A wide span of styles is represented on this two-CD salute to the male singers of the 1930s, the "crooners." Some of the vocalists are quite enjoyable to hear while a few are very dated, but overall the 49 performances contain more than their share of highlights. There are selections featuring Willard Robison, Gene Austin, Seger Ellis, Smith Ballew, the completely forgotten Lew Bray, Bing Crosby, Harlan Lattimore, Russ Columbo, Red McKenzie, Cliff Edwards (who is heard on eight songs), Pinky Tomlin, Chick Bullock, Jack ...
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A wide span of styles is represented on this two-CD salute to the male singers of the 1930s, the "crooners." Some of the vocalists are quite enjoyable to hear while a few are very dated, but overall the 49 performances contain more than their share of highlights. There are selections featuring Willard Robison, Gene Austin, Seger Ellis, Smith Ballew, the completely forgotten Lew Bray, Bing Crosby, Harlan Lattimore, Russ Columbo, Red McKenzie, Cliff Edwards (who is heard on eight songs), Pinky Tomlin, Chick Bullock, Jack Teagarden, Harold Arlen ("You're a Builder-Upper"), Buddy Clark, Eddy Howard (a rare jazz session with an all-star group that includes trumpeter Bill Coleman, pianist Teddy Wilson and guitarist Charlie Christian), Frank Sinatra (with Harry James) and Dick Haymes. This set acts as a perfect introduction to these mostly very talented singers. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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Adamson/Lane; Arlen/Gershwin/Harb; Arlen/Harburg/Rose; Barris/Koehler/Moll; Bayes/Norworth; Burke/Leslie;... Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
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