In Hollywood

Dick Powell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002B0F
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,807 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #44 in Music > Miscellaneous > Nostalgia

Track Listings

1. The Gold Diggers' Song (We're In The Money)

2. Pettin' In The Park

3. Shadow Waltz

4. I've Got To Sing A Torch Song

5. By A Waterfall

6. Honeymoon Hotel

7. The Road Is Open Again

8. Lonely Lane

9. Wonder Bar

10. Don't Say Goodnight

11. I'll String Along With You

12. Pop! Goes Your Heart

13. Beauty Must Be Loved

14. Mr. And Mrs. Is The Name

15. Flirtation Walk

16. I See Two Lovers

17. Lullaby OF Bradway

18. The Words Are In My Heart

19. Lulu's Back In Town

20. The Rose In Her Hair

Editorial Reviews

CD, features Dick Powell.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars why we gave this guy a spotlight, May 13, 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: In Hollywood (Audio CD)

In Hollywood (1933-1935) is an excellent CD of many of the best of Dick Powell's songs from the years he worked in Hollywood. The sound of the recordings is pretty good considering the age of these recordings; and the artwork is very nicely done as well.

The CD starts with Dick Powell singing "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're In The Money);" this rousing number features Dick singing beautifully and it's no wonder so many people enjoyed his songs! "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're In The Money)" is a classic pop vocal and it's also a highlight of this album. "Pettin' In The Park" is from the soundtrack of one of Dick Powell's films; and he sings this to perfection--and beyond! "Shadow Waltz" has a beautiful melody and Dick doesn't waste a minute's time--he takes this tune and makes it into a masterpiece with his incredible sense of timing and his voice is in excellent form.

"By A Waterfall" is probably one of the most beautiful love songs I've heard--ever; and when Dick Powell sings this it never sounded better--even with the slight surface noise on this disc! Dick really knew how to sing out a song and have it work just right. In addition, "Honeymoon Hotel" is a cute number with lots of positive energy that I predict you'll enjoy if you haven't heard this tune before.

"I'll String Along With You" is definitely another major highlight of this CD; and Dick delivers this with so much feeling I am truly impressed. Dick never sings a superfluous note and this absolutely amazes me. "Mr. And Mrs. Is The Name" is yet another peppy little tune that Dick infuses with lots of energy as he sings this flawlessly. The music that accompanies Dick as he sings is really great--and it never drowns him out either!

"Lullaby Of Broadway" is one of the best musical numbers Dick Powell ever sang; and he polishes the lyrics with such finesse it's terrific. "Lullaby Of Broadway" is another tune that I consider to be a classic and if you haven't heard this one you will enjoy it. "Lulu's Back In Town" features Dick Powell squarely front and center; and that's quite all right by me! Dick sounds great and "Lulu's Back In Town" has a jazzy rendition that makes it catchy and irresistible.

The CD also ends very strong with Dick Powell performing "The Rose In Her Hair." "The Rose In Her Hair" gets the royal treatment from Dick and this number leaves you wanting more--great!

Dick Powell fans will like this; and this is also great for people who love the old classic movies from the early part of the golden era of Hollywood. People who enjoy classic pop vocals will also want this CD.

3.0 out of 5 stars Divk Powell In Hollywood, September 5, 2011

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This review is from: In Hollywood (Audio CD)

It was a very good sounding soundtrack. Dick Powell had a great voice for thos 30's sty;e Hollywood musicals. These were taken from soundtracks. Such nostalgia! Ziggy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection by an almost forgotten singer, November 6, 2010

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R. Dixon (Arkansas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Hollywood (Audio CD)

Arkansas born Dick Powell had a phenomenally successful career as an actor both in the movies (including starring roles in top musicals of the day), and on the radio (where he played a detective, among other roles). But before he became a movie and radio star, Dick was a first-rate singer in bands. This collection is loaded with charted hits that he performed in some of his movies, and the sound restoration is just great. If you want to hear a first rate singer from the early and mid 1930s, this disc is definitely worth having. It's a treasure trove of Depression Era popular music. All selections are clean mono transfers from the original masters.