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Contents: [Jazz Department Store VOCAL Edition] [SHM-CD] [New Mini Commentary] [Lyrics Included (Planned)] Carmen McRae sings poignant ballads of unrequited love (torch songs) against a backdrop of flowing strings. Particularly outstanding are "Midnight Sun," with its beautiful, soaring melody and passionate lyrics, and "Ghost of a Chance," which laments the helplessness of unrequited love. Her precise interpretation of the lyrics and skillful emotional expression will deeply resonate with you.
Carmen McRae (vocals), Ralph Burns (arranger, conduct) Orchestra (tracks 1, 5, 7, 10), Jack Price (arranger, conduct) Orchestra (tracks 2-4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12), Joe Wilder (trumpet), Al Clink (tenor saxophone), Andy Ackers (piano), Danny Perri (guitar) Recorded in New York on December 16, 29, and 30, 1955 (Decca) Media reviews and more Carmen McRae sings poignant ballads (torch songs) of unrequited love against a backdrop of flowing strings. Particularly wonderful are "Midnight Sun," with its beautiful rising and falling melody and passionate lyrics, and "Ghost of a Chance," which laments the helplessness of love. The accuracy of the lyric interpretation and skillful emotional expression will deeply touch your heart. (C)RS
