Claudia Schmidt - Claudia Schmidt

Claudia Schmidt's recording career got off to an impressive start with this self-titled effort, which wasn't well known in the pop market but was highly regarded in folk circles. Combining folk with everything from blues and country to pop, the Chicago-based singer brought a great deal of charisma and honesty to originals like "Lady," "Whale Song" and "Fuzzy" as well as the traditional "Horse Thief." Schmidt successfully moves into a jazz/R&B environment on her convincing interpretation of Buddy Johnson's "Since I Fell for You," but top honors must go to the darkly compelling "Old Woman Lament." Taking a look at the plight of old woman who finds herself coping with crime and poverty in a large city, the song sends a chill up your spine. But on the whole, this acoustic-oriented session is more optimistic. Originally a vinyl LP, Claudia Schmidt was reissued on CD in 1989. ~Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Track Listing
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1. Racer
2. Black Crow
3. Coming Clear
4. New Beltane Boogie
5. Gotta Get Down (To Get Up)
6. Persephone's Song
7. Right From The Start
8. Anniversary
9. Want To Shine
10. Visitor On Solstice Eve
11. Tired Of Going
12. Invitation To The Weep