Gorme,Eydie Collection 1952-62 CD

A traditional pop singer in the classic early '50s mould, Eydie Gorme, born Edith Gormezano, started her career singing with big bands at the start of the 1950s before signing as a solo singer with the Coral label and forming a partnership on US TV's 'Tonight Show' with her future husband Steve Lawrence. She enjoyed a successful career recording primarily as a solo artist, but also occasionally with Lawrence, making the successful transition into the post rock 'n' roll era, as she had hits in both the USA and UK from 1956 into the '60s, her chart success with her husband coming beyond the scope of this anthology. This excellent-value 56-track 2-CD set comprises selected A & B sides from her 40 or so solo singles on the Coral, ABC-Paramount and Columbia labels during these years, excluding duet performances with Steve Lawrence. Features all her ten solo US and UK chart entries from this era, including the Top 20 hits "You Need Hands", a US No. 11, "Yes My Darling Daughter", a UK No. 10, and "Blame It On The Bossa Nova", a US No. 7. It showcases her ability to range across the music spectrum from sophisticated big band material to upbeat pop, and provides a substantial and entertaining overview of this key first decade of her career.

1. That Night of Heaven 2. Tell Me More 3. Don't Tell Lies 4. Frenesi 5. Cocoanuts 6. I Danced with My Darling 7. Gimme Gimme John 8. Fini 9. Crocodile Tears 10. Climb Up the Wall 11. Chain Reaction 12. Sure 13. Give a Fool a Chance 14. A Girl Can't Say 15. Soldier Boy 16. What Is the Secret of Your Success 17. Sincerely Yours 18. Come Home 19. That's How 20. Too Close for Comfort 21. Mama, Teach Me to Dance 22. You Bring Out the Lover in Me 23. I've Got a Right to Cry 24. Soda Pop Hop 25. I'll Come Back 26. It's a Pity to Say Goodnight 27. I'll Take Romance 28. First Impression 29. Your Kisses Kill Me 30. Kiss in Your Eyes 31. When Your Lover Has Gone 32. Until They Sail 33. Love Me Forever 34. Let Me Be Loved 35. You Need Hands 36. Dormi Dormi Dormi 37. Gotta Have Rain 38. To You from Me 39. Who's Sorry Now 40. The Voice in My Heart 41. Separate Tables 42. I'm Yours 43. Don't Take Your Love from Me 44. Taking a Chance on Love 45. The Years Between 46. Fool Around 47. Happiness 48. The Dance Is Over 49. Too Young to Know 50. Be Sure My Love 51. I Will Follow You 52. Fly Me to the Moon 53. Yes My Darling Daughter 54. Sonny Boy 55. Where Is Love 56. Blame It on the Bossa Nova