I don't know if it had anything to do with Michael Jackson's cardiac arrest, but just before the King of Pop died, famous New Zealand singer Wing released her 16th CD "Beat It", featuring herself holding a baseball bat on the cover. Here is what you need to know about her and this most recent album, the official album notes from CDBaby (where you can get the whole CD).
Beat It is Wing's 16th CD and includes lyrical songs most requested by her fans -- at concerts in the US and UK during 2007 and 2008, and for delivery by her popular "live singing over the telephone" service. Wing the singer is admired by fans throughout the world for the passion and joy she shares through her CDs and performances of popular songs. With a unique voice and an ever-widening repertoire, Wing loves singing and she lives to sing. Her goal is to sing beautiful songs as they should be sung, and she spends 3-4 hours every day working towards this goal. Her singing teacher helps Wing work on her current repertoire, and helps to choose the songs for the next CD. A New Zealand resident, Wing's CDs have earned her an international cult following. She is a regular guest on radio shows and television celebrity guest and entertainment shows, and has appeared on programmes as diverse as TAB Sports Cafe (New Zealand), Rove Live (Australia) and the animated television satire show South Park. Her live performances have ranged from New York's Blue Note night club and San Francisco's famous Castro Theatre to old folks homes and hospitals to university gyms, private parties and corporate gigs. Wing's CDs are proudly manufactured in New Zealand by Media Technology.
Finally, here is the song you've all been waiting for: Wing - Beat It (MP3)
Wow, that’s phenomenal.
Posted by: Alex | July 13, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Holy shit.
Posted by: M Munro | July 13, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Love me some Wing...
Posted by: Rob Lett | July 14, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Thanks so much for posting! With the purchase of one of her CD's, Wing will personally sing Happy Birthday or a lullaby over the phone to you. Visit her web site for details.
I know what my sister is getting for her birthday next month...
Posted by: Chris | July 14, 2009 at 03:08 PM
I transcribed this a few months ago, if it's helpful. It certainly helped me.
http://www.aprilwinchell.com/2009/05/20/wing-it/
Posted by: April | July 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM
awful like m. j. himself!
Posted by: cosdi | July 17, 2009 at 06:20 PM