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May 31, 2007

Rufus Wainwright Picks Peggy Lee, Richard Wagner and Kate and Anna McCarrigle For His Favorite MP3s
May 20, 2005

In Brief: Crowes, Rufus

Black Crowes head for the mountains, Wainwright heads for Philly
March 18, 2005

Martha Joins Family Biz

Singer-songwriter Wainwright readies debut album
January 10, 2005

Wyclef, Rufus on TV

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Recordings and Reviews

Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall

Since Rufus Wainwright has small interest in contemporary pop music as it is usually defined, it's a relief to hear him essay the show tunes and Tin Pan Alley chestnuts of this tribute album, which reproduces the entirety of a beloved 1961 concert by the ultimate gay icon, Judy Garland. They expand ...

2007 RS: 3.5of 5 Stars

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Biography

American-born, Canadian-bred Rufus Wainwright comes from first-class singer/songwriter stock -- his dad's Loudon Wainwright III, his mom's Kate McGarrigle -- but his music has little in common with his parents' homespun folk. As his debut album demonstrates, Wainwright's talent is for making urbane pop of such sweeping drama that a Broadway stage could barely contain it. The long, convoluted mel...

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