Scarlett Johansson Covers Tom Waits' Songbook

[Paxton]

One of the more unusual albums to be conceived in recent years, actress Scarlett Johansson 's interpretations of Tom Waits songs, will hit stores this spring.

"Anywhere I Lay My Head" will be released May 20 via Rhino Entertainment's Atco imprint. Johansson collaborated on the album with Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, Celebration's Sean Antanaitis and TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek, who produced.

The track list sports 10 Waits covers and one original track, but full details have yet to be announced.

Johansson recorded the album over five weeks last spring at Dockside Studios in Maurice, La. Her prior music dalliances include singing the track "Summertime" for "Unexpected Dreams," a 2006 charity album featuring film stars, and a surprise appearance with the Jesus & Mary Chain at last year's Coachella festival.

 

[gaz1978]

I love Tom, so this album makes me feel ill.

Anyoen know what songs she'll be ruining, apart from the title track?

 

[Spellbound]

Scarlett Johansson has an album? Yet another sign that the end is near...

 

[xyboyms]

Here's what her singing voice sounds like.....

She did a cover of "Summertime" a while ago for a totally unrelated project (this won't be on her album)

Scarlett Johansson "Summertime"

 

[LatinoSTAR]

Omg, I suprisingly like her voice

 

[xyboyms]

^^^Yeah for that production it actually fit pretty well.

 

[hubbellgardner]

I love Tom, so this album makes me feel ill.

Anyoen know what songs she'll be ruining, apart from the title track?

 

[getoverit]

She sounds amazing but I dont like the jazz sound. Anyone know if her whole album's going to sound like that?

 

[Raincoat Massacre]

Ummm...does anyone remember her singing in 'lost in translation'?

No no why did she ruin Ella, it one thing to take out Tom waits, but Ella?
Come on!