'House' Music? Hugh Laurie to Make Blues Record

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Hugh Laurie, the star of hospital drama 'House,' is the latest actor to try his hand at music, recording his own album of "New Orleans blues."

Laurie is to go into the studio with acclaimed producer Joe Henry, who has worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, Aimee Mann and Allen Toussaint. The actor himself has won two Golden Globes for his role as an irascible doctor but is less sure about the reception his singing may receive.

In a press statement, he said, "I am drunk with excitement at this opportunity. I know the history of actors making music is a checkered one, but I promise no one will get hurt. I am particularly thrilled to be working with Joe Henry, who has produced some of my favourite records of all time, and I can't wait to get started."

Despite brickbats in the past for efforts from Bruce Willis and Keanu Reeves with his band Dogstar, actors continue to be tempted by the music business. Tim Robbins is set to put out his own effort 'Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band' in September, but at least has admitted to BBC Radio 4's 'Desert Island Discs' show that one title he considered was 'The Mid-life Crisis Album.'

Meanwhile, Laurie has inked a deal with Warner Music Entertainment and will go into the studio in the coming months.

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I really like the way that Hugh Laurie does New Orleans blues. Before he became the brilliant but difficult Dr. Gregory House on the television hit House M.D., he has been a legitimate keyboard and guitar musician for about 30 years. And he got to show off his abilities in his first music CD entitled "Let Them Talk," which was just released in the US on September 5th.

This musical collection, which is taken mostly from the first half of the 1900's, seems to be a kind of labor of love for Hugh Laurie - a love for the blues genre and for those who perform it. He is not a blues singer, but he certainly puts his heart into each song, and he is a tremendously talented musician. The British born actor, author and comedian explains in the included picture booklet that he has followed New Orleans blues since he was a teenager, and it has deeply affected him ever since.


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September 27 2011 at 8:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ashley

i love hugh laurie !!

September 16 2011 at 4:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Crystal

Actor, writer and singer - one very talented individual. I can't wait to hear his recording. I'm a big fan of his show and enjoyed his first book.

July 29 2010 at 7:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
marilyn P.

I know Bertie Wooster sings quite well. (Did Jeeves say it was a light baritone or tenor?) Looking forward to hearing if Dr. House sings that well.

July 29 2010 at 1:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Trudie

Loved Jeeves and Wooster; am addicted to House; look forward to the album. He's one talented guy.

July 29 2010 at 5:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply