Birth of a Star

Patsy Cline | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 18, 1996)
• Original Release Date: June 18, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Razor & Tie
• ASIN: B000002ZAE
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,893 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Walkin' After Midnight

3. Try Again

4. Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray

5. Then You'll Know

6. Too Many Secrets

7. Come on In (And Make Yourself at Home)

8. I Don't Wanta

9. Your Cheatin' Heart

10. Don't Ever Leave Me Again

11. The Man Upstairs

12. Stop the World (And Let Me Off)

13. Down by the Riverside

14. In Care of the Blues

15. Ain't No Wheels on This Ship

16. Hungry for Love

17. Walking Dream

18. Walkin' After Midnight [*]

19. Awards Dialogue [*]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Most Influential Vocalists Of All Time, April 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Birth of a Star (Audio CD)

Forget Country! This disc shows how Patsy was influnced by such jazz vocal greats as Kay Starr,Del la Reese,and Anita O'Day. In turn, this set shows they were influnced by her. Both "Come On In" and "Down By The Riverside" stem from O'Day's work with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. The use of the trombone on "Hungry For Love" as well as the trumpets and drums would be reflected by Kay Starr on her 1959 "Movin" LP arranged by Van Alexander. Finally,Cline,s vocals show a strong gospel influence which is the heart of Della Reese's style especially on Reese's 1961 LP "Special Delivery". This disc confirms Cline's place as one of the best vocalists of the 20th Century.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to experience Patsy's early years, March 24, 2011

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This review is from: Birth of a Star (Audio CD)

What a great glimpse into Patsy's early career. These are some of the performances that are talked about in biographies on Patsy. Hearing these clips really brought things to life!

Included are songs heard on many of her albums. It's nice to hear these alternate takes. It's also a treat to hear the dialogue between Patsy, Hilda, and Mr. Godfrey. I wish the CD included more of those types of clips.

This may not be the best CD for somebody just discovering Patsy and her music. However, this work is a must for any seasoned Cline fan looking for something beyond what we're used to hearing from the recording booth.

5.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT MISS!, November 29, 2004

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Declared Ungovernable (Nashscandalous, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Birth of a Star (Audio CD)

This recording has one of the greatest versions of Walkin' After Midnight that you will ever hear.... a must for Cline fans!