21 tracks, 18 hits from the biggest-selling British female singer of the 1960s! Includes "Downtown," "I Know a Place," "My Love," "This Is My Song," "Don’t Sleep in the Subway," "You’d Better Come... more
Linda was white hot when she released this album of standards in 1983. A departure from her original sound, it still held her fans entranced. Flashback Atlantic.
Ella’s first Verve album and first Songbook collection was 1956’s Sings the Cole Porter Songbook. That same year, she tackled the indelible tunes of Rodgers & Hart; here are In the Still of the... more
Andy’s long-awaited memoir is coming out this fall, so what better time to revisit the perfectly-crafted pop songs he’s recorded throughout his five decades in the music business? This... more
Columbia was nonplussed when Willie announced that his 1978 LP would be a set of pop standards. They changed their tune when it became a smash; here’s the album plus Willie’s further excursions into... more
Cyndi released her album of the standards she grew up with back in 2003. It’s a wonderful listen as she presents striking new arrangements of "La Vie en Rose," "Unchained Melody," "Makin’ Whoopee,"... more
The cream of the crop: Rod’s 2011 "best-of" featuring the finest moments from his five "Great American Songbook" albums. Includes "I’ll Be Seeing You," "My Foolish Heart," "But Not for Me," "I Can’t... more
Forget triple-threat—Connick emerges as a quintuple-threat on his new Cole Porter tribute album. He shines as a pianist, singer, arranger, orchestrator and conductor, not to mention interpreter of... more
Third time was a charm, to say the least! Rod rocketed to #1 U.S./#3 UK with this 2004 release: a quartet of Gershwin classics—"Embraceable You," "But Not for Me," "’S Wonderful" and "I Can’t Get... more
The Lady Sings... Jazz and Blues: Stolen Moments was recorded at the Ritz Theatre in New York City on December 4, 1992. The nineteen Jazz standards, which are highly associated with the late Billie... more
2020 collection. As a salute to the music legend, and celebrating Peggy's landmark 100th birthday, comes the career-spanning collection, Ultimate Peggy Lee. The 22-track album features hits and... more
Not only does Bette honor one of her musical heroes on this album, but she reunited with one of her earliest and favorite collaborators: Barry Manilow. He produced and played piano on this enchanting... more
Here’s the one that started it all: the 2002 album that saw this UK rock legend sing the great American songs—and go Top 10 on both sides of the Atlantic in the process! Rod’s first "Great American... more
A dozen songs from Doris, and every one a hit: "Everybody Loves a Lover," "A Guy Is a Guy," "Bewitched," "When I Fall in Love," "Secret Love," "Teacher’s Pet," "It’s Magic," "Shanghai," "If I Give My... more
Twenty-one tracks, almost all of which were #1 chart-toppers or million sellers! Tracks include "I'm Gonna Love That Girl," "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," "Prisoner of Love," "Hoop-Dee-Doo," "Papa... more
The flipside to the sentimental music of the wartime era was the upbeat, effervescent sound of the Andrews Sisters. Their cheery songs and immaculate close harmonies were a huge hit, and this... more
With lush arrangements and heartfelt Manilow performances of his favorite Sinatra songs, this one’s a winner. Enjoy these elegant renditions of "Summer Wind," "All the Way," "I’ve Got the World on a... more
Rod eclipsed the success of volume one by going Top Five U.S./UK with volume two (2003). Along with "Where or When," "Smile," "My Heart Stood Still," "I’m in the Mood for Love," the title song and... more
This comp is a natural, as Tony’s career is a master class on singing pop standards. Here are 20 of his best-loved solo and duet performances of iconic compositions; deluxe edition adds 10 more. Both... more
Hearing is believing, and you'll become a believer when you hear these dynamic true-stereo mixes of pre-rock hits that, until now, could never be heard this way! We've freed mono recordings from... more
"Duets" (2006) won a Grammy and became Tony’s best-selling album. Round two is another amazingly eclectic affair; along with the late Amy Winehouse ("Body and Soul"), he joins k.d. lang ("Blue... more
Another smash (#2 U.S./#3 UK), this 2005 release is packed with guest stars. Joining Rod are Diana Ross ("I’ve Got a Crush on You"), Chaka Khan ("You Send Me"), Elton John ("Makin’ Whoopee"), George... more
Crooner Tony Bennett melts hearts with his timeless takes on the standards we all know and love such as "Taking a Chance on Love," "I’ll Be Seeing You," "It Had to Be You," "She’s Funny that Way,"... more
In the early ’70s rock stars did not make standards albums, but that’s what Nilsson did with this 1973 LP. He nearly cracked the Top 40, too, backed by Gordon Jenkins’ orchestra as he sets that... more
Produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Clive Davis, this album finds one of pop’s greatest crooners putting his magic touch on modern-era songs (from the ’80s to today) that have risen to the... more
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