Rock guitarist veteran Jeff Beck teams up with Joss Stone in 'I Put a Spell on You' for his forthcoming album 'Emotion & Commotion,' in stores Apr. 13. Originally written and recorded by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1956, the song has been covered by a slew of artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Waits, the Animals -- but most notably the late soul/jazz singer Nina Simone. Stone's powerful vocals stay in line with the luring, soulful melody, jazz backbeats and percussion, where as Beck's skillful blues/rock solos add to the well-renowned track. 'I Put a Spell on You' is one of two tracks (the other is 'There's No Other Me,') featuring Joss Stone off Beck's 'Emotion & Commotion,' an album that boosts other guest artists Imelda May and Olivia Safe.
This is not the first collaboration between the two; Beck is featured on Joss Stone's 'Parallel Lines,' off her 2009 October-released 'Colour Me Free!' as well as a duet with Stone on the Impressions' 1965 'People Get Ready,' as part of his 2007 series of concerts at London's Ronnie Scott's. To hear the new track, go to AOL Radio's New Rock First station.
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Posted at 11:04PM on Feb 21st 2010 by John Peppe