Hoagy Carmichael - V-Disc Recordings: A Musical Contribution by America's Best for Our Armed Forces Overse

Title: V-Disc Recordings: A Musical Contribution by America's Best for Our Armed Forces Overse Artist: Hoagy Carmichael Release Date: 6/16/1998 Re-Released On: 7/21/1998 Label: Collectors' Choice Music Duration: 30:39 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 617742665123 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Show Tunes, Early Jazz, American Popular Song, Cast Recordings, Standards, Traditional Pop, Tin Pan Alley Pop Moods: Reserved, Sentimental, Calm/Peaceful, Poignant, Soothing, Sweet, Gentle, Intimate, Refined/Mannered, Reflective, Sophisticated, Springlike, Wistful, Cheerful, Elegant, Innocent, Romantic, Stylish Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Billy-A-Dick
2. Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief
3. No More Toujours l'Amour
4. Stardust
5. Memphis in June
6. Ginger and Spice
7. Sleepy Time Gal
8. Riverboat Shuffle
9. Old Spinning Wheel
10. Huggin' and Chalkin'
11. Everybody's Seen Him But His Buddy
12. Two Sleepy People
13. Baltimore Oriole
14. Hong Kong Blues
15. Canyon Passage [Excerpt]

Year Type Label Catalog # 1998 CD Collectors' Choice Music 6651

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Unlike some of the other contributors to the V-Disc program, for the most part Hoagy Carmichael did not require an orchestra to back him, contenting himself with a piano accompaniment to his self-described "shaggy dog" voice. This leaves plenty of room for his individual interpretations of his own highly individual songs and makes for more sonic clarity than is typical in this series of "unaltered" acetates. Carmichael sometimes introduces the songs, giving insight into his work at the movie studios. The result is a delightfully intimate performance that emphasizes Carmichael's charm and the quality of his songwriting. Selections include "Stardust" (as an instrumental, the way it was originally written), "Two Sleepy People," "Baltimore Oriole," and "Hong Kong Blues," but some of the lesser-known numbers are just as enjoyable. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bruce Elrod Liner Notes, Executive Producer Digi DiGiannantonio Producer, Executive Producer Gary Bolton Remastering, Engineer Michael Smith Engineer