Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen to You

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Hardly as angst-ridden as Chet Baker's legend would suggest, 1958's It Could Happen to You is Baker still riding high, a star winsomely crooning some favorite standards over subtle accompaniment by small groups whose members include pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Sam Jones, and the unstoppable Philly Joe Jones on drums. Baker's boyish moods are perfect for the likes of "How Long Has This Been Going On?," "You're Driving Me Crazy," and (believe it) "Everything Happens to Me." --Rickey Wright --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen to You
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Just buy this album
  • If you'll buy this one you won't need Greatest Hits,..
  • Great Album
  • Essential Chet Baker
  • Worth investigating
 Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen to You
Chet Baker
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000YGZ
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Do It The Hard Way
  2. I'm Old Fashioned
  3. You're Driving Me Crazy
  4. It Could Happen To You
  5. My Heart Stood Still
  6. The More I See You
  7. Everything Happens To Me
  8. Dancing On the Ceiling
  9. How Long Has This Been Going On
  10. Old Devil Moon
  11. While My Lady Sleeps (Take 10)
  12. You Make Me Feel So Young (Take 5)

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Excellent condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CD Titles! :D

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Hardly as angst-ridden as Chet Baker's legend would suggest, 1958's It Could Happen to You is Baker still riding high, a star winsomely crooning some favorite standards over subtle accompaniment by small groups whose members include pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Sam Jones, and the unstoppable Philly Joe Jones on drums. Baker's boyish moods are perfect for the likes of "How Long Has This Been Going On?," "You're Driving Me Crazy," and (believe it) "Everything Happens to Me." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just buy this album.......2005-05-26

if you're having doubts about this album, just buy it. Get a bottle of smooth scotch or wine. Wait until the sun goes down on a spring or summer night. Open your windows to let the breeze through. Turn the lights off, light a few candles. Put this cd on and drink your drink slowly. It will all open up for you.

5 out of 5 stars If you'll buy this one you won't need Greatest Hits,.........2004-06-29

or Best Of or something like that! This album is the result of Baker's first sessions for the independent Riverside label and it's just fabulous. The Chet Baker Quartet is featured includes Kenny Drew (piano), Sam Jones (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums)- ex. Miles Davis. Song selection is great and Chet's singing and playing is gorgeous! My favourite Chet album.

5 out of 5 stars Great Album.......2004-05-08

This album is amazing. Chet Baker is equally good as a singer as he is trumpet player. The highlights for me are How Long Has This Been Going On? I'm Old Fashioned (what a beautiful song) It could Happen to You. Highly Recommended!

4 out of 5 stars Essential Chet Baker.......2002-11-16

This CD showcases Chet Baker's vocal abilities at their peak. His trumpet solos are also exquisite. Kenny Drew's piano work is a textbook example of how to support a vocalist, adding instrumental spice without obstructing the singer, on par with Teddy Wilson's work with Billie Holiday. Sam Jones and Philly Joe Jones function similarly, swinging solidly in support without disturbing the mood of each tune. They are replaced by George Morrow and Dannie Richmond on a few tracks without incident. The marriage of great performance with a selection of great jazz standards guarantees a tasty listening experience, seasoned with a touch of Chet's bittersweet wistfulness.

3 out of 5 stars Worth investigating.......2001-01-30

But not the very best example of Chet's unique singing voice. A patchy album with some weak,dispirited and rather half-hearted performances from Chet. Nevertheless, he excels on I'm Old Fashioned and While My Lady Sleeps; about half the selections are good. Not certain that Kenny Drew was the perfect pianistic foil for Chet, either: a bit too strident for this context, maybe. Try 'The Best of Chet Baker Sings' and 'Embracable You' first if you want to hear Chet's lovely vocal work at its very best. Still, this album is probably worth getting for its four or five good performances anyway, especially if you are a true Baker fan. It may be worth buying just for the classic cover art!!
Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen To You
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    		Chet Baker Sings It Could Happen To You

    Manufacturer: Riverside
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000GONSZO

    Product Description

    From The Original Jazz Classics Series. Original Recordings of 1958 Lp Plus 2 Additional Tracks not on original Lp Release.
    It Could Happen to You: Chet Baker Sings
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      		It Could Happen to You: Chet Baker Sings
      Chet Baker
      Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000FIHBPE
      Release Date: 2006-06-27

      Album Details

      Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
      Sings It Could Happen to You (20 Bit Mastering)
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        		Sings It Could Happen to You (20 Bit Mastering)
        Chet Baker
        Manufacturer: Riverside
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00006LI1C
        Release Date: 2002-10-15

        Tracks:

        1. Do It the Hard Way
        2. I'm Old Fashioned
        3. You're Driving Me Crazy
        4. It Could Happen to You
        5. My Heart Stood Still
        6. More I See You
        7. Everything Happens to Me
        8. Dancing on the Ceiling
        9. How Long Has This Been Going On?
        10. Old Devil Moon
        11. While My Lady Sleeps [Take 10][*]
        12. You Make Me Feel So Young [Take 5][*]

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