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The Best of Dinah Washington - 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection

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For those of us who want to experience some of the very best songs the great Dinah Washington ever sang, this is a great CD to start with. This CD is budget priced (a nice plus when everything is expensive these days) and comes with very good photos of Dinah. Yes, I do have to agree with the reviewer who writes that this is not a comprehensive package of her work--but then again, all the songs are on one CD so the manufacturers weren't trying to be thorough.
A nice treat is the two songs here Dinah sang with Brook Benton: very well put together and they sound wonderful together despite the rumors that Dinah couldn't stand Brook Benton! Dinah really works when singing "This Bitter Earth;" notice the slight pause just after she sings the word "This." It's the little things and nuances in Washington's work that make her songs so special. I personally love the song "September In The Rain;" it's thoughtful and very beautiful.
I recommend this CD for people who want a brief and inexpensive Dinah Washington CD that still has some very good quality. Enjoy! GRIN

Kind of a no-nonsense, bare-bones hits package, including her biggest hit, "What A Diff'rence A Day Makes," along with similarly swank, pop-oriented material such as "Unforgettable," "Baby, You've Got What It Takes" and "Baby, Get Lost." Sure, there's plenty more Dinah Washington worth checking out, but for a quick, inexpensive look at her best known stuff, this overview of her later years is pretty darn efficient.

This cd really captures the essence of Baby Washington,it is a must for those who remember and appreciate what,and how she sang, truly a God gifted talent that left us too too soon!!!
Ira B.

She's a classic!! Her songs live on as many of the great artists of the 40's, 50's, and 60's.

I have had the lp for years. It is an amazing cd ..duets with Brooke Benton as well. Decided to get the cd and the transaction was quick! Thanks.

....what could possibly be bad about this CD??? Nothing!
Enjoy, purchase. Received in a timely manner. Pricing is fair......buy it!

Arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Given as a Christmas gift, it was well received and has been played endlessly. A must have for any blues or jazz fan.

Dinah Washington is a classic. I love her music. I also like Brook Benton who performs many songs with her. It's so easy to get what I want from AMAZON, I'm very pleased.

What a superb CD....the orchestra....that voice. This is an experience not to be missed. And to have two of her duets with Brook Benton included: Ahh... the most delicious icing.

my first dinah washington cd and i love her earthy voice. highly recommend it.