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The Golden Voice of Deanna Durbin

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This is a joyous collection of songs from the wonderful Deanna Durbin. Her golden voice saved Universal in the 1930's and as she grew into the lovely star of several fine light comedies in the early 1940's she only got better. Her voice was beautiful, a drink of cold water on a scorchingly hot day. This 20 track compilation has not only some of her best songs, but that beautiful shot of her on the cover, a face filled with joy and a flowing dress that reminds us what was once great about music and the movies, and springtime.

Many fond film memories are represented here and while not every song we would love to hear Deanna sing is included, enough of them are to make it worth your while. There are light and fun songs and songs of love and nostalgia. The sound quality of this English import is okay if far from spectacular and a decent sound system will allow you to play with it and adjust it to your taste. Every Durbin fan will have their favorites among this beautifully rendered blend of popular and classical songs.

My personal favorite represented here would be, My Own. But with songs like More and More, Love is All, Any Moment Now and Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year to choose from, it's much like dipping your hand into the candy jar; you're bound to pull out something good. My only complaint would be that the fabulous, It's Dreamtime, from I'll Be Yours is missing from this one. Other than that, it's just a great CD to own. The import version from England with the lovely cover mentioned is the exact same one as here otherwise. Hallmark has redesigned the cover and this is a lovely close-up of Deanna for fans. It is also less expensive than the same CD with the long shot.

Regardless of average at best sound quality, I've enjoyed listening to this Deanna Durbin CD for many years. Film fans know she was indeed The Last Rose of Summer, but fortunately for us, it is a rose that never fades.

I ordered , at different times, three of these CD's. All of them shared the same bad manufacturing, with only the first of the songs actually useable. I grew up during the thirty's, and remember Deanna's beautiful voice. These CD's leave a large hole in my collection.

Deanna Durbin is on of my favorite actresses, and when I found this CD I was ecstatic. He voice is pure gold...and the quality of the transfer was very good. I am so happy that her short lived career can be recorded for a new generation to hear.

ANOTHER GREAT GIFTS FOR THAT ERA...IT WAS A GIFT FOR MY MOM'S 79TH BDAY
AND SHE LOVES IT...SHE LISTENS TO IT IN HER CAR AND AT HOME...

Fairly decent audio, but could be better. It's a shame to not deal with the noise and distortion problems which interfere with such a wonderful performer.