Wallis, Ruth
Love Is For The Birds
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed, Hard To Find 1959 Original. “Ruth Wallis Is Known Almost Exclusively For Her Bawdy, Tongue-In-Cheek Novelty Songs, Which Makes Love Is For The Birds Something Of A Revelation. A Heartfelt Collection Of Melancholy Torch Ballads Boasting A Spectral, Late-Night Atmosphere, The Music Possesses All The Wry Intelligence Of The Singer's Naughtier Hits, But Its Sincerity And Emotional Intensity Are Palpably Real. Titles Like "Love Songs For Idiots" And "Ain't Gonna Throw Any Rice" Serve Notice That Wallis Remains As Acerbic As Ever, But The Nimble, Jazz-Inspired Tunes Sidestep Mere Novelty Status Thanks To The Honesty And Sensitivity That Are The Hallmarks Of Confessional Pop Past, Present, And Future. Best Of All Is The Lovely "My Children Are My Treasure," A Charming Ode To Motherhood That's Sentimental But Never Sappy.” – Jason Ankeny - AMG