01. "Sentimental Journey" 02. "What's Your Story, Morning Glory?" 03. "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" 04. "Breeze (Blow My Baby Back to Me)" 05. "After the Lights Go Down Low" 06. "St. Louis Blues" 07. "Miss You So" 08. "Night Train" 09. "Baltimore Oriole" 10. "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town" 11. "Mood Indigo" 12. "Blues in the Nigh" 13. "The Happy Bachelor" 14. "Glow Worm" 15. "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" 16. "This Little Girl of Mine" 17. "Side by Side" 18. "You Won't Be Satisfied Until You Break My Heart" 19. "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" 20. "Ma?ana" 21. "I'll Never Be Free" 22. "Ole Buttermilk Sky" 23. "Undecided" 24. "I'm Beginning to See the Light"
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Belts The Blues/Happy Bachelor is an album by Gary Crosby, released in 2011. The album is a jazz CD. - .. BACHELOR
24 bit digitally remastered
"Belts The Blues/Happy.." is a CD that brings together two vintage albums by American vocalist Gary Crosby, capturing him in a period when he was moving confidently out of his famous family's shadow and into his own artistic identity. On these sessions Crosby focuses on blues-inflected, swinging material and upbeat, optimistic tunes - a contrast reflected in the pairing of "Belts The Blues" and "Happy". Expect tight small-group arrangements, horn-driven colors and a warm, relaxed crooner style that blends traditional pop vocals with a touch of jazz club atmosphere. The repertoire revolves around classic songbook numbers and mid-tempo shuffles, ideal for late-night listening or for collectors of 1950s/early 1960s vocal jazz and traditional pop. The sound has been carefully transferred to CD to preserve the clarity and intimate character of the original recordings.
Gary Crosby, son of legendary singer Bing Crosby, carved out his own path as a band singer and recording artist in the 1950s and 1960s. Rather than simply imitating his father, he leaned more toward swinging band contexts and a slightly rougher, blues-tinted phrasing. He appeared in clubs, on radio and television, and recorded a series of albums and singles that appealed to fans of both big-band swing and smooth vocal pop. While his name is often associated with his family, albums like "Belts The Blues/Happy.." showcase his ability to carry a session with personality, rhythmic assurance and a clear sense of phrasing.
The CD is released by Fresh Sound, a specialist label known among collectors and jazz aficionados for rescuing and reissuing historically important, often hard-to-find recordings. Fresh Sound focuses primarily on jazz, classic vocal, and related genres, typically presenting sessions from the mid-20th century with great care for sound restoration and discographical detail. Their releases are appreciated for solid audio quality, informative packaging, and a curatorial approach that keeps overlooked artists and sessions available to new generations of listeners. With "Belts The Blues/Happy..", Fresh Sound continues its mission of preserving and presenting classic vocal jazz and pop in a format that respects the original spirit of the music.
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