Liner Notes
A Word from Jenny Burton on Something Old New Borrowed Blue
My latest album, created in collaboration with composer, producer, Peter Link, is a heartfelt collection of songs we both love.
The title of this album reflects the range of subjects and emotions that we wanted to convey, old songs made new again, new songs dealing with present day issues, borrowed songs (covers) with new approaches and, of course, blue!
In creating this most eclectic music experience, we looked at many of the issues of the day that have affected our life and times. It also, of course, deals in the subject of Love and many of its various ramifications.
A Word from Jenny’s Producer
Jenny and I spent 6 months recording 11 new songs – some new material that I’ve written just for her, and several covers that I know you’ll love, done with that very special Jenny Burton touch.
I’ve always loved this quote from Critic, Bill Ervolino of The Record:
“If you can’t put aside a Thursday night to catch ‘The Jenny Burton Experience’ at midtown’s Don’t Tell Mama, you can always toss 10 sticks of dynamite into your tool shed and watch the roof take off for the stratosphere.”
That’s Jenny – back then and today.
Those of you who know Jenny’s work from the past know that she is one of the great vocalists of our time. Those of you who are new to Jenny … well, … I’ll just let you discover for yourselves …
Jenny Burton in Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
About Jenny Burton
In the late 80s and early 90s Burton had four national number one R&B/Dance hits — “One More Shot,” rose to Billboard’s number five slot and led to Burton’s first major-label solo deal. Atlantic Records released her first LP, “In Black & White,” which included the hit single, “I Remember What You Like”. “Bad Habits,” off her second album was a #1 dance hit in America and rose to #12 on the R&B charts. She has to her credits as well two gold records from films — Harry Belafonte’s Beat Street and White Nights starring Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Moving more into an Inspirational direction, she created with producer/composer Peter Link, The Jenny Burton Experience, an award winning Inspirational group ran for seven years to sold out standing room only audiences at New York City’s “Don’t Tell Mama”.
Along the way she sang at the Gospel Music Awards in Nashville and performed in the Movie Guide Awards in Hollywood, played a recurring role on ABC Television’s soap opera “All My Children”.
In 2019, Jenny returned to her disco roots, performing for a Body Mechanic Event at the Copacabana in Port Chester, NY.
Recently, Jenny joined the cast of Rosemary and Thyme, a Musical Podcast written and composed by Peter Link.
Album Credits
Mastered by Philip Klum Mastering, NYC
Album Design by Skye Malone
Photographs by Eric Stephen Jacobs
All Instruments Performed and Programed by Peter Link
Standin’ On The Moon
Vocal Arrangement by John Danny Madden
Background Vocals by Audrey Wheeler, Cindy Mizelle & Keith Fluitt
Boogie Down
Background Vocals by Audrey Wheeler, Peter Link & Jenny Burton
My Every Step
Background Vocals by Audrey Wheeler & Jenny Burton
Changes Upon Changes
Background Vocals by Audrey Wheeler, Peter Link & Jenny Burton
I Can’t Get Into It
Background Vocals by Jenny Burton
Don’t It Feel Good
Vocal Arrangement by Margaret Dorn
Background Vocals by The Jenny Burton Experience
Performed sometime in the 1990s and reimagined and remastered today
Song Credits
My Every Step Music & Lyrics by Peter Link
Changes Upon Changes Music & Lyrics by Peter Link
The First Time Music & Lyrics by Ewan MacColl
Standin’ On The Moon Music & Lyrics by Peter Link
Boogie Down Music & Lyrics by Leonard Caston Jr., Anita Poree & Frank Wilson
Shout Out Music by Peter Link
Maybe I Try Too Hard Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Goldenthal
Stone In The Road Duet with Peter Link — Music & Lyrics by Peter Link
What’ll I Do Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
I Can’t Get Into It Music & Lyrics by Peter Link
Love’s Been Rough On Me Music & Lyrics by Gretchen Peters
Don’t It Feel Good Music & Lyrics by Peter Link
Good Night
Jenny’s Thanks
To The A-Team, Audrey Wheeler, Cindy Mizelle, and Keith Fluitt — I am so proud and honored to have your amazing talents be a part of this album. Danny Madden — Thank you for your exceptional talent as a vocal arranger. Your creativity, imagination, and unique style are truly unmatched. Phil Klum, your mastering genius is unparalleled. I’m grateful that we can fully entrust our music to you. Julia Wade, at the helm as President of Watchfire Music and an amazing artist in her own right! Thank you for your unwavering support, encouragement, and commitment to the album. Sky Malone — You always aim high! Thank you for your unique and beautiful craftsmanship. My son, Dustin Link, who supported me completely throughout the making of the album, for helping me to keep the faith and my eye on the ball, and for your belief in me as your mom and as an Artist too. To each and every donor, thank you for making this album possible. Every dream we had for this album came true because of you! Peter Link, my long-time composer and producer. Thank you for the remarkable contribution of your talents and for the musical brilliance you brought to this album. No one works harder at the creation of this precious thing we call Music! I am proud of our collaboration! Thank you for your belief in me and for walking me through this project every step of the way. I acknowledge and honor my Creator for the gift you’ve given me. It is in you, I live, move, have my being … and SING!
