June Christy - A Legacy of Song

Title: A Legacy of Song Artist: June Christy Release Date: 1997 Label: Artistry Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 783774400626 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Show Tunes, Cool, Cast Recordings, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz Moods: Elegant, Poignant, Sophisticated, Springlike, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Carefree, Earnest, Refined/Mannered, Reflective, Sentimental, Soothing, Cheerful, Gentle, Intimate, Reserved, Sensual, Wistful, Sweet, Complex, Laid-Back/Mellow, Plaintive, Romantic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. That's the Stuff You Gotta Watch
2. I Never Thought I'd Sing the Blues
3. Ride On
4. Lonely Woman
5. Get Happy
6. Lonesome Road
7. All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
8. I'll Remember April
9. How High the Moon
10. Conflict
11. They Didn't Believe Me
12. From This Moment On
13. Something Cool
14. Whee, Baby
15. It's the Talk of the Town
16. The Man I Love
17. That's All
18. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
19. A Hundred Years from Today
20. Easy Street
21. It Could Happen to You
22. Remind Me

Year Type Label Catalog # 1997 CD Artistry 4006

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This 1997 CD features June Christy singing with Stan Kenton's Orchestra over a 27-year period, although with the exception of the final number (a poorly recorded "Remind Me" from 1972), the set sticks to the years 1945-60. Most of the material was previously unreleased, except for three V-Disc performances and three numbers cut for Armed Forces radio in 1960 that had been put out by collector's labels. Unfortunately, the personnel is not given for any of the selections, but the focus throughout is primarily on the singer anyway. Christy is in fine form; in addition to the three dates mentioned, she is heard at the Hollywood Bowl in 1948, singing seven complex charts from 1950 with the Innovations String Orchestra, and making guest appearances with Kenton in 1953, 1954 and 1959. Among the highlights are "Ride On," "Lonely Woman," "Lonesome Road," "Something Cool" (a rare version with the Kenton Orchestra), "Whee, Baby," and "Easy Street." Highly recommended to June Christy fans. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Hal Wilson Digital Imaging, Design Neal Hefti Arranger Stan Kenton & His Orchestra Accompaniment