Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Billie Holiday's "You're My Thrill," a captivating collection of jazz classics released on November 1, 2004, by Naxos. This album is a testament to Billie Holiday's enduring legacy, showcasing her unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth across a diverse range of genres, including vocal jazz, jazz blues, and big band.
Spanning a little over an hour, the album features 21 tracks, each a masterpiece in its own right. From the sultry "What Is This Thing Called Love?" to the heart-wrenching "Good Morning Heartache," Billie Holiday's voice breathes life into every lyric, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience. The album also includes iconic songs like "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" and "Porgy and Bess," demonstrating Holiday's versatility and her ability to convey a wide range of emotions.
"You're My Thrill" is not just an album; it's a journey through the golden age of jazz, guided by one of the most influential vocalists of all time. Billie Holiday's unique phrasing and emotive delivery make this collection a treasure trove for both longtime fans and newcomers to her music. Whether you're in the mood for upbeat big band numbers or soulful ballads, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
What Is This Thing Called Love?Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman, Billie Holiday, Toots Camarata Orchestra
You Better Go NowBickley Reichner, Irvin Graham, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
Don't ExplainBillie Holiday, Arthur Herzog Jr., Bob Haggart Orchestra
Good Morning HeartacheErvin Drake, Irene Higginbotham, Dan Fisher, Billie Holiday, The Bill Stegmeyer Orchestra
Fancy Free: Big StuffLeonard Bernstein, Billie Holiday, Studio ensemble
New Orleans: The Blues Are Brewin'Louis Alter, Billie Holiday, John Simmons Orchestra
Deep SongDouglas Cross, George Cory, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
There Is No Greater LoveIsham Jones, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
SolitudeDuke Ellington, Irving Mills, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
Keeps On a Rainin'Max Kortlander, Spencer Williams, Billie Holiday, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
Do Your DutyWesley Sox Wilson, Billie Holiday, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of BeerWesley Sox Wilson, Billie Holiday, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
Porgy and Bess, Act II Scene 3: I Loves You PorgyGeorge Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Studio ensemble
My ManAlbert Willemetz, Billie Holiday, Studio ensemble
You Can't Lose a Broken HeartFlournoy E. Miller, James P. Johnson, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
My Sweet Hunk O' TrashJames P. Johnson, Flournoy E. Miller, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
You're My ThrillJay Gorney, Billie Holiday, Gordon Jenkins And Orchestra
Crazy He Calls MeCarl Sigman, Billie Holiday, Gordon Jenkins And Orchestra
Ain't Nobody's Business: 'Tain't Nobody's Business If I DoPorter Grainger, Everett Robbins, Billie Holiday, Buster Harding Orchestra
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