Release Date: 03 July 2020
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Japanese Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988316827
Description
Reportedly Dinah Washington's favourite singer, and an influence on vocal stylists like Billy Wright and Joe Williams, ANNIE LAURIE was one of the outstanding R&B/Jump Blues singers of the immediate post-WWII era.
This compilation presents the very best of her recordings between 1947-62 and is a must-have for collectors as it includes sides which have never previously appeared on CD, notably her very first release, 'St. Louis Blues'.
She recorded prolifically in the late 40s and early 50s, for six different labels, enjoying both R&B and crossover Pop success, before suddenly retiring from singing in 1962, to devote her life to the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Her biggest success - and her signature song - was 'Since I Fell For You', in 1947, following which she also registered with 'Cuttin' Out', 'I'll Never Be Free', 'It Hurts To Be In Love' and 'If You're Lonely'.
She also enjoyed regional success on the Cashbox New Orleans "Hot" Chart with releases like 'Annie's Blues', 'I Ain't Gonna Let You' and 'My Rough And Ready Man'.
Tracklisting
Ella Logan
Various Artists
Connie Francis
Cherry Wainer
Bobby Darin
Carl Mann
Washboard Sam
Claude King
Washboard Sam
Sonny Terry
Hound Dog Taylor
Diz Watson
Jake Shimabukuro & Mick Fleetwood
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson
Jovin Webb
Duke Robillard
