Here's a forgotten singer who only made this L/P
Cora Lee Day (1914-1996) was virtually unknown when she recorded "My Crying Hour" in 1960, the only album in her brief singing career, before becoming an actress.
She bore a striking vocal resemblance to another legendary “Day,” the immortal “Lady Day” —Billie Holiday— but her voice still has that certain intangible quality that singles her out as a rare-find on the jazz scene and is sure to catch your ear. Under the direction of pianist Jimmy Jones and with a number of skillful arrangements, Cora Lee gained the drive and confidence to sing an engaging repertoire of fragile, moving songs in the manner that came most natural to her —soft and intimate.
1. My Crying Hour
2. When Your Lover Has Gone
3. Trouble Is A Man
4. The Very Thought Of You
5. I See A Million People
6. Ain't No Use
1. It Isn't Fair
2. You Taught Me How To Cry
3. Weeping Willow
4. Try I Little Tenderness
5. I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life
6. The Masquerade is Over
11. I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life
Yes she does sound a bit like Billie Holiday...but it is still a great voice and its a pity she should have made more records !
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Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteHi Luigi, don't comment at every post. But have to say thank you for everything. This was a rare find. Bravo!
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