
This album features an all star line-up of best selling artists from the pop, alt-rock, classical, jazz and gospel worlds in performances of timeless Kurt Weill songs. Produced by Hal Wilner, September Songs is the long-awaited "soundtrack" to the successful 1996 PBS special of the same name. Highlights include tracks by rockers PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, Lou Reed and Elvis Costello, classical vocalist Teresa Stratas, jazz giant Charlie Haden, soul singer Betty Carter, beat legend William S. Burroughs and others.
1) Mack the Knife - Nick Cave
2) Ballad of the Soldier's Wife - P.J. Harvey
3) Alabama Song - David Johansen
4) Youkali Tango - Teresa Stratas
5) Lost in the Stars - Elvis Costello
6) Pirate Jenny - Lotte Lenya
7) Speak Low - Charlie Haden
8) Oh Heavenly Salvation - the Persuations
9) Lonely House - Betty Carter
10) Surabaya- Johnny - Teresa Stratas
11) Furchte Dich Nicht - Mary Margaret O'Hara
12) September Song - Lou Reed
13) Mack the Knife - Bertolt Brecht
14) What Keeps Mankind Alive? - William S. Burroughs