Mel Torme Collection 1944-1985
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Mel Torme has always resented his famous nickname, "The Velvet Fog," not because it's inaccurate, but because it only captures one small aspect of his music-making. He does have a velvety baritone that creates a breathy intimacy on certain romantic ballads. But he has done much, much more in a 67-year professional career that began when he was a four-year-old novelty singer for Chicago's Coon-Sanders Nighthawk Band in 1929 and continues today as the last of the great pre-rock crooners whose voice is still in good shape. That career is nicely summarized in the 4 CD, 92-track box set, "The Mel Torme Collection: 1944-1985" (Rhino). --Geoffrey Himes
Mel Torme Collection 1944-1985, Music, Mel Torme, Box Sets (Audio Only), Jazz, Jazz Vocals, Pop, Popular Music
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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Mel Tormé
Mel Tormé
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- That's All
ASIN: B0007XT81C
Release Date: 2005-03-29 |
Tracks:
- It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
- All Of You
- Blues In The Night
- Vaya Con Dios
- It Happened In Monterey
- Too Close For Comfort
- Moonlight In Vermont
- Swingin On The Moon
- Blue Moon
- Don't Get Around Much Anymore
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- Mel Torme Can Save Your Life
- A Stranger in The Night
- The Velvet Fog - Peerless
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The Mel Tormé Collection
Mel Tormé
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B00000337M
Release Date: 1996-06-04 |
Tracks:
- Where Or When
- A Stranger In Town
- Day By Day
- Willow Road
- Born To Be Blue
- What Is This Thing Called Love
- Get Out Of Town
- For You, For Me, Forevermore
- It's Dreamtime
- Gone With The Wind
- A Cottage For Sale
- Makin' Whoopee
- Night And Day
- County Fair
- Three Little Words
- Love Or Leave Me
- How High The Moon
- Careless Hands
- Blue Moon
- Again
- The Four Winds And The Seven Seas
- Got The Gate On The Golden Gate
- Cross Your Heart
- Betwitched
- It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
- All Of You
Tracks:
- That Old Black Magic
- Mountain Greenery
- Bernie's Tune
- Goody, Goody
- I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
- All This And Heaven Too
- Isn't It Romantic
- Lulu's Back In Town
- The Blues
- Lullaby In Birdland
- The Carioca
- Facinating Rhythm
- The Lady Is A Tramp
- If Got Plenty Of Nuthin'
- Nice Work If You Can Get It
- The Way You Look Tonight
- A Foggy Day
- Something's Gotta Give
- Cheek To Cheek
- Just One Of Those Things
- I'm Beginning To See The Light
- It's All Right With Me
- Autum Leaves
- Poor Little Extra Girl
Tracks:
- A Nightingale Sang In Berkely Square
- These Foolish Things
- Try A Little Tenderness
- Prelude To A Kiss
- I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
- Blues In The Night
- Vaya Con Dios
- Frenesi
- At The Crossroads (Malaguena)
- It Happened In Montery
- Too Close For Comfort
- Swingin' On The Moon
- Medley: Far Away From Home/Angelina
- I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
- Sent For You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today)
- By Myself
- (Ah, The Apple Trees) When The World Was Young
- It's Delovely
- Dat Dere
- On Green Dolphin Street
- Walkin' Shoes
Tracks:
- Comin' Home Baby
- Right Now
- Cast Your Fate To The Wind
- Hey, Look Me Over!
- Forty Second Street
- Sunday In New York
- You'd Better Love Me
- I've Got You Under My Skin
- The Folks That Live On The Hill
- Haven't We Met
- Stranger In The Night
- A Day In The Life Of Bonnie And Clyde
- Yesterday When I Was Young
- What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
- Gershwin Medley: I Got Rhythm/Mine/Do-Do-Do/'S Won
- Pick Yourself Up
- The Best Is Yet To Come
- Zaz Turned Blue
- Big City Blues
- Theme From Arthur (Best That You Can Do)
- The Chritmas Song
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Mel Torme has always resented his famous nickname, "The Velvet Fog," not because it's inaccurate, but because it only captures one small aspect of his music-making. He does have a velvety baritone that creates a breathy intimacy on certain romantic ballads. But he has done much, much more in a 67-year professional career that began when he was a four-year-old novelty singer for Chicago's Coon-Sanders Nighthawk Band in 1929 and continues today as the last of the great pre-rock crooners whose voice is still in good shape. That career is nicely summarized in the 4 CD, 92-track box set, "The Mel Torme Collection: 1944-1985" (Rhino). --Geoffrey Himes
Customer Reviews:
Mel Torme Can Save Your Life.......2006-09-01
If you adore the Great American Songbook get this collection.
In my opinion, Mr. Torme remains almost peerless interpreting 40s-80s jazz/pop standards with songwriter sensitivity and empathy.
A Stranger in The Night.......2005-07-02
The Boxset swings hard and fast, check out, "It Don't Mean A Thing", the classic "Stangers in the Night", and amazing live version of, "The Best Is Yet To Come"
The Velvet Fog - Peerless.......2000-05-21
This set is very well put together. The book walks through Mel's career from when he was a child onward and has many great color and b&w photos. The recording quality is excellent. It contains many tracks that are unavailable elsewhere (like Mel's nightclub version of the theme from "Arthur"). It also has great cuts from "Mel Torme In Hollywood" -- live at the old Crecendo Club. Sound quality is very good even on these live cuts. Nice loungy feel. This set avoids some of the dopey stuff Mel did for Capitol records in the 60's (like remakes of Rock songs to try to sound 'hip') --- Mel hated having to do that stuff. This set sticks to classic Torme stuff (Chiristmas Song, etc.). I only wish there were more cuts where he scatted. He and Ella are known as the most reknowned scat singers of our time but you don't get much of a feel for that on this set.
There's only one cut really we could have done without -- "Zaz Turned Blue." There's a bizzare story behind that number that's detailed in the booklet and it's kind of a goofy tune-- still Mel's voice is as velveteen as ever on it.
Real Torme fans should own this set.
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My Night to Dream: The Ballads Collection
Mel Tormé
Manufacturer: Concord Records
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ASIN: B0000006RK
Release Date: 1997-10-28 |
Tracks:
- Medley: This Is My Night To Dream/It Must Be True
- My Foolish Heart
- More Than You Know
- Here's To My Lady
- Moonlight Becomes You
- After The Waltz Is Over
- Angel Eyes
- How Do You Say Auf Wiedersehen?
- If You Could See Me Now
- A House Is Not A Home
- I'll Be Seeing You
- I'll Be Around
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Mellow Mel.......2000-06-15
This album is a five-star for anyone looking for Mel at his moodiest. These dreamy, soulful selections go very well with low light, soft wine, and those pondersome moments when we dwell on the beautiful sadness of lost love, the theme of each or the entries on the album. Some of the peices are hard to find, such as After the Waltz Is Over, and others are very familar, like Angel Eyes performed here with Cleo Laine. But whether the pieces are old favorites or ones that will soon become old favorites, they will all evoke that 'round midnight feeling. All ballads, all performed with precision and HEART. I like it.
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Platinum Collection
Mel Tormé
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000I2IZ9I
Release Date: 2006-10-09 |
Tracks:
- Comin' Home Baby
- Autumn in New York
- Let Me off Uptown
- Dat Dere
- Lady's in Love with You
- Hi-Fly
- Walkin'
- On Green Dolphin Street
- My Time of Day
- Right Now
- Sunday in New York - Mel Torm
- Lullaby of Birdland
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Forty Second Street
- New York, New York
- Manhattan
- What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life [Live]
- Mountain Greenery [Live]
- Get Your Kicks on Route 66 [Live]
- Superstition [Live]
- Moanin'
- Harlem Nocturne (Nocturne for the Blues)
- Party's Over [Live]
Album Description
23 track collection by the fabulous Mel Torme, consisting of the best of his recordings for the WEA family of labels. Features 'Comin' Home Baby', 'Autumn In New York', 'My Time Of Day', 'Lullaby Of Birdland' and many more. Warner. 2006.
Album Details
Digitally Remastered Collection of Tracks the "Velvet Fog" Recorded for the Atlantic Label in the Mid-1960's and 70's. Includes his Outstand Renditions of "Autumn in New York", "on Green Dolphin Street", "Comin' Home Baby", "42nd Street", "New York, New York", "Route 66", "Harlem Nocturne", "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" and Many More Gems!
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Mel Torme.......2007-05-29
Arrangements were good. Some songs were not known to me but the CD did have the one song I wanted.
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Platinum Collection
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ASIN: B000PFU834
Release Date: 2006-10-03 |
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23 track collection by the fabulous Mel Torme, consisting of the best of his recordings for the WEA family of labels. Features 'Comin' Home Baby', 'Autumn In New York', 'My Time Of Day', 'Lullaby Of Birdland' and many more. Warner. 2006.
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This Christmas Wish
Sara Hickman
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ASIN: B00008PX2B
Release Date: 2002-03-03 |
Tracks:
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Silent Night
- The Last Month of the Year
- Frosty the Snowman
- Angels Among Us
- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
- The Reason We Have Christmas in the World (Lil' Bits Lullaby)
- Kiss This Christmas Goodbye
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The Way Your Look Tonight - A Crooner Collection
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ASIN: B000RB952G |
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The Way You Look Tonight: A Crooner Collection Easy Listening
Come Fly With Me 3:17- Frank Sinatra
Beyond The Sea 2:50 Bobby Darin
Volare 2:59 Dean Martin
Fly Me To The Moon 3:59 Tony Bennett
Unforgetable 3:12 Nat King Cole
The Way You Look Tonight 2:34 Bing Crosby & Dixie Lee Crosby
Blue Moon 3:11 Mel Tormé
Put Your Head On My Shoulder 2:38 Paul Anka
Hello Dolly 2:25 Louis Armstrong
Catch A Falling Star 2:28 Perry Como
Moon River 2:46 Andy Williams
My Funny Valentine 3:08 Sammy Davis Jr
You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You 2:13 Dean Martin
18 Yellow Roses 2:17 Bobby Darin
Dream On Little Dreamer 2:19 Perry Como
In The Arms Of Love 2:56 Andy Williams
Stardust 5:44 Mel Tormé
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The Very Thought of You, Romantic Crooners Collection
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ASIN: B000RC2HZW |
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The Very Thought Of You 3:52 Nat King Cole
Come Rain Or Come Shine 3:46 Ray Charles
They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:40 Ella Fitzgerald
Chances Are 3:08 Johnny Mathis
That's All 3:53 Mel Torme
L-O-V-E 2:49 Wayne Newton
The Good Life 2:28 Bobby Darin
As Time Goes By 4:04 Rosemary Clooney
When I Fall In Love 3:14 Nat King Cole
Embraceable You 4:54 Sarah Vaughan
Stardust 4:03 Ella Fitzgerald
Stardust 4:07 Billie Holiday
It Had To Be You 3:25 Peggy Lee
More 2:28 Bobby Darin
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart 3:44 Judy Garland
I Love Being Here With You 2:49 Peggy Lee
Danke Schone 2:36 Wayne Newton
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San Francisco - A Collection of San Francisco Treats Without the Rice-a-roni
Tony Bennett , Otis Redding , Scott McKenzie , Vic Damone with Johnny Williams & His Orchestra , Paul Martin , The Village People , Judy Garland , Mel Torme , Peggy Lee , and Connie Russell
Manufacturer: EMI
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ASIN: B000OB675C |
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San Francisco - A Collection Of San Francisco Treats Without The Rice-A-Roni //
1. Tony Bennett - I left my heart in San Francisco
2. Otis Redding - (Sittin' on) The dock of the bay
3. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be sure to wear flowers in your hair)
4. Vic Damone with Johnny Williams & His Orchestra - the pleasure of her company
5. Paul Martin - California here i come
6. The Village People - San Francisco (You've got me)
7. Judy Garland - San Francisco (Live)
8. Mel Torme - Got the gate on the Golden Gate
9. Peggy Lee - San Francisco Blues
10. Connie Russell - Foggy night in San Francisco
11. Marty Robbins - San Francisco teardrops
12. Dionne Warwick - Do you know the way to San Jose
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- Mel Torme - More re-issues
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Jazz Collection: Mel Torme
Mel Tormé
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B0000589FE
Release Date: 2001-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Gone With the Wind - Dave Barbour Four, Mel Torm
- Johnny One Note - Harry Sosnik, Mel Torm
- Portia Brown - Mel Torm
- Money Song - Dean Elliott Orchestra, , Mel Torm
- When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Dave Barbour Four, Mel Torm
- Fine Romance - Dean Elliott Orchestra, Mel TormJanet Waldo
- 'Round Midnight - Mel Torm
- April Showers - Page Cavanaugh Trio, Mel Torm
- on't Get Around Much Anymore - Mel Torm
- Blues - Dave Barbour Four, Mel Torm
- Baby, Don't You Go 'Way Mad - Mel Torm
- Isn't It a Lovely Day (To Be Caught in the Rain) - Page Cavanaugh Trio, Mel Torm
Tracks:
- All I Need Is the Girl - Mel Torm
- Easy to Remember - Mel Torm
- Isn't It a Lovely Day (To Be Caught in the Rain) - Page Cavanaugh Trio, Mel Torm
- Luck Be a Lady - Harry Sosnik, Mel Torm
- Cottage for Sale - Dave Barbour Four, Mel Torm
- You're the Cream in My Coffee - Mel Torm
- Moon Was Yellow - Mel Torm
- April in Paris - Page Cavanaugh Trio, Mel Torm
- Lover's Delight - Dean Elliott Orchestra, , Mel Torm
- I Cover the Waterfront - Dave Barbour Four, Mel Torm
- I'll Be Seeing You - Mel Torm
- Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) - Dean Elliott Orchestra, Mel Torm
Customer Reviews:
Mel Torme - More re-issues.......2001-02-27
The Mel Torme Jazz Collection is a re-issue and repackage of two previous titles Round Midnight and Luck be a Lady that were included in the three CD Essential Box Set. The tracks appear to be original musicraft and capitol recordings. The tracks all swing and particularly show the Torme development in the late 40s before his ground breaking work with Marty Paich. The sides provide a selection of recordings with Dave Barbour and Page Cavanagh (although a discography search seemed to indicate there might be some Artie Shaw tracks as well). There also appear to be some sides with the Don Trenner Octet from around 1963. If you have the essential box set you don't need this collection but any Torme is good Torme in my book. My 4 star rating is not because of the performance but because of the rudimentary packaging and lack of detailed background.
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- Michael Ball [Import]
- My Name Is Sammy Davis
- My Night to Dream: The Ballads Collection
- Peace Arch Concerts [Live]
- Piano Standards
- Piano Style Of/Play for Me
- Put It There Pal: A Salute to the Kings of Comedy
- Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head [Import] [Original recording remastered]
- Rendezvous at Sunnie's 1969 [Live]
- Saints in Praise, Vol. 2
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