{"title":"Willy Deville","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilly Deville, born on August 25th, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He founded the band Mink DeVille in 1974 and changed his name to match. With a unique blend of rock, blues and soul, Willy Deville's music captivated audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Willy Deville released numerous albums that showcased his raw talent and distinctive sound. His music drew inspiration from various genres such as R\u0026amp;B, Cajun and Latin music. Known for his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, he left a lasting impact on the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilly Deville's style has often been compared to artists like Ry Cooder, Tony Joe White and The Notting Hillbillies. His influence can be heard in the works of other musicians such as Calvin Russell, John Hiatt and Patti Scialfa. With a discography spanning several decades, Willy Deville's legacy continues to resonate with fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"live-in-paris-and-new-york","title":"Live In Paris and New York","description":"\u003cp\u003ebig beat presents the third in its series of willy deville releases with the reissue of this 1993 live album. with hey! joe high in european charts and the backstreets of desire album having shifted over 300,000 copies, willy deville found himself, after almost a quarter century of struggle, a genuine star across the continent. as he was now playing to new audiences who were largely unaware of his mink deville recordings, fnac decided to service the new fans with a live hits album while giving willy time to continue writing new material. willy and band played new yorks 400 capacity bottom line on 16-17 june. the band flew to paris to play the much bigger, 2200 capacity olympia on the 22-23 june 1993. the regular band is supplemented by a horn section and the mariachi band that plays on hey! joe . the package contains notes from garth cartwright with interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438490816843,"sku":"351625","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/bcb272bc-c844-4cb3-904e-3c7ab0677136_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726943741"},{"product_id":"in-new-orleans","title":"In New Orleans","description":"\u003cp\u003ethe late willy deville was a colourful and charismatic character whose career saw incredible highs and lows. this cd is the result of a low period of his life that eventually resulted in the recording of some unforgettable music and the release of two of his most in-demand albums. in 1988 willy's stock had fallen so low in the states that he couldn't get a record deal. he retired to new orleans to regroup and in 1990 recorded the 'victory mixture' album with allen toussaint, dr john, eddie bo and the meters. this was issued in europe on the independent sky ranch label and sold a very creditable 200,000 copies. in 1993 willy toured with his band and dr john, johnny adams and the wild magnolias as part of the new orleans revue. an album, 'big easy fantasy' was issued, containing several live new orleans-themed songs and some tracks from 'victory mixture' that had been remixed with added vocals or instrumentation. 'in new orleans' contains all the tracks from 'victory mixture' and 'big easy fantasy' but big beat have only included the remixed versions of the duplicated tracks. notes by respected journalist and fan, garth cartwright include new interviews with producers carlo ditta and philippe rault, plus several of the musicians involved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438491439435,"sku":"349240","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/26e34e87-522f-4c8b-8bcd-617e3a87c5b2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726943761"},{"product_id":"backstreets-of-desire","title":"Backstreets Of Desire","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter resuscitating his career with 1990's \u003ci\u003eVictory Mixture\u003c\/i\u003e, Willy Deville followed it up two years later with what is widely regarded as his greatest achievement as both songwriter and performer. 1992's \u003ci\u003eBackstreets of Desire\u003c\/i\u003e was recorded in various Los Angeles studios but features Louisiana-based musicians Dr John and Zachary Richard, plus Los Lobos' David Hidalgo. This album contains some of Willy's best songs, including \u003ci\u003eJump City\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBamboo Road\u003c\/i\u003e. A standout track is the mariachi version of Hendrix's \u003ci\u003eHey Joe\u003c\/i\u003e which was released as a single and charted in several european countries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wagram Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50438492488011,"sku":"1099156","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438493012299,"sku":"349690","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/95db0f84-6611-47d7-b58c-638cdaddfb75_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726943796"},{"product_id":"live-from-the-bottom-line-to-the-olympia-theatre-1993","title":"Live From The Bottom Line To The Olympia Theatre – 1993","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerrific live set from Willy Deville.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wagram Music","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50452525711691,"sku":"1099162","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/fff09c14-f23b-4987-9612-662d8389dde4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727155002"},{"product_id":"live-in-the-lowlands","title":"Live In The Lowlands","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded at the famous Paradiso in Amsterdam, Live In The Lowlands catches Willy DeVille and his band, Mink DeVille, at their very best during the tour in support of his album Crow Jane Alley. This record features classic tracks such as Cadillac Walk, Savoir Faire, Come A Little Bit Closer, Slave To Love and Spanish Stroll, all delivered in Willy DeVilles unique musical style and in front of an enraptured full house. For the first time ever, this concert will be made available on vinyl and truly be a wonderful gem in every fans music collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ear Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50465265877323,"sku":"1101334","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/fb349ad0-0ecb-48ab-8101-cecea94dc1a1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727284368"},{"product_id":"miracle","title":"Miracle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilly Deville was an American vocalist and became known as frontman of Mink DeVille, a rock band that was founded around 1974 in New York and performed as the house band at the famous music club CBGB. In 1987 he released his debut solo album Miracle, which was produced by Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, who also co-wrote the song “Spanish Jack” with DeVille. Dire Straits keyboardist Guy Fletcher, like Knopfler, played on all songs. Two highly regarded session musicians, guitarist Chet Atkins and drummer Jeff Porcaro, also played on the album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50483999539531,"sku":"1154716","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3f3f3d00-12fb-4394-8862-b84ff79c1a88_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727578391"},{"product_id":"collected-18","title":"Collected","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollected is a compilation of Willy DeVille’s tenure as the charismatic frontman of Mink DeVille, and of his later solo work. Featuring \u003ci\u003eSpanish Stroll, Demasiado Corazon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHey Joe\u003c\/i\u003e, this 2LP set includes a 4-page booklet with extensive liner notes written by ex-band members and DeVille’s inner circle. Containing one LP called \u003ci\u003eThe Mink DeVille Years\u003c\/i\u003e and the second disc \u003ci\u003eThe Willy DeVille Years\u003c\/i\u003e, this 27-song collection is the definitive document of his 35-year career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMink DeVille is one of the New York Punk movement founding bands, while having the distinct honor of being CBGB’s house band. Of their debut Cabretta\u003ci\u003e Spanish Stroll\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReturn To Magenta\u003c\/i\u003e (produced by Jack Nitzsche) are included in this compilation. After their third album\u003ci\u003e Le Chat Bleu\u003c\/i\u003e, Willy was the only original member left. When the sixth Mink DeVille album was released Willy went solo with Miracle, working together with Mark Knopfler. The song \u003ci\u003eStorybook Love\u003c\/i\u003e became a hit because of the film \u003ci\u003eThe Princess’ Bride\u003c\/i\u003e. After a musical journey, DeVille scored a hit with his \u003ci\u003eHey Joe\u003c\/i\u003e cover in 1992. His last album \u003ci\u003ePistola \u003c\/i\u003ewas released in 2008 and a year later, Willy DeVille died of pancreatic cancer, aged 58.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50484001276235,"sku":"2007847","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5deabb2f-f02c-4c4a-8f30-a96fb242e723_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727578410"},{"product_id":"victory-mixture","title":"Victory Mixture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVictory Mixture \u003c\/i\u003eis a 1990 album by Willy DeVille. 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Willy DeVille was a regular visitor to Montreux and this album captures him at his absolute best in 1994 with a stunning band and a superb set list. This re-release marks the first time for the album to be released on vinyl, so this beautiful double LP should absolutely become a part of every fans collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ear Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50536124940619,"sku":"1101333","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9319d70a-0f8c-44ae-a907-87fecd3c2ffa_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728191617"},{"product_id":"venus-of-the-docks-live-in-bremen-2008","title":"Venus Of The Docks - Live In Bremen 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this live recording, February, 2008, Willy DeVille was clean and sober, and had been for a few years, yet he still seems delightfully deranged, screaming and squawking between songs, still emitting a strange voodoo attraction that seems to channel James Brown (minus the overblown theatrics), Dr John and Tom Waits, despite DeVille unkindly describing Waits thus in 2007: \"He's a friend of mine but I've never really listened to him - He always sounds like he's goofing, You remember Emmett Kelly, the tramp clown who wore the top hat? He kind of reminds me of him in a funny way - He's the funny drunk at the end of the bar. But when Willy sings 'Try stealing a guitar that's strung with barbed wire, Ripping them strings like your fingers' on fire', on his own 'Muddy Waters Rose Out Of The Mississippi Mud' you instinctively feel his connection to the blues, the South, to the old, weird Antebellum America, and even earlier before Manifest Destiny masquerading as Lady Liberty stole the Mexican land and incorporated it into the growing United States. Despite being raised in New York this is his America. It's all there to hear, too, in 'Spanish Stroll', 'Chieva', and 'Demasiado Corazon'. At his heart he's still the entertainer, the showman, the raconteur, the musician and with exhilarating, thrilling and powerfully individualistic covers of 'Trouble In Mind', 'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Hey Joe!', it feels like he's speaking from personal experience each and every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadly, around a year later in February 2009, Willy was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and later that year (May) while he was being treated for that illness his doctors discovered he was also suffering from pancreatic cancer. 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