Della Reese is one of those artists whose talent transcends the genres, and she has ensured herself a showbiz career of remarkable longevity and breadth through her ability to perform jazz, R&B, soul, sophisticated easy listening, straight-ahead pop and musical theatre with equal panache. Her rich sultry voice, combined with the rhythmic soulful feel that reflected her gospel background, ensured that she was one of the most distinctive stylists of her generation.
This great value 55-track 2-CD covers the first important years of here solo career, and comprises all the A and B sides which she recorded for the Jubilee label from her 1955 debut, and then almost all the A& B sides released on RCA up to 1962. It naturally features all the chart hits she had during that time, including Dont You Know, And That Reminds Me and Not One Minute More. Its an entertaining and impressive showcase for her voice and versatility. Includes substantial booklet notes with full discographical information.
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| Track |
Title |
Artist |
| 1 |
Kiss My Love Goodbye |
Della Reese |
| 2 |
In the Still of the Night |
Della Reese |
| 3 |
Time After Time |
Della Reese |
| 4 |
Fine Sugar |
Della Reese |
| 5 |
Years from Now |
Della Reese |
| 6 |
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm |
Della Reese |
| 7 |
Headin' Home |
Della Reese |
| 8 |
Daybreak Serenade |
Della Reese |
| 9 |
One for My Baby |
Della Reese |
| 10 |
My Melacholy Baby |
Della Reese |
| 11 |
In the Meantime |
Della Reese |
| 12 |
The More I See You |
Della Reese |
| 13 |
How Can You Not Believe Me |
Della Reese |
| 14 |
How About You |
Della Reese |
| 15 |
I Cried for You |
Della Reese |
| 16 |
And That Reminds Me |
Della Reese |
| 17 |
I Only Want To Love You |
Della Reese |
| 18 |
By Love Possessed |
Della Reese |
| 19 |
How Can You Lose What 'Cha Never Had |
Della Reese |
| 20 |
If Not for You |
Della Reese |
| 21 |
I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin' |
Della Reese |
| 22 |
C'mon C'mon |
Della Reese |
| 23 |
Wishing (I Wish) |
Della Reese |
| 24 |
You Gotta Love Everybody |
Della Reese |
| 25 |
Sermonette |
Della Reese |
| 26 |
My Dreams End At Dawn |
Della Reese |
| 27 |
When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
Della Reese & Kirk Stuart |
| 28 |
You're Just In Love |
Della Reese & Kirk Stuart |
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| Disc 2 |
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| Track |
Title |
Artist |
| 1 |
Time Was |
Della Reese |
| 2 |
Once Upon A Dream |
Della Reese |
| 3 |
Don't You Know |
Della Reese |
| 4 |
Soldier Won't You Marry Me |
Della Reese |
| 5 |
Not One Minute More |
Della Reese |
| 6 |
You're My Love |
Della Reese |
| 7 |
Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) |
Della Reese |
| 8 |
The Lady Is A Tramp |
Della Reese |
| 9 |
Everyday |
Della Reese |
| 10 |
There's No Two Ways About It |
Della Reese |
| 11 |
And Now |
Della Reese |
| 12 |
There's Nothin' Like A Boy |
Della Reese |
| 13 |
You Mean All The World To Me |
Della Reese |
| 14 |
The Most Beautiful Words |
Della Reese |
| 15 |
The Touch Of Your Lips |
Della Reese |
| 16 |
Won'cha Come Home, Bill Bailey |
Della Reese |
| 17 |
A Far Far Better Thing |
Della Reese |
| 18 |
I Possess |
Della Reese |
| 19 |
Gone |
Della Reese |
| 20 |
Ninety-Nine And A Half Won't Do |
Della Reese |
| 21 |
You Don't Know How Blessed You Are |
Della Reese |
| 22 |
Rome Adventure |
Della Reese |
| 23 |
Here's That Rainy Day |
Della Reese |
| 24 |
I Love You So Much It Hurts |
Della Reese |
| 25 |
Blow Out The Sun |
Della Reese |
| 26 |
As Long As He Needs Me |
Della Reese |
| 27 |
It Makes No Difference Now |
Della Reese |