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The Jo Stafford Collection 1939-62

The Jo Stafford Collection 1939-62

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Our Take

Upon diving into The Jo Stafford Collection 1939-1962, the sheer magnitude of Jo Stafford's talent hits you like a ton of bricks - in the best way possible, of course. From her early years singing alongside the likes of Tommy Dorsey to her solo career defining the golden age of American popular music, Stafford's voice is a force to be reckoned with.

The collection effortlessly weaves through different eras and genres, showcasing Stafford's versatility as an artist. Whether she's crooning a romantic ballad with impeccable grace or belting out an up-tempo number with unmatched energy, Stafford's vocal prowess never fails to impress. Tracks like "You Belong to Me" and "I'll Be Seeing You" are timeless classics that still pack a punch today.

But it's not just Stafford's voice that shines on this album - it's the impeccable production and arrangements that truly elevate the listening experience. The lush orchestration on songs like "Dream a Little Dream of Me" and "September in the Rain" create a dreamy backdrop for Stafford's dulcet tones to soar.

In a sea of new music constantly vying for our attention, The Jo Stafford Collection 1939-1962 is a breath of fresh air. It serves as a reminder of a bygone era when music was crafted with care and emotion, and when artists like Jo Stafford reigned supreme. So take a trip down memory lane with this collection - you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Crazy Rhythm (With the Pied Pipers)
2. In a Little Spanish Town (With the Pied Pipers)
3. What Can I Say After I've Said Im Sorry (With the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra & the Pied Pipers)
4. Funny Little Pedro (With Tommy Dorsey and the Pied Pipers)
5. For You (With the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra)
6. Swingin' On Nothin' (With the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra)
7. Embraceable You (With Tommy Dorsey and the Pied Pipers)
8. There Are Such Things (With Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey)
9. Snooty Little Cutie (With Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey)
10. How Sweet You Are (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
11. It Could Happen to You (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
12. Symphony (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
13. Walkin' My Baby Back Home (With Paul Weston's Orchestra)
14. Ridin' On the Gravy Train (With the Nat King Cole Trio)
15. Smilin' Through
16. Ivy (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
17. Tim Tayshun Temptation (With Cinderella G. Stump and Red Ingle and the Natural Seven)
18. Feudin', Fussin' and a Fightin' (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston's Mountain Boys)
19. The Stanley Steamer (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston's Mountain Boys)
20. The Serenade of the Bells (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
21. The Nightingale (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
22. The Best Things in Life Are Free (With Paul Weston Orchestra)
23. In the Still of the Night (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
24. Haunted Heart (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)


Disc: 2
1. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
2. If I Loved You (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
3. Clabberin' Up for Rain (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston's Mountain Boys)
4. The Prisoner of Love Song (With Red Ingle and His Natural Seven)
5. Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart (With Gordon MacRae and the Starlighters)
6. The Bluebird of Happiness (With Gordon MacRae)
7. 'A' You're Adorable (With Gordon MacRae and Paul Weston)
8. Why Can't You Behave (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
9. Always True to You in My Fashion (With Paul Weston)
10. Smiles (With Dave Lambert and His Vocal Choir)
11. Whispering Hope (With Gordon MacRae and Paul Weston)
12. The Last Mile Home (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston)
13. Ragtime Cowbooy Joe (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston)
14. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (With Gordon MacRae and Paul Weston)
15. It's Great to Be Alive (With Johnny Mercer and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
16. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
17. On the Outgoing Tide (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston)
18. Sometime (With George Greeley and Paul Weston)
19. No Other Love (With George Greeley and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
20. The Old Rugged Cross (With the Ravenscroft Quartet and Paul Weston)
21. Autumn Leaves (With Harold Mooney and His Orchestra)
22. La Vie En Rose (With Harold Mooney and His Orchestra)
23. Goodnight Irene
24. Juanita (With Gordon MacRae and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
25. Use Your Imagination (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
26. A Friend of Johnny's (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
27. The Tennessee Waltz (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)


Disc: 3
1. It Is No Secret (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
2. Teardrops from My Eyes (With Gene Autry and Carl Cotner)
3. San Antonio Rose (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
4. With These Hands (With Nelson Eddy and Paul Weston)
5. Allentown Jail (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
6. Star of Hope (With the Lee Brothers and Paul Weston)
7. The Hawaiian War Chant (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
8. Shrimp Boats (With the Norman Luboff Choir and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
9. Hey, Good Lookin' (With Frankie Laine)
10. Love, Mystery & Adventure (With Paul Weston's Orchestra)
11. The Moment I Saw You (With Teddy Johnson and Norrie Paramor and His Orchestra)
12. Heaven Drops Her Curtain Down (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
13. A-round the Corner (With the Norman Luboff Choir and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
14. Raminay (With the Norman Luboff Choir and Paul Weston)
15. You Belong to Me (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
16. Jambalaya (With the Norman Luboff Choir and Paul Weston)
17. Without My Lover (Bolero Gaucho) With Paul Weston and His Orchestra
18. A Bushel & a Peck (With Frankie Laine)
19. Floatin' Down to Cotton Town (With Frankie Laine)
20. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere (With Paul Weston)
21. Green Grow the Rushes, O (With Mitch Miller and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
22. Taking a Chance On Love (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
23. Make Love to Me (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
24. Indiscretion (With Liberace and Paul Weston)
25. One Love Forever (With David Hughes and Paul Weston)
26. The Temple of an Understanding Heart (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)


Disc: 4
1. I Got a Sweetie (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
2. Young and Foolish (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
3. The Christmas Song (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
4. Suddenly There's a Valley (With the Norman Luboff Choir and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
5. Moonlight in Vermont (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
6. Sleigh Ride (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
7. Almost Like Being in Love (With the Art Van Damme Quintet)
8. The Gypsy in My Soul (With the Art Van Damme Quintet)
9. Bells Are Ringing (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
10. On London Bridge
11. Underneath the Overpass (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
12. Autumn in New York (With Jonathan and Darlene Edwards)
13. Silence Is Golden (With Vic Damone and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
14. Sweet Little Darlin' (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
15. I'll Be Seeing You (With Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
16. Lazy Moon (With Mitch Miller and His Orchestra)
17. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen/The Blues Is an Old Old Story (With the Starlighters and Paul Weston and His Orchestra)
18. Pinetops Boogie (With Frank DeVol's Orchestra)
19. Paris in the Spring (With Jonathan and Darlene Edwards)
20. Indoor Sport (With Billy May and His Orchestra)
21. The Midnight Sun (With Johnny Mandel and His Orchestra)
22. For You (With Johnny Mandel and His Orchestra)
23. Old Joe Clark
24. Cripple Creek
25. For Me and My Gal (With Jonathan and Darlene Edwards and the Singalong Chorus)
26. Adios My Love (With Don Costa's Orchestra and Chorus)

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About the artist

Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford - The Velvet Voice of America Jo Stafford, the sultry songstress with a voice like melted butter, is a timeless icon of the golden age of music. Hailing from the sunny shores of California, Stafford began her career as a member of the Pied Pipers, a vocal group that skyrocketed to fame in the 1940s. But it was her solo work that truly solidified her status as a music legend. With her smooth-as-silk vocals and impeccable phrasing, Stafford captivated audiences around the world with hits like "You Belong to Me" and "Make Love to Me." Her ability to effortlessly transition between genres, from jazz to pop to country, set her apart from her contemporaries and cemented her as a versatile powerhouse in the industry. But what truly sets Stafford apart is her unique ability to infuse each song with emotion and depth, bringing a sense of vulnerability and authenticity to her performances. Whether she's belting out a heart-wrenching ballad or crooning a playful love song, Stafford's voice has an unmatched richness and warmth that is instantly recognizable. In an industry filled with flash-in-the-pan pop stars and auto-tuned divas, Jo Stafford stands out as a true artist, a master of her craft who has stood the test of time. Her music continues to inspire and enchant listeners of all ages, proving that good music is timeless and truly knows no boundaries. So sit back, relax, and let the velvet voice of America serenade you into a state of blissful musical euphoria.

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