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MUSICAL RECORDINGS BY: SHAWNA KRALL
Midsummer Day's Dream
Krall's first recorded album from the 1980s is a collection of mostly self-written songs, with some composed by collaborator Ken Lewes. The album sold 3.5 million copies and propelled Krall to fame.
Listen Here
In her second album, Krall collaborated again with Ken Lewes, and two songs they wrote together became number one hits. The album's strong social commentary appealed to many fans.
The Temptation
Many called Krall's third album her best work yet, citing the interesting musical arrangements and intelligent lyrics written by Ken Lewes. Despite receiving the most critical acclaim, the album sold only moderately well and "Bright Days Ahead" was the sole song on it to make the top ten list.
Little Thoughts
After taking a break from the industry, Krall came back with this reflective album. Critical reviews were mixed, but fans appreciated its similarity to some of Krall's early work. The album sold 28 million copies, and all songs were written in collaboration with Ken Lewes.
On The Whole: For her fifth release, Krall has re-recorded ten of her most famous songs with a live orchestra. The album contains two new songs written by Krall and Lewes.