Jo Stafford - Her Greatest Hits

Title: Her Greatest Hits Artist: Jo Stafford Release Date: 1/8/2008 Label: JSP Duration: 314:37 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 788065905026 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Vocal Pop, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz Moods: Earnest, Poignant, Sentimental, Soothing, Wistful, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Innocent, Reflective, Romantic, Delicate, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Smooth, Sweet, Springlike Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 4

1. Crazy Rhythm
2. Piggy Wiggy Woo
3. In a Little Spanish Town
4. What Is This Thing Called Love
5. What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry
6. My! My!
7. Funny Little Pedro
8. You've Got Me This Way
9. For You
10. Yes, Indeed!
11. Swingin' on Nothin'
12. It Isn't a Dream Anymore
13. Embraceable You
14. The Night We Called It a Day
15. Blues in the Night
16. Manhattan Serenade
17. Snooty Little Cutie
18. Old Acquaintance
19. Pistol Packin' Mama
20. Jamboree Jones
21. Long Ago (And Far Away)
22. Mairzy Doats
23. The Trolley Song
24. Tumbling Tumbleweeds
25. Converstation While Dancing

1. Blue Moon
2. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
3. Bakery Blues
4. Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
5. I'll Be Seeing You
6. Alone Together
7. When Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
8. Gee, It's Good to Hold You
9. Haunted Heart
10. Tallahassee
11. Georgia on My Mind
12. I'll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time
13. Smilin' Through
14. Smoke Dreams
15. Tim-Tayshun
16. Prisoner of Love Song
17. Passing By
18. Feudin' and A-Fightin'
19. Serenade of the Bells
20. The Gentleman Is a Dope
21. He's Gone Away
22. Autumn in New York
23. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
24. Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart
25. Girls Were Made to Take Care of Boys
26. Tea for Two

1. Smiles
2. Whispering Hope
3. Simple Melody
4. Goodnight Irene
5. Autumn Leaves
6. La Vie en Rose
7. No Other Love
8. The Handsome Stranger
9. A Friend of Johnny's
10. It Is No Secret
11. Tennessee Waltz
12. My Heart Cries for You
13. San Antonio Rose
14. With These Hands
15. Pretty Eyed Baby
16. Allentown Jail
17. Star of Hope
18. Shrimp Boats
19. Kissin' Bug Boogie
20. Heaven Drops Her Curtain Down
21. There's a Small Hotel
22. A-Round the Corner
23. As You Desire Me
24. Hawaiian War Chant
25. Raminay!
26. You Belong to Me
27. Early Autumn
28. Jambalaya
29. Without My Lover

1. Smoking My Sad Cigarette
2. If I Were a Bell
3. Just Another Polka
4. Basin Street Blues
5. Make Love to Me
6. Indiscretion
7. One Love Forever
8. The Temple of an Understand Heart
9. Teach Me Tonight
10. Darling, Darling, Darling
11. I Only Have Eyes for You
12. I Got a Sweetie
13. Suddenly There's a Valley
14. The Nearness of You
15. Moonlight in Vermont
16. Big D
17. Warm All Over
18. Wouldn't It Be Lovely
19. With a Little Bit of Luck
20. Flow Gently Sweet Afton
21. Annie Laurie
22. The Gypsy in My Soul
23. But Not for Me
24. Bells Are Ringing
25. On London Bridge
26. The King of Paris
27. Black out the Moon
28. St. Louis Blues

Year Type Label Catalog # 2008 CD JSP 905

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Perhaps this whopping four-CD, 108-track collection should be titled "Her Greatest Hits, And More." Jo Stafford, a premier jazz-pop singer of the late '30s onward, had a great voice, substantial musicianship behind her, an undeniable sex appeal, and a seemingly limitless repertoire, if you judge by what's on this compilation. Each CD is split into thematic or chronological segments. CD one -- "Pied Pipers, Tommy Dorsey, Early Recordings" is her entry point as a big band "chick" singer including seminal tunes "In a Little Spanish Town," "Yes Indeed," and "Embraceable You." CD two, consisting of "V Discs, Airchecks, Solos, Collaborations" may be the least interesting, but features familiar tunes as "Haunted Heart" and "The Gentleman Is a Dope." Her actual "greatest hits" are on CD three, while CD four is a mix of obscurities and jazz standards wrapped in the caveat "Pops, Jazz, Standards, Showtime." Her comedic work as the faux diva Darlene Edwards is not included, but that's OK, as fans of Stafford should salivate for the opportunity to buy this comprehensive overview of her career, lovingly issued by the reliable JSP label. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide

Name Credits Arthur Shapiro Bass Babe Russin Saxophone Billy Butterfield Trumpet Boomy Richard Sax (Tenor) Carl Fischer Piano Carl Fischer Orchestra Piano Dave Barbour Guitar Fred Stulce Reeds, Saxophone Geoff Wilding Sleeve Notes, Compilation George Greeley Piano George Wettling Drums Hal Mooney Conductor Harry "Hy" White Guitar Harry Schuman Reeds Heine Beau Sax (Tenor) Henry "Bill" "Billy" Rowland Piano Henry "Billy" Rowland Piano Henry "Hank" D'Amico Cornet Herbie Haymer Trumpet Jo Stafford Voices, Vocals Lou McGarity Trombone Nat King Cole Piano Nick Fatool Drums Paul Weston Voices, Arranger, Conductor Ziggy Elman Trumpet