Release Date: 07 April 2014
Label: Sepia
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5055122112549
Genres: Easy Listening
Description
Gene Austin was the most popular singer in the Western world in the 1920s and these re-recordings in stereo of his hits are appearing on CD for the first time. They include "My Blue Heaven", "Bye Bye Blackbird", "Ramona", "Lonesome Road", "Girl of My Dreams", "Weary River" and "Sleepy Time Gal".
In particular "My Blue Heaven" was number one in the US chart for a remarkable 13 weeks selling over 5 million copies and has become a popular standard. Austin also made movies and was the first singer to make a name for himself on record with a career spanning five decades. Many of his other recordings have also become standards including "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", "My Melancholy Baby" and "Bye Bye Blackbird", all included here.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Martha Raye
Various Artists
Judy Garland
Tutti Camarata
Bing Crosby
Mario Lanza
Steve Lawrence
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Charlie Applewhite
Various Artists
Martha Raye
Various Artists
Various Artists
Charlie Applewhite
Sacha Distel
