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The fates of Nucky Thompson and the rest of the bootlegging gangsters who inhabit the world of HBO’s Emmy-nominated drama Boardwalk Empire will continue to unfold when the show returns for a second season on September 25.
To properly prepare yourself for the new episodes, EW suggests you make yourself a healthy batch of bathtub gin and settle in with Boardwalk Empire Volume 1 – Music From the HBO Original Series, the show’s official soundtrack album set to be released on September 13.
The 16-track collection features a sharp cross-section of tunes from the show, including contributions from Loudon Wainwright III, Nellie McKay, Leon Redbone, Martha Wainwright, and Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks (the contemporary jazz combo who also serve as the house band at Babette’s Supper Club on the show).
It also includes New York songbird Regina Spektor’s version of “My Man,” a tune initially made famous by Fanny Brice (who would later be immortalized as the subject of the musical Funny Girl). You can hear the exclusive premiere of Spektor’s song after the jump.
FULL TRACK LISTING:
1. Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks – Livery Stable Blues
2. Stephen DeRosa – The Dumber They Come The Better I Like Them
3. Regina Spektor – My Man
4. Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks – Dark Town Strutters Ball
5. Catherine Russell – Crazy Blues
6. Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks – Mournin’ Blues
7. Kathy Brier – Some Of These Days
8. Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks – Margie
9. Loudon Wainwright III – Carrickfergus
10. Nellie McKay – Wild Romantic Blues
11. Kathy Brier – After You Get What You Want (You Don’t Want It)
12. Leon Redbone – Sheik of Araby
13. Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks – Japanese Sandman
14. Kathy Brier- Don’t Put a Tax On the Beautiful Girls
15. Martha Wainwright – All By Myself
16. Stephen DeRosa – Life Is A Funny Proposition
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Review: Regina Spektor, Far
Regina is the greatest woman alive.
Whoa, not only is my name Matt, by I also love Regina. One of my all time faves. So creative, such a great musician.
Regina made an incredible rendition.
Luv Luv Luv Regina
Boardwalk Empire needs a new theme song. The opening is really cool, but the music which has a classic rock feel. It just doesn’t fit.
I have a recording by Fanny Brice, nothing tops it for feeling and I love Regina.
I’m glad they’re including Kathy Brier’s version of Some of These Days.
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Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks are on ALL sixteen tracks!
Regina Spektor changed my life. I freaking love her.
Regina Spektor is amazing. Love this.
I love Regina Spektor, but the best version of this song is by Billy Holiday.
I love Billie Holiday’s version, but Regina is – as usual – a fantastic singer.
You’re amazing Regina!
She just made me adore her even more.
Spektacular, as always. What a talent, always inventing and re-inventing.
I fall in love every time I hear her voice!