''Best Bit'' is an EP released by
Beth Orton
Elizabeth Caroline Orton (born 14 December 1970) is an English musician, known for her " folktronica" sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica. She was initially recognised for her collaborations with William Orbit, Andrew Weather ...
, prior to her 1999 release ''
Central Reservation
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''. It contains two songs performed with
Terry Callier
Terrence Orlando "Terry" Callier (May 24, 1945 – October 27, 2012) was an American soul, folk and jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Life and career
Callier was born in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in the Cabrini– ...
, which are covers of
Fred Neil
Fred Neil (March 16, 1936 – July 7, 2001) was an American folk singer-songwriter active in the 1960s and early 1970s. He did not achieve commercial success as a performer and is mainly known through other people's recordings of his material& ...
's "Dolphins", and Callier's own "Lean on me". The title track appears in an alternative version on Orton's own single, "
She Cries Your Name
"She Cries Your Name" is a song by Beth Orton. It was released as her third single and found on her 1996 debut album '' Superpinkymandy'' and again, as a slightly different version, on her 1996 release ''Trailer Park''. It was also re-released i ...
". It peaked at #36 in the UK official singles chart. The cover was photographed by Sam Harris. The video was directed by
Steve Hanft
Steve Hanft is a writer, director, musician, and artist.
Early life
Steven Paul Hanft was born in Ventura, California where he started making films at the age of nine.
He has an MFA in Experimental Narrative Film from CalArts
The California ...
.
Track listing
CD: Heavenly HVN 72CD United Kingdom
# "Best Bit"
(Orton) - 4:15
# "Skimming Stone"
(Orton, Blanchard, Olsen, Barnes, Read) - 5:48
# "Dolphins"
(Fred Neil
Fred Neil (March 16, 1936 – July 7, 2001) was an American folk singer-songwriter active in the 1960s and early 1970s. He did not achieve commercial success as a performer and is mainly known through other people's recordings of his material& ...
) - 4:16
# "Lean on Me"
(Terry Callier
Terrence Orlando "Terry" Callier (May 24, 1945 – October 27, 2012) was an American soul, folk and jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Life and career
Callier was born in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in the Cabrini– ...
) - 5:06
CD: Dedicated 61702-44020-2 United States
# "Best Bit"
(Orton) - 4:15
# "Skimming Stone"
(Orton, Blanchard, Olsen, Barnes, Read) - 5:48
# "Dolphins"
(Fred Neil
Fred Neil (March 16, 1936 – July 7, 2001) was an American folk singer-songwriter active in the 1960s and early 1970s. He did not achieve commercial success as a performer and is mainly known through other people's recordings of his material& ...
) - 4:16
# "Lean on Me"
(Terry Callier
Terrence Orlando "Terry" Callier (May 24, 1945 – October 27, 2012) was an American soul, folk and jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Life and career
Callier was born in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in the Cabrini– ...
) - 5:06
# "Touch Me with Your Love (Live version)"
(Barnes, Friend, Orton) - 5:14
* Track 5 was recorded live on the "Morning Becomes Eclectic" radio show off KCRW-FM in Santa Monica, on 30 May 1997.
References
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1997 EPs
Beth Orton albums
Albums produced by Youth (musician)