet all the while You share it, a little by a little Note by note, phrase by phrase The spun gold of your melodies The sadness of your ways You're holding out, you're holding in You can't go home again You've got broken wings Citizen of the world yet a nation of one You shun, you scorn, you love, you lie, you cheat You feel defeat at the hands of "them" But of course you are your own worst enemy No truce, no surrender You tender to your every desire while inspiring Slavish devotion to the notions Of truth and beauty You're holding out, you're holding in You can't go home again You've got broken wings (Trumpet Solo) You're holding out, you're holding in You're holding out, you're holding in You're holding out, you're holding in You can't go home again You've got broken wings (Copyright: Kitten Kong Records, 2005)
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Sounds by Ramolly
Oct 20, 2013
Lovely voice, excellent
Lesley Watt
Feb 25, 2011
Great voice, beautiful lyrics, nice feel.
Finnski
Jul 03, 2010
another great performing from all!!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Jun 06, 2010
You have a beautiful distinctive style to your vocal performance. Outstanding range and timbre to each note. I really enjoyed the listen. Must come back and check out more
Fresh Mindz Productions
Oct 21, 2009
Great voice...awesome band and production. This is a very well done piece! Nice work on this!
Mikejazz
Jul 27, 2009
Broken Wings is a hit. I'm absolute fan, great voice, piano, trumpet, excellent production.
Kara Shea
Jun 14, 2009
What an honor with to be associated (through Soundclick and Smooth Jazz) Melissa Forbes. Tops!
Studio J
Mar 05, 2009
Very nice job on this tune. Great clear, vocals, melody and production. Love the trumpet solo, and the piano sounds amazing...
futurejazz
May 30, 2008
Simply beautiful voice sensual ,emotive etc magic sounds hits the emotions spot on.
Jamie Dubberly
Mar 09, 2008
Its sounds great until some other song keeps interrupting it
Aymant
Feb 05, 2008
hey this song is really good, with distinguished voice Thanks
procks
Jan 20, 2008
Wonderfull voice and smooth playing. Great song