Two Shots
Encyclopedia
Two Shots is the second studio album
by Canadian
jazz
singer Matt Dusk
. It was released by Decca Records
on June 15, 2004 across the world. The album was primarily produced by Robin Smith, Nigel Lowis and Terry Sawchuk.
Two Shots was successful in Canada
, where it was certified gold
. It also was released to modest success in the United States
, reaching number ten on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz albums chart.
Album
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by Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
singer Matt Dusk
Matt Dusk
Matthew-Aaron Dusk is a Canadian jazz musician / vocalist. He currently has two certified gold albums: Two Shots and Good News, and three number one radio hits: "Back in Town," "All About Me", and "Good News."-Biography:From an early age, Matt Dusk wanted to become a performer. At the age of...
. It was released by Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
on June 15, 2004 across the world. The album was primarily produced by Robin Smith, Nigel Lowis and Terry Sawchuk.
Two Shots was successful in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, where it was certified gold
Music recording sales certification
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. It also was released to modest success in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, reaching number ten on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz albums chart.
Track listing
- "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad"
- "Miracle"
- "Cold as Ice"
- "Lonely Road"
- "The Theme From Loaded Gun"
- "Don't Go Looking"
- "Fly Me to the Moon"
- "Please Please Me"
- "Precious Years"
- "Always"
- "Every Mother's Son"
- "Five"
Bonus tracks
All bonus tracks appear on the North American edition of Two Shots.- "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad" (Hot Nugget remix)