Today I Sing The Blues 1944-1955 is an album by Helen Humes, released in 2018. Today I Sing The Blues 1944-1955 includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Be-Baba-Lebaâ?, â??Central Avenue Boogieâ?, â??Mad About Youâ?, â??Flippity Flop Flopâ? and more. The album is a jazz CD. - .. 1944-1955
"I've been called a blues singer, a jazz singer, and a ballad singer - well, I'm all three, which means I'm just a singer". That is a quote that Helen Humes was fond of using throughout her career. She was, like many singers of her generation, Caucasian or African American, proud of her versatility and proud of her resistance to any kind of musical genre pigeon holing. Having said that, this collection of 28 of her recordings does indeed put her firmly into the blues genre, albeit blues with a definite Jazz bias. Playing with her across these various recording dates are, Conte Candoli, Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray, Chico Hamilton, Chuck Norris, Ernie Freeman, Jackie Kelso, Camille Howard, Roy Milton, Buck Clayton, Teddy Wilson, Maxwell Davis, Lester Young, Bill Doggett and even more. How cool is that list. This CD contains several of her jukebox hit records like "Be-Baba-Leba", "Million Dollar Secret".
"Today I Sing The Blues 1944-1955" is a captivating CD collection by the legendary jazz and blues vocalist Helen Humes, released by Jasmine Records. This anthology showcases Humes' remarkable vocal talent through recordings spanning over a decade, capturing her transition from big band swing to soulful blues and jazz ballads. Featuring classic tracks like "Today I Sing The Blues," this compilation highlights her collaborations with renowned musicians of the era and demonstrates why she remains an influential figure in American music history. Jasmine Records, known for their high-quality reissues of vintage jazz, blues, and pop recordings, ensures that each release is meticulously remastered for optimal listening pleasure. With a commitment to preserving musical heritage, Jasmine has become a trusted name among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
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1. BE-BABA-LEBA2. VOO-IT3. CENTRAL AVENUE BOOGIE4. HE DON'T LOVE ME ANYMORE5. PLEASING MAN BLUES6. IT'S BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE7. JET PROPELLED PAPA8. THEY RAIDED THE JOINT9. MAD ABOUT YOU10. FLIPPITY FLOP FLOP11. JUMPIN' ON SUGAR HILL12. TODAY I SING THE BLUES13. MARRIED MAN BLUES14. DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH ME15. I'VE GOT THE STRANGEST FEELING16. FREE17. MILLION DOLLAR SECRET18. AIRPLANE BLUES19. HELEN'S ADVICE20. THE LAZIEST GAL IN TOWN21. HEY, HEY BABY22. ALL NIGHT LONG23. LOUD TALKIN' WOMAN24. THEY RAIDED THE JOINT25. WOOJAMACOOJA26. ALL I ASK IS YOUR LOVE27. REAL FINE DADDY28. I'LL SURRENDER ANYTIME
