In Person At The Plaza [Live]

Eartha Kitt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 1965)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: GNP Crescendo Records
• ASIN: B000001OUG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,423 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sell Me!

2. I Wanna Be Evil!

3. Waray, Waray

4. The Touch

5. How Could You Believe Me?

6. Zhara Bee, Zha Zha

7. Champagne Taste

8. C'Mon A My House!

9. Old Fashioned Girl

10. C'est Si Bon!

11. Rumania, Rumania

Editorial Reviews

This 1965 release is deemed essential by Eartha's fans-in fact, Eartha herself deems it her favorite album! Includes Sell Me; I Want to Be Evil; Rumania, Rumania; C'est Si Bon , and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Eartha, don't miss this CD, February 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In Person At The Plaza (Audio CD)

I debated on buying this CD for several months, until I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Kitt perform at Blues Alley in Georgetown last year. Her live performance (at age 69) in the cozy nightclub was electrifying, and I figured it would be impossible for any recording to capture the essence of such a live performance. But, I was pleasantly surprised when I put this CD in my player. Suddenly, I was back in that nightclub, transfixed on her voice, spunk, and attitude. If you love Eartha, this CD is not to be missed.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!! (There is nothing else to say), September 30, 2000

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Eric Kuhn (Hastings, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Person At The Plaza (Audio CD)

This is the best of Eartha Kitt without a doubt. With her amazing talent, she brings the listener what I think is her best work. The songs range from "C'mon a My House," a very fast, fun and lively song to "Old Fashion Girl," a slow and hilarious song. Yet most of the songs on this CD are fast and fun! If you are looking for solower songs I think you should bye "Back in Business." One starts singing her songs everywhere one goes. She is a phenomenal artest and very talented in the way she uses her voice. Kitt has been nominated 3 times for a Tony Award and 2 times for a Emmy and Grammy. You are missing out if you do not have this CD. I hope you will enjoy and share it with your family and friends.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cabaret diva, February 8, 2007

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Swing King (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Person At The Plaza (Audio CD)

Eartha Kitt was one of the premier jazz cabaret singers of the 20th century. Despite this recording containing little to no information on the recording and musicians at hand, the disc still deserves five stars due to superb sound quality and a great price. Kitt is in peak form on this live set with plenty of sexy phraseology, wit, and charm. Nina Simone had the same kind of flare with audiences as Kitt.

The sound quality on this album is outstanding. Recorded live in 1965 at The Plaza, the musical director on this recording is David Saxon. I wish I knew who the sidemen were on these tracks, as they interact well with her on these sets. With vocals as rich and sultry as this, I find myself revisiting "Eartha Kitt in Person at the Plaza" regularly. So sample some of the tracks, read some of these reviews, and see how she suits you. I doubt Eartha will disappoint you.