The Toughest Girl Alive
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| The Toughest Girl Alive | ||||
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| Released | 2000 | |||
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| Length | 39:55 | |||
| Label | Bullseye Blues | |||
| Producer | Scott Billington | |||
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The Toughest Girl Alive is an album by the American musician Candye Kane, released in 2000.[1][2] She supported it with a North American tour.[3] The album title was later used for a stage musical about Kane's life.[4]
The album was produced by Scott Billington.[5] It was recorded after Kane's divorce from her husband, Thomas Yearsley, of the Paladins, and saw her take a more independent approach.[6] Nine of the album's songs were cowritten by Kane; many were influenced by the 1990s swing revival.[7][8] Marcia Ball played piano on the title track.[9] Dave Alvin played guitar on several tracks.[9] Larry Taylor played bass on the album.[10] "Who Do You Love?" was written by Jack Tempchin.[11] "Get Happy" is a version of the song made famous by Judy Garland.[12] "Scream in the Night" is a cover of the song associated with Julia Lee.[13] "(Hey Mister) She Was My Baby Last Night" references Kane's bisexuality.[14] The album liner notes include an essay by Penn Jillette.[15]
