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This Complete List Of Patti Scialfa Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Patti Scialfa studio albums. Patti Scialfa was born on July 29, 1953. Patti Scialfa hails from the great State of New Jersey. All these compelling Patti Scialfa albums have been presented below chronologically. We have also included all original release dates with each Patti Scialfa album as well as all original Patti Scialfa album covers. Every Patti Scialfa album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.
Rumble Doll
Released 1993
Rumble Doll is the beautiful debut album by Patti Scialfa. This album was released in 1993. The record clearly defined Patti Scialfa as an evocative talent stepping out from behind the shadows of her husband, Bruce Springsteen. The influence of artists like Ronnie Spector and other 1960s soul and folk songwriters and singers was clearly present through the album’s wonderful showcase of songs and vocal performances. Rumble Doll was recorded over several months at The Hit Factory in New York City. The production was led by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, along with Scialfa herself.
The album features a lineup of well known musicians, including Scialfa on vocals, guitar, and keyboards; Mike Campbell on guitar; Bruce Springsteen on guitar; Nils Lofgren on guitar; Jim Keltner and Kenny Aronoff on drums; Jerry Marotta on drums and percussion; Benmont Tench on organ and piano. Check out the Heartbreaker sounding “Lucky Girl” below.
CD Track Listings:
- “Rumble Doll”
- “Come Tomorrow”
- “In My Imagination”
- “Valerie”
- “Spanish Dancer”
- “Talk to Me Like the Rain”
- “Charm Light”
- “Baby Don’t”
- “Love Talk”
- “Big Black Heaven”
- “Loves Glory”
- “Lucky Girl”
23rd Street Lullaby
Released 2004
23rd Street Lullaby is Patti Scialfa’s second studio album, released in 2004, following her debut Rumble Doll. This one was eleven years in the making. She was reading children in the 1990s while also supporting Bruce Springsteen’s musical career. She is an exceptional woman. 23rd Street Lullaby was another strong effort filled with wonderfully written songs and musical performances. It’s a poetic street album showcasing Patti’s East Coast upbringing and influences. The sounds of New York City and the Jersey Shore are all over this album. At times she reminds me of Laura Nyro, who grew up in my Bronx neighborhood. The musicians on 23rd Street Lullaby include Bruce Springsteen on guitar and vocals, Nils Lofgren on guitar, Steve Jordan on drums, Willie Weeks on bass, and Clifford Carter on keyboards.
CD Track Listings:
- “23rd Street Lullaby”
- “You Can’t Go Back”
- “Rose”
- “City Boys”
- “Love (Stand Up)”
- “Yesterday’s Child”
- “Stumbling to Bethlehem”
- “Each Other’s Medicine”
- “Romeo”
- “State of Grace”
- “Chelsea Avenue”
- “Young in the City”
Play It As It Lays
Released 2007
Play It As It Lays is Patti Scialfa’s third album, released in 2007. Once again the album depicts Patti Scialfa’s 1960s musical influence and street sensibilities. Her voice is simply mesmerizing not only in its resonance and pitch but also in her soulful musical phrasings. She sings with a lot of tremolo, which works well for her. The album was produced by Patti and Steve Jordan, who also played drums. The record features Marc Ribot on guitar, Nils Lofgren on guitar, Bruce Springsteen on guitar and vocals, Willie Weeks on bass, and Clifford Carter on keyboards.
CD Track Listings:
- “Looking for Elvis”
- “Like Any Woman Would”
- “Town Called Heartbreak”
- “Play Around”
- “Rainy Day Man”
- “The Word”
- “Bad for You”
- “Run, Run, Run”
- “Play It As It Lays”
- “Black Ladder”
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