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Dion • Girl Friends CD Girl Friends finds legendary Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Dion joining forces with an exceptional line-up of female artists for a 12-track celebration of Blue s, Soul, Rhythm & Blues and American roots music. Dion's timeless voice is placed alongside the distinctive talents of Susan Tedeschi, Danielle Nicole, Valerie Tyson, Christine Ohlman, Debbie Davies, Carlene Carter, Rory Block, Randi Fishenfeld, Maggie Rose, Sue Foley, Shemekia Copeland and Joanne Shaw Taylor, creating a fascinating meeting of generations and musical styles. The album opens with Soul Force featuring Susan Tedeschi on lead guitar, followed by Danielle Nicole on I Aim To Please and Valerie Tyson on Stop Drop And Roll. Christine Ohlman and Debbie Davies combine on Do Ladies Get The Blues, while Carlene Carter adds vocals and autoharp to An American Hero. Rory Block brings her distinctive slide guitar and vocals to Don't You Want A Man Like Me, and Ohlman returns for Sugar Daddy. Elsewhere, Sue Foley takes on Hey Suzy, Shemekia Copeland joins Dion for Mama Said and Joanne Shaw Taylor provides lead guitar and vocals on the closing Just Like That. Recorded with the guest musicians in studios across the United States, Girl Friends demonstrates that Dion's connection with the roots of American music remains as strong as ever. The result is a warm and varied collection that moves between Blues, Soul, R&B and Blues Rock while allowing every guest to bring her own personality to the songs. For anyone interested in Dion, classic Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Soul and contemporary roots music, Girl Friends is a fascinating collaboration between a genuine Rock 'n' Roll pioneer and a remarkable group of modern female performers. Tracklist Soul Force • with Susan Tedeschi I Aim To Please • with Danielle Nicole Stop Drop And Roll • with Valerie Tyson Do Ladies Get The Blues • with Christine Ohlman & Debbie Davies An American Hero • with Carlene Carter Don't You Want A Man Like Me • with Rory Block Sugar Daddy • with Christine Ohlman Endless Highway • with Randi Fishenfeld I Got Wise • with Maggie Rose Hey Suzy • with Sue Foley Mama Said • with Shemekia Copeland Just Like That • with Joanne Shaw Taylor Show more