Recorded in the wake of her comeback album 'A Child's Adventure', 'Strange Weather' found Faithfull reinterpreting a set of songs from diverse sources, including Tom Waits, Cole Porter, and Puccini. The album was a critical success, though it did not chart.
- 'Strange Weather' was produced by longtime Faithfull collaborator Barry Reynolds, who also co-wrote the title track with Tom Waits.
- The album was recorded at the Power Station in New York City, with an all-star cast of session musicians including Keith Richards, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare.
- Faithfull's cover of Puccini's 'Nessun Dorma' was particularly noted for its unconventional interpretation.
Marianne Faithfull is a British singer-songwriter with a career spanning over six decades, known for her distinctive alto voice and her association with the British pop scene of the 1960s. By 1987, Faithfull had navigated significant personal and professional challenges, re-establishing herself as a formidable force in rock and pop music with a series of critically acclaimed albums.
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