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Little Sister Leaving Town
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Wikipedia article
"'Little Sister Leaving Town'" is a song by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, released in 1990 as the second single from her second studio album 'The Sweet Keeper'. It was written by Tikaram, and produced by Peter van Hooke and Rod Argent.
The song's music video was produced and directed by Alan Bell, and scripted by Colin Welland. It was filmed in the Yorkshire Dales.
Critical reception
Upon its release, 'Music & Media' wrote: "Pleasant, slow-moving and characteristically contemplative. The song profits from a strong arrangement. Good use of piano and strings." Everett True of 'Melody Maker' commented: "Well, this ain't so bad the cello's keen, and suits her mournful countenance just peachy." Andrew Collins of 'New Musical Express' wrote, "She writes very dreary songs, of which the slow ones are by far the dreariest, and then sings them in a crap way. 'Little Sister' is a slow one. It perks up for one bar when it threatens to turn into 'Downtown Train', but this is merely a tease."
In a review of 'The Sweet Keeper', Robin Denselow of 'The Guardian' described the song as "slinky and finger-clicking" which "head[s] towards soulful Van Morrison territory." Holly Crenshaw of 'The Atlanta Constitution' described the song as "typical of the album's feel" and added: "Ms. Tikaram slowly uses the dynamics of her deep voice and evocative instrumentation to build up to an emotional chorus." Edith Lee of the 'Journal & Courier' wrote: "Tikaram's deep, rich voice is highlighted in "Little Sister Leaving Town". She gets full music from the orchestra and bass heavy enough to make this slow song swing."
Brant Houston of the 'Hartford Courant' commented: ""It All Came Back Today" and "Little Sister Leaving Town" are easily two of the best cuts, both with memorable choruses and each elegiac and moving." Sam Gnerre of the 'News-Pilot' commented: "Tikaram apparently had no trouble coming up with lyrics; if anything, the songs come off as too wordy and meandering. "Little Sister Leaving Town" works by taking a less-is-more approach, but it's definitely an exception."
Track listing
;7" single
#"Little Sister Leaving Town" - 3:59
#"Love Story" - 2:51
;12" and CD single
#"Little Sister Leaving Town" - 3:59
#"I Love The Heaven's Solo" - 2:51
#"Hot Pork Sandwiches" - 4:12
;CD single (limited edition release)
#"Little Sister Leaving Town" - 3:59
#"I Love The Heaven's Solo" - 2:51
#"Hot Pork Sandwiches" - 4:12
#"Twist in My Sobriety" (Live) - 4:50
Personnel
* Tanita Tikaram - vocals, guitar
* Rod Argent - keyboards, bass
* Peter Van Hooke - drums
* Kreisler String Orchestra
'Production'
* Peter van Hooke, Rod Argent - producers, mixing
* Simon Hurrell - engineer, mixing
'Other'
* T & CP Associates - design, illustration
* Deborah Feingold - photography
Charts
References
Category:1990 songs
Category:1990 singles
Category:Tanita Tikaram songs
Category:Songs written by Tanita Tikaram
Category:Song recordings produced by Rod Argent
Category:East West Records singles
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