100 Strings & Joni: In Hollywood/On Broadway

Joni James (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 11, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 1960
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collector's Choice
• ASIN: B00006RYIE
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,103 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hey There

2. 'Til There Was You

3. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

4. Bali Hai

5. Isn't It Romantic

6. If I Loved You

7. Mr. Wonderful

8. Baubles, Bangles And Beads

9. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered

10. Hello Young Lovers

11. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

12. The Party's Over

13. Tammy

14. True Love

15. I'll Never Stop Loving You

16. It's Easy To Remember

17. Over The Rainbow

18. Around The World

19. I Can't Begin To Tell You

20. Secret Love

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Could you ask for a better twofer? Both of these were recorded at Abbey Road Studios with a massive orchestra led by Tony Acquaviva, and the effect of Joni’s voice soaring above the sweeping arrangements is just lovely. Two 1960 releases on two CDs, a Collectors’ Choice Music exclusive! Includes from "Broadway"—"Hey There," "‘Til There Was You," "I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face," "Bali Hai," "Isn’t It Romantic," "If I Loved You," "Mr. Wonderful," "Baubles, Bangles and Beads," "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," "Hello Young Lovers," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," and "The Party’s Over." From "Hollywood"—"Tammy," "True Love," "I’ll Never Stop Loving You," "It’s Easy to Remember," "Over the Rainbow," "Around the World," "I Can’t Begin to Tell You," "Secret Love," "Three Coins in the Fountain," "The Boy Next Door," "Dancing on the Ceiling" and "An Affair to Remember." 24 tracks!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joni sold these songs without even trying--she was THAT good, April 23, 2008

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Strings & Joni: In Hollywood/On Broadway (Audio CD)

100 Strings & Joni on Broadway / In Hollywood is a very solid twofer CD that gives us all the songs from two of Joni James' record albums. The sound quality is great; and the artwork isn't too shabby, either! I always like it when the original record album artwork is incorporated into the CD artwork.

"Hey There" starts the CD off with Joni singing very well; she never misses a beat and the strings enhance a lush musical arrangement. Great! "'Til There Was You" features Joni singing a cover of this famous Beatles tune; her uncanny sense of timing enhances her performance and the music that goes with Joni's vocals really makes this ballad shine. There's also "I've Grown Accustomed To His Face;" this show tune from My Fair Lady gets the royal treatment from Joni who delivers this ballad just as great as any of the great songbirds ever could!

"Bali Hai" comes from South Pacific; and Joni sings this with a few key changes to put her own stamp on this classic show tune. "Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered" is a major highlight of this album; Joni sings this sweetly and the overall arrangement is very charming. "Hello Young Lovers" is a song sung by Deborah Kerr in the movie version of The King And I; Joni does great justice to this ballad and it all works very well.

"Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" shines so brightly when Joni handles this tune like the pro she always was; and there's also a grand rendition of "Over The Rainbow." "Over The Rainbow" gets a very sensitive delivery by Joni James and I think Judy Garland would be proud! "Around The World (In Eighty Days)" comes from the movie of the same name and when Joni sings it this number really takes flight! I'm very impressed.

"Three Coins In The Fountain" places Joni squarely front and center--right where she belongs! The strings are used very well and the harp enhances the natural beauty of this ballad. "The Boy Next Door" comes from the MGM musical entitled Meet Me In St. Louis; this second Judy Garland tune also gets quite a fine, creative interpretation by Joni. Great!

"An Affair To Remember" ends the CD strong with Joni singing this flawlessly; she performs this with style, grace, heart and soul. "An Affair To Remember" makes a great ending for this album.

Overall, Joni James sang much better than some people gave her credit for and I hope sales of her CDs will show more people just how great she really was. I highly recommend this for Joni's fans; and people who enjoy show tunes will like this album as well.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Joni's Very Best, January 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: 100 Strings & Joni: In Hollywood/On Broadway (Audio CD)

I am surprised that this CD is not better known, because it is a real gem. Joni James brings new life to Broadway and Hollywood
hits in a charming and even compelling way. This is a particular good choice for those like me who were disappoined that new material was not released on the Joni at Carnegie Hall CD. I would kill for the full live version of "Danny Boy."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 100 Strings and Joni on Broadway, March 31, 2008

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Adrienne Lenton "adrienne" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Strings & Joni: In Hollywood/On Broadway (Audio CD)

I have enjoyed this music since the 50's, was happy to find it on DVD