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The Essential Fred Astaire (CD)

By: Fred Astaire (Artist)

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DISC 1 for The Essential Fred Astaire (CD) Album By Fred Astaire (Artist)
1   Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
2   Way You Look Tonight, The
3   Fascinating Rhythm
4   They Can't Take That Away From Me
5   Funny Face
6   Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
7   Night And Day
8   Let Yourself Go
9   Easter Parade
10   Cheek To Cheek
11   Puttin' On The Ritz
12   Let's Face The Music And Dance
13   Foggy Day, A
14   I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
15   Nice Work If You Can Get It
 

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Title Note

Personnel includes: Fred Astaire (vocals); Johnny Green And His Orchestra, Adele Astaire.

Compilation producer: Nedra Olds-Neal.

Recorded between 1926 & 1956. Includes liner notes by Andrew Velez.

This is part of Columbia's The Essential Collection series.

Known for his footwork more than his vocal ability, Fred Astaire nonetheless possessed a warm tenor and straight, charming delivery that evoked an iconic motion picture presence for millions. As an actor, choreographer, and brilliant dancer (borrowing from tap, ballet, and ballroom dancing, he invented his own dazzling and elegant form), Astaire delighted audiences throughout the 1930s, '40s and '50s with his performances. Astaire's singing was a crucial part of this package, and this collection brings together some of his finest recordings of the American songbook.

Featuring compositions by the likes of Gershwin, Berlin, and Kern--many of whom wrote their songs specifically with Astaire's voice in mind--THE ESSENTIAL FRED ASTAIRE features, in many cases, the first recordings of these tunes. Though his versions have been eclipsed by Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Billy Holiday, and others, Astaire's treatments of "Night and Day," "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and "A Foggy Day" are characterized by rhythmic precision and a smooth, spirited style. The rest of the disc--"Cheek to Cheek," "Funny Face," "Puttin' on the Ritz," "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," etc.--plays like a time capsule of a bygone era, and stands a testament to one of cinema's greatest performers.

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