Della Reese is one of those artists whose talent transcends the genres

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.

Track Listing

• Kiss My Love Goodbye
• In The Still Of The Night
• Time After Time
• Fine Sugar
• Years From Now
• I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
• Headin' Home
• Daybreak Serenade
• One For My Baby
• My Melancholy Baby
• In The Meantime
• The More I See You
• How Can You Not Believe Me
• How About You
• I Cried For You
• And That Reminds Me
• I Only Want To Love You
• By Love Possessed
• How Can You Lose What 'Cha Never Had
• If Not For You
• I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin'
• C'mon C'mon
• Wishing (I Wish)
• You Gotta Love Everybody
• Sermonette
• My Dreams End At Dawn
• When I Grow Too Old To Dream
• You're Just In Love

• Time Was
• Once Upon A Dream
• Don't You Know
• Soldier Won't You Marry Me
• Not One Minute More
• You're My Love
• Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
• The Lady Is A Tramp
• Everyday
• There's No Two Ways About It
• And Now
• There's Nothin' Like A Boy
• You Mean All The World To Me
• The Most Beautiful Words
• The Touch Of Your Lips
• Won'cha Come Home, Bill Bailey
• A Far Far Better Thing
• I Possess
• Gone
• Ninety-Nine And A Half Won't Do
• You Don't Know How Blessed You Are
• Rome Adventure
• Here's That Rainy Day
• I Love You So Much It Hurts
• Blow Out The Sun
• As Long As He Needs Me
• It Makes No Difference Now

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Adult Contemporary/MOR

Language: English

Run Time: 140 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/07/16

UPC: 824046317225