Capitol Collector's Series

The Andrews Sisters | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 27, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000DRB4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,588 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The sweethearts of the war years, the Andrews Sisters-Patti, Maxine, and Laverne-sold 30 million records. In 1956, Capitol Records asked them to record new versions of their classics from the late 1930s and '40s. The sound quality is better, and the sisters' voices are more mature, both of which make this collection a treasure. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (Means That You're Grand); Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy; Well All Right! (Tonight's The Night); Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me) and more!

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This 1950's recording shows change in trio, June 10, 1999

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[e-mail] (Greensboro NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Capitol Collector's Series (Audio CD)

The Andrews Sisters first recordings were made in late 1930's and their popularity continued through the 40's. Most of my CD's contain early recorings from the 30's & 40's. This CD contains these songs re-recorded in the mid 1950's, when the sisters were in their 40's. There is a difference -- they sound more mature; I didn't recognize Patty's voice; maybe it's the modernization of the recording studio. Get this one to compare to the originals, you'll find it interesting. Does anyone know of video recordings of the Andrews Sisters besides their 1940's movies (eg tapes of TV shows or their night club acts)?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Andrews Sisters Sing the Andrews Sisters, October 1, 2007

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Larry D (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Capitol Collector's Series (Audio CD)

Bottom line: This collection is largely re-recordings of the Andrews Sisters' hits from the 1940s, re-done in the 1950s. Some of the oldies ("Shoo-Shoo Baby" and "Well All Right", for example) benefit from tight studio band arrangements and improved recording techniques, but most do not. Other selections reflect Capitol's inexplicable experiments in turning this swingin'est of sister acts into a country ("Crazy Arms") or gospel ("By His Word") group -- without much success. I bought this CD because the Capitol recording of "Hold Tight" was the first Andrews Sisters record I ever heard; so it has a place in my childhood memories, and I wanted to have it. But unless you're an Andrews completist, I'd opt for the original 1940s recordings and pass this collection right by.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this - these are re-recordings - buy the originals, October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Capitol Collector's Series (Audio CD)

Don't buy the Capitol Andrews Sisters CD's - these are re-recordings done in the 50's. They tried to copy each song exactly but you just can't recapture the original spirit of the times in which they were recorded, the sister's involvement in those times caught in every note, the spontenaity, and the jazzy bands over 10 years later. The originals are about 50 times better. I recommend The Andrews Sisters - Their All-Time Greatest Hits (MCA) - this is a far superior CD - all the original recordings from the 40's with neat DECCA replica label on the CD's and great liner booklet.