Reese,Della Singles Collection 1955-62 CD

Della Reese is one of those artists whose talent transcends the genres, and she has ensured herself a showbiz career of remarkable longevity and breadth through her ability to perform jazz, R&B, soul, sophisticated easy listening, straight-ahead pop and musical theatre with equal panache. Her rich sultry voice, combined with the rhythmic soulful feel that reflected her gospel background, ensured that she was one of the most distinctive stylists of her generation. This great value 55-track 2-CD covers the first important years of here solo career, and comprises all the A and B sides which she recorded for the Jubilee label from her 1955 debut, and then almost all the A& B sides released on RCA up to 1962. It naturally features all the chart hits she had during that time, including Don't You Know, And That Reminds Me and Not One Minute More. It's an entertaining and impressive showcase for her voice and versatility. Includes substantial booklet notes with full discographical information.

1. Kiss My Love Goodbye 2. In the Still of the Night 3. Time After Time 4. Fine Sugar 5. Years from Now 6. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 7. Headin' Home 8. Daybreak Serenade 9. One for My Baby 10. My Melancholy Baby 11. In the Meantime 12. The More I See You 13. How Can You Not Believe Me 14. How About You 15. I Cried for You 16. And That Reminds Me 17. I Only Want to Love You 18. By Love Possessed 19. How Can You Lose What 'Cha Never Had 20. If Not for You 21. I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' 22. C'mon C'mon 23. Wishing (I Wish) 24. You Gotta Love Everybody 25. Sermonette 26. My Dreams End at Dawn 27. When I Grow Too Old to Dream 28. You're Just in Love 29. Time Was 30. Once Upon a Dream 31. Don't You Know 32. Soldier Won't You Marry Me 33. Not One Minute More 34. You're My Love 35. Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You) 36. The Lady Is a Tramp 37. Everyday 38. There's No Two Ways About It 39. And Now 40. There's Nothin' Like a Boy 41. You Mean All the World to Me 42. The Most Beautiful Words 43. The Touch of Your Lips 44. Won'cha Come Home, Bill Bailey 45. A Far Far Better Thing 46. I Possess 47. Gone 48. Ninety-Nine and a Half Won't Do 49. You Don't Know How Blessed You Are 50. Rome Adventure 51. Here's That Rainy Day 52. I Love You So Much It Hurts 53. Blow Out the Sun 54. As Long As He Needs Me 55. It Makes No Difference Now