Edie Brickell

WHAT SHE IS

What music are you currently grooving to?

Ave Maria (Schubert), by Jessye Norman. It takes me back to my first European tour in a hotel room in Brussels when a gorgeous, old church bell rang right outside my open window as the sheer curtains billowed in a soft breeze while this song played on the sound system. Also revisiting Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by Flaming Lips. There’s fun-loving sunshine and light in that entire album.

What, if push comes to shove, is your all-time favourite album? Songs In The Key Of Life [Stevie Wonder] is such a joyful, enduring collection. I love how it makes me feel, especially the song As – an uplifting spiritual experience every listen. As on repeat has a healing effect.

What was the first record you ever bought? And where did you buy it?

Superstition by Stevie Wonder. It was my first favourite song. I walked to a little record shop in the strip mall by our apartment [in Dallas] and bought the 45. I played it over and over and over and over.

Which musician, other than yourself, have you ever wanted to be? Debussy. Imagine writing and playing Nocturne or Clair De Lune for the first time, offering such stunning gifts of beauty to our world.

What do you sing in the shower? Improvisational lyrics and melodies that free the spirit of the mood I’m in, another kind of cleansing.

What is your favourite Saturday night record?

Hyperballad by Björk. I love her voice, melodies and imagination so much. She’s a truly brilliant artist.

And your Sunday morning record? Roly Poly by Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys. It’s fun to listen to while I cook breakfast for a house full of kids.

“Imagine playing Clair De Lune for the first time.” EDIE BRICKELL