Rosemary Clooney - Sings The Lyrics Of Johnny Mercer (1987)
Rosemary Clooney - Sings The Lyrics Of Johnny Mercer (1987)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 12 Tracks | 49:12 | 115 MB
Genre: Jazz, Swing, Vocal Jazz | Label: Concord Records
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 12 Tracks | 49:12 | 115 MB
Genre: Jazz, Swing, Vocal Jazz | Label: Concord Records
After a long period of indifferent recordings in the 1960s and early '70s, Rosemary Clooney underwent a renaissance after she began recording regularly for Concord in 1977. Backed by swinging ensembles and encouraged to record songbooks and special projects involving superior songs, Clooney blossomed and her career regained its momentum, continuing into the late '90s. This album finds Rosie singing 11 songs that have Johnny Mercer lyrics, including "Something's Got to Give," "Laura," "I Remember You," "Skylark," and even "Hooray for Hollywood." Joined by such fine soloists as tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton, cornetist Warren Vaché, trombonist Dan Barrett, guitarist Ed Bickert, and her musical director, pianist John Oddo, Rosemary Clooney is heard in excellent form throughout the colorful program. (allmusic)
Tracklist:
01. Something’s Gotta Give Johnny Mercer (3:21)
02. Laura Johnny Mercer, David Raksin (4:47)
03. Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer (5:25)
04. Talk to Me Baby Johnny Mercer, Robert Emmett Dolan (4:21)
05. I Remember You Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger (3:12)
06. When October Goes Barry Manilow, Johnny Mercer (4:44)
07. Dream Medley: Dream/Hit the Road to Dreamland (5:53)
08. G.I. Jive Johnny Mercer (5:32)
09. Skylark Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer (3:18)
10. Hooray for Hollywood Johnny Mercer, Richard Whiting (3:01)
11. P.S. I Love You Gordon Jenkins, Johnny Mercer (2:59)
12. Goody Goody Johnny Mercer, Matty Malneck (3:24)
Personnel:
Rosemary Clooney (vocals);
Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone);
Warren Vache (cornet);
Dan Barrett (trombone);
John Oddo (piano);
Ed Bickert (guitar);
Michael Moore (bass);
Joe Cocuzzo (drums).
Recorded at Penny Lane Studios, New York, New York in August 1986.