Release Date: 03 November 2017
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988096521
Genres: R&B
Description
This is a genuinely indispensable compilation; many of Eartha Kitt's RCA 45s have never previously been reissued, and sides like 'Honolulu Rock-A Roll-A', 'Toujour Gai' and 'Yomme, Yomme' are impossible to find elsewhere on CD.
The precociously-talented Kitt spoke four languages fluently, could sing in seven or eight, and was one of the biggest international stars of her era.
She enjoyed hit records, films, musicals and/or cabaret seasons in every decade of her 60+ year career.
However, the body of work she recorded for RCA-Victor between 1953-57 is widely accepted as career-defining, and provides around 80% of the tracks on this compilation.
Includes her 'breakthrough' hits 'Uska Dara', 'C'Est Si Bon', 'I Want To Be Evil', 'Santa Baby', 'Under The Bridges Of Paris', 'Somebody Bad Stole De Wedding Bell' and 'Lovin' Spree'.
Also includes signature songs like 'Mink Shmink', 'The Heel', 'Just An Old-Fashioned Girl', 'I'd Rather Be Burned As A Witch' and 'All I Want Is All There Is And Then Some'.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Original Broadway Cast Recordings
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
