Porgy is the second studio album by the American band When People Were Shorter and Lived Near the Water, released in 1991 by Shimmy Disc. It contains covers of songs from Porgy and Bess.
Critical reception Trouser Press called the album "a well-informed piece of work, not simply a cheap parody." The New York Times wrote that the band "specializes in satire ... When People Were Shorter isn't smug; this group's love of bad taste seemed honest and heartfelt."
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from Bobby liner notes.
When People Were Shorter and Lived Near the Water David Licht – drums Robert Meetsma – guitar, banjo, fiddle, cornet, saxophone, tambourine, percussion, vocals Kim Rancourt – vocals, flute David Raymer – guitar, vocals Dave Rick – bass guitar
Additional musicians Paul Defilipps – vocals, trombone Frank London – trumpet Tom Varner – French horn Production and additional personnel Kramer – production Paco Simon – cover art Chris Xefos – engineering
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United States 1991 Shimmy Disc CD, CS, LP shimmy 044
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