Willy DeVille Miracle (LP, 180g Vinyl)

(Music On Vinyl) 10 tracks

Willy Deville was an American singer who became known as the frontman of Mink DeVille, a rock band formed in New York around 1974 that performed as the house band at the famous CBGB music club. Starting in 1985, Willy began recording and touring under his own name. He created songs rooted in traditional American musical styles, from Latin rhythms to blues riffs, doo-wop and even hints of French cabaret.

In 1987 he released his first solo album, Miracle, produced by Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, who also wrote the song Spanish Jack with DeVille. Dire Straits keyboardist Guy Fletcher, like Knopfler, played on all the songs. Two highly regarded studio musicians, guitarist Chet Atkins and drummer Jeff Porcaro, also appeared on the album.

Miracle includes the tracks Assassin Of Love, Due To) Gun Control and Storybook Love. The latter was nominated for an Academy Award in the same year, as it was the theme of the film The Princess Bride. The album includes an insert with lyrics.