Swingin'

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Mark Elf has a rare knack for making radio-friendly music that's still jazz by any definition--flowing, smooth-lined music that balances his warm, singing guitar tone with real swing. Elf is a storyteller, an improviser in the tradition of Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery who plays with a conversational ease, whether the subject in hand is a standard or one of his own tuneful originals. His basic group here is a trio with Robert Hurst on bass and Winard Harper on drums, a rhythm section that swings with authority on "I Won't Dance" and delivers an effective Latin inflection on Elf's "Indubitably." It's also a group that can negotiate the turns of Coltrane's "Lazy Bird" with ease and collectively cook on "All of You." While Elf can spin rapid-fire bop lines, his playing is as noteworthy for its simplicity. On a ballad such as his own "Middle of the Night," he does a lot with a carefully placed note or a short phrase. Pianist Aaron Goldberg is another fluent player in the same mainstream idiom who adds a richer harmonic dimension and forceful solos to the guitarist's "Blowin' for the Cohens" and "HOV Lane." Elf takes the two concluding tunes unaccompanied, neatly balancing bass lines, chords, and lead work. It's technically daunting work, but the demands never detract from an overriding lyricism. --Stuart Broomer

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Songs for Swingin' Lovers!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quite Possibly the Greatest Sinatra Album of All Time--And One of the Greatest Albums of All Time
  • One of the Greatest Albums of all times
  • Too marvelous for words
  • Awful mastering muddies up a truly great album
  • A Must
 Songs for Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. A Swingin' Affair!
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ASIN: B00000AEVA
Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

  1. You Make Me Feel So Young
  2. It Happened In Monterey
  3. You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
  4. You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
  5. Too Marvelous For Words
  6. Old Devil Moon
  7. Pennies From Heaven
  8. Love Is Here to Stay
  9. I've Got You Under My Skin
  10. I Thought About You
  11. We'll Be Together Again
  12. Makin' Whoopee
  13. Swingin' Down The Lane
  14. Anything Goes
  15. How About You?

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Sinatra already had one youthful career behind him by the time he made Songs for Swingin' Lovers! His were no longer the lustrous pipes of the kid crooner from Hoboken--the voice that made bobbysoxers swoon--but from the first notes of the opening track ("You Make Me Feel So Young") he seems to have discovered a musical fountain of youth that fully justifies the exclamation point in the album title. There's a buoyant new spring in his step, accented by Nelson Riddle's lighter-than-air arrangements, that makes the Columbia records of Sinatra's younger days sound stiff and stodgy in comparison. Even chestnuts like "Old Devil Moon," "Pennies from Heaven," "Makin' Whoopee," and "Anything Goes" are rejuvenated by his vibrant touch. Put this alongside his previous Capitol album, In the Wee Small Hours, and you have the definitive statements by both sides of Sinatra's mature musical personality: the lonely "saloon singer" and the swaggering, sophisticated swinger. Sinatra's carefree confidence achieves its supreme expression in "I've Got You Under My Skin," a performance that builds steadily to an ecstatic climax. Cole Porter may have hated his lyrical embellishments, but by the time the singer jauntily breaks the "fourth wall" on "Anything Goes" ("...may I say before this records spins to a close..."), you can't deny he's taken the title to heart. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Quite Possibly the Greatest Sinatra Album of All Time--And One of the Greatest Albums of All Time.......2007-06-19

For sheer joy and energy, this is Sinatra at his apex. Every song is excellent, with crystal-clear sound, brassy horns, top-notch Nelson Riddle arranging, and Sinatra at his vocal best. This album is often listed as one of the top 100 albums in any genre ever made, in often eclectic lists including everything from the Beatles to Nirvana to Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and the Beach Boys. And though it's hard to narrow it down to one album, this is in my opinion Sinatra's best. The songs are upbeat, and there is no way one can listen to this album without feeling better about life.

I have this on both CD and vinyl. The sound quality on the CD is clear and sharp.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Albums of all times.......2007-06-10

This is one of the greatest albums ever.
If you want some upbeat romantic songs, this is it.
If you want a great 2nd marriage song for your 1st dance , new kinda love is or you.
enjoy

5 out of 5 stars Too marvelous for words.......2007-02-28

Frank Sinatra polished and perfected his style and expertise to incredible heights by the 1950s. Songs For Swingin' Lovers demonstrates how Frank Sinatra could deliver a song beautifully and masterfully. The liner notes correctly state that by this point in his career Frank had "learned to tease and twist a vocal line without violating its integrity." Moreover, Nelson Riddle ably assists Sinatra by providing sublime musical arrangements for all the songs on this CD. Frank and Nelson make each song so beautiful that you would swear you were hearing these songs for the very first time! There is a freshness to each number that stuns you. Excellent!

The CD opens with the Frank Sinatra signature song "You Make Me Feel So Young." Frank's voice has matured into a strong, masculine and potent force that could caress a song or belt it out depending on how Sinatra thought it should be performed. The big band arrangement by Riddle shines, too. This track alone is worth the entire cost of the CD!

"It Happened In Monterey" follows; this song has a beautiful intro by the musicians and Sinatra sings this number with all the panache of the most consummate professional ever! "It Happened In Monterey" explores a romantic affair that may well have been Frank's one true love even if he was already committed to another woman.

Other great classic numbers on this CD include the playful "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me;" "Too Marvelous For Words" which deals with the joy Frank experiences with his new lover; "Pennies From Heaven" with its great orchestration and the amusing song entitled "Makin' Whoopee" by Donaldson and Kahn.

"Our Love Is Here To Stay" gets the super-duper romantic treatment from The Chairman Of The Board; Riddle's arrangement helps to make this number an instant Frank Sinatra classic. "Anything Goes" again demonstrates the magic Sinatra and Riddle infuse into a song to make it so very special.

The CD ends with "How About You?" written by Lane and Freed. Sinatra asks his new love if she likes all the same pleasures in life that he values so much. "How About You?" also draws you in so that you experience the irresistible temptation to listen to the entire CD all over again!

The liner notes boast great cover art and the song credits are provided, too. Pete Welding contributes an essay about the work that Sinatra and Riddle did together.

Sinatra fans should consider this CD to be a "must-have" for their collection; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will treasure this album, too. If you enjoy this CD I highly recommend other Sinatra CDs. Diehard Sinatra fans will also want to get Frank Sinatra: Vegas which features four CDs and a DVD as well.

Thank you, Frank and Nelson!!!!

1 out of 5 stars Awful mastering muddies up a truly great album.......2007-02-23

You'll see other postings here that discuss the details of what Capitol's engineer did on this 1998 release to reduce hiss, etc. Believe it. Compared to the 1991 version of the disc or the better Mobile Fidelity gold disc (1990) this version is awful. It's like a bucket of mud was dumped over his vocals. There are a bunch of threads on this topic on the forums of Steve Hoffman, one of the best sound engineers in the business. But the bottom line is most people who care about this music would like to see Capitol go back to the original master tapes and treat Frank right. The mastering issues apply to a lot of the 1998 Sinatra discs labeled "Entertainer of the Century" on the side.

5 out of 5 stars A Must.......2007-02-14

This is the album to have for any Frank Sinatra fan.
I think this is the best representation of Frank's finest vocal years.
Every track on the album is good.
A Swingin' Affair!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • swingin' tunes !
  • One of Frank's "Rembrandts!"
  • Sinatra at his exhilirating, immensely satisfying best !!!
  • Quietly Sinatra
  • The Best!
 A Swingin' Affair!
Frank Sinatra
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AEV0
Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

  1. Night And Day
  2. I Wish I Were In Love Again
  3. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
  4. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
  5. Nice Work If You Can Get It
  6. Stars Fell On Alabama
  7. No One Ever Tells You
  8. I Won't Dance
  9. Lonesome Road
  10. At Long Last Love
  11. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
  12. I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
  13. From This Moment On
  14. If I Had You
  15. Oh! Look At Me Now
  16. The Lady Is A Tramp

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A Swingin' Affair! is as perfect as records get. Sinatra sounds near to bursting with self-assurance on this 1957 release; even on the laments "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plans" and "No One Ever Tells You," this is a Frank who's at the top of his game and isn't shy about letting you know he knows it. Nelson Riddle's upbeat arrangements are among his smoothest, and the varied program (which also includes "Night and Day," the wiseacre "I Wish I Were in Love Again," and "I Won't Dance") makes for one of the best-conceived Sinatra concept discs. The CD also includes "The Lady Is a Tramp," cut during the same sessions, as a bonus track. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars swingin' tunes !.......2007-06-11

love this cd ! feel like i should be drinking a vodka tonic in a cool mid century house !

5 out of 5 stars One of Frank's "Rembrandts!".......2007-05-16

As a 'Sinatraddict,' I'm biased, so take this review with proverbial "grain of salt." "A Swingin' Affair" is one of the great works of art. PERIOD. If you want to hear a master craftsman 'paint' one vocal masterpiece after another,you would be hard pressed to find a greater example. From the sublime Riddle arrangements and the greatest studio orchestra ever assembled -- Sinatra interprets some of Tin Pan Alley's superb creations: 'Stars Fell on Alabama,' 'I Got Plenty of Nothin,' 'Night & Day,' 'I Won't Dance,' 'I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan,' 'I Wish I Were In Love Again,' etc. If you don't shake your head in amazement after listening to 'From This Moment On,' you'not 'alive.' There are a bunch of other Rembrandts in the Sinatra canon -- but none greater than 'A Swingin' Affair!"

5 out of 5 stars Sinatra at his exhilirating, immensely satisfying best !!!.......2007-04-26

Frank Sinatra is in peak form on this CD entitled A Swingin' Affair! The CD showcases Frank's fine ability to handle many types of songs and ballads with a degree of sophistication, wittiness and elegance rarely heard on LP or CD. Nelson Riddle's arrangements perfectly complement Sinatra's vocal talents.

The CD track set begins with "Night And Day" by the incomparable Cole Porter. As Frank Sinatra sings this tune about the joy of his love for his woman, you sense Frank's self-confidence and superlative interpretation of this classic ballad. Excellent! The musical arrangement makes good use of the strings and horns to give the song a big band flavor, too. "I Wish I Were In Love Again" may at first seem to be a polar opposite of "Night And Day;" but Frank turns this number into a swinging ballad that charms the listener.

Other gems on this CD include "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin';" the swinging-est rendition of "Stars Fell On Alabama" I've ever heard and Frank's stunning interpretation of "I Won't Dance." In Frank's hands "I Won't Dance" becomes an audio masterpiece you just can't beat. The arrangement by Nelson Riddle enhances the beauty of this number even more!

Frank also performs the classic ballad "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" with such panache you will remember this as the definitive rendition of this number. It sends chills up and down my spine!

The CD features the bonus track entitled "The Lady Is A Tramp." This number was not on the LP version of this collection of songs; it was pulled and replaced with "No One Ever Tells You." As Frank performs "The Lady Is A Tramp" you can easily recognize his exquisite mastery of this song. Frank's voice glides through this melody as if it were an instrument of its very own--and, in fact, it is!

The liner notes give you an essay about Frank and Nelson Riddle's work together for Capitol Records including commentary about the making of this album. You get the song credits and the art work is good, too.

Sinatra fans will consider this a "must-have" CD for their collections; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will cherish this CD as they play it over and over again. If you're new to Sinatra this is also the perfect CD to listen to in order to get better acquainted with the genius of Frank Sinatra.

4 out of 5 stars Quietly Sinatra.......2007-03-08

Nice CD, but of the Sinatra of a different time. I have a recent one that I received this past Christmas, when he was older, but full of fun, and wise cracks, as it is in a club for the most part, but he still was in great form, and not inhibited at all! On this, he sings very well, and it is lovely, but he is much more subdued, and I sort of like the Sinatra of the "Rat Pack" stage -- uninhibited, and right on!

5 out of 5 stars The Best!.......2007-01-12

I owned the LP of this album back in the early 60's (as a teenager). The version of "Stars Fell On Alabama" stayed with me all through the years. When I found the CD was available at Amazon I had to have it. Listening to that song as well as the others on the album was such a thrill! As I enter my 6th decade, I have developed such an appreciation of Sinatra's music. It never grows old.
The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection: Live & Swingin (CD & DVD)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • very very good
  • Classic
  • Rat Pack
  • It doesn't get any better than these guys
  • Fabulous
 The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection: Live & Swingin (CD & DVD)
The Rat Pack
Manufacturer: Reprise Records
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ASIN: B0000CF342
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

  1. Medley: Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes/When You're Smiling/The Lady I
  2. I Left My Heart in San Francisco
  3. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
  4. Medley: Volare/On an Evening in Roma
  5. Goody Goody
  6. Chicago
  7. When Your Lover Has Gone
  8. Monologue
  9. Please Be Kind
  10. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
  11. What Kind of Fool Am I
  12. Out of This World
  13. She's Funny That Way
  14. Hey There
  15. Comedy
  16. Medley: Brazil/You Are Too Beautiful...
  17. Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love...
  18. Impressions
  19. Birth of the Blues
  20. Danny Thomas Introduction
  21. Nancy (With the Laughing Face)
  22. Me and My Shadow
  23. Sam's Song
  24. Birth of the Blues (Reprise)

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Live and Swingin' is undoubtedly for those who already own some of the guys' worthier recordings. Oh, but the guys? Frank, Dean, and Sammy (or, as Jackie Mason had it on The Simpsons, "the Candy Man!") For most anyone who cares, though, this is a must-buy item: a slightly edited version of the 1962 Villa Venice tapes along with a DVD that preserves a rarely seen, full-length serious/funny/anarchic Rat Pack performance from '65. (For sentimentalists' sake, it was taped on Tina Sinatra's 17th birthday; she makes a brief appearance onstage with the fellas.) All kidding aside, the trio makes with the serious singing - though perhaps those who came to hear Sammy get through an entire mini-set without interruption will want to go elsewhere, as his partners' shtick barely allows him to finish a line, much less a song. Sinatra aficionados will find the DVD indispensable, as he paws his way through a mellow version of "My Kind of Town" (benefit location "St. Louis"!) and "Fly Me to the Moon." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars very very good.......2007-07-05

I actually haven't heard it but it was bought as present for my father and his review of it was it's very good some of the banter between the three of them is priceless and a must for any fan of the rat pack.

5 out of 5 stars Classic.......2007-06-27

By far the best deal you can get if you're a fan of the Rat Pack (Sinatra, Martin, and Davis). The boys sing well and though the jokes are repeated and scripted, (Martin was the only true comic of the group) they never get old. Carson fills in admirably for Bishop on the DVD and even manages to sing an entertaining part in the unofficial theme song of the group, Birth of the Blues.

As a fan who never saw them in person, this is as close to them as I can get and it's almost enough.

5 out of 5 stars Rat Pack.......2007-05-20

Having grown up in a household where Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr were my father's favorite entertainers we recently went and saw the production Rat Pack Live at the Sands. The show was great and I decided to see if there were any recordings of the real Rat Pack available. I stumbled upon this package and I was not disappointed and I am sure you will not be either. It is filled with many classic songs and skits, although Sammy isn't really given the opportunity to perform seriously, but from what I have heard that was the case during their shows.

5 out of 5 stars It doesn't get any better than these guys.......2007-05-13

I was born a generation too late. They were the best! True entertainers

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous.......2007-01-18

If you are a fan of Frank Dean & sammy Then this is a must buy!!!
Swingin' Miss 'D'
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Dinah does it right
  • She Swings and Sings
  • A superb performance with an incredible band to back it up!
  • swingin Miss D
  • Foot tapping, beautiful Quincy and Dinah, FUN!
 Swingin' Miss 'D'
Dinah Washington
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B00000AFF0
Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

  1. They Didn't Believe Me
  2. You're Crying
  3. Makin' Whoopee
  4. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
  5. But Not For Me
  6. Caravan
  7. Perdido
  8. Never Let Me Go
  9. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?
  10. I'll Close My Eyes
  11. Somebody Loves Me
  12. I'll Drown In My Tears
  13. You Let My Love Grow Cold
  14. Bargain Day
  15. Relax Max
  16. Tears To Burn
  17. The Kissing Way Home
  18. I Know

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dinah does it right.......2007-06-08

This CD by Dinah Washington has some great tunes on it...the title Relax Max just makes you want to smile and is actually very timely in that a major hotel chain is currently featuring it in there TV ads! Really nice CD -- Dinah left us way to soon !!

5 out of 5 stars She Swings and Sings.......2007-06-08

This is an excellent album with Dinah backed by Quincy Jones and his Orchestra. Some of the highlights include "They Didn't Believe Me," Makin' Whooppee," and "Relax Max". But you will enjoy each and every tune on the album. Dinah has a voice that captivates from to start to finish. And when she's done singing, you wish she'd sing some more!

5 out of 5 stars A superb performance with an incredible band to back it up!.......2007-05-22

I stipulate to all the other comments already made in previous reviews... but since I didn't see this information on this page... thought I'd pass it along. Dinah's performance is indeed incredible... not a bad song on the entire CD... but the orchestra (big band) that backs her up is also incredible... and is it any wonder... with Quincy Jones (conductor); Hal McKusick (alto saxophone, flute); Anthony Ortega (alto saxophone); Jerome Richardson, Lucky Thompson (tenor saxophone); Danny Bank (baritone saxophone); Don Elliott (trumpet, mellophone, vibraphone, xylophone, bongo); Bernie Glow, Jimmy Maxwell, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Charlie Shavers, Clark Terry, Nick Travis, Joe Wilder (trumpet); Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Quentin Jackson (trombone); Tommy Mitchell (bass trombone); Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson (piano); Barry Galbraith (guitar); Milt Hinton (bass); Jimmy Crawford, Osie Johnson (drums). This was recorded in 1956 with 23-year-old Quincy Jones arranging. Nothin' like the sound of a real BIG BAND and a singer who's got the pipes to compete with all the horns... fantastic...

4 out of 5 stars swingin Miss D.......2007-05-13

This is a very good CD and and the hotel chain TV ad introduced me to Miss Washington.

5 out of 5 stars Foot tapping, beautiful Quincy and Dinah, FUN!.......2007-05-09

I am listening as I write, will try to get through the whole album before I finish this review. The sound on this album is very rich for an old, restored album...amazing, really; the sound is as good as a newly produced album. It has 18 songs on it; the original only had 12. Has anyone seen the Doubletree ad with the wonderful graphics...and Dinah singing "Relax Max". Well, that's what got me onto this album, and it was not a mistake...this album is truly a winner. Lots of foot-tapping joy, with some nice ballads to calm you along the way. I'm so glad my mother wasn't a fan of Quincy and Dinah, so I can enjoy this as new, with no offending memories attached. I will not name a song that is better than any other...they are ALL good. Well, on second thought, "i'll drown in my tears" is a very old fashioned bluesy song, so great! "you let my love grow cold" is very swingy, irresistable. I must stop my review at this point, but this album is a winner. The songs on it are ALL winners. The best of the best of this genre.
Supersexy Swingin' Sounds
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Remix albums are often iffy propositions. Either the remixes add nothing to the originals, or veer off so unrecognizably that you wonder what made you want to hear the damn songs in the first place. Well, this disc--essentially a chopped 'n' channeled version of the Zombies' Astro-Creep 2000--deftly avoids both of those pitfalls, thanks in large part to the indelible freak-show presence of Rob Zombie. Some mixes, like those by house music whiz Mike "Hitman" Wilson and psychedelic rappers P.M. Dawn, push the envelope extensively, while industrial master John Fryer and the ubiquitous Dust Brothers just enhance the band's freak-show quintessence. Fans of the surreal should note the presence of a cover of K.C. & the Sunshine Band's "I'm Your Boogie Man." --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Who is ROB ZOMBIE.......2007-01-30

Can any one please tell me who Rob Zombie is? What kind of Joker? Entertainer? Musician? Artist? is he? and I have a feeling he is an American. or is he from Europe?

5 out of 5 stars Best Remix cd I've Heard Thus Far!!.......2006-07-18

Usually re-mixes bore the hell outta me and for the most part I don't see the point? If you have a good cd/song, why mess with it? Why take good songs and destroy them completely? Examples, Yes and Queen re-mixes come to mind just off the top of my head as really bad attempts at this. Anyway this is not the case here. Sure their are a few short comings, but for the just cranking up at parties factor this cd rocks and the girl's a nice touch as well.

Overall a decent attempt that deserves some notice.

3 out of 5 stars I WOULD JUST STICK TO ASTRO CREEP.......2005-10-11


Astro creep is absolutely incredible. Zombie likes to mess around with different sounds. I got this when it came out cuz Astro Creep was so good. Its a little bit interesting, mainly for the chick on the cover.

5 out of 5 stars Yes, a Remix Album CAN Rock!.......2005-08-02

This, you should know, is an album full of remixes. That said, know that it is also beyond decent, very good in fact. If you like White Zombie and don't mind electronic music, definitely pick up this album. Many of the remixes rely on some electronic bases to deliver the goods, but it is welcome and it fits as you will see if you purchase this album. Very nice stuff.

3 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Decent.......2005-07-18

When I bought this, it was really cheap and this was the only White zombie CD not in my collection so I figured, why not? Well I prepared myself to cringe, figuring Astro Creep would be butchered, since Rob Zombie's American Made Music to Strip By had done just exactly that to Hellbilly Deluxe. Half of the Remix's on here are not bad at all, the other half of them are not that great but none of them are nessisarily agonizing to listen to. The best one's have been remixed by Charlie Clouser (Electric head pt. 2, More human than Human, Real Solution #9 and El Phantasmo...) The only song from Astro Creep that hasn't been Remixed is Creature of the wheel and the reason for that I think is that that awesome sludge song would have been pretty hard to remix. So instead, the Dust Brother remixed White Zombie's cover of K.C. and the Sunshine Band's I'm Your Boogie Man, which was originally found on the Soundtrack for the Crow (which by the way is a really good movie). Other remixes that are not half bad include the I' Zombie Remix and the Super Charger Remix. However remixes like those of Blur the Technicolor and Blood, Milk and Sky fall flat into annoyance. The worst remix here is by far the one for Electric Head pt. 1, in which the original was so good that it's honestly no surprise of how bad this version is. It's not a must have to own in your collection, only if you are a big fan of Rob Zombie and White Zombie. Get this cheap or used, and you can appreciate it a little more. As for Rob's other remix album, don't even bother. And as for the CD jacket, well there is no nudity but I have the sudden urge to buy a hammock. Hoped this helped.
Warm and Wonderful/Swingin' South
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Trouble In Mind
  • An interesting twofer of Les and Mary's music
 Warm and Wonderful/Swingin' South
Les Paul & Mary Ford
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. The New Sound/Les Paul's New Sound, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B00005KHG9
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

  1. 'Deed I Do
  2. Makin' Whoopee!
  3. A Cottage For Sale
  4. Clouds
  5. Come Back To Me
  6. Chasing Shadows
  7. It's Been A Long, Long Time
  8. After You've Gone
  9. Am I Blue
  10. You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
  11. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
  12. East Of The Sun
  13. Worried Man
  14. Columbus Stockade Blues
  15. Your Cheatin' Heart
  16. Cowpokin'
  17. Trouble In Mind
  18. Les's Country Blues
  19. Waiting' So Long
  20. I Just Don't Understand
  21. Ham 'N Grits
  22. Call On Me
  23. Dance Hall Blues
  24. The Big City

Album Description

Guitar ace Les Paul and Mary Ford, a former back-up singer for Gene Autry, joined forces personally and professionally in 1949. The duo take on Hawaii and Nashville on this two-album collection with their stellar renditions of songs such as Sweet Leilani, End of the World and You Win Again. This release features 2 complete LP's on 1 CD. 24 tracks. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Trouble In Mind.......2002-12-20

If you want to know why the electric guitar was invented, all you need do is listen to "Trouble In Mind." Les is just perfect. Mary Ford's vocals on this song may be her best ever.

5 out of 5 stars An interesting twofer of Les and Mary's music.......2002-09-07

This twofer is another odd pairing from Collectables, but it's all very enjoyable so, although I would have not put these two together, I'm just thankful that they are all available on CD.

The first album, Warm and wonderful, is mostly made up of covers of classic songs, alternating instrumental tracks with vocal tracks. As much as I enjoy the instrumentals, I prefer the songs where Mary's sweet country voice takes over. One of these, Come back to me, is an orginal song which they co-wrote with each other. Of course, the title Come back to me is not unique - do not confuse the Les and Mary song with any other song of the same title. Mary is also in fine voice on Deed I do, A cottage for sale, It's been a long log time, Am I blue and Wrap your troubles in dreams. The remainig tracks allow Les to show his mastery of the guitar, for which he is legendary.

The second album, Swingin' south, is a country album recorded in Nashville. It features several songs written by Les, but there are covers here too, the most famous being Your cheating heart, a Hank Williams classic. On this album, Mary sings throughout. The album is slightly more energetic than Warm and wonderful, but only slightly. It's not a swinging album desptite it's title.

This is a very relaxing twofer by a couple who made some enjoyable music.
Ultra-Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • fun swing
  • Jump, Jive, An' Wail!
  • Fast, funny, and worth every penny!
  • A trip to the Moon on nuclear wings!
  • Fun with the swing masters
 Ultra-Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 1
Louis Prima
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ASIN: B00000J5ZZ
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

  1. That Old Black Magic
  2. 5 Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days
  3. Should I/I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
  4. The Closer To The Bone (The Sweeter Is The Meat)
  5. Hey, Boy! Hey, Girl!
  6. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You
  7. Autumn Leaves
  8. The Music Goes 'Round And Around
  9. Just One Of Those Things
  10. Felicia No Capicia
  11. Oh Marie
  12. Greenback Dollar Bill
  13. When You're Smiling/The Sheik Of Araby
  14. Scuba Diver
  15. Three Handed Woman
  16. Lazy River
  17. Embraceable You/I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
  18. Pennies From Heaven
  19. The Lip
  20. Robin Hood/Oh Babe!
  21. Fee Fie Foo
  22. (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby

Tracks:

  1. I've Got You Under My Skin
  2. Jump, Jive An' Wail
  3. Angelina/Zooma Zooma
  4. Moonglow
  5. I've Got The World On A String
  6. Love Of My Life (O Sole Mio)
  7. John Ping Pong (Previously Unreleased)
  8. The Pump Song
  9. Banana Split For My Baby
  10. Too Marvelous For Words
  11. Don't Take Your Love From Me
  12. Buona Sera
  13. Don't Worry 'Bout Me/I'm In The Mood For Love
  14. There'll Be No Next Time
  15. Shadrack
  16. Basin Street Blues/When It's Sleepy Time Down South
  17. You're Just In Love
  18. The Birth Of The Blues
  19. Them There Eyes/Honeysuckle Rose
  20. Sing, Sing, Sing
  21. (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby (Previously Unreleased)
  22. Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody

Amazon.com

The back of this two-CD set may say "File under Lounge," but frankly, lounging will be the very last thing on your mind once you put Louis and Keely on. It's simply impossible to stand still while the duo, backed by Sam Butera and the Witnesses, gets going. When Keely sings "Hey boy, I can really cook," there's a tiny chance she's talking about something that takes place in the kitchen, but the galloping bass line behind her says that she really belongs to the dance floor. Whoo-hee! Cole Porter's "Just One of Those Things" is taken at a frenetic pace--do these people ever pause to breathe? The bulk of this collection was recorded between 1957 and 1962, and it makes for an explosive document of a now-gone era when men in sharp suits hung out at the Copa, babes with pointy rocket-launcher breasts at their arms. The sheer effortlessness of it all is still supremely exciting. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars fun swing.......2005-02-12

i just started to appreciate louis prima's band-this remastered double cd offers an excellent listening experience.

4 out of 5 stars Jump, Jive, An' Wail!.......2004-06-17

Songs from Louis Prima and Keely Smith with Sam Butera and the Witnesses. Songs are great. Compilation includes songs from "The Wildest", "The Call of the Wildest" and "The Wildest Show at Tahoe".

5 out of 5 stars Fast, funny, and worth every penny!.......2002-09-09

I was skeptical about buying a compilation CD set for fear it wouldn't be good... but I was wrong! I can't get enough of these CD's. I do Swing dance and Lindy Hop, and I think some of the tempos to these songs are a bit fast for dancing, but excellent for listening to when you just want to be in a good mood! Keely has a great voice, and Louis is just plane hysterical :D

5 out of 5 stars A trip to the Moon on nuclear wings!.......2001-12-08

What a blast!

This was my first introduction to Mr. Prima & Co. What a swingin' treat!

You can tell from each and every cut on this twin CD set that these guys were having fun. Many of the songs have little ad-libs between Louis, Keely Smith, Sam Butera, and the other band members. Louis jumps in between solos to throw out comments, he'll scat, even proto-rap, and is having such a good time he'll try to keep from laughing while he and Sam duel with brass. Only true professional musicians can get away with that sort of thing and make it sound good. Louis & Co. are top-notch pros.

Keely solos on a few cuts to round things out, and basically, you get the feeling of what it must have been like to be kickin' it in Vegas back in the swank era while taking in Louis Prima's act. Maybe tomorrow night, you'll catch Dino at the Sands, and take in Torme on Tuesday. Or, maybe you'll just keep coming back here to see Louis, Keely, Sam, and the Witnesses again and again.

Many of the songs are just plain fun ("Robin Hood/Oh Babe", "Banana Split For My Baby", "Felicia No Capicia", "Greenback Dollar Bill", "There'll Be No Next Time"), and even the old standards take on a wink and a smile when Louis gets ahold of them ("The Music Goes 'Round And Around", "That Old Black Magic", "Just One of Those Things", "Embraceable You")!

Get yourself a martini, sit back and relax, and get ready to be swung back to swanksville. This set is one swingin' good time, whether you're six or sixty!

5 out of 5 stars Fun with the swing masters.......2000-11-09

Louis Prima and Keely Smith with Sam Butera and the Witnesses constitute probably the single greatest influence on today's swing scene. I am not exaggerating. And this double-CD is a great place to start: Over two hours of remastered music, a great production design (neo-retro), and long liner notes. My only problem with the presentation is that the individual musician credits are left out. A must for all swing dancers and jazz musicians! ///// KOBY.
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The club is cookin'; the band is hot and you just walked in--CRAZY !!!
  • LOVE IT!
  • I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
  • Great lounge/cocktail sampler
  • Grab a Gin and Tonic, sit in a booth in the back, and enjoy the show.
 Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000002U1T
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

  1. Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
  2. Dig That Crazy Chick - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
  3. More - Bobby Darin
  4. Fever - Peggy Lee
  5. Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Louis Prima
  6. Please Don't Talk About Me When l'm Gone - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  7. Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton
  8. French Poodle - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
  9. What Is This Thing Called Love? - Keely Smith
  10. Sunday In New York - Bobby Darin
  11. Closer To The Bone - Louis Prima
  12. Nobody But Me - Lou Rawls
  13. Little Girl - Vic Damone
  14. L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
  15. Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) - Dean Martin
  16. That Old Black Magic - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
  17. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Julie London
  18. Hello, Dolly! - Bobby Darin

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The club is cookin'; the band is hot and you just walked in--CRAZY !!!.......2007-07-12

Ultra Lounge, Volume 5: Wild Cool & Swingin gives us eighteen swinging tracks to delight your ears and make you dance all through the night! The collection of hits doesn't have a dud in the set; and the diversity of the artists couldn't be broader.

The CD track set begins with Dean Martin's classic interpretation of "Ain't That A Kick In The Head." The Nelson Riddle arrangement relies on the horns and the piano is awesome! Dean's voice is in perfect form--energetic and full of masculine warmth as he sings of his new love. A previously unreleased track of "Dig That Crazy Chick" by Sam Butera & The Witnesses follows; Sam & The Witnesses swing hard. Sam's voice is clear and full of excitement as he describes his new girlfriend. The musicians never miss a beat, either!

Bobby Darin performs "More" with sensitivity and panache; I love that piano arrangement by Richard Wess! Peggy Lee's classic rendition of "Fever" absolutely oozes the feminine desire for a man; the people snapping their fingers along with the beat really add to the number! Peggy's voice is rich and vibrant for "Fever." Excellent!

"Danke Schöen" by Wayne Newton will surpass your expectations if you've never heard this ballad before; Wayne sings this with all his heart. Wayne's interpretation of "Danke Schoen" makes his rendition THE definitive interpretation of "Danke Schöen." Jimmie Haskell's orchestra performs beautifully with a firm emphasis on the horns, percussion and strings.

If you want a more playful number, however, check out "French Poodle" by Sam Butera & The Witnesses. Sam sings this to perfection and the horns sound great on "French Poodle!" "Closer To The Bone" by Louis Prima continues in this vein; I believe that you will enjoy "Closer To The Bone" by Louis Prima.

The CD provides us with still more traditional love ballads. Nat King Cole performs "L-O-V-E" without a superfluous note; love that horn solo in the middle of this number! Moreover, Dean Martin croons "Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)" with a great musical arrangement; I really like how Dean Martin sings this number in both English and Italian. Great effect!

Julie London delivers "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" with all the style of a consummate performer; and the CD track set ends well with Bobby Darin crooning a great "Hello, Dolly!" Darin sings "Hello, Dolly!" with great care and sensitivity. "Hello, Dolly" provides a strong ending to the CD track set.

The liner notes include great artwork; and R. J. Smith contributes an essay about lounge singers and the nightlife of the late 1950s and early 1960s especially on the Vegas strip. The song credits and recording dates are there for you; and there are even two drink recipes! Bob Norberg at Capitol Recording Studios did a great job of remastering these tunes.

The very special, golden age of The Vegas Strip with its superstars of the 1950s and 1960s may be behind us but this album does a great job of recreating those special times. I highly recommend this CD for fans of lounge music; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will cherish this CD for years to come.

Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.

5 out of 5 stars I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.

5 out of 5 stars Great lounge/cocktail sampler.......2005-10-12

The UltraLounge series definately covers the genre throughly, and this one is about the best in the series. Not every song is well-known, but most are very very enjoyable. This is a good place to start if you are introducing yourself to the genre. I thought Bobby Darin's More was the most lush and enjoyable of the tunes. You'll get a chuckle out of Prima's Closer to the Bone, a song not found on the usual Prima samplers. You certainly get a "you are in old Vegas" feel off of these tunes! Check out their UltraLounge website for a good look at the full series. Definately recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Grab a Gin and Tonic, sit in a booth in the back, and enjoy the show........2005-09-29

This is one of my favorite Ultra Lounge discs, as it combines many of the great live acts of the 50s/60s. If you close your eyes while listening to it, you may think you're sitting in the Copa room of the Sands in Las Vegas. A little Louis Prima, some Dean and some Bobby Darin make the night just right.
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 15: Wild Cool & Swingin' Too
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • LOVE ULTRA-LOUNGE!
  • Great Compilation!
  • I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
  • Wild, Cool & Swingin' Too is #1 in my book
  • Perfect for the midnight swinger in all of us!
 Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 15: Wild Cool & Swingin' Too
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ASIN: B000002UH8
Release Date: 1997-06-03

Tracks:

  1. Frenesi - Eydie Gorme
  2. Night And Day - Steve Lawrence
  3. Charade - Bobby Darin
  4. A Lot Of Livin' To Do - Nancy Wilson
  5. 5 Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days - Louis Prima
  6. Wives And Lovers - Vic Damone
  7. The Boy From Ipanema - Peggy Lee
  8. Strangers In The Night - Wayne Newton
  9. With Plenty Of Money And You - Tony Bennett
  10. Call Me Irresponsible - Bobby Darin
  11. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby - Dinah Washington
  12. Snootie Little Cutie - Bobby Troup
  13. Daddy - Julie London
  14. Just In Time - Dean Martin
  15. Perdido - Sarah Vaughn
  16. Angel Eyes - Jack Jones
  17. Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody - Louis Prima
  18. Midnight Swinger - Mel Torme
  19. Destination Moon - Dinah Washington
  20. It Had Better Be Tonight - Lena Horne
  21. Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai) - Ella Fitzgerald

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars LOVE ULTRA-LOUNGE!.......2007-05-13

Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2007-03-20

I would recommend this CD as well as the original "Wild Cool & Swingin'".

You'll like them both!

5 out of 5 stars I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.

5 out of 5 stars Wild, Cool & Swingin' Too is #1 in my book.......2006-10-10

Don't get me wrong - I've got most of the Ultra-Lounge discs and I love them all - but this one is the best. Each disc focuses on a facet of Lounge music (Bossa Nova, Mambo, Exotica). Most of these are a kick in a "They sure did some crazy music" way, but the two Wild Cool discs focus on the more popular acts of the era.

The disc is hopping starting off with Eydie Gorme in a blistering read of the latin classic "Frenesi". Steve Lawrence follows with a barnstorming take on "Night and Day". I can't even listen to Sinatra's version without falling asleep now. The pace doesn't let up with Bobby Darin's phenomental "Charade" and Nancy Wlson's "A Lot of Livin' To Do".

Dinah Washington contributes the hot jazz classic "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby" (a.k.a. the song from the Tom & Jerry classic) and the sultry "Destination Moon". Tony Bennet does "Plenty of Money and You" which was featured on the Swingers soundtrack. Mel Torme sings the cheeky and hilarious "Midnight Swinger".

Other standout tracks include everything. No seriously, there isn't a bad track on the disc with one outstanding cut after another. If you want some classic lounge tracks, you've found them. I think this is better than Wild, Cool & Swingin', but it's great, too, so why not buy both of them?

5 out of 5 stars Perfect for the midnight swinger in all of us!.......2006-07-26

This CD is chock full of great songs performed by some of the greatest talents of the 20th century. There is a total of twenty-one (yes, twenty-one) tracks on this CD making it both a lot of fun and a great value. It's also excellent for lounge music lovers and fans of classic pop vocals.

The CD starts off with Eydie Gorme doing a smash "Frenesi." The song is beautifully arranged and Eydie's voice is in excellent form. Her other half, Steve Lawrence, follows up quickly with the beautiful "Night And Day." Awesome!

The songs on this CD are all wonderfully musically arranged and the quality of the sound is excellent. No excess noise here! Bob Norberg at Capitol Recording Studios did an excellent job of digitally remastering these tracks.

I loved Nancy Wilson's electric version of "A Lot Of Livin' To Do;" and Peggy Lee does some hot job of "The Boy From Ipanema." Bobby Darin fans will delight that two of his songs are on this CD: "Charade" and "Call Me Irresponsible." Dinah Washington fans get an equally nice treat; Dinah sings both "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby" and "Destination Moon" on this album.

Wayne Newton does a particularly good job with "Strangers In The Night" and I also liked the style with which Louis Prima delivers "5 Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days." One playful number that I really enjoyed was the medley of "Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" by Louis Prima. A chorus accompanies Louis on this number and the result is thrilling!

The liner notes are very, very good. You get song credits and the dates the songs were recorded by the artists. There's an extensive essay by R. J. Smith--and there are even two drink recipes: one for a "blue blazer" and the other for a "millionaire." Not bad, not bad.

I highly recommend this CD for fans of classic pop vocals, lounge music, and the great vocalists of the 20th century such as Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, Louis Prima, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin. All these performers and many more can be found attacking their songs with all their might here on this CD! Get this CD, turn down the lights and enjoy your favorite drink--and maybe enjoy a little romance while you do!
Ultra Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best Darin Ever
  • Great album, I've been listening to it constantly
  • Highly Overlooked Performer
  • You Like Dino? You'll Love Bobby!
  • Bobby Darin is swingin' and sounding great!
 Ultra Lounge: Wild, Cool & Swingin' - Artist Series Vol 2
Bobby Darin
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ASIN: B00000J601
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

  1. As Long As I'm Singing
  2. Sunday In New York
  3. The Sweetest Sounds (Previously Unreleased)
  4. There's A Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
  5. Hello Dolly!
  6. I Left My Heart In San Francisco (Previously Unreleased)
  7. Charade
  8. The Good Life
  9. Hello, Young Lovers
  10. Look At Me
  11. I'm Sitting On Top Of The World
  12. That Funny Feeling
  13. Call Me Irresponsible
  14. I Got Rhythm
  15. A Taste Of Honey
  16. More
  17. This Nearly Was Mine (Previously Unreleased)
  18. I Wanna Be Around
  19. Once In A Lifetime
  20. Gyp, The Cat (Previously Unreleased)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Darin Ever.......2005-02-22

This is awesome Darin- Richard Wess arranged many of these songs, and his collaborations with Bobby were by far the best. There are other "swing" collections - this one is the best.

4 out of 5 stars Great album, I've been listening to it constantly.......2005-02-18

Even disregarding the rock he began with and the folk he did later in his career, Darin sang a broad range of music. This album features show tunes, standards, at least one of his own songs ("Gyp the Cat", too much a "Mack the Knife" knockoff to be taken too seriously), and current pop. I find his treatment of the last most compelling. The Sixties were a period when the old songwriting lions were beginning to pass from the scene, and when too many pop ballads, their writers striving too hard for relevance or romance, delivered overripe songs not up to the standards of the previous few decades. (All that "I Gotta Be Me" stuff. Yecch. Or songs full of strings no longer leavened by Cole Porter-style wit.) Darin here performs, with few or no strings, songs like "A Taste of Honey" and "More" - saccharine in most singers' hands - with enough punch to make them not only worth listening to but genuinely good. This album features cleaner arrangements than some of his others like "Swingin' the Standards", and these songs are genuine as a result. Every song here, depending on the listener's taste, is good. My favorite cuts include "As Long As I'm Singin' "; "Sunday in New York"; "The Good Life"; "Call Me Irresponsible"; "I Got Rhythm"; and "More." On "Hello, Dolly" - not generally one of my favorite songs - check out his final high note. But really, I like them all. Bobby loves to find new ways to do songs; his swinging version of "This Nearly Was Mine" from "South Pacific" is meritorious. Damn, he's good.

5 out of 5 stars Highly Overlooked Performer.......2004-12-05

This is a great CD. What a performer Bobby Darin was. He had a very distinctive voice and style that really captured the heart of each song. I really like "Sunday In New York" quite a bit. It really swings. I also like his rendition of "A Taste of Honey" very much. The perfect Bobby Darin CD!

5 out of 5 stars You Like Dino? You'll Love Bobby!.......2004-07-11

This collection is a fine showcase of Bobby's talent. Bobby Darin had unparalelled panache to go along with his musical brilliance. The old finger-snapper had more charisma in his two syncopated fingers than today's top ten "artists" have in their collective, overly-exposed bodies. He was cool. He was hip. He was the natural successor to Frank and Dean in the hipster Italian-American pop singing tradition. Indeed, he probably had more natural talent than either of his predecessors (and I am a huge fan of Sinatra and Martin). The only thing Darin lacked was a healthy heart. Otherwise, he might well have been the greatest of them all.

5 out of 5 stars Bobby Darin is swingin' and sounding great!.......2004-06-19

I never knew Bobby Darin sang such great songs. His style and cool swag makes these songs a real treat. Tunes like "sunday in New York" and "a Rainbow 'round my shoulder" are fantastic. Rarely do i listen to an artist or an album and find that each song is better than the last and it just builds.The arrangements on each track is superb, with great horns and strings that seem to envelope Darin. His "hip" inflections during these songs, even though they are covers, make each one his own.If they ever come out with a definitive "soundtrack" for Las Vegas in the 60's and 70's, Darin would be right on top with these cuts. Darin left us way too soon, but his legacy Lives on. If you like the swingin' sounds of "ultra-lounge", You will be more than pleased with this CD. Bobby Darin was "cool" and this album let's us know how great he was , every time you listen.

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