Doris Drew was one of the most distinctive vocal talents to emerge from the American club, radio, and television circuit of the late 1940s and 1950s. From early successes with big bands and network broadcasts to her acclaimed recordings for MGM, Mercury, Kahill, Mode, and Tops Records, she developed a style marked by warmth, subtle swing, and expressive clarity. Working with such notable figures as David Carroll, Marty Paich, Jack Fascinato, Dave Pell, and pianist John T. Williams, Doris balanced a demanding professional career with a rich private life, stepping away from the spotlight at her peak. This collection brings together some of her finest recordings, capturing the artistry of a singer whose voice deserves renewed attention and appreciation.
—Jordi Pujol
Tracklist
01. A Rose Was a Rose (Whitney-Kramer) 2:52
02. I Wish I Was Back in my Baby's Arms (Kendis-Paley-Goodwin) 2:27
03. Beautiful Brown Eyes (Smith-Delmore) 2:45
04. Shut Up (And Make Love To Me) (Parker-Bloom) 3:11
05. Side by Side (Harry Woods) 2:34
06. The Moon is Blue (Burke Gilbert-Fine) 2:59
07. There Will Never Be Another You (Warren-Gordon) 2:49
08. Tea For Two (Youmans-Caesar) 2:48
09. Abada - Abadu (Fascinato-Trace-Quinlan) 2:22
10. Be My Lovin’ Baby (Hettel-Henderson-Watts) 2:33
11. The Moment We Met (Hoffman-Watts) 2:14
12. I'm Alone But Never Lonely (Hoffman-Manning-Watts) 2:47
13. I've Got the Sun in the Morning (Irving Berlin) 2:35
14. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (Koehler-Moll-Barris) 2:20
15. You and the Night and the Music (Schwartz-Dietz) 2:22
16. I Cried for You (Freed-Arnheim-Lyman) 2:52
17. He's My Guy (Raye-DePaul) 3:25
18. Cabin in the Sky (Duke-Latouche) 3:17
19. If I Should Lose You (Rainger-Robin) 2:29
20. I Love You (Irving Berlin) 2:38
21. There Will Never Be Another You (Warren-Gordon) 2:59
22. Once You Find Your Guy (Kay Smith) 3:49
23. I Only Have Eyes For You (Warren-Dubin) 3:01
24. Something You Remember You By (Schwartz-Dietz) 3:50
25. Pennies From Heaven (Johnston-Burke) 2:47
26. Put the Blame on Name (Roberts-Fisher) 2:50
27. You're the Cream in My Coffee (Henderson-Brown-DeSylva) 2:48
28. Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries (Henderson-Brown) 2:47
Album details
Sources:
Track #1, from MGM 10449
Track #2, from MGM 10563
Tracks #3 & 4, from Mercury 5370
Track #5, from Mercury 70096
Track #6, from Mercury 70194
Tracks #7, 8 & 11, from Stepheny MF 4004
Tracks #9 & 10, from Kahill KA 1015
Track #12, from Kahill KA 1025
Tracks #13-24, from the album “Delightful Doris Drew” (Mode LP 126)
Tracks #25 & 26, from Tops L 1632
Tracks #27 & 28, from Tops L 1656
Doris Drew, vocals, accompanied by
#1: Orchestra Conducted by HAROLD MOONEY
Recorded in Los Angeles, April 1949
#2: Orchestra Conducted by EARLE HAGEN with The JUD CONLON Quintet
Recorded in Los Angeles, fall 1949
#3 & 4: LEW DOUGLAS and His Orchestra
Recorded in Chicago, January 1951
#5 & 6: Orchestra Conducted by DAVID CARROLL
Recorded in Los Angeles, 1953
#7-12: The JACK FASCINATO Group
Charles Parlato, trumpet (#10, 12); Red Mandel, clarinet (#10, 12), flute (#11); Frank Flynn, xylophone (#12); Jack Fascinato, celeste (#8, 10, 11); Bobby Gibbons, guitar; Rolly Bundock, bass (#9-12).
Recorded in Hollywood, October 1956
#13-16: MARTY PAICH Septet
Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Herb Geller, alto sax; Dave Pell, tenor sax; Marty Paich, piano & arranger; Al Viola, guitar; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 10, 1957
#17-20: Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by MARTY PAICH
Don Fagerquist, trumpet (#17-19); Marty Paich, piano & celeste; Al Viola, guitar; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Vince DeRosa, Dick Perissi, French horns (#17-19); Lou Raderman, Marvin Limonick, Sarah Kreindler, violins; Virginia Majewski, viola; Victor Gottlieb, cello; Stella Castellucci, harp.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 11, 1957
#21-24: Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by MARTY PAICH
Marty Paich, piano & celeste; Al Viola, guitar; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Vince DeRosa, Dick Perissi, French horns; George Smith, Dominique Fera, flute & clarinet; Lou Raderman, Marvin Limonick, Sarah Kreindler, violins; Virginia Majewski, viola
Victor Gottlieb, cello; Stella Castellucci, harp.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 12, 1957
#25-26: JOHN T. WILLIAMS Sextet
John T. Williams, piano; Ronny Lang, alto sax; Tommy Tedesco, guitar; Larry Bunker, vibes; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, May, 22, 1958
Original recordings produced Johnny Green (MGM), Irving B. Green (Mercury), Jack Fascinato (Kahill and Stepheny), Red Clyde (Mode), Dave Pell (Tops)
Liner notes by Jordi Pujol
Photos: Fresh Sound Archives © page 20
Produced for CD release by Jordi Pujol
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