Frankie Laine
The Very Best Of (ABC Years)

Description

Frankie Laine was one of the most distinctive voices in mid-twentieth century popular music — a singer whose powerful, gospel-inflected delivery and emotional intensity set him apart from his contemporaries. This CD compiles highlights from his years recording for the ABC label, a chapter of his career that followed his landmark work at Mercury and Columbia. Known for his ability to command both sweeping ballads and uptempo material with equal authority, Laine brought a raw expressiveness to everything he recorded. This collection offers a strong overview of that period, making it an essential addition for admirers of classic American popular vocals and the golden era of the song stylist…

1. I’ll Take Care Of Your Cares
2. Making Memories
3. You Wanted Someone To Play With (I Wanted Someone To Love)
4. Laura, What’s He Got That I Ain’t Got
5. You, No One But You
6. To Each His Own
7. I Found You
8. I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire
9. Take Me Back
10. Please Forgive Me
11. You Gave Me A Mountain
12. Dammit Isn’t God’s Last Name
13. Allegra
14. If I DIdn’t Believe In You