Maxine Sullivan - 2 Albums (1937-1941) '1997-1998

Tracks list

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Maxine Sullivan - 1937-1938 {The Chronological Classics, 963} 

The basic and pleasing vocals of Maxine Sullivan are quite enjoyable. This CD
has her first 23 recordings, including three songs originally released under
pianist Claude Thornhills name; Thornhill (who helped discover the singer) is on
all of the selections. The original version of Loch Lomond is among the
highlights and became a huge hit, leading to Sullivans lightly swinging
renditions of other folk songs such as Darling Nellie Gray and Dark Eyes. Joined
by such fine musicians as trumpeters Manny Klein, Frank Newton, Charlie Shavers
and Bobby Hackett (all of whom are heard from briefly), along with the future
members of the John Kirby Sextet, Maxine Sullivan is heard throughout in her
early prime (she was 26-27 years old during this period). Recommended.

 01. Stop! Youre Breaking My Heart (2:38)
 02. Gone With The Wind (2:47)
 03. Loch Lomond (2:54)
 04. Im Coming Virgina (2:23)
 05. Annie Laurie (2:40)
 06. Blue Skies (3:02)
 07. Dont Save Your Love (For A Rainy Day) (2:33)
 08. Easy To Love (3:00)
 09. The Folks Who Live On The Hill (3:00)
 10. Darling Nellie Gray (2:57)
 11. Nice Work If You Can Get It (2:53)
 12. Its Wonderful (2:56)
 13. Dark Eyes (2:43)
 14. A Brown Bird Singing (2:44)
 15. You Went To My Head (2:41)
 16. Moments Like This (3:03)
 17. Please Be Kind (3:13)
 18. It Was A Lover And His Lass (3:14)
 19. Dark Eyes (3:05)
 20. Spring Is Here (3:16)
 21. Down The Old Ox Road (2:22)
 22. St. Louis Blues (3:20)
 23. Lamour, Toujours Lamour (2:49)




Maxine Sullivan - 1938-1941 {The Chronological Classics, 991} 

The second Classics CD in their Maxine Sullivan series has all of the subtle
singers recordings from a 2½-year period. Since Loch Lomond had been such a
big hit, Sullivan was persuaded to record quite a few Scottish folk songs in a
similar light swing style. Included on this CD from that idiom are such numbers
as I Dream of Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair, Drink to Me With Thine Eyes,
Turtle Dove, If I Had a Ribbon Bow, Molly Malone, and Barbara Allen. Although
those performances are enjoyable, the actual high points of this release are
such tunes as It Aint Necessarily So, Ill Wind, The Hour of Parting and What a
Difference a Day Made. Sullivan, who was in her early prime during this era, is
accompanied by five different units, including the John Kirby Sextet, Benny
Carters big band (for two numbers), such players as Bobby Hackett and Bud
Freeman, and an octet that includes two clarinets, a bass clarinet, bassoon and
Mitch Miller on oboe. Recommended, if not as essential as Sullivans previous
1937-38 Classics CD.

 01. Night And Day (3:21)
 02. Kinda Lonesome (2:29)
 03. It Aint Necessarily So (3:35)
 04. Say It With A Kiss (3:04)
 05. I Dream Of Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair (3:28)
 06. Im Happy About The Whole Thing (2:39)
 07. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes (2:51)
 08. Corn Pickin (3:19)
 09. Jackie Boy (2:44)
 10. Turtle Dove (3:04)
 11. Sing Something Simple (2:51)
 12. Ill Wind (2:58)
 13. St. Louis Blues (3:09)
 14. The Hour Of Parting (2:50)
 15. If I Had A Ribbon Bow (3:12)
 16. Who Is Sylvia? (2:57)
 17. Molly Malone (2:46)
 18. Barbara Allen (2:56)
 19. Midnight (3:21)
 20. What A Difference A Day Made (3:04)

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