Rosemary Clooney: Sophisticated Lady on 2 CDs

For close to half a century, the American performer Rosemary Clooney was one of the best loved and most poplar singers in her home country, an artist about whom no less a music authority than Frank Sinatra once commented 'Rosemary Clooney has that great talent which exudes warmth and feeling in every song she sings. She's a symbol of good modern music'. Another legendary performer, Bing Crosby, whose friendship and working relationship with Clooney also spanned many years, was sufficiently moved to add 'Rosemary is one of our great talents. The scope of her repertoire is vast indeed, you name it, she can handle it'. This is the sixth release in the 'Hits & Highlights' series from Blue Orchid. Each release includes extensive sleeve notes especially commissioned for the series and full details of the recordings compiled on the releases. Forthcoming releases from the 'Hits & Highlights' series include Vic Damone, Billie Eckstine, Peggy Lee and Les Paul & Mary Ford. Other releases on Blue Orchid include 'The Heritage of the Blues' series, featuring Josh White, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Leadbelly, Fats Domino, T Bone Walker, and Muddy Waters. Blue Orchid releases have received radio play...