You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - Connie Francis, Cavanaugh, James [1
Ol' Man Mose - Connie Francis, Armstrong, Louis
How Long Has This Been Going On? - Connie Francis, Gershwin, George
My Love, My Love - Connie Francis, Acquaviva, Tony
It Might as Well Be Spring - Connie Francis, Hammerstein, Oscar
Taboo - Connie Francis, Lecuona, Margarita
Love Is Where You Find It - Connie Francis, Brent, Earl K.
I Got Lost in His Arms - Connie Francis, Berlin, Irving
Dat's Love - Connie Francis, Bennett, Robert Rus
Angel Eyes - Connie Francis, Brent, Earl
Gone With the Wind - Connie Francis, Magidson, Herbert
Swanee - Connie Francis, Caesar, Irving
24 bit digitally remastered Japanese reissue of the hit popvocalist's 1957 album for Verve, a salute to the originalswing era of the '30s & '40s. 12 tracks, including covers of'You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You', '... more »It Might As WellBe Spring' and 'Gone« less
24 bit digitally remastered Japanese reissue of the hit popvocalist's 1957 album for Verve, a salute to the originalswing era of the '30s & '40s. 12 tracks, including covers of'You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You', 'It Might As WellBe Spring' and 'Gone
CD Reviews
Wow
Marc | Berlin Deutschland | 03/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sexy, sultry and cool, Connie gives the performance of her lifetime! This might be the best album by Connie to date, she delivers such great standards as "Swanee", "I got lost in his arms", "How long has this been going on" amongst others, giving them her special kind of magic. Just listen what she does to the Habanera from Carmen ("Dat's love"). Her voice is perfect, she purrs and belts her way through the 12 songs, completely forgetting about her usual "sob in the throat" delivery. I have no idea why this album wasn't a success when it was released. This album deserves to be called a real "classic"."
One of Her Best!
Kenneth R. Slavin | San Antonio, Texas United States | 01/19/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Connie Francis could sing any kind of music, but Big Band is probably her best. "Songs to a Swingin' Band" is a fabulous testament to her ability with good material. A little-known fact is that the bandleader/arranger/conductor on this album is Richard Wess -- famous for his work with Bobby Darin on "Mack the Knife," among other memorable recordings. The songs are A-1 standards, the balance between voice and band is perfect, the arrangements are spectacular, and Connie's voice soars above it all in the most magical and memorable way. It is truly a treasure of a recording and, in my opinion, has been overlooked by musical critics for years. For those who think Connie was only about "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," think again! I keep this on in my car CD changer and it never fails to lift my spirits. FANTASTIC!"
Wow
Marc | Berlin Deutschland | 02/08/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sexy, sultry and cool! This might easily be her best album ever. Connie belts and coos her way through some great standards, thus giving the performance of her lifetime. Just listen what she does with "It might as well be spring", "Angel eyes" or "Dat's love". On the toe-tapping side, she belts "Swanee", "Love is where you find it" in an inimitable manner. On these performances, she completely forgets about her usual "sob-in-the-throat" delivery, which is very becoming to her and the songs. Her voice is fresh, strong and youthful, and she shows, that she is truly one of the "greats". A must-have!"
Surprise!Surprise!
Walter P. Kramer | Jacksonville, Florida United States | 08/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, I indeed heard this one in 1961-1962 and owned the LP for years...It was never released again and it took many years to appear on the CD and I looked constently for it. Finally, it appeared and I rejoiced and immediately told my friend in south Florida. It has always been on e of my top 20 songs and she really moves on this one and the sound and orchestra is perfect! If you like Connie's voice get this in a hurry. Connie & Clyde never appeared where I could get it but it has a good reputation so I will look it up and hear Songs to Swingin' Band forever."
The Day The Music Died
Terry D. Robertson | Asheville, NC USA | 05/29/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There was a time when record labels were private and as with any industry was profit-oriented but allowed for artistic integrity. Today these labels have been consumed by two large conglomerates with motivation on commercialism. This has forced many of our great singers into retirement or smaller labels with a smaller distribution base. One of the comglomerate's foreign branch in Japan has allowed the impossible. Complete Lps for limited release or wonderful anthologies that include rare Lp cuts.
Connie Francis is big business int he nostalgia market, especially when you consider she has racked up 60 charted US hits alone that has provided an overabundance of "hits packages" worldwide.
This 1961 release was Connie most mature venture at the time, exploring swing and big band. She is backed by a huge orchestra. The up tempo material drives home live a jackhammer. In sharp contrast, the ballads are soft and heartfelt. Listen to her pulsating version of the classic "Swanee" then to the soft and wistful "It Might As Well be Spring" from the motion picture "State Fair". Sounds impossible, but Connie makes it work, as only she can. This is a limited edition (I don't know how many copies are made but they got out of print quickly), so get it fast because you will also be treated to the best sonics in the world that only Japan can create.
I have written so many reviews on her product and the majority has been these done to death "Hits" that I can't write objectively about them anymore. 10 years ago her company released a two volume "Italian Collection". A bold step ont their part and it paid off**it's still in print! The US has released it's first CD in years (due to a lawsuit). Well, they won. You have the contract with her signature on it. Why not take another step into the "still" warm water. You might be surprised. You have a vault full of material begging to be released and you don't spend money on advertising, the internet stores seem to handle that for you. You might be in for a surprise--you'll make money!
Do it before the great music really does die. Quantity is not always the best substitute for "quality"!
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1