Description
Helen Forrest was one of the definitive voices of the swing era, rising to prominence through her work with Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Harry James before establishing herself as a solo artist of considerable stature. Sentimental Swing gathers a selection of recordings that showcase her characteristically warm tone and impeccable phrasing, drawing from the rich songbook of 1940s popular music. Highlights include the buoyant ‘Mister Five By Five’, the tender ‘When The Sun Comes Out’, and a reading of ‘Cabin In The Sky’ that demonstrates her gift for wringing genuine emotion from a lyric. This CD is an excellent introduction to one of the great band singers of her generation, as well as a rewarding listen for those already familiar with her work…
- Busy As A Bee (I’m Buzz, Buzz, Buzzin’)
- Let’s All Stay Together
- Cabin In The Sky
- My Sister And I
- When The Sun Comes Out
- Make Love To Me
- You’re In Love With Someone Else (But I’m In Love With You)
- Mister Five By Five
- You’re Too Good for Good-For-Nothing Me
- I Heard You Cried Last Night
