The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1 [Box set]

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Sarah Vaughan recorded extensively for Mercury/EmArcy during the 1950s and 1960s. Through much of that time, Vaughan's operatic voice was matched against overripe orchestrations or arrangements more suitable to a pop icon than one of the most versatile instruments in history. The exhaustive 4 CD box set overview of Vaughan's work with Mercury/EmArcy is essential only to completists or the most avid fans. Vol. 1, however, which collects material from 1954-1956 over six CDs, shows Vaughan at her best, including sessions with trumpeter Clifford Brown and drummer Roy Haynes. Most of the excellent performances from Swingin' Easy are included here. --John Swenson

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The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Vaughan mainstay series
  • Divine
  • Sarah Vaughan's finest
 The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1
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Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B0000046XK
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. I Still Believe In You
  2. My Funny Valentine
  3. My One And Only Love
  4. Come Along With Me
  5. Imagination
  6. It's Easy To Remember
  7. And This Is My Beloved
  8. Easy, Come Easy Go Lover
  9. Lover Man
  10. Shulie A Bop
  11. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
  12. Body And Soul
  13. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  14. Prelude To A Kiss
  15. You Hit The Spot
  16. If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Tracks:

  1. Old Love
  2. Old Devil Moon
  3. Exactly Like You
  4. Saturday
  5. Idle Gossip
  6. Make Yourself Comfortable
  7. Oh Yeah
  8. I'm In The Mood For Love
  9. I Don't Know Why
  10. Let's Put Out The Lights
  11. Waltzing Down The Aisle
  12. It's Magic
  13. Honey
  14. How Important Can It Be
  15. The Touch Of Your Lips
  16. 'S Wonderful
  17. Tenderley

Tracks:

  1. September Song
  2. Lullaby Of Birdland
  3. Lullaby Of Birdland
  4. I'm Glad There Is You
  5. You're Not The Kind
  6. Jim
  7. He's My Guy
  8. April In Paris
  9. It's Crazy
  10. Embraceable You

Tracks:

  1. Whatever Lola Wants
  2. Slowly With Feeling
  3. Experience Unnecessary
  4. Fabulous Character
  5. Johnny, Be Smart
  6. Hey Naughty Papa
  7. The Other Woman
  8. Never
  9. Never
  10. C'est La Vie
  11. C'est La Vie
  12. Paradise
  13. Time On My Hands
  14. Time On My Hands
  15. Gimme A Little Kiss
  16. Mr. Wonderful
  17. You Ought To Have A Wife
  18. Sometimes I'm Happy
  19. Sometimes I'm Happy
  20. Sometimes I'm Happy
  21. Sometimes I'm Happy

Tracks:

  1. I'll Never Smile Again
  2. I'll Never Smile Again
  3. I'll Never Smile Again
  4. Don't Be On The Outside
  5. Don't Be On The Outside
  6. It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream
  7. An Occasional Man
  8. Soon
  9. Cherokee
  10. Maybe
  11. Why Can't I
  12. How High The Moon
  13. Over The Rainbow
  14. Over The Rainbow
  15. Oh My
  16. Oh My
  17. Oh My

Tracks:

  1. The Boy Next Door
  2. Shake Down The Stars
  3. I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over
  4. Lush Life
  5. A Sinner Kissed An Angel
  6. Old Folks
  7. The House I Live In
  8. I'm The Girl
  9. Hot And Cold Runnin' Tears
  10. The Edge Of The Sea
  11. I've Got Some Crying To Do
  12. That's Not The Kind Of Love I Want
  13. My Romance
  14. Lonely Woman
  15. Only You Can Say
  16. I Loved Him
  17. It Happened Again
  18. I Wanna Play House

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Sarah Vaughan recorded extensively for Mercury/EmArcy during the 1950s and 1960s. Through much of that time, Vaughan's operatic voice was matched against overripe orchestrations or arrangements more suitable to a pop icon than one of the most versatile instruments in history. The exhaustive 4 CD box set overview of Vaughan's work with Mercury/EmArcy is essential only to completists or the most avid fans. Vol. 1, however, which collects material from 1954-1956 over six CDs, shows Vaughan at her best, including sessions with trumpeter Clifford Brown and drummer Roy Haynes. Most of the excellent performances from Swingin' Easy are included here. --John Swenson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Vaughan mainstay series .......2006-08-26

This Complete on Mercury series has been available since the mid 1980s on Polygram, now Universal. Some people complained at that time that it was too complete, in that we heard talking and on some tunes, endless retakes of minor songs. But this series provides a fascinating glimpse into Vaughan's recording style in the 1950s and 1960s.
Another reviewer from six years ago asked if Volume 4 was still available. Well, I remember seeing Volume 4 on cd well into the nineties. I own Volume 4 on record.
At the same time this series came out, Mercury-Polygram was marketing the Complete Dinah Washington on Mercury. I wonder if there was ever a Complete Ella Fitzgerald on Verve being contemplated.

5 out of 5 stars Divine.......2000-12-28

I ended up getting all three volumes of "The Complete." Volume 4, which covers the period after Vaughan went to Roulette, then returned to Mercury, I have never seen and never seen offered. Was it released even? All three of the volumes covering Vaughan's Mercury years before Roulette are simply wonderful. Particularly interesting are the unreleased sides and, on Volume 2, a version of "Please Mr. Brown" done ala Vivian Blaine as Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls." The alternate versions of familiar Vaughan recordings are often intriguing but what is most notable is that, doing either the greatest American standards or the most forgettable single B side, Sassy gives her all. She never throws a song away. Endlessly enjoyable listening and true music history.

5 out of 5 stars Sarah Vaughan's finest.......2000-06-15

Sarah Vaughan is one of a handful of jazz vocalists (Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme) who is familiar to the general public but remains true to the jazz spirit. Although her tenure at Mercury/Emarcy was marred by too much pop and too little jazz, this first volume is a winner. It collects some of the most swinging Vaughn committed to vinyl as well as some of her most tender and touching performances. It's a must-buy for jazz aficiandos or just plain music lovers.
The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 4, Pts. 1 and 2: (1963-1967)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • rare, sheer delight, lots of great tracks but overpriced
  • An out of print of ,steal classic of Sarah's final Mercury
 The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 4, Pts. 1 and 2: (1963-1967)
Sarah Vaughan
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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Vocal JazzVocal Jazz | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music
Classic VocalistsClassic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Box Sets | Stores | Music
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  1. The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 2: Sings Great American Songs (1956-1957)
  2. The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000004725
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. He Never Mentioned Love
  2. Gone
  3. Right Or Wrong
  4. Show Me A Man
  5. I Feel Pretty
  6. Misty
  7. What Is This Thing Called Love
  8. Lover Man
  9. Sometimes I'm Happy
  10. Won't You Please Come Home, Bill Bailey
  11. Tenderly
  12. Sassy's Blues
  13. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
  14. I Cried For You
  15. Poor Butterfly
  16. I Could Write A Book
  17. Time After Time
  18. All Of Me

Tracks:

  1. I Had'nt Anyone Till You
  2. I Can't give You Anything But Love
  3. I'll Be Seeing You
  4. Maria
  5. Day In Day Out
  6. Fly Me To The Moon
  7. Baubles, Bangles And Beads
  8. The Lady's In Love With You
  9. Honeysuckle Rose
  10. What Is This Thing Called Love
  11. Lover Man
  12. I Cried For You
  13. The More I See You
  14. Say It Isn't So
  15. Black Coffee
  16. Just One Of Those Things
  17. Oon Green Dolphine Street
  18. Over The Rainbow

Tracks:

  1. Charade
  2. It Could Happen To You
  3. Blue Orchids
  4. This Heart Of Mine
  5. Then I'll Be Tired Of You
  6. Funny
  7. My Coloring Book
  8. How Beautiful Is Night
  9. Hey There
  10. Deep Purple
  11. I'll Be Around
  12. The Days Of Wine And Roses
  13. How's The World Treating You
  14. My Darling, My Darling
  15. Bluesette
  16. You Got It Made
  17. Make Someone Happy
  18. Sole, Sole
  19. Mr. Lucky
  20. The Boy From Ipanema

Tracks:

  1. Quiet Nights (Corcovado)
  2. Jive Samba
  3. A Taste Of Honey
  4. Shiny Stockings
  5. Night Song
  6. Stompin' At The Savoy
  7. Fascinating Rhythm
  8. The Moment Of Turth
  9. Tea For Two
  10. Fever
  11. Avalon
  12. We Almost Made It
  13. How Soon
  14. Dear Heart
  15. Too Little Time
  16. Dreamsville
  17. Bye-Bye
  18. Moon River
  19. (I Love You And) Don't You Forget It
  20. Slow Hot Wind
  21. It Had Better Be Tonight
  22. Pawnbroker's Theme
  23. Darling
  24. I'll Never Be Lonely Again
  25. Habibi

Tracks:

  1. Make It Easy On Yourself
  2. What The World Needs Now Is Love
  3. I Know A Place
  4. Little Hands
  5. Yesterday
  6. A Lover's Concerto
  7. He Touched Me
  8. If I Ruled The World
  9. Waltz For Debbie
  10. On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
  11. The First Thing Every Morning
  12. Who Can I Turn To
  13. The Shadow Of Your Smile
  14. I Should Have Kissed Him More
  15. Call Me
  16. With These Hands
  17. Dominique's Discotheque
  18. Everybody Loves Somebody
  19. What Now My Love
  20. Love
  21. One, Two, Three
  22. Michelle
  23. Sneakin' Up On You

Tracks:

  1. Jim
  2. The Man That Got Away
  3. My Man
  4. Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe
  5. Trouble Is A Man
  6. He's Funny That Way
  7. For Every Man There Is A Woman
  8. I'm Just Wild About Harry
  9. Danny Boy
  10. Alfie
  11. On The Other Side Of The Tracks
  12. All Alone
  13. I Want To Be Happy
  14. S'posin'
  15. I Had A Ball
  16. Take The 'A' Train
  17. I Left My Heart In San Francisco
  18. The Sweetest Sounds
  19. Everyday I Have The Blues
  20. Sweet Georgia Brown

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars rare, sheer delight, lots of great tracks but overpriced.......2003-10-29

virtually an unconditional fan with over 100 sarah vaughan cd's collected, it's certainly one of my all-time favourites
in the easy listening jazz pop category.
for the real jazz connaisseurs out there, i give it to you this is not the sarah at the consumate epitomy of the vocal jazz tradition but this compilation does not serve this purpose.
the context here is the plentiful and easy fun lovin' 1960's
where America had almost everthing going for it.
Mercury being the decider here for sarah (though not for much longer) the word was out to produce of maximum of commercial hits with, apart from a few over-honeyed
ballads, a base line which said : give fun to your audience as much as you can, and boy, what fun did our generous sarah give them / us.
this last Mercury compilation contains eight albums on
6 cd's (124 songs!) with a good number of bonus rare savoury tracks 'details unknown' (this is for you collectors out there who want more than the albums you've already got).

having said that, sarah's talent could not be smothered by
the 'commercial dogma' and she does a great job throughout ,cleverly instilling her unique jazz flava into the
fun. for balladry, my favourite is her spine-tingling interpretation of 'the shadow of your smile' which for me
is unmatched by anyone to this day, the fun tracks are
her 1963 live performance in Copenhagen, the 1964 Viva Vaughan bossa nova flavoured album and her covers of
the prozac placebo 'l-o-v-e' and the twist dance hit 'sneakin up on you'.
this collection is a rare item these days as it was issued at
the dawn of the cd era in 1987 and would definitely need
to be reissued and remastered by Universal/Mercury at
an affordable price.
as for the price offered at Amazon, i fail to understand why, apart from the rarity issue, the compilation is advertised in the used section as 'low priced' at usd 249,-- when the list price is usd 103,-- ???????
finally, for those who want to get into sarah's serious jazz stuff, i would highly recommend the 'Roulette Years' exhaustive studio sessions 8 cd box set recently reissued and remastered by Mosaic records - it's a pure gem and a
must have collector's item (5'000 copies only). i also recommend most of the stuff issued on the Mainstream label (virtually only available on vinyl) as well as the stuff issued on the late Verve label founder Norman Granz' label Pablo Records.
Enjoy ...... !
that's all for now from over-obviously die-hard Sarah Vaughan fan.

4 out of 5 stars An out of print of ,steal classic of Sarah's final Mercury.......2002-07-11

Contains 8 great albums.Contains 22 songs never printed before.The Sassy Swings The Tivoli(a double album) covers a lot of Sarah's former Roulette & also contains 7 classic songs in the collection that were never released in Holland or Japan.Sarah never does anything the same way twice,"It Ain't music,close order drill,or yodaling, It's not music".Listen to"Poor Butterfly","More I See You","Green Dolphin Street" never reprinted.The 6th disc is a 2 on 1 Containing 2 trips"It's A Man's World & Sassy Swings Again".The 5th disc containg "Pop Art" & "The New Scene" go from good pop to classic jazz & back again worth listening.Also contains the 2 classic albums "Viva Vaughan"& Mancini Song Book"listen to the song "Slow Hot Wind"one can feel that Slow Hot Wind.The McRae songs "Who Can I Turn To?"& "The Shadow Of Your Smile" are not anything nice just excellent.Liner notes on the first 3 are the same but on the 4th complete works are very different because Sarah had just left Roulette.Don't miss this one;it is different;it ranks 3rd in the collection of complete works.I had these albums for years & lost them. When I got them from your man @amazon in perfect shape @ a great price I was elated.

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