''Worrisome Heart'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter

Melody Gardot Melody Gardot (; born February 2, 1985) is an American jazz singer. At the age of 19, Gardot was involved in a bicycle accident and sustained a head injury. Music played a critical role in her recovery. She became an advocate of music therapy, ...

. It was released independently in 2006 and later re-released in 2007 and 2008 by

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in the United States and by

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(UCJ) internationally. The album contains new recordings of songs previously released on Gardot's first extended play, '' Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions'' (2005), as well as previously unreleased tracks.

Background

Speaking of how the album first came to be made, Gardot told British writer Pete Lewis of ''

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'' in November 2008: "It was created independently of a record company. It was made privately. So my only intention, or my only , was to make a record that at the end of the day I was happy with. And the way that the instrumentation was decided on was based on what I heard in my head, and what I thought would the best. So I guess having it released is kinda like having somebody publish your diary in a way!""Melody Gardot: Melody Cool"
Pete Lewis interview with Melody Gardot, ''Blues & Soul'' #1071, November 2008 The tracks "Wicked Ride", "Some Lessons" and "Goodnite" were re-recorded for this album and are not the versions that appear on the '' Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions'' EP. The 2006 independent release has a longer running time of 41:40 as it included the new version of "Wicked Ride", as well as the hidden track "Sorry State", which were omitted when released by Verve Records. The album cover and track listing were changed for a promotional release in 2007 and again for its eventual official release under the label in 2008.

Reception

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'' review by A. D. Amorosi stated, "But, though she plays so very well with others, if she was alone on a street corner, hooting to the moon, you’d hear the same subtle drama and dynamics. Forget the story. Desire the singer." Michael G. Nastos of

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wrote, "Melody Gardot's debut recording, released in 2006, came two years after she suffered a near fatal automobile accident, the differently able Gardot triumphing in accomplishing what many others, including her, could only dream of. This project has her singing and playing guitar and a little piano, but more so presenting this project of all original material. Gardot has an interesting personal story, but even more intriguing music that straddles the line between lounge jazz, folk, and cowgirl songs." Geoffrey Himes of ''

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'' added, "Melancholy or irreverent, Gardot's vocals fit snugly into the understated jazz arrangements. But what really sells these songs are the juicy melodies. If the chorus hook of her "Sweet Memory" reminds one of Carole King's "Sweet Seasons," that's just a measure of the high standard she meets on all of her originals."

Track listing

Personnel

* Melody Gardot – vocals, guitar, piano, vox organ, producer * Joel Bryant – Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer * Ron Kerber – clarinet, tenor saxophone * Matt Cappy – trumpet * Patrick Hughes – trumpet * Stan Slotter – trumpet * Jef Lee Johnson – guitar * Barney McKenna – guitar * Mike Brenner – lap steel guitar * Kurt Johnston – dobro * David Mowry – dobro * Paul Klinefelter – bass * Ken Pendergast – bass * Diane Monroe – violin * Charlie Patierno – drums, percussion ;Technical * Glenn Barratt – engineer, mixing, producer * Dave Gerhart – engineer *

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– mastering Credits adapted from

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External links

* {{Authority control 2006 debut albums Melody Gardot albums Universal Classics and Jazz albums Verve Records albums