Lena Horne, Rock Star

Lena Horne, Rock Star

Last week, we saw Ethel Merman go disco. Well, in 1971, someone thought it would be a good idea for Lena Horne to issue an album of rock standards. Here she is covering Paul McCartney. Much more palatable, but I just don't know about the fit between her talents and rock.

Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon Nov 09, 2009 | Comments (2)
Category: Music, 1970's

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