Holding Back the Years

by Jimmy Scott

Holding Back the Years cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 October 1998
  • Label: Artists Only! Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:06
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The uniquely gifted jazz vocalist interprets a surprising array of contemporary pop and rock standards through his distinctively emotive, high-register contralto. 'Holding Back the Years' features deeply moving, incredibly slow jazz renditions of tracks by artists ranging from Simply Red to John Lennon, highlighting Scott's unparalleled interpretive phrasing.

Genres

Descriptors: ballad, vocal, crooning, velvety, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. What I Wouldn't Give (5:16)
  2. The Crying Game (5:06)
  3. Jealous Guy (5:23)
  4. Holding Back The Years (5:28)
  5. How Can I Go On (5:13)
  6. Almost Blue (3:49)
  7. Slave To Love (4:27)
  8. Nothing Compares 2 U (6:18)
  9. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (4:53)
  10. Don't Cry Baby (3:13)

Credits

  • Jimmy Scott - primary artist
  • Charles Coleman - arranged by
  • Hilliard Greene - bass
  • David Gotay - cello
  • Victor Jones - drums
  • Matt Munisteri - guitar
  • Gregoire Maret - harmonica
  • Michael Kanan - piano

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