Jazz vocalist Helen Humes’ second album on Contemporary Records, “Songs I Like to Sing!” was released in 1961 and is conducted by Marty Paich. Backed by musicians including Art Pepper [sax], Leroy Vinnegar [bass], Shelly Manne [drums], Barney Kessel [guitar] and Andre Previn [piano]. This new edition released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features [AAA] Lacquers cut from a 1/4" flat tape copy of the original master tape by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP.

Tracklist:

  1. If I Could Be with You [Remastered 2024]
  2. Don't Worry 'Bout Me [Remastered 2024]
  3. Mean to Me [Remastered 2024]
  4. Every Now and Then [Remastered 2024]
  5. I Want a Roof Over My Head [Remastered 2024]
  6. St. Louis Blues [Remastered 2024]
  7. You're Driving Me Crazy [Remastered 2024]
  8. My Old Flame [Remastered 2024]
  9. Million Dollar Secret [Remastered 2024]
  10. Love Me or Leave Me [Remastered 2024]
  11. Imagination [Remastered 2024]
  12. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone [Remastered 2024]

UPC: 888072588738
Label: Craft Recordings
Release Date: 1.24.25
Format: Vinyl