Woke Up Laughing

Woke Up Laughing is a 1998 album of remixes, re-recordings and otherwise creative approaches to Robert Palmer's music recorded over the years that reflected his love of world music. Subtitled Adventures in Tropical Music: 1977-1997, he produced the new versions himself. Suggested to Palmer by Gerald Seligman, the Executive Producer and creator of EMI Hemisphere, Palmer rejected the idea of a simple compilation, preferring a rethink and a fresh approach. It is: "A collection of songs inspired by a love of the world of music, 1977-1997, with many alternate versions appearing for the first time on disc."

Track listing

1. Housework
2. Charanga [Alternate Version]
3. Woke Up Laughing 79/89 [Pt. 2: Entirely New Version from 1989]
4. Aeroplane
5. History
6. What's It Take?
7. Pride
8. Chance
9. Honeymoon [Remix]
10. Best of Both Worlds [Remix]
11. Monogamy [Remix]
12. Honey Bee
13. Casting a Spell [Remix]
14. Between Us [Remix with Alternate Vocal]

Released on Metro Blue, the label affiliate of Blue Note Records, based in New York City.

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