CAROLE CARR - IMPORTED CARR, AMERICAN GAS (STEREO) -
ROYCD 328
Britain’s Carole Carr was asked to record this stunning album in Hollywood, where those in the business were quick to recognise her huge talent. And what a superb album it is, comprising familiar classics as well as some completely new numbers. Backed by lush and imaginative orchestral arrangements, the singer is in wonderful voice. The dozen tracks of the album are followed by eight that were recorded in England with Geraldo’s orchestra. They are all gems. It is no wonder the legendary US songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen said of her ‘This is one of the best girl singers I’ve ever heard – ever.’ She was.
1. THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME
2. TO LOVE AND BE LOVED
3. YOU BRING OUT THE LOVER IN ME
4. HE’S MY GUY
5. COME RUNNIN’
6. I’LL BUILD A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE
7. A REGULAR MAN
8. HE’S A TRAMP
9. AS I SEE IT
10. I POURED MY HEART INTO A SONG
11. SMOKY MORNING
12. I AM LOVED
Bonus tracks
13. MORE AND MORE
14. WHERE FLAMINGOES FLY
15. SLEIGH RIDE IN JULY
16. THIS IS ALWAYS
17. COME TO BABY, DO
18. THE NEARNESS OF YOU
19. THE LITTLE OLD MILL
20. BLUE BAYOU
